“Party” listings
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Maverick’s Rock n’ Honky Tonk
This downtown crossover country/rock bar is popular with the after-work and after-game crowds. Live music Thursday through Saturday and a packed dancefloor keep it lively while its riverfront locale keeps it cool. Test your balance on the mechanical bull downstairs. (09/2011)
At The Jacksonville Landing 2 Independent Dr
904-356-1110
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Monkeys Uncle Tavern
This come-as-you-are neighborhood bar is a staple in the local nightlife scene, with dancing, sports TV, karaoke, team trivia, pool tables, bar bingo, beer pong and darts. There's nothing intense or in your face here—just good people having laidback, friendly fun. (03/2011)
1850 S Third St, Jacksonville Beach
904-246-1070
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TERA NOVA LOUNGE
This is bachata central. Don’t know the latest craze in Latin dancing? No problem, there’s an instructor on the fl oor. Afterwards, cool down on the mod sofas with a refreshing mojito. (01/2011)
8206 Philips Hwy
904-383-0868
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THE WINE BAR
Sure to please the most discriminating oenologist, The Wine Bar has one of the best selections of wine and beer at the beach, with an impressive menu of tapas and gourmet cheese, to boot. Enjoy live music Wednesday through Saturday. (09/2010)
320 First St N, Jacksonville Beach
904-372-0211
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MARK’S DOWNTOWN
This downtown dance club is popular as an after-work watering hole, especially on Friday nights. The amber-lit, postmodern lounge is within walking distance of riverfront restaurants and theaters. (07/2010)
315 E Bay St
904-355-5099
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THE GROTTO
This cozy wine bar in the heart of San Marco is perfect for a little romance. It’s near a number of restaurants and theaters and offers perfect snuggling spots and tapas at outdoor tables. (03/2010)
2012 San Marco Blvd
904-398-0726
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CRAB CAKE FACTORY
Fresh seafood for cheap is the idea at this raw bar. On Thursdays, wash 50-cent oysters down with $2.50 draft beers, or come for Sunday brunch, where you can pair your shellfi sh with bottomless mimosas and live music. (01/2010)
1396 Beach Blvd
904-249-4776
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MARK'S DOWNTOWN CLUB
This popular downtown watering hole attracts a fun after-work crowd with its discounted happy hour. Later on, it morphs into a dance club with a DJ. (12/2009)
315 E Bay St
904-355-5099
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O'BROTHERS IRISH PUB
Got out of work at six and missed happy hour again? Visit this pub from 10pm to close for "late-night happy hour," when you can grab an O'burger and pair it with a pint of imported or craft brew for a reduced price. (12/2009)
1521 Margaret St
904-854-9300
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CULHANE'S IRISH PUB
Get your jig on with the Glas Na Tara dancers, who, along with a local Celtic pipe and drum band, perform at Culhane's on the last weekend of every month. The Irish sisters who own the pub are committed to authenticity. (03/2009)
967 Atlantic Blvd, Atlantic Beach
904-249-9595
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MAVERICKS ROCK N' HONKY TONK
Yee-haw! Two-step with a view of the St. Johns River at this country-western rock venue, featuring live bands playing on a red velvet stage. (12/2008)
At Jacksonville Landing, 2 Independent Dr
904-356-1110
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CUBA LIBRE BAR
This upscale Latin bar features DJs and weekly salsa lessons, as well as spectacular signature mojitos. Stop by the next-door sister restaurant for Cuban bites beforehand. (10/2008)
2578 Atlantic Blvd
904-399-0609
www.cubalibrebar.com
