The Top 13 Happy Hour Spots in Jacksonville

From Saturday happy hours to late night weekday specials, enjoy discounted beer, cocktails, and wines by the glass in Jacksonville.

By Eddie Velosa

Find your happy place at one of these Jacksonville hot spots, where the bar is always open for happy hour, no matter what neighborhood you’re in.

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1. The Volstead

Prepare to indulge

The Volstead has fast become Jacksonville’s premier prohibition-style speakeasy. Its old-school jazz club vibe and high-end bourbon, whiskey and scotch, have captured the hearts of the coolest happy hour crowd east of the Mississippi. If you’re feeling frisky, order the Baked Apple Sazerac (Bulleit Rye, Apple Pie Moonshine, Absinthe, cinnamon, brown sugar, bitters), sit back, and watch the light show—it’s something you’ll have to see to believe.

  • Neighborhood: Downtown
  • Location: 115 W Adams St, Jacksonville, FL 32202
  • Happy Hour Times: Monday - Saturday, 4:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. & Sunday, 5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
  • Happy Hour Deals: $8 cocktails, $7 wine, $4.5 single liquor shots, $7 double liquor shots, and $3.5 beer

2. Myth Nightclub

A nightlife experience unlike anything Jacksonville has ever seen

With opulent design elements and architecture inspired by some of the world’s top venues, Myth combines high-tech sophistication with an ultra chic, upscale lounge that massages the senses. Let the bartender lure you onto the dance floor with a libation, or make your way out to the terrace set under a vibrant LED video ceiling and dotted with tiki huts—the only one of its kind in the whole city.

  • Neighborhood: Downtown
  • Location: 333 E Bay St Suite 105, Jacksonville, FL 32202
  • Happy Hour Times: Thursday - Friday, 6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. & Sunday, 6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
  • Happy Hour Deals: Prices vary depending in different happy hour events

3. Element Bistro & Craft Cocktail Lounge

They take creative mixology to a whole new level

Before surrendering yourself to a night of dancing at Myth, indulge at Element, (Myth’s partner-in-crime), where a dedicated lineup of world-class chefs combine locally sourced produce with a colorful cast of craft cocktails. It’s a spread like no other; from salads to wraps to paninis, soups, small plates and entrees—all of which are handmade, healthy and organic. Show up on a weekday from Tuesday through Friday for happy hour and enjoy a select specialty cocktail for just $5 to pair with your fare. All-in-all, Element is the perfect pre-game complement to Myth, the new happy hour/afterhours combo that has secured its place among Downtown’s elite nightlife and entertainment venues.

  • Neighborhood: Downtown
  • Location: 333 E Bay St Suite 105, Jacksonville, FL 32202
  • Happy Hour Times: Tuesday - Friday, 6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
  • Happy Hour Deals: 50% off domestic drafts, house wines, and wells; $3 domestic bottles, $4 craft martinis, and $5 craft cocktail specials

4. Dos Gatos

When your passion for drinking needs a home.

If you’re looking for a happy hour with some character, Dos Gatos is your jam. Dubbed as Jacksonville’s original cocktail lounge, inked up bartenders and patrons embody the essence of this ’80s punk and rock-themed Downtown dive, where carefully handcrafted cocktails are tailored to tantalize your taste buds. Try their famous Orange Jalapeno Margarita. It has a kick, but it’s to die for.

  • Neighborhood: Downtown
  • Location: 123 E Forsyth St, Jacksonville, FL 32202
  • Happy Hour Times: Monday - Friday, 4:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. & Tuesday, 11:00 p.m. - 1:00 a.m.
  • Happy Hour Deals: $3 draft beers, $4 well drinks, and $5 wine

5. Burrito Gallery

The tastiest margaritas this side of Mexico; now in Brooklyn

Burrito Gallery has stuck its claim as the go-to Jax Mex joint in Brooklyn. Pair authentic Mexican burritos, tacos, enchiladas or ‘dillas together with killer house margaritas on tap, or bring an ice cold beer ($1 off for happy hour) outside to the rooftop patio and let the streetside vibe and open air ambiance inspire great conversation.

6. Restaurant Orsay

French inspired. Southern influenced. Locally driven.

Take a slice of Paris and put it in Jacksonville, and voila—you have Orsay. The swanky French-American bistro crafts a range of cocktails as scintillating as the aura itself. Slide straight to the bar for a quaint aperitif or to fancy something shaken and refreshing or stirred and assertive. Order the Just Trust Me and let the bartender blend a specialty cocktail that’ll sing to your soul.

7. The Blue Fish Restaurant & Oyster Bar

Seafood and delicious drinks in beautiful Avondale

Found in the Shoppes of Avondale a historic neighborhood just west of Downtown, The Blue Fish serves a wide array of the freshest seafood available. It's time to enjoy an oyster bar without driving all the way to the beach! Happy Hour EVERY DAY from 3 - 6:30 p.m.

  • Neighborhood: Riverside Avondale
  • Location: 3551 St Johns Ave, Jacksonville, FL 32205
  • Happy Hour Times: Monday - Sunday, 3:00 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.
  • Happy Hour Deals: $5 mixed drinks; $6.75 well martinis, margaritas, and mojitos; $3.75 bottle beer; $4.75 premium bottle beers; $6 draft beers; and $5.25 - $7.25 wines by the glass

8. European Street Cafe

Two hundred beers and an eclectic selection of food

With more than 200 beers in stock, this original German-New York deli-style bar has long been a fixture in Riverside, and now has a devoted following throughout multiple neighborhoods across Jax. Grab a 22 oz. pilsner or a 2-for-1 draft during happy hour, which starts at 2 p.m. daily and 10 a.m. during football season. The kick is up and it’s good!

9. Prati Italia

Locally-owned, thoughtfully-sourced & seriously delicious

Prati Italia is built on Chef Tom Gray's unique, but familiar, contemporary menu of Roman-Style pizzas, housemade pastas, and expertly-crafted artisan cocktails. The attention to ingredient flavor, sourcing, seasonality, and service hospitality help define Prati Italia as the premier local Italian restaurant in the Town Center and greater Jacksonville community. Enjoy Happy Hour EVERY DAY from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m.

  • Neighborhood: Southside
  • Location: 4972 Big Island Drive, Jacksonville, FL 32246
  • Happy Hour Times: Monday - Friday, 4:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.
  • Happy Hour Deals: $5 - $10 bar bites, $8 cocktails, $5 Florida brews on tap, $6.50 premium wells, and $7 wines by the glass

10. Engine 15 Brewing Company

Get your Jax Ale Trail stamp on!

With over 50 types of craft beer on tap—including more than two dozen of their own microbrews—this Jacksonville Beach brewpub is the perfect spot to kick off your Jax Ale Trail adventure. After spending all day at the beach, flip-flop your way over to this five-barrel brewhouse pouring year-round, seasonal and limited specialty brews like Orange Cream Ale, Jacksonville Lemon Shandy, Watermelon Blonde, Double Drop IPA or Doolittle Saison Ale. And with so many different varieties to choose from, their $5 flights allow you to sample flavors from all around the world before you find the perfect cold one. Try their Liquid Lunch from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. and get an entree and a house Engine 15 draft beer for just $9.

11. TacoLu

Fish tacos, tequila and mezcal

This Jacksonville Beach taco shack started out as a simple taco stand in 2008, but has since evolved into one of the best Mexican joints in town. Here, the selection of tequila is unmatched, with some Blancos aged up to two months and Reposados for as many as 11. The result—a richer, smoother and more flavorful tasting experience. Enjoy their happy hour weekend brunch on the patio during the weekend from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., where it’s always bustling with beach goers and taco lovers. See you at the Lu!

  • Neighborhood: Jacksonville Beach
  • Location: 1712 Beach Blvd, Jacksonville Beach, FL 32250
  • Happy Hour Times: Tuesday - Friday, 2:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. & Saturday - Sunday, 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
  • Happy Hour Deals: $2 Dos Equis, $3 house wine, $4 sangria, and $5 margaritas

12. Sidecar

An urban beer garden and cocktail bar in the heart of San Marco

Tucked in the corner of a renovated warehouse, Sidecar boasts a versatile selection of 20 drafts on tap and over 50 bottled beers. All of their cocktails are $10 and under, and the two specialty cocktails on tap are made fresh daily for happy hour. Try the John Shenk’s Redemption (Michter’s bourbon, Luxardo Amaretto, lemon, raspberry and egg white with black walnut bitters) and grab a slice of authentic Napoletana pie from V Pizza next door. Jump in this Sidecar and enjoy the ride.

  • Neighborhood: San Marco
  • Location: 1406 Hendricks Ave, Jacksonville, FL 32207
  • Happy Hour Times: Monday - Saturday, 3:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. & Sunday, 12:00 p.m. - 12:00 a.m.
  • Happy Hour Deals: $1 off drafts, $2 off wines by the glass, $2 off classic and tiki cocktails, $10 draft cocktails
  • Late Night Happy Hour Times: Sunday - Thursday, 10:00 p.m. - 12:00 a.m. & Friday - Saturday, 11:00 p.m. - 1:00 a.m.
  • Late Night Happy Hour Deals: $4 Tullamore D.E.W., $6 Miller High Life Pony and a shot, $5 High Noons and Long Drink, and $10 expresso martinis

13. Taverna

The best $5 happy hour wines in San Marco

Taverna’s modern take on classic authentic Italian brings fresh seasonal flavors of regionally sourced produce and meats, and award-winning wines from the old country here to San Marco. The food menu runs the gamut from breakfast entrees and lunch salads to pasta, pizzas and classic sides. But if you swing by for happy hour, you are guaranteed to enjoy some of the world’s best tasting wines for just $5 a glass. Whether it be a Sangiovese from Italy or a Grenache Blanc from France, the husband-and-wife duo behind Taverna takes immense pride in making sure expectations are always high and the carefully curated wine doesn’t lie.

  • Neighborhood: San Marco
  • Location: 1986 San Marco Blvd, Jacksonville, FL 32207
  • Happy Hour Times: Monday - Friday, 4:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
  • Happy Hour Deals: $7 premium well spirits, $7 draft beers, $9 - $11 specialty cocktails, $7 wines by the glass, $7 - 13 happy hour bites
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Transforming from a tourist to a local has shown me a few helpful Jacksonville tips. And, and course, one of the most useful on a hot, sunny summer day is where to find the most refreshing *and affordable* happy hours! In JAX, the happy-hour vibe is all up to you & your crew! Fancy dinner dates, girls’ brunch (with bottomless mimosas, of course), concert pregaming, or beach bummer’s paradise — this city has got you!
Kaitlyn Flynn @secretaryoflifeVisit Jax Local Insider

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