Leave downtown out of the plan and choose the neighborhood instead. San Marco and Murray Hill work when music matters. Springfield gives you a longtime local dive, and Neptune Beach has the oldest bar in the group.
San Marco for an original band
Jack Rabbits is a 300-capacity club on Hendricks Avenue that has booked original bands for more than twenty-five years. It serves beer and wine, and its all-ages policy makes it useful when the group is not all over 21.
Murray Hill for music plus a plant-based kitchen
The Walrus books local music and stays open late. Pool tables and an arcade fill the time between sets. The kitchen is fully plant based, which makes this the easiest nightlife choice when a vegan meal must be part of the same stop.
Springfield for a neighborhood dive
Shantytown Pub is the longtime Springfield room with outdoor space and room for dogs. Choose it when the point is a familiar neighborhood bar instead of a ticketed show or a dressed-up cocktail.
Neptune Beach for Jacksonville bar history
Pete's Bar has Duval County liquor license number one, issued in 1933 when Prohibition ended. It is a cash bar with pool tables and a history that belongs to Neptune Beach.
Venue details were last verified between September 18 and September 27, 2026. Check the profile for the current calendar and hours.
