Jacksonville Clubs

When the sun goes down, the beat picks up in Jacksonville. With such diverse options throughout the city in dining, shopping, and attractions, anyone would expect a wide array of Jacksonville nightlife options. And there are a multitude of options for everyone. Amid the many neighborhoods and districts, there are numerous great pubs and bars where a cold drink at the bar always awaits. These smaller drinking holes cater to anyone who doesn't find dancing the night away at the many nightclubs in Jacksonville appealing. Wine bars are another option for settling back with a rich glass of red or a sparkling white, making new friends and enjoying some good conversation and music.

From cozy pubs to lively bars to energetic Jacksonville clubs, the options are endless. It doesn't stop at bars either. Jacksonville nightlife isn't limited to drinking into the morning hours, but it can be a fun option if you're up for it! There are loads of great live music events happening all over the city. Smaller venues offer live jazz, blues, and reggae while famous international acts play the bigger stages in the city. Jacksonville Veterans Memorial Arena, the Florida Theatre and Freebird Live—a more intimate concert venue featuring a host of talented acts—are just some of the music venues in Jacksonville.

Comedy clubs also offer a fun way to enjoy Jacksonville nightlife. Anyone avoiding the often younger crowds in Jacksonville clubs might enjoy some of the hilarious comedy acts on tours through the city. The Comedy Zone at the Ramada Inn Mandarin offers live comedy Tuesday to Saturday each week throughout the year. The only exceptions are major holidays so be sure to check the schedule. Many famous acts as well as lesser known, yet equally funny, comedians hit the stage five nights a week. A night out at a dinner theater is another great choice when looking for Jacksonville nightlife options. Stocked dinner buffets paired with a musical drama or classic stage show afford a relaxing and entertaining evening out.

There are innumerable nightclubs in Jacksonville to choose from. There are also a host of Jacksonville gay clubs to choose from, catering to the large gay population throughout Florida. Along Jacksonville Beach you'll find Bukkets Oceanfront Grill. Don't let the ‘grill' adage fool you, for even though food is served up here, it's the beach side booze that's the main draw. Big crowds, tons of beer, and an energetic spirit make this one of the best beach bars in the city. Just a short walk down the boardwalk is the restaurant's sister club, The Attic. Two stories packed full of pumped up partiers, fantastic DJs, and live bands is combination that makes for an exciting night out.

The best Jacksonville clubs are found throughout Atlantic Beach, Jacksonville Beach, and Jacksonville Landing. Each night of the week has something going on somewhere. Free bottles of champagne, waived cover charges, ladies nights, and plenty of discounts on beer, wine, and liquor are offered at specific nightclubs in Jacksonville on certain nights. Grab a copy of the local entertainment guide or go online to find out which hot spots are offering the best deals. Jacksonville Landing offers quite the opposite of the many bustling nightclubs in Jacksonville—a chilled-out atmosphere, excellent views of St John's River, and a huge variety of restaurants to choose between. Live music is featured every night at the open court in the center of the complex. Shopping, art fairs, and other special city events happen at the Landing, too.