Welcome to The Elbow — a collection of more than 20 bars, restaurants and performance venues centered around the historic Florida Theatre in the heart of Downtown Jacksonville. There is something for everyone in The Elbow, whether you’re looking to unwind at happy hour, watch the big game, celebrate a special occasion, or dance yourself silly. See what’s in store and raise a glass to your next night out in #DTJax!
Please drink responsibly.
Experience The Elbow
Bay Street Sports Grille
119 E. Bay St.
Monday-Sunday: 11 a.m. – 12 a.m.
Bold City Downtown
109 E. Bay St.
Monday: Closed
Tuesday-Thursday: 3-8 p.m.
Friday: 3-10 p.m.
Saturday: 1-10 p.m.
Sunday: 12-5 p.m.
Casa Dora Italian
108 E. Forsyth St.
Monday-Friday: 11 a.m.–9:30 p.m.
Saturday: 4–9:30 p.m.
Sunday: Closed
Cinco de Mayo
301 E. Bay St.
Everday: 11 a.m. –10 p.m.
Cowford Chophouse
101 E. Bay St.
Monday & Sunday: Closed
Tuesday – Saturday: 4-10 p.m.
Dos Gatos
123 E. Forsyth St.
Saturday-Thursday: 5 p.m. – 2 a.m.
Friday: 4 p.m. – 2 a.m.
Element Bistro + Bar
335 E. Bay St.
Wednesday: 6 p.m. – 11 p.m.
Thursday – Sunday: 6 p.m. – 2 a.m.
Florida Theatre
128 E. Forsyth St.
Open for ticketed shows.
Hardwicks Bar
100 E. Adams St.
Monday-Friday: 4 p.m. – 2 a.m.
Saturday & Sunday: 12 p.m. – 2 a.m.
Indochine
21 E. Adams St.
Monday – Thursday 11:00 a.m. – 9:30 p.m.
Friday 11 a.m. – 10 p.m.
Saturday 5 p.m. – 10 p.m.
Sunday 5 p.m. – 9 p.m.
Island Girl Cigar Bar
11 N. Ocean St.
Sunday – Thursday: 11 a.m. – 12 a.m.
Friday – Saturday: 11 a.m. – 2 a.m.
Justice Pub
315 E. Bay St .
Tuesday: 4 p.m-9 p.m.
Wednesday & Thursday: 4 p.m.-12 a.m.
Friday: 1 p.m. – 2 a.m.
Saturday: 11 a.m.- 2 a.m.
LIVE Bar
331 E. Bay St.
Monday: 9 p.m. – 2 a.m.
Tuesday & Wednesday: Closed
Thursday: 10 p.m. – 2 a.m.
Friday: 5 p.m. – 2 a.m.
Saturday & Sunday: 10 p.m. – 2 a.m.
Morton's The Steakhouse
225 E. Costline Dr.
Sunday – Thursday: 5 – 9 p.m.
Friday – Saturday: 5 – 10 p.m.
Myth Nightclub
333 E. Bay St.
Monday – Tuesday: Closed
Wednesday: 6 p.m. – 11 p.m.
Thursday – Sunday: 6 p.m. – 2 a.m.
Ocean Street Tequila
19 N. Ocean St.
Monday through Sunday, 4 p.m. – 2 a.m.
Ocean Street Tacos
15 N. Ocean St.
Monday through Sunday, 11 a.m. – 1 a.m.
Ruby Beach Brewing
228 E. Forsyth St.
Monday-Thursday: 2 p.m. to 10 p.m.
Friday & Saturday: 11 a.m. to 12 a.m.
Sunday: 10 a.m. to 10 p.m.
SHOR Seafood Grill & Tavern
225 E. Coastline Dr.
Monday-Sunday: 6 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. & 5-10 p.m.
Spliff's Gastropub
100 E. Forsyth St.
Monday-Sunday: 11-1 a.m.
Super Food and Brew
11 E. Forsyth St.
Monday – Friday: 10 a.m. – 7 p.m.
Saturday & Sunday: 11 a.m. – 7 p.m.
Walk to These Nearby Nighttime Venues
Coming Soon to The Elbow
Decca Live
323 E. Bay St.
This project includes the redevelopment of a historic two-story building located in Downtown’s City Center. Upon completion, the space will operate as a live music entertainment venue dubbed Decca Live and will include a rooftop bar.
Waypoint Liquors & Pub
333 E. Bay St.
Waypoint Liquors & Pub will occupy 4,800 square feet on the first floor of 333 E. Bay Street and serve as a pub space and package store. The pub and package store will have separate entrances which allows the package store to operate hours that are independent of the pub operations.
Experience The Elbow During The Monthly First Wednesday Art Walk Event After Dark
Getting Around
Scooters
Scooters are available from BIRD & LIME, and can be rented between 5 a.m. to 12 a.m. at 37 designated scooter corrals in the Central Core, Sports & Entertainment District and parts of LaVilla. For a map of locations, pricing and more, visit the Downtown Investment Authority’s website.
Parking
Downtown Jacksonville has more than 48,000 public parking spaces, which include garage parking, metered street parking and peripheral parking. While you may not always be able park directly in front of your destination, you should almost always be able to find parking within a short walk.
Other Transportation Options
Tour The Elbow
AdLib Tours
“Top to Bottom”
Art Bikes Jax
Guided E Bike Tours
Explore Jax Core
“Black Heritage Tour”
Go Tuk'n
“City + Drinking Experience”
Pedal Pub
“The Heart of DT”
St Johns River Taxi
Concert & Special Events Transport
Cre8Jax Videos
A Night Out in The Elbow
Florida Theatre 2023 Renovations
Hardwicks – The Elbow’s Newest Bar
Reels were created by Toni Smailagic, Cre8Jax, in partnership with DTJax.
Follow us on Instagram @TheElbowJax #TheElbowJax
This Saturday, 5/19: find the best underground house and techno scene in the urban core with a @rinseandrepeatrecords takeover on Ocean Street 🎶🌊⚡
Get your boogie on with your favorite DJs at @oceanstreettacosandtequila and dance the night away -- & don`t forget to grab a Mac and Cheese taco on the way out 🌮
Head to dtjax.com/theelbow for pre-dinner plans, happy-hour spots and late-night venues 🌙
📸: @brandilafleur / @emmlewiis
Raising a toast to #TheElbow`s local gems on National Small Business Day 🍸⚡
Downtown Jacksonville`s Nightlife District is home to the coolest bars, venues and restaurants that create the charm of our urban core. It`s the backdrop to countless unforgettable moments✨
Enjoy @cowfordchophouse`s happy hour (4-7 p.m.), groove to live tunes at @underbellyjax, and make memories supporting your favorite small businesses this weekend!
For the ultimate Small Business Weekend experience, visit dtjax.com/blog for a complete list of Downtown`s beloved spots 🛍️
📸: @kp13paige
Throw on your dancing shoes and head Downtown- It`s going to be a jam-packed weekend in #TheElbow 🎸
Friday, May 10th
⭐ @badbadnerves with @chalk_tiger at @thejusticepub
⭐ @enterpriseearth, @inferi_official, @crownmagnetar, Tracheostomy at @underbellyjax
Saturday, May 11th
⭐ @saucepocketfunk and @dionysus.band at @underbellyjax
⭐ In Bloom: @jdtheatre Annual Spring Repertory Concert at the @floridatheatre
⭐ On The House Saturdays Presents: @austinmillz at @myth.nightclub
Sunday, May 12th
⭐ @jimbreuer_official With Special Guest, @joe_sib at the @floridatheatre
⭐ OVERTIME: The Road To Gold Tour at @underbellyjax
Find tickets and learn more at dtjax.com/events ⚡
📸: @theokultofficial
Heads up Downtown: Inside Jax, Episode 14 returns tomorrow night to @oceanstreettacosandtequila⚡
RSVP for free entry until 10:30 p.m. and bring your squad for a night of good music, drinks, and vibes in #TheElbowJax.
Expect open format style DJ sets from @wolfviwavy, @soundsbyjosh, @lunaxcel and @4thquarterquan 💿⚡🎶
Find your ticket link at dtjax.com/events & pre-party plans at dtjax.com/theelbow🌃
📸: @singledadnochild
Tonight in #TheElbowJax -- Celebrate arts and culture at May`s Art Walk by stopping into our Downtown businesses🍻
May`s programming includes:
⭐ @hardwicksbar: Grab a drink and enjoy a May Cabaret, a @the5anddime Company production. Takes place *every* Wednesday of May.
⭐ @justicepub: Stand-Up Comedy Open Mic hosted by Flo Funny
⭐ @myth.element: Midweek Mixology at Element Bistro
⭐ @oceanstreettacosandtequila: Grab dinner and drinks, and enjoy the weekly night of Open Decks by @waxandwhiskeyjax
⭐ @untitledartspace: Visit the new pop-up Art Space featuring works by local artists at 112 Adams Street from 5-9 p.m.
⭐ @underbellyjax: Whiskey Wednesday
⭐ @rubybeachbrewing: Hit the Art Walk Afterparty with Silent Disco by Hushhushjax, and enjoy a brew and a meal from the resident food truck, @thehungryowljax
Visit dtjax.com/artwalk for more information & dtjax.com/theelbow for dinner, drinks and more nightlife ⚡🌃
Grab the girls -- @dosgatosjax is calling ⚡🍸
The Elbow always celebrates a Saturday night, but if you need a little help, here`s your inspo 💋
You`ll find DJs grooving weekly, Thursday through Saturday in one of the Nightlife District`s favorite cocktail lounges.
For weekend plans: dtjax.com/theelbow 🌙
📸: @gabriellarachel
All that sparkles is at Hardwicks ✨
Looking for a weekend of fun in the Nightlife District?🍸🪩
Friday, 4/19
⚡ @thejessiejax: Platform Performance by Moving the Margins
⚡ @floridatheatre: Jeremy Camp | The Theatre Tour
⚡ @hardwicksbar: RuPaul`s Grand Finale watch party and DJ @nickfreshalive
Saturday, 4/20
⚡ @oceanstreettacosandtequila: Cosplay Karaoke
⚡ @underbellyjax: Mo Lowda & The Humble + The Bright Light Social Hour
⚡ @floridatheatre: The @flaminglips Concert
Sunday, 4/21
⚡ @floridatheatre: Amy Grant
Find your tickets and late-night plans at dtjax.com/events & dtjax.com/theelbow 🌙
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