The Elbow: Downtown’s Nightlife District

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

The Albatross (formerly Underbelly)

113 E. Bay St.

Monday: Closed
Tuesday-Saturday: 11 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Sunday: 11 a.m. – 12 a.m.

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.

The Circuit Arcade Bar

19 N. Ocean St.

Everyday: 12 p.m. – 1 a.m.

Cowford Chophouse

101 E. Bay St.

Monday & Sunday: Closed
Tuesday – Saturday: 4-10 p.m.

Dorothy's Downtown

21 E. Adams St.

Monday – Thursday: 3–9 p.m.
Friday 3–10 p.m.
Saturday 11 a.m. – 2:30 p.m., 3:30 – 9:30 p.m.
Sunday 11 a.m. – 2:30 p.m., 3:30 – 9 p.m.

Dos Gatos

123 E. Forsyth St.

Saturday-Thursday: 5 p.m. – 2 a.m.
Friday: 4 p.m. – 2 a.m.

Decca Live

323 E. Bay St.

Element Bistro + Bar

335 E. Bay St.

Wednesday: 6 p.m. – 11 p.m.
Thursday – Sunday: 6 p.m. – 2 a.m.

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.

Florida Theatre

128 E. Forsyth St.

Open for ticketed shows.

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.

Lily’s Asian-American Food

11 E. Forsyth St.

Monday – Sunday: 11:30 a.m. – Close

Myth Nightclub

333 E. Bay St.

Monday – Tuesday: Closed
Wednesday: 6 p.m. – 11 p.m.
Thursday – Sunday: 6 p.m. – 2 a.m.

Morton's The Steakhouse

225 E. Coastline Dr.

Sunday – Thursday: 5 – 9 p.m.
Friday – Saturday: 5 – 10 p.m.

Ocean Street Tacos and Tequila

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.

Sip On The Roof (Decca Rooftop)

323 E. Bay St.

Monday-Friday: 4 p.m. – Late
Saturday-Sunday: 12 p.m.- Late

Spliff's Gastropub

100 E. Forsyth St.

Monday-Sunday: 11-1 a.m.

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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.

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