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
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 Tacos
15 N. Ocean St.
Monday through Sunday, 11 a.m. – 1 a.m.
Ocean Street Tequila
19 N. Ocean St.
Monday through Sunday, 4 p.m. – 2 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.
Underbelly
113 E. Bay St.
Monday: Closed
Tuesday-Saturday: 11 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Sunday: 11 a.m. – 12 a.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.
Cinco de Mayo
301 E. Bay St.
This project revitalized the former Olio space at 301 E. Bay St. and is now Cinco de Mayo’s ninth location. The Cinco de Mayo Downtown location is open 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Sunday through Thursday and 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. on Friday and Saturday.
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
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 🌙
Looking to relive the psychedelic glory days in #TheElbowJax? 🎵
Mark your calendars: The sounds of Pink Floyd return to the stage at the @floridatheatre on April 16th for a night of rock n’ roll with @britfloyd 🚀🎸
Find tickets at dtjax.com/events & your pre-dinner and drinks plans at dtjax.com/theelbowjax🍸
We can count on @cowfordchophouse to take it up a notch at every meal 🍸
Our weekend plans: drinks at the bar and app’s on the rooftop. Expand your horizons in the Nightlife District -- You’ll never go back to your old ways 🌃
Make your weekend plans with help from dtjax.com/theelbowjax⚡
📸: @904happyhour
Tonight! FREE live music will flow throughout #TheElbow! 🎶🤘🌼
Although the outdoor concert has been canceled for the evening, Jax River Jams openers have partnered with @theelbowjax venues to keep free music going in #DTJax for a special edition of Jams After Dark 🌙🍸
Jax River Jams Openers:
⚡️6 p.m. @coyboimusic at @thejusticepub
⚡️Doors at 10 p.m. (directly following a ticketed show, @ofgoodnature with @hulagans_music) @futurejoymusic, followed by @kenzieesplace with @kalethatraps at @underbellyjax
Look forward to groovy tunes, dancing, drink specials, extended business hours and more in Downtown’s Nightlife District during tonight`s Jams After Dark🌙🍸🪩
Participating & Nearby Venues Include:
⚡️ @baystreetsportsbarandgrill
⚡️ @boldcitybrewery
⚡️ Cinco de Mayo
⚡️ @dgdeligrill
⚡️ @dosgatosjax
⚡️ @hardwicksbar
⚡️ @thejusticepub
⚡️ @myth.element
⚡️ @oceanstreettacosandtequila
⚡️ @rubybeachbrewing
⚡️ Shor + TAVERN at @hyattjaxx
⚡️ @spliffsgastropub
⚡️ @superfoodandbrew
⚡️ @underbellyjax
⚡️ @thevolsteadjax
📸: @futurejoymusic
Sunday plans? When brunch calls, we pick up 🍳🥓
Check out @superfoodandbrew`s new breakfast menu -- And enjoy bottomless mimosas while you`re at it🥂
Find weekend plans, music venues and more: dtjax.com/theelbowjax ⚡
Looking for a nightcap? 🥃
A Saturday evening at @hardwicksbar paints the perfect night on the town with spirited drinks and conversation🌙
Grab your spot at the bar next Wednesday during Art Walk for drag performances, DJ sets and an art exhibit next door at @untitled_artspace 🎶
Create your weekend plans in #TheElbowJax with help from dtjax.com/theelbow⚡
📸: @_jollynerd_
Mark your calendars. Fuel up with tacos, dance out to house music 🎶🌀
Every third Saturday in #TheElbowJax, you`ll find @rinseandrepeatrecords at @oceanstreettacosandtequila spinning groovy music all night long. Find them next time on April 20th ⚡💿
Catch a vibe in the Nightlife District + learn more at dtjax.com/theelbow ⭐
📸: @brandilafleur
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