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.
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.
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.
Island Girl Cigar Bar
11 N. Ocean St.
Sunday – Thursday: 11 a.m. – 12 a.m.
Friday – Saturday: 11 a.m. – 2 a.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.
Spliff's Gastropub
100 E. Forsyth St.
Monday-Sunday: 11-1 a.m.
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.
Walk to These Nearby Nighttime Venues
Coming Soon to The Elbow
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 RenovationsÂ
Hardwicks – The Elbow’s Newest Bar
Reels were created by Toni Smailagic, Cre8Jax, in partnership with DTJax.