NEAR THE RECEPTION VENUE

If you choose to stay at a hotel near the reception venue, here are some great places that are walking distance.

LandShark

The official restaurant and bar of Margaritaville. You can sit and watch the waves and enjoy some good eats. **a little pricey though**

Mango's Beach Bar

This place is right next door to our reception venue. It's definitely a dive. They don't serve food. They just pour strong drinks and attract a fun crowd.

Lynch's Irish Pub

Also right-stinkin'-there by our venue. They serve Irish pub fare. Like... a traditional Irish Pub near the beach. Typical. Amiright?

JACKSONVILLE BEACH

Jacksonville Beach is a lively area. At night it's party-town. Here are some places you can check out.

The Shim Sham Room

Comfy haunt offering craft cocktails, bar bites & a smoker's patio in warm digs with a classic feel, right in the heart of JAX Beach.

Hoptinger

Bier Garden and Sausage house with other Bavarian-inspired pub grub, plus lots of craft beers on tap. Oddly enough, very Packer-fan friendly.

The Ritz

A great big bar and a nice environment. No food.

Surfer

Stylish, two-story spot offering cocktails, beer, & casual Mexican & Japanese eats amid surfing decor.

Joe's Crab Shack

You're here. May as well have some fresh seafood. This is a great option. *A little pricey.*

Sneaker's

Giant plasma TVs, trivia nights & pub grub make this roomy, festive eatery popular with sports fans. Try the gator bites!

BEACHES TOWNCENTER

(Neptune Beach & Atlantic Beach)

Our favorite neighborhood for a night out - with boutiques, restaurants, and divey little bars all in close proximity - the Towncenter is appealing to families and party-people alike! There's a wealth of choices to shop, dine, relax and simply enjoy the beautiful bricked walkways, outdoor seating and ocean breezes.

Ragtime

Seafood & house-brewed beer served in a lively, rustic-industrial space with a patio & live music.

Poe's Tavern

Edgar Allen Poe themed spot with elevated burgers & pub fare in a brick-walled space with literary decor, plus outdoor seating.

Lemon Bar

Our go-to on a sunny day. Outdoor beach bar with a seaside patio offering cocktails & casual-but-quality bar bites.

ABBQ

Delicious barbecue restaurant with a large outdoor patio.

Pete's Bar

Very divey hangout providing pool tables, beer, & mixed drinks since 1933.

*No food, cheap drinks, 100% dive.*

BREAKFAST OR BRUNCH SPOTS

Brunch Haus

Highly recommend this place! Bustling eatery with colorful artwork, providing breakfast & lunch, plus a full bar. Try the Man-mosa and the breakfast Cuban sandwich!

*There will likely be a wait to be seated*

Beach Diner

A perfect little diner in Atlantic Beach. Yum.

OFF THE BEATEN-PATH

We just wanted to add a couple of noteworthy places that aren't right by the ocean, but have a lot of character and are worth checking out if you've got the time.

Monkey's Uncle Tavern

Fun & easygoing hangout featuring pub fare & cocktails, plus a jukebox, live music, pool & karaoke.

The Fly's Tie

A tiny little Irish pub with live-music and a great crowd. And they serve a delicious brunch on the weekends.

Wipeouts Grill

Want to eat some wings and chat with locals. Wipeouts of the perfect little place. And they've got a patio!

Culhane's

Another Irish pub?!? Yes! Great food and a friendly staff. Recommend 10 out of 10.

Harbor Tavern

Clean, small, a bit smoky, and another great place to meet the locals and have a beverage.

*No food. Cheap drinks*

Cap'n Odies

This place isn't for everyone. For the adventurous partiers, it's worth having a drink here... just to say you did. You'll probably learn some new words and leave smelling like smoke. We like it on occasion... but we're also a little trashy, on occasion.

*No food. Dirt cheap drinks.*

Outback Pub

This place goes in the same category as Cap'n Odies. It's tiny, wild, smoky, and serves very strong & cheap drinks. Best thing: You're allowed to bring your Arby's inside! Is it really attached to the Quality Inn? Why yes it is.

*No food. Dirt cheap drinks.*

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