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The MUSE Bourbon Bar & Grill

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๐Ÿ‘๐Ÿ‘ We stopped in tonight for a quick drink and weโ€™re utterly shocked with Brads knowledge of the bar and his ability to surprise us with new amazing cocktails!! The manager Johnny was equally as impressive, sharing his AMAZING bourbon margarita for us to try! We will definitely be back regularly! Tha... People often mention great, band, drinks, good, night, time, playing, service, evening, busy,


Address

11475 San Jose Blvd #7965, Jacksonville, FL 32223, United States

Contact

+1 904-262-4337

Price rating

$$ $$

Rating on Google Maps

4.40 (499 reviews)

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  • 5/5 Erica E. 1 year ago on Google
    We stopped in tonight for a quick drink and weโ€™re utterly shocked with Brads knowledge of the bar and his ability to surprise us with new amazing cocktails!! The manager Johnny was equally as impressive, sharing his AMAZING bourbon margarita for us to try! We will definitely be back regularly! Thank you guys
    6 people found this review helpful ๐Ÿ‘

  • 5/5 Tim L. 1 year ago on Google
    Refreshed and updated, this casual eatery and watering hole has benefited greatly from its redesign. Clean and clear, the updated interior is now smoke free. A small menu, but the french dip and fries were very tasty. And then the dueling pianos showed up on this Thursday night. A bit loud, but they certainly drew a crowd. We left the show to the fans who seemed eager for the music. We will be back.
    4 people found this review helpful ๐Ÿ‘

  • 5/5 rperez949 1 year ago on Google
    Great venue, awesome drinks and fantastic band. Stopped by last Friday evening with a couple of friends visiting from out of town. This was all of our first time here. We didnโ€™t have any food, as we had just had dinner earlier. However, the old fashioned we had were easily the best Iโ€™ve had in my 8 months living in the area, and Iโ€™ve had quite a few at multiple venues. The venue is quite nice, and the band playing that night was fantastic. I believe they were called The Last Stand; or something like that. They played a wide variety of songs, and sounded great. I highly recommend this place for a fun evening of good cocktails and great entertainment. Iโ€™ll have to go back earlier and try their food as well.
    2 people found this review helpful ๐Ÿ‘

  • 5/5 Irene S. 2 years ago on Google
    The atmosphere is great! We came on a night Vox was playing and had the best time! Our waitress Marley was attentive, sweet, and accommodating. She is just fabulous! The food was as described and tasted great.
    2 people found this review helpful ๐Ÿ‘

  • 5/5 Stephanie M. 1 year ago on Google
    Shout out to Jenn the bartender. She did an amazing job recommending bar and menu items for us tonight. We both had The Muse, my husband followed up with a beer but I was a little pickier. I chatted with Jenn about a few options and she crafted an amazing blackberry tequila spritzer for me. Will absolutely be returning.
    2 people found this review helpful ๐Ÿ‘

  • 4/5 Steve M. 2 years ago on Google
    I'd probably give this 5 stars as a bar and 3 stars as a restaurant, having enjoyed a great Saturday evening there, but dissappointed with table service. We finished off the evening at the pool tables / bar and appreciated the friendly patrons making for a variety of playing levels. There was a live band playing who were surprisingly (amazingly) good at playing some contemporary rock covers. This could have been too loud had we stayed at a table, but fine from the pool table area.
    1 person found this review helpful ๐Ÿ‘

  • 5/5 Nate J. 1 year ago on Google
    Truly an Awesome Experience, Great food S/O to Sean the Chef in the Kitchen. Also, S/O to General Manager Jonny as he was Amazing to talk to as there are a few really cool things coming to the Muse this Spring/Summer 2023 and I Can't Wait!!! Overall a 5 Stars+ and Highly Recommend to Check Out for some Good Bourbon/Whiskey or Alcohol Beverages of Choice!!!
    1 person found this review helpful ๐Ÿ‘

  • 3/5 Nicoline D. 9 months ago on Google
    The food and service was good but not special. We wanted to wait till the band came and started playing. It got really crowded by around 9ish. The crowd was older and not really blended. My friends and I are off different races and ages but the crowd was mostly older white folks. The band sounded ook but it was not something we were interested in.
    1 person found this review helpful ๐Ÿ‘

  • 3/5 Anna M. 9 months ago on Google
    Itโ€™s cute! I had no issues with the food or the staff both were great. Itโ€™s just for older people just a fair warning! Idk if it was just the night I went butโ€ฆthere was some sketchy old guys, just customers so no fault to the workers.
    1 person found this review helpful ๐Ÿ‘

  • 5/5 Tyler 3 months ago on Google New
    This is my number one pick when i want to go out to a local bar. The Muse has a fantastic atmosphere, great live music, a large bar with additional table seating, and good service. Outside, the building has a large parking lot, but beware. On Fridays and Saturdays, it fills up fast past 8 or 9 pm. The food is good, you won't be upset. It is just a good solid menu. Better than Miller's. The drinks are great. They have a large selection and cudos to the bar tenders because they are extremely busy at peek hours. The drinks aren't too strong but will still get you a buzz, which is nice. The croud is older. Think early to mid 30s up to 50s. Most people come as couples or in groups. You do not see a lot of younger kids here. Overall i love the muse, it's a great place to go and have a few drinks to relax after a hard week of work. The place can get crowded, but it is a testament to their establishment and hard work. And tip the bartenders!

  • 4/5 Jandy R. 5 months ago on Google
    It is a very nicely designed bar. We love the esthetics, and the drinks are always delicious. The bartenders are very attentive even though they get very crowded due to their popularity. The parking lot gets crowded as well, so expect to wait for a spot. Every time we go, they have a live band, which we enjoy and usually a DJ too. We love the MUSE drink, which is their signature old fashion. They have a lot of different drinks but their specialty is bourbon. Their prices seem fair, but they are not cheap. But it is understandable given the quality of their cocktails/alcohol.

  • 5/5 Steve O. 3 months ago on Google New
    Went there for my first time tonight. It was open mic ๐ŸŽค night, so sang karaoke. My girlfriend and I had so much fun. Looking forward to returning.

  • 3/5 Jennifer A. 3 months ago on Google New
    We went for trivia night, which was great. The food was okay; it would have been better if it was what I ordered, but the server didn't write my order down, so I got whatever she thought I said. The drinks were good, though. Note: the prices on the ticket were slightly higher than what the menu read! A quarter here and there, but still, higher. Also, no handicap accessible bathroom stall.

  • 5/5 David H. 4 months ago on Google
    Active Beaches had a sports night that had to be cancelled due to rain so we decided to check out Muse so we could play pool. We ended up having a great time and had some great food and drinks. Glad it rained!

  • 5/5 David H. 3 months ago on Google New
    Very cool neighborhood bar. Way bigger inside than outside makes it feel. Quick bartenders to acknowledge and get your drink. Didnโ€™t eat any food but saw a few plates and it looked like it was worth a try. The audio system sounded great. Nice crisp vocals and bass. Not overwhelmingly loud. Cover band was quite impressive. Singer had great vocals. Gets pretty crowded. Hope to be back soon.

  • 5/5 Angelo M. 8 months ago on Google
    This place is great! I've only gotten wings, but they're meaty and juicy. Service is amazing, I've always felt welcome and they're very attentive. I usually meet good company when I'm here too, I've had great conversations at the bar. They've got a couple of pool tables which are usually pretty easy to get one, and they have events like karaoke or live music on special nights. They also really know their stuff with alcohol, you have options for a nice drink. Not really too much of a younger crowd going here, but this place is good if you're just trying to chill.

  • 4/5 Shonterra S. 7 months ago on Google
    First of all I couldn't believe this was the old Cheers. They have done a great job with transforming the place. The decor is also great. The service was slow. I had to flag someone down to get food. But the staff was friendly. I had the Shrimp 308 It was suppose to have a Cajun flavor but it just tasted salty. Although we liked the atmosphere we probably won't go back for food, just drinks and socially.

  • 5/5 Justin C. 10 months ago on Google
    Food was good. I would consider it elevated bar food. Service was expected for a busy night. Overall a fun experience I would recommend. We were able to snag a table and it made the evening a lot more enjoyable.

  • 4/5 Candy M. 1 year ago on Google
    We did not eat we only had drinks and we went on a Friday night when the band Smoke Stack was playing and they are very very good however the band was so loud you literally could not even talk to the person sitting right next to you and I had to put part of a paper napkin in my ears. If the band had not been so loud it would have been one of the most enjoyable times we've ever had! To the band tone it down. And because they are so busy they do not have a ton of waiters so you are kind of trying to find your waiter when you need them. After the band took a break and they played other music the dance floor stayed packed and everyone had a fantastic time what a place to go!! Will definitely return again!

  • 3/5 Renee K. 11 months ago on Google
    Great place.. loved everything EXCEPT for the BRIGHT CLUB Lights that literally rotate in every direction DIRECTLY in your EYES the whole time.. had to leave early because of the Migraine it was causing and plus didn't even go with the atmosphere or the band playing. Bourbon Bar it says on the sign outside.. but those lights don't give the feel of such.. will not be returning anytime soon.

  • 5/5 MudRaider 1 year ago on Google
    Didn't get any food, stopped in to see the place. Had a couple of really well made drinks, heard a pretty lively band and enjoyed the company of my beautiful bride. We had ate down the street, so we stopped in to see what the place was like. We'll definitely be going back.

  • 3/5 Portia 8 months ago on Google
    We came here for a birthday dinner. The place pretty was busy but the server was not very good busy or not. The server was super slow and inattentive... Honestly, she seemed high. Our friends had arrived before us but I still needed to wait like 30 minutes before she even came to take a drink order. There were many times I felt rushed to place an order for drinks because I knew she wouldn't be back for quite some time. I'm pretty sure she forgot to put one of our orders in at some point because other people in our party that ordered drinks after us received them before us. Additionally, the bills were completely incorrect when we asked for them and it was clear why the service was lacking because there was gratuity included for our large party of 8... but she was quick to come back for payment. It was the quickest she was to return all evening. I've been in the service industry before and large party gratuity doesn't excuse this lack of service. The food was okay... Not that exciting. Most of their signature drinks taste like cough medicine. I probably won't be coming back unless a friend asks me to.

  • 5/5 Kara K. 1 year ago on Google
    Not sure if it was a special event but they checked my ID at the door. This was my first time here. The service was really good, staff is all pretty friendly, I can imagine it gets so busy that it makes it difficult to maneuver around guest. However, That didn't seem to break their spirits. The food was great, Drinks were also good and the prices are affordable. They offer Mixed Cocktails and they even have Craft Beer available that rotates. Live music and Dancing, Open late. They had a live band at one point then later on in the night they had a DJ. Great time and took a chance just wandering in, Glad we did. Cant wait to go back.


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Amenities


  • Parking
    • โœ“๏ธ Free parking lot
    • โœ“๏ธ Plenty of parking
  • Payments
    • โœ“๏ธ Debit cards
    • โœ“๏ธ Credit cards
    • โœ“๏ธ NFC mobile payments
  • Offerings
    • โœ“๏ธ Beer
    • โœ“๏ธ Food
    • โœ“๏ธ Wine
    • โœ“๏ธ Alcohol
    • โœ“๏ธ Dancing
    • โœ“๏ธ Spirits
    • โœ“๏ธ Cocktails
    • โœ“๏ธ Quick bite
    • โœ“๏ธ Food at bar
    • โœ“๏ธ Comfort food
    • โœ“๏ธ Small plates
    • โœ“๏ธ Happy-hour food
    • โœ“๏ธ Late-night food
    • โœ“๏ธ Happy-hour drinks
  • Popular for
    • โœ“๏ธ Lunch
    • โœ“๏ธ Solo dining
  • Accessibility
    • โœ“๏ธ Wheelchair-accessible toilet
    • โœ“๏ธ Wheelchair-accessible seating
    • โœ“๏ธ Wheelchair-accessible car park
    • โœ“๏ธ Wheelchair-accessible entrance
  • Dining options
    • โœ“๏ธ Lunch
    • โœ“๏ธ Dinner
    • โœ“๏ธ Dessert
    • โœ“๏ธ Seating
  • Service options
    • โœ“๏ธ Dine-in
    • โœ— Delivery
    • โœ“๏ธ Takeaway
    • โœ“๏ธ Outdoor seating

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