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BROKEN SPOKE

Bar Pub

👍👍 I very much enjoyed The Broken Spoke. It wasn't too busy, but it wasn't slow. The Friday night bartender was very nice and it was a lot of fun to play pool. The Lemon Pepper wings were fresh at 10pm and the fries were scrumptious. I was surprised when I got the bill and it came out cheaper than I th... People often mention beer, pool, great, bartender, Great, good, friendly, nice,


Address

1529 University Blvd N, Jacksonville, FL 32211, United States

Contact

+1 904-744-1898

Price rating

$ $$$

Rating on Google Maps

4.40 (151 reviews)

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Working Hours

  • Thursday: 11 am to 2 pm
  • Friday: 11 am to 2 pm
  • Saturday: 11 am to 2 pm
  • Sunday: 11 am to 11 pm
  • Monday: 11 am to 11 pm
  • Tuesday: 11 am to 11 pm
  • Wednesday: 11 am to 11 pm

Featured Reviews


Frequently mentioned in reviews: beer (11) pool (10) great (10) bartender (8) Great (8) good (7) friendly (7) nice (6)
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  • 5/5 trenton H. 4 years ago on Google
    I very much enjoyed The Broken Spoke. It wasn't too busy, but it wasn't slow. The Friday night bartender was very nice and it was a lot of fun to play pool. The Lemon Pepper wings were fresh at 10pm and the fries were scrumptious. I was surprised when I got the bill and it came out cheaper than I thought it would be. The back entrance is cool too. They only serve beer and wine, but I'm fine with that. It's only 3 minutes from the house too.
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Lena E. 1 year ago on Google
    The bartender is nice . Good vibes and pool also allowed to smoke inside so that can be a plus or a minus however you wanna look at it
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Thomas F. 2 years ago on Google
    New to the area, this was nearby... Great dive bar. If you want liquor, they unfortunately do not offer that but do have options of wine and ciders, etc. Great beer prices and good company. Great bartenders as well!! Shoutout to Evette! Free pool on Wednesdays is cool. The menu is a bit smaller, but delicious! Will be back.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Ashley S. 4 months ago on Google
    Loved Bingo on Thursday nights, They give you lots of food, good beer, and serving liquor soon. Very friendly, they have daily specials. Highly recommended for Arlington etc.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Robert C. 9 months ago on Google
    Such a great place for karaoke on Saturday nights. Pete rocks it every weekend and lets me do songs from my own collection on my thumb drive I bring with me. I'm not a top 40 type but what I do still seems to be well-received and for that I thank everybody. Everyone sounds great and it's awesome to have so much fun in a part of town that badly needs it, where I can just walk down the street from where I live instead of having to always go downtown. Great service from a dedicated staff who also lets me be myself. If there is something to suggest, with karaoke as well as occasional live music, a marquee would be cool if there's a place to put one.I hope they eventually get one. By the way, try the pizza. I had some before and really liked it. And I consider myself a pizza connoisseur. Thanks everyone and I'll see you next week.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Raye R. 5 months ago on Google
    Best simple BLT of my life. The toast was magic. The pool tables were cheap and free for a while and only $1.50 per play. It's a basic bar with basic beer choices... with a little Arlington charm. Worth a check-it-out. Parking is in the back. Go through the unmarked white door.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Kelly K. 1 year ago on Google
    Biker friendly parking in rear, hole in the wall bar, friendly bartender and patrons. Simple enough for a cold beer
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Madi D. 6 months ago on Google
    First time here, and we had a great experience. The food was excellent! Highly recommend the bacon burger with loaded tots! Went during the day, so we really got to talk to the locals and the staff. Really enjoyed the hospitality and friendliness of everyone there! Thanks for a great day! Cheers 🍻 (p.s. There's parking and a door in the back)
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 PuddinCup1 7 months ago on Google
    New owners are awesome. Great place, great people. Live music, bingo, and karaoke. Always a good time.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Gabi C. 10 months ago on Google
    Love this place. Come here every Wednesday for 50 cent wings. Beverly is the best bartender and Jackie always kills it in the kitchen!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Smith M. 10 months ago on Google
    Should be Folio best of Jax bar.. has been my favorite place to shoot pool since I was a teenager..👍
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Beverly K. 11 months ago on Google
    Best dive bar in Jacksonville. Great food menu. Big selection of beer and wines.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Richard “Slick Rick” B. 2 years ago on Google
    Great atmosphere. Good pool tournaments every week. The Establishment is just the right size, being that it doesn't have too many people making it over crowded and making it easy to enjoy yourself.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Jackie L. 11 months ago on Google
    Great atmosphere and coldest beer in town 🍺! Good wine selection and the food is AWESOME!

  • 5/5 HASAAAN PIKERRR IM COMING TO KILL Y. 11 months ago on Google
    Best bar in Jax. Come by and play some pool

  • 5/5 R e. 1 year ago on Google
    Amazing great service great environment and loved our little tiki candle holder handmade by the sweet lady working there. Can't wait to revisit this little gem!

  • 4/5 ashe d. 4 years ago on Google
    Nice little hole in the wall. The poor bartender looks like she's older than dirt, but very sweet. Only beer and wine, but the food is awesome! My husband loves wings and he raved about you them.

  • 3/5 Lori H. 9 months ago on Google
    I can see a few changes since new ownership, haven't been there in a few years.. quesadilla was ok, not the best, it was nice that the chicken was shredded, cheese was barely melted...salsa was awful...tasted like spaghetti sauce and smelled nasty, friends burger looked good. Temperature was cooler more by the bar and less by the stage. Waitress was nice, very friendly...love the new tables and chairs, a few need assistance due to wobbling. You have a sign on the wall for fire ball but not able to sell it, beer and wine only....HMMM....When cashing out was handed a receipt, not even itemized, how do I know that I paid for. When asked for itemized receipt they were unable to just print one out...she offered to renter everything but I said no...all good, definitely suggest paying cash. If asked if I'd return..not sure on that one, if friends were there playing music...maybe. Im interested in trying the wings and burgers.... definitely see they need to continue to work on appearance....

  • 4/5 Charles S. 9 months ago on Google
    Call Little biker bar in Jacksonville with plenty of parking. We met some nice people and had a nice couple of hours.

  • 5/5 Christian B. A. 3 years ago on Google
    If you're into frequenting a local, good old fashioned pub/bar then this is the place for you. The barkeep is super friendly and i met the owner who is a gem of a teddy bear and also very friendly. Prices are decent and you're very well taken care of. Trust me, it's worth getting to know the people who work there.

  • 5/5 Kathy 8 months ago on Google
    It was a chill atmosphere the band scoff-law was by far amazing the bartender Beverly was on top of her game.. one of the best bartenders and the owner John was friendly and welcoming... Definitely a ten out of ten...

  • 1/5 Reginold S. 8 months ago on Google
    the food was amazing…service was awful. bartender (i think laura or lana, don’t know as she barely paid attention to me) had a bad attitude and acted like she was being forced to be here. barely refilled my drinks, waited forever to even get napkins from her. would be nicer to have a more attentive and nicer bartender other than that was great!

  • 5/5 Jackie L. 3 months ago on Google New
    I work here and just wanted to say that the new owner has gone above and beyond to make this place AWESOME for both the customers and employees! Lots of changes coming and can’t wait! Come on in and check us out. Coldest beer in town and a great menu (new food items all the time) all cook to order! Daily specials on food, Bingo with cash prizes on Thursday’s, karaoke on Friday’s and Saturday's - open pool tables on Sunday's. Always fun and good time! Come meet the crew! Happy 2024!

  • 5/5 william f. 2 years ago on Google
    Free pool after 8pm cheap pitchers of beer and darts u can smoke inside!!(rare for jacksonville) great atmosphere

  • 5/5 Bethany S. 2 years ago on Google
    Nice, small, hole in the wall type pool hall! It reminds me of the one we used to visit in my hometown. Interesting customers and wonderful staff. This is our go to place. Doesn't get too crowded.


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Amenities


  • Parking
    • ✓️ Free parking lot
    • ✓️ Plenty of parking
    • ✓️ Free of charge street parking
  • Payments
    • ✓️ Cash only
  • Offerings
    • ✓️ Beer
    • ✓️ Food
    • ✓️ Wine
    • ✓️ Alcohol
    • ✓️ Food at bar
    • ✓️ Happy-hour drinks
  • Accessibility
    • ✓️ Wheelchair-accessible seating
    • ✓️ Wheelchair-accessible car park
    • ✓️ Wheelchair-accessible entrance
  • Service options
    • ✓️ Dine-in
    • ✗ Delivery
    • ✓️ Takeaway
    • ✓️ Kerbside pickup

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