Jacksonville/ Food & Drinks
Published on April 10, 2020
Jacksonville's 4 best bars (that won't break the bank)Kanine Social | Photo: Scott W./Yelp

Looking to try the best bars in town?

Hoodline crunched the numbers to find the best affordable bars in Jacksonville, using both Yelp data and our own secret sauce to produce a ranked list of where to fill the bill.

1. Aardwolf Brewing Company

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Topping the list is Aardwolf Brewing Company. Located at 1461 Hendricks Ave. in San Marco, the bar, brewery and beer garden is the highest-rated affordable bar in Jacksonville, boasting 4.5 stars out of 186 reviews on Yelp.

The site can tell you a thing or two more about Aardwolf Brewing Company.

"Beer, that's about it," it notes on Yelp in the section about specialties.

2. Kanine Social

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Next up is Brooklyn's Kanine Social, situated at 580 College St. With 4.5 stars out of 39 reviews on Yelp, the bar, dog park, pet boarding/pet sitting spot has proven to be a local favorite for those looking for a budget-friendly option. 

The site has lots more information about Kanine Social.

"Jacksonville's first private indoor/outdoor dog park, craft beer/coffee bar and boutique doggie daycare," it writes on Yelp in the section highlighting specialties. "Spend some time with your friends and your furry best friend while enjoying a beer or coffee."

3. Bold City Downtown

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Downtown Jacksonville's Bold City Downtown, located at 109 E. Bay St., is another top choice, with Yelpers giving the inexpensive bar, brewpub and traditional American spot 4.5 stars out of 37 reviews. 

The site has lots more information on Bold City Downtown.

"Our original production facility was established in 2008," per the history section of the business's Yelp profile. "Bold City Downtown was opened in 2017. We provide a wide variety of craft creations produced on a 3bbl system."

Furthermore, we found this about the business's signature items: "Bold City Downtown offers a great variety of specialty small-batch beers while also providing our core beers from our production facility," it writes on Yelp in the section highlighting specialties. "We also offer food options provided by the Cowford Chophouse."

4. Aroma Cafe & Bar

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Aroma Cafe & Bar, a cafe and bar that offers sandwiches and more in Holiday Hill, is another much-loved, low-priced go-to, with 4.5 stars out of 11 Yelp reviews. Head over to 1706 Southside Blvd. to see for yourself. 

We looked there to learn more about Aroma Cafe & Bar.

"Aroma Cafe & Bar Established in 2019," the business explains in the history section of its Yelp profile.

In terms of signature items, "Best middle eastern food," it notes on Yelp in the section about specialties.


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