6 Best Bars in Northeast Coast, Florida

Despite its reputation as a biker bar, this place welcomes nonbikers and even nonbiker tourists!

The 7,000-square-foot, aviation-theme club—in a tree-lined aerie with an outdoor deck at the Omni Amelia Island Resort & Spa —is family-friendly, with games, sports on TV, drinks, and food. Beer fans, don't miss their extensive list of local brews. Be sure to check out the aviation memorabilia, as many of the items on display have ties to the island. 

Florida's oldest continuously operating saloon, since 1903, entertained the Rockefellers and Carnegies at the turn of the 20th century but now caters to us common folk. When you enter the swinging doors and see the massive mahogany bar, tiled floors, mural-adorned walls, and myriad artifacts, you may feel as if you've gone back in time.

The oldest bar in the Jacksonville area (it's been around since 1933) is notable for having the cheapest drinks, cheapest pool tables, and most colorful clientele. Pete's has been written about by authors such as John Grisham and James W. Hall, in part, perhaps, because it's practically across the street from The BookMark, a great independent bookstore where writers love to give readings.

This Prohibition-theme gastropub has the city's longest bar, live music seven nights a week, and a late-night food menu that's available until midnight on weekends.

Locals like to congregate on the outdoor deck here for drinks and good old-fashioned bar food (burgers, wings, nachos). The restaurant has an extensive menu, and there's live music throughout the week.