Jack Rabbits

Live music is hard to find in Jax - so glad Jack Rabbits is still around! It's a small intimate music venue for true music lovers. It's basically standing room only, but if you get there early you may score one of the bar top tables. Was a little bummed they dont serve liquor, but it does make the line at the bar go quickly. Worst part is only one bathroom for the ladies haha. But overall the sound, vibe, and crowd is always great & it's a pretty inexpensive night. Grab your friends & go check out a show!

Looking for a venue for new music? Jack Rabbits hits the nail pretty close to on the head. Prices? Fair, ambiance? Dive bar adjacent. Entertainment for the $? Fantastic. The sound system was a little low on the vocals , but overall a great show.

For what it is, a hot and sweaty dive of a music venue, I love it! They regularly host a variety of musicians, many of whom could and maybe should easily play larger venues. The small venue means you will always be close to the action and the crowded space is perfect for the metal or punk rock feeling. Prices are reasonable both for tickets and for drinks. The only drawbacks are the filthy bathrooms (which come with the territory for these types of venues) and the lack of parking. Another tip, when you purchase online there are sizable service fees that are waved if you purchase at the door. Go! Have fun and rock out!

I was so excited to learn there was a music venue in our neighborhood upon moving to Jacksonville. We go to a lot of shows, and were especially excited to see Bilmuri was coming to Jack Rabbits in June 2023. Ticket prices are cheap and we got there at 8pm. One listing said the show started at 8, but it turned out doors only opened at 8. We waited in line outside to get in. Security does not check bags/purses at this venue. I tried to order a cocktail, but was informed they only serve beer and seltzers. The bartenders were SO nice. My boyfriend and I both tried a tequila seltzer. This specific day was one of the hottest of the Summer. Easily 100 degrees outside. We got to a spot in the back by the merch and instantly I was so overheated. We thought for sure there would be air conditioning, but it was probably 120 degrees inside with all the people packed in. I felt dizzy and walked up to the bar to get a water and fully passed out from the heat. The bartender got me a chair to sit in front of a fan at the bar. This was honestly the worst experience ever and has never happened to me in my whole life. The show hadn't even started yet, I took about 3 sips of my drink, and then had to sit and drink literally 5 bottled waters in the back. The bathroom situation is also awful. Two single restrooms that were hard to get to through the crowd. The women's restroom was dirty and had a constant line. I am very grateful for the bartender that helped me during a very scary situation. I am not exaggerating when I say that every person at the show was dripping wet as if they just came out of the pool. I am not sure how it's legal to have a small venue without air in this heat. There were other bands that came over the Summer, but we had to pass after we knew how brutally hot it was inside. I went back to Jack Rabbits to see Barns Courtney in the Fall and it was much cooler outside. Thankfully it was not as hot inside. I knew not to use the restroom after my last experience, so I'm not sure if that situation was the same. I am grateful that this venue supports local and national touring musicians in Jacksonville, but some there are some very necessary updates that need to be made.

Overpriced drinks and the bathroom was so rank I almost threw up all of my Birkenstocks. - Lou Sassle

Been coming here for years! Was here for a fundraising event for a former student and saw a bunch of great local bands for an awesome cause. It's gritty. It's dirty. It's small,but I love it. Perfect for a punk rock club. Beers are cold and served quickly. If you are looking for friendly, smiling service, go someplace else. If you want to watch amazing local and well known national bands while drinking a cold one,then step right in.

A pleasant surprise! A good selection of cold beer at a decent price, staff was friendly and sound was good. Bands were great and definitely entertaining!

Jack Rabbits is a San Marco phenomenon. It's been one of the top local live music venues for close to 20 years. They feature local, regional and national artists from across a wide range of genres. Now I wouldn't suggest folks expecting a red carpet and a glass of champagne upon arrival. It's a dive bar, clear as day. They boast decent beer and wine options, including a few of my local favorites on tap. Compared to most venues, prices are on point!I've seen many shows here since I moved to Jax. Not once have I left disappointed. The venue is small enough to give the concert goer a close relationship with the band. Sound is good throughout, although it fades a smidge when at the bar. Recently, one of the friends in our group was underage. I was impressed with the way the doorman treated him. Often times, doormen are assholes to young kids, thinking they're all out to cause mayhem. Props to you, sir!Long live Jack Rabbits, the Hendricks Ave. classic bar venue.

Great venue, easy free parking behind library, nice staff, enjoyed show!! Would return

The staff are entitled jerks. Horrible treatment of artists performing. Staff is completely unclear in their expectations of the performers, BF's band was only told that doors open at 8 and they play at 9, they were not told that after 8 they are "not allowed" to sound check, despite the place being empty. They played for 10 seconds to sound check and were yelled at by the sound guy (same who would make negative disapproving faces everytime the band made a lighthearted joke). The guy at the door doesn't tell you that if you're under 21 you cannot reenter which lead to us being kicked out after leaving to get water. Overall lame venue, there are much better places to go.