The Volstead

This speakeasy absolutely stole my heart. We decided to pop in here, but first we had to get past the working barbershop in the front! Once we got inside I fell in love. You have to visit this place just to experience the ambience. We were able to grab a bit of food to snack on while there which was homemade beef jerky that is made by the bar owner's grandfather. The bartenders are very attentive and the drinks were amazing. Definitely my new favorite bar in Jacksonville and I will be bringing all of my friends here!

Really cool experience. Had a hard time finding this but that contributes to the whole appeal. When we finally found it I was like are we sure? Lol. So it was daytime, well lit outside but coming inside you have no idea when and where you are. The decor, lighting, atmosphere, ambience, everything was so dark and mysterious. I really appreciate the enigmatic appeal. The old fashioned was too notch! All other drinks on the menu sounded wonderful and the other selection I chose was eccentric for sure. These aren't your typical drink choices but grateful to have a variety of choices.

Second time visiting and the winter menu was perfect. We love the atmosphere and the amazing bartenders. It's def a great place for a fun date

A very nice and laid-back place with a very friendly bartender! My first time visiting and I plan on returning to a perfectly hidden gem located downtown.

I could not wait to visit The Volstead! Planets aligned and it was the day. After passing through the Barber Shop we entered a dark and seductive Speak Easy. Oh La La my heart was racing as I fell in love. It was early so we chose a seat at the bar and met our Mixologist James. He worked his magic and deliciousness was served. The vibe is great and the interior appropriately decorated for Halloween.

Cool little bar. We came here for a show on a Saturday evening. Restrooms are awesome. The 30's type decoration is super cool. Service was the bar was terrible. I'm not sure if they did not staff enough people, or having patrons sit at the bar during the show was a bad idea. Either way having to flag down bartenders and waiting 10+ minutes for a drink was kind of a buzz kill.

Surprisingly for how spacious the place was besides me and my boyfriend they were only two other people for about an hour before a couple more people came in. So it's a great place if you don't like being around a lot of people because they're plenty of places to sit or stand. It was also pretty dark lit so the ambience was very cozy. The only light that I noticed came from the bar, the movie and the baby little candles they had on each table. The drinks were all very delicious and unique! And the staff were all very sweet. I will say the only downside is that they are a bit on the pricier side so if you go ham, your wallet will definitely feel it. But it is a great place to hang out with your friends and have a fun drink.

Great service, great ambiance and delicious cocktails. Volstead is what you would expect from a speakeasy type of bar. It is a hole in the wall and easily missed but once you find it, the bar is pretty cool. My friends and I decided to check out this place right before a concert and it was the best decision we made that night! Our bartender was equally awesome, she made suggestions and actually informed us that it was happy hour. I ended ordering an old fashioned because it is my favourite drink while my friends ordered a double grand marnier near and my other got the prettiest sappling and talked about how yummy it was. The old fashioned was strong and tasty. We didn't have time to try other cocktails but we were already talking about coming back whenever we are in town.Honestly if you're ever in Jacksonville, do yourself a favor and check out this spot; you won't regret it.

Overall this hidden speakeasy is amazing! Its hidden store front with the "JAX POST" vibe is cool. I've been here a few times for the Bartenders Brawl but never on a regular night. Total for the 2 hours while I was here there was a max of 20 people in the establishment. Its cool it see this "speakeasy" bar not crowded with people and and be able to "observe" it in its "natural" environment. The bar design was an interesting, the concept it reminded me of a "Thrust" or "Runway" style stage. Im theater terms this allows the performers in this case the bartender with a greater interaction with the audience or customer in this caseTo my knowledge during the week they only have one Bartender on staff compared to the weekend aka Friday and Sat. This unique concept allows individual attention and space (during covid) but still flourishes on the weekends during the busiest time. I should have written a review in 2017 when I was introduced to this amazing establishment via a former F & B industry coworker.

Great drinks and atmosphere, eclectic drink menu that's always changing as well , definitely worth checking out