1st Street Lounge

So there's Shakeria J. who we all know and love, but then there's SJ. She's also one to love, but she's a party animal and only comes out every so often. Maybe annually, if that.This bar definitely met SJ. It's the first bar I've been to that doesn't serve food- nothing but drinks, so what do you expect?! Marcus and I walked in and knew we would order an appetizer and a drink each and leave, but remember they don't serve food, so we got drinks. I opted for the lemon drop as a drink while Marcus got the blue Long Island- both very strong and delicious. Jazz the bartender was great at concealing the alcohol flavor. She was extremely pleasant and upbeat, too! After the first drink, a pair of siblings who happened to be the only other two customers at the bar ordered Marcus and I a drink, so we did a round together. At this point, we're two drinks in, the music is going and the conversation is flowing- who are we not to return the favor and order another round? Boom! Another round! The rounds are going, the music is right, and we're dancing. In comes an older group, we order drinks together and now we're all dancing! It's about ten of us at this point aged 21-65 of all different backgrounds buying rounds, drinking and dancing. Uh oh SJ does a split and the party has just turnt up a notch...you had to be there! Did I mention it was a clean and played a variety of music because that's true as well!Great bar! Highly recommend lol.

Honestly I think this place has really good potential but maybe not a lot of people know what's going on inside! When you first walk in it doesn't seem like much. There is a bar directly to the right. Then as you keep walking you'll find that there are so many great food options like PIZZA, BBQ, ICE CREAM, SEAFOOD, a COFFEE BAR, A SANDWICH STATION... everything you could ever think of! There's many great locations to grab a seat, wether in front of where you're eating, a small table outside or a large table for many of your friends. I did come during lunch time so I'm interested to see a different dynamic when it's prime party time! I was told there is live music often so will probably be back to check that out

Thank you for being a stop on the Tortuga Invasion pub crawl! The DJ was hoping, the beer cold and the service was AWESOME!!!See ya soon

I am a tourist and I stopped in and asked nicely to use the bathroom quickly and the bartender told me that I has to buy a drink first. What the hell. I politely declined and said "no thank you". I was still remaining quiet outside writting this review and a lady then approached me and told that I didn't have to buy a drink and I could go in and use it. Then quickly contradicted herself by saying customers only though.She started to get forceful and loud with me for no reason. If you're looking for a fight then come to this bar.

This place smells great! I know that's a strange observation but who doesn't love a clean bar? The staff was extremely friendly and hospitable, perfect atmosphere to enjoy a few Sunday drinks with friends. I'll be back next time I'm in town without a doubt!

This bar located in downtown Sanford is very clean and welcoming. The owner is amazing, and the two bartenders Amy and Ashley are great. There is some type of special almost every night. If you have never been it is definitely a place to visit!

We came here one night to check it out and sorely missed The Palette. The decor is tacky, the place is loud and the drinks tasted terrible. It's a shame such a great location keeps turning into such mediocre bars.

We came in Saturday night & this is such a beautiful bar. The bartenders were AWESOME & FRIENDLY! You would never know that such a gorgeous bar was located in Downtown Sanford. Great entertainment, delicious drinks & great drink prices! We will for sure be coming back!

Second time trying this place. First time sat and waited for about 20 minutes to be acknowledged by bartender when there were no more than 15 people in the bar. I left. Decided to give it another try. This was after Alive After Five so few more people. Bartender Ashley walked up, said nothing...no hello, how can I help you, nothing but just stood there. I asked what vodka they had other than house brand, she named three. I picked one, she walked off..still not a word. Comes back sits drink in front of me, still nothing. I had $20 on bar which she picked up and walked off and came back with change, puts on bar, still not a word. Didn't count out money or speak. I left dollar on bar which she picked up and walked away. Not a word. No thank you....nothing. Is this customer service??? Honey you make your living serving people and the nicer you are the better your tips. My friend met me and she was waited on by a VERY nice bartender, Valencia. Very friendly and polite and cheery. She got a bigger tip. Don't think I'll give this place a third try. Many more places to go.

I don't like giving my bad reviews AT ALL because I am in the customer service industry myself BUT I cannot "not" say anything! So I was out enjoying the night with my husband and has to start a tab and was overcharged for 2 drinks. we brought it up to the bar tender and she told the owner. The owner - instead of keeping a new customer happy, embarrassed me in front of the entire bar patrons. I am not one to get over on someone but I do believe in being fair. I own a business and believe in what's owed is owed but on a busy night when you have an opportunity to gain new - word of mouth business - customers, it should be customary to not yell at them as if they did something wrong. I want to support local businesses and especially ones owned by people my own age BUT I will not support bad customer service. I really liked the place until that issue. I liked the dj, the music, the atmosphere, and for $2 draft it was enjoyable. I was literally calling my friends down to join us until that happened. I know it gets busy and mistakes happen but seriously treating any customer that bad is so bad for business. If amends are made I will rewrite my review and if the "tape is reviewed" "at their convenience" and it is found that the customer ( me) was right then I would consider go back and if it's found I'm wrong, then I sincerely apologize but either way - there is never a reason an OWNER of any business should ever speak to a customer the was I was embarrassed. Update: they never called me back. I assumed they wouldn't. Bad bad bad customer service!