Amelia Island is loaded (no pun intended) with eclectic places to partake in adult beverages. Everything from craft breweries and taverns to a distillery and a funky beer & wine garden named after a guy that wears pajamas all day. Nope, I’m not making that up.

Here is a list of pub crawl worthy establishments sure to wet your whistle and make St. Patrick himself proud! These are all “stand alone” bars/taverns/breweries but we have many more restaurant/bars on the island. Check them all out!

Breweries

Amelia Island Brewing Company

Located in the heart of downtown Fernandina Beach is the Amelia Island Brewing Company, home to The Tavern and The Alley. The Tavern offers an industrial “restauranty” feel with a full menu of apps, salads, sweets, and entrees, while The Alley (right next door) is an awesome taproom with apps and light fare focused more on the beer. Neither will disappoint.

First Love Brewing

Looking for a great date night spot? First Love Brewing checks all the boxes. With over 20 rotating taps, First Love offers a mix of porters, IPA’s and ales that pair teriffically with their house-made artisan pizzas, wings or truffle fries. Dine/drink at the bar or grab a table indoors or outdoors for more privacy.

Mocama Beer Company

Mocama Beer Company is located near downtown Fernandina in an old 1950’s car dealership. To say the taproom is cool is an understatement. It’s a great place to hash out a business deal, vent to a friend or just enjoy a great beer in the form of a lager, porter, stout, pilsner, IPA, ale and more. If you don’t know what you like, order a flight and taste a few. Not a fan of beer? They have a great wine selection, too.

Distillery

Marlin & Barrel and A1A Cidery

Did you know that Amelia Island has it’s own distillery? It would seem appropriate since we’re an island once inhabited by pirates. Marlin & Barrel is a craft distillery handcrafting a variety of rum, vodka, gin, cello and bourbon. Enjoy samples in the tasting room or visit their newly opened and connecting A1A Cidery for a one-stop destination of craft beer, ciders, and cocktails. It’s a good time – and we’re pretty sure the pirates would think so as well.

Wine Bar

The Decantery

The island’s premier wine, craft beer and cocktail lounge… literally. Enjoy delicious wine on tap, desserts & charcuterie while lounging around on comfy couches in a historic building. The Decantery offers an exceptional rare and unique wine selection for those wine connoisseurs and can be enjoyed right in the lounge or to purchase and take with you. Stop in and pop a bottle!

Bars & Taverns

Green Turtle Tavern

Popular with visitors and locals alike, the Green Turtle Tavern is friendly, laid back bar where you can sit alongside alongside shrimp boat captains, tycoons, authors, hippies, pirates, chefs, the occasional celebrity and even dogs. This is the place to be for live entertainment on the weekends. Sip on a cold beer, wine or cocktail (they have one of the best bourbon selections on the island) and get your groove on at the Turtle.

The Palace

The island’s most notable drink is the Pirate’s Punch which can be found at The Palace Saloon, the oldest bar in the state of Florida since 1903. This gorgeous bar still houses the original woodwork, tin ceilings, vintage murals and mosaic floors from days gone by and still gathers friends together to swap stories. It’s also supposedly haunted by the ghost of Uncle Charlie who has been seen imbibing on occasion.

PJD’s Beer & Wine Garden

PJD’s is an iconic downtown watering hole where the owner, Pajama Dave (because he only wears pajamas, duh), not only pours your drinks, but can also tell you all about the history of Amelia Island. PJD’s is a friendly indoor/outdoor bar with a huge variety of beers and wine. Live music on weekends.

The Lobby Bar

The Lobby Bar is the premier gathering spot inside the Ritz-Carlton, Amelia Island where visitors can sip a signature Smoked Old Fashioned (a specialty) and selection of handcrafted drinks in a relaxed, yet refined ambiance. After all, it is The Ritz-Carlton. Light bites include some of the best, freshly-prepared, sushi and sashimi on the island and the ocean view is spectacular.

The Principal’s Office Bar

Let’s face it. Being called to the Principal’s office was enough to illicit fear and angst in even the worst of students This Principals’ Office, however, will do the exact opposite. Located in the lobby of the historic Amelia Schoolhouse Inn, belly up to the Principal’s Office Bar and enjoy one of their many signature drinks. I hear The Principal’s Rita is worth going to the office for.

Mermaid Bar

Located inside the Florida House Inn, the Mermaid Bar features local beers, boutique wines, and handcrafted cocktails… like their signature Mermaid Slap made with some juices, various rums, and a couple of other things thrown in. Yum!

Locals’ Cocktail Lounge

Locals’ Cocktail Lounge is a casual neighborhood bar in the heart of Amelia Island where you can enjoy the best after work happy hour or an evening of island nightlife. Watch your favorite game, play some pool, do some dancing, or just enjoy friends on the spacious outdoor patio complete with two fireplaces.

Falcon’s Nest

Fly into the Falcon’s Nest at Omni Amelia Island Resort. This aviation-themed restaurant and pub is the place to watch the big game, sip on a frosty cold beer, dine on a Falcon burger, and check out some really cool airplane memorabilia. It’s the ideal destination to soar in for a great time.

Find your place to stay on Amelia Island and pub crawl the night away!