Just moved to Jacksonville and I don’t know anyone. Any cocktail bar/bar recommendations for a mid-40s single male where people won’t look at me weird for hanging out alone? I’m used to it from living in big cities but I know this is not common in Jax. Where can I go to meet cool people hanging out alone? Or is that not a thing here? Meetups have been hit and miss and I sometimes like to have a cocktail or drink out.

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I love The Wine Bar in Jax beach. Seems like a lot of regulars there so it would be a good way to meet people!

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I know you said meetups are hit and miss but I would suggest to keep trying. Or try a community involvement group like rotary or volunteering somewhere like the humane society. Also the public school system and library does classes for adults on various topics. There's also gym classes at whatever type you'd prefer. Those have worked great for me making friends when I first moved here.

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Yeah man sorry to burst your bubble but Jax isn’t a very social city.

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Jax is a not a social city. But St Aug is pretty cool

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Chart House on the South Bank has a great happy hour 7 days a week, and the bar area is always pretty active. Would be a good place to grab some food & drinks, and strike up some conversation.

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Riverside bars has a better age group than beach bars for you. However still very "going out to get drunk"

We are a day drinking coty!! Hit up any of our amazing breweries in the middle on the afternoon on a weekend and you should find some good people to talk with!

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Honestly I prefer day drinking. It’s more fun and relaxed. And the crowd is usually more grounded at breweries. Any recommendations for what/when? Are these places only for weekends? I don’t have a typical weekday job so many times I try to go out places during a workday and stuff is dead.

San Marco area - Grape and Grain is a good spot.
RH Rooftop near town center is also lovely.
It’s not weird to go out alone and be social here imo.
1912 in Ponte Vedra is also the vibe you are looking for and the Inn and Club

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I'm In my mid 30s in jax with no social life at all. I know no one and been here 4 years....I have a wife and a son but I go home after work or the gym.

And that's it....anyone want to hang out :-)

Message me if you’re interest in a drinking buddy or a working out partner or to just shoot the breeze, or smoke a joint if that’s your thing.

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I also just moved to JAX. Female 35 yo. Live in San Marco.

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