Beachside Tavern

Great beer special - May has been $3 buck red stripes. Live music almost every night and a salty crown dominated by locals makes this a great hand out for the flip flop, beach bike crowd enjoying a taste.

Saw a show here last night. The bartenders were super nice, welcoming, and helpful. I drove down by myself, from Jacksonville, to see the musician scheduled (Ben Prestage, an amazing young delta blues musician). When I got there, I was hungry--but they don't serve food.

So the bartenders sent me to a local Irish pub (Tayton O'Brians) for scotch eggs. I came back, and thirty minutes later the show was starting, and I had made friends with Andie & Shelly, two women who came to see Ben too. Soon everyone was dancing, and having a great time. The bartenders were super attentive, and friendly, always coming around to clear empty glasses, make sure we were having a good time.

I drove back home to Jacksonville, happy, having found exactly what I was looking for: a fun little impromptu evening out, surrounded by good music and nice people.

Beachside Tavern is where the locals go.  They always have live music, and the bar staff is friendly and quick.  In the winter they have fire pit tables, which really add to the atmosphere but they do go quick.  They've got plenty of beer on tap, as well as a large bottle selection and a full bar.  The music varies from cover bands to local ska, punk, bluegrass, and alternative.  If you're in the Daytona area Beachside Tavern is worth the trip - it will get you away from all the touristy, overcrowded bars in the downtown Daytona area.