I have been going into Pierre's By The Sea since I was maybe (SHHhh) 15-16. I was so young I had to hang with the old folks because the bartender (Pearl Keggin) knew my Mother and would call her. When I turned 18 and was finally legal it was a big surprise to most of the bartenders that have been serving me for years. Well now Pete's is 80 and I had to return again. It's almost like a high school reunion again. There were many many folks here that I grew up with. The drink are still (1.75) stiff and really cheap along with the .25 cent pool tables. It was nice to see the old place again and maybe it won't be another 5 years till I return. It's been real Mr. Jenson
Review Source:Pete's bar is the definition for dive bar, you'll leave smelling like a pool hall after having an awesome time with some old and new friends. First off, it has a jukebox which automatically makes it a good night, but add the many games available to entertain you and you have a recipe for a great night!
The only thing is they accept cash ONLY so make sure you have enough to go for a couple of rounds ...you'll need it! Even if you think you are staying for one drink, youre likely to stay for more.
Thee best. Â Cheap pool and drinks, juke box and the dive bar feel to it. Â Large shots, unlike most beach places. Â .25 pool(6 tables) which you never find anymore, $1 everywhere here. Â Open 365 nights and till 130, unlike other bars in walking distance... Â Cool surrounding area too, for food and fun, block from the sand. Â One of few bars that is happening during happy hour times
Ping pong - free, foosball, bumper pool.....
Low ventilation, so can get smoky and warm in summer months. Â Tiny tv's too, so not much if you wanna catch a big game.
Went to Pete's this Thanksgiving for Pete's Bloody Mary Thanksgiving! Â Got there late by usual standards, 10am. Â What a site! Â Sliders and a couple of other bars have joined in now and it is bigger than ever. Â Some folks have smartened up and brought their own beer to avoid the 30 minute wait in line! Â I think the comradere in line is half the fun. Â I think I will meet them half way next year, bring beer to drink while I wait in line for my traditional 2 bloody marys!! Â Yep, that'll work!! Â The rumour is this was the last year the city would issue the license, Â I will keep you posted.
Review Source:Pete's Bar is an outright institution in Jacksonville Beach! The definition of a dive bar, Pete's is smoke-filled, packed with bar games, and one of the few spots at the beach where you'll find a juxebox. As someone who competes at bar games with the dedication of an Olympian, I'm always happy to end up at Pete's. Bumper pool, ping-pong and foosball round out the selection at this sizable pool hall, known for its (over?) abundance of bearded, drunk, old men. Pete's is cash-only so stop at the ATM before bellying up to the bar. Also, don't bother with a double cause they pour 'em strong. See you at Pete's!
Review Source:Pete's is a local landmark and a classic! I am amazed when people complain about smoke in a DIVE BAR - what is your definition of a dive bar?? Pete's is a great place for cheap beer, strong drinks, pool, ping-pong and people-watching! And yes, it's cash only, which is one of the things I kind of love about it.
Review Source:Great Bar! Can't beat 25¢ Pool anywhere (Very well kept tables) ! Fair prices for drinks(CASH only!, though they have an atm there). Great Music and good place to meet people &/or hang with friends. A must go to bar if you are in the area. Tried a bunch of the other bars around, but always ended back at Pete's before the end of the night.
Review Source:$0.25 pool games, cash only bar with cheap beer and good times. BE AWARE: this bar is FULL of smoke. It is unavoidable. If you don't mind that, this is a great local dive - Hemingway actually chilled out here... It's a local must.
Thanksgiving is great too - they shut down the street and black out the windows and party the whole morning.
good vibe. 5 pool tables on rotation by winner, fuseball table, ping pong and a couple of video games - mostly pool and chilling here though.
Good beach days, you'll see this bar is packed with bikers stopping by for a drink.
I had never, ever been to Pete's Bar until a couple weeks ago. My boyfriend and I were at the beach, waiting to meet up with some folks. We had a lot of time to kill and I'd never been to Pete's Bar. So we went.
I have to say that Pete's Bar is probably the only bar at the beach I've ever enjoyed. This probably says a lot about me. It's definitely what one might call a dive--it's dark, kinda dirty, and definitely old. Like, 1930's old.
Because of this, it has a lived-in feel that you don't find in many other places in North Florida. In a city that's marked by urban sprawl, strip malls, and lots of stucco, it's nice to spend time in a place that has some history and character.
We were there during midday on a Sunday and every bar stool was filled. So we ordered, found a corner with some seats, and just watched the action. I drank Bloody Marys and my boyfriend drank beers. My drinks were no-frills, strong, and good.
The people: There were old people (lots of them), young people, bikers, dad-looking guys, rockabilly girls, and chicks in swimsuits. All having fun in one bar. This doesn't happen on my side of town. When our party showed up and wanted to move to another bar, I was kinda disappointed. I wanted to stay at Pete's.
Pete's is a total classic. The story goes that Pete's was the first bar to get a liquor license in Duval County after Prohibition ended. Â Walking in to the place, its easy to see why they are still one of the most popular spots in the area.
The secrets to their success? Â Well, they have reasonable drink prices and really cheap pool and darts. Â Doesn't hurt that the bartenders are fast and friendly. The nearly beach front location is a major plus. Â But the best part about Pete's is the free and easy vibe created by the mix of beach bums, local regulars, weekend warriors, and curious tourists. Â Exciting and yet low key, this is the perfect bar atmosphere.
The large number of pictures and mementos on the wall are testament to the decades of easy good times that have been had at Pete's. Â This local staple has even been featured prominently in John Grisham's novel "The Brethren". It's not just famous in Jacksonville, it's got national and international acclaim!! [wink wink]
Keep in mind it might be a bit smoky, but other than that don't think twice. Â If you've never been, go. If you've been, go back.
Love it for all of Brandon's reasons + cheap pool tables. Also love the fact that an old guy wearing a joutfit made fun of the hat I was wearing one night.
Not sure about smelling salt as you walk in the door, but definitely nicotine before you even hit the door. My friends and I love bars like Pete's, but the smoke is too much for us most of the time.
With that said, Thanksgiving morning is awesome at Pete's! I was always skeptical, but finally gave in and went this past Turkey Day. They close off 1st St. and sell beer, bloody's, and mimosas, and the street is packed with locals hanging out before family festivities commence.
The downside, I think my girlfriend still hates me after stumbling home and passing out for the rest of the day after too many PBR tallboys. Control your euphoria and you won't ruin Thanksgiving for your family!
Man o' man do i dig this bar. What a dive. You can almost smell the salt as soon as you walk in this place, and in a good way. Oldest bar on the beach. This places transcends time and cliqueyness....yeah that's right I made up a word. Seriously though, everyone from every generations here at anytime on any given day. No food but who cares this isn't a trendy bar where you come to see and be seen this place is for one thing, getting drunk and playing ping-pong. HELL YA !!!! A bar with a ping-pong table. Finally . If only there was more Johnny Cash on the only juke box, this place would be perfect. Cheap drinks. Check. Ping-pong table. Check. People just being people hanging out and dropping the bullshit at the door. Check. Pete's Bar = Good time. Oh yeah and by the way.......Ernest f-ing Hemingway pissed here, the sign in the mensroom says so.
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