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Title: Renderings: That Bar at the Arena
Post by: thelakelander on January 08, 2023, 11:05:15 PM
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That Bar Live (DDRB Application 2023-002) is an entertainment concept proposed at 234 A. Philip Randolph Boulevard in the Sports & Entertainment District.

Read More: https://www.thejaxsonmag.com/article/renderings-that-bar-at-the-arena/
Title: Re: Renderings: That Bar at the Arena
Post by: Downtown Osprey on January 09, 2023, 11:52:43 AM
this looks awesome
Title: Re: Renderings: That Bar at the Arena
Post by: avonjax on January 09, 2023, 01:02:25 PM
Love it
Title: Re: Renderings: That Bar at the Arena
Post by: thelakelander on January 09, 2023, 02:04:29 PM
I love it as well. It shows what can be done when we don't immediately result to demolishing everything in sight.
Title: Re: Renderings: That Bar at the Arena
Post by: heights unknown on January 09, 2023, 07:27:47 PM
I don't do bars anymore; but if I did, I'd be breaking my neck to get to THIS one. I really like it; 3 levels huh? Wow, that place is gonna be packed on game days, and possibly even on non-game days when the season is over.
Title: Re: Renderings: That Bar at the Arena
Post by: jaxlongtimer on January 09, 2023, 10:43:07 PM
Looking at archived Google Street View pictures, this has been a bar since at least 2007.

Some iterations include:
- Jacksonville Sports Tavern
- The Gas Knob
- Amsterdam Sky Cafe

Wonder how long this version will last?  Maybe with the Doro nearby it will have a steady customer base.
Title: Re: Renderings: That Bar at the Arena
Post by: thelakelander on January 10, 2023, 11:32:00 AM
With RISE, IAW, Four Seasons, etc. coming online, the opportunity of this area actually becoming a district is growing.
Title: Re: Renderings: That Bar at the Arena
Post by: BridgeTroll on January 10, 2023, 01:43:35 PM
Quote from: jaxlongtimer on January 09, 2023, 10:43:07 PM
Looking at archived Google Street View pictures, this has been a bar since at least 2007.

Some iterations include:
- Jacksonville Sports Tavern
- The Gas Knob
- Amsterdam Sky Cafe

Wonder how long this version will last?  Maybe with the Doro nearby it will have a steady customer base.

None of them were open on a regular schedule. Game days, events etc drove when they were open... but even then... they were usually manned by temporary staff who didn't know the menu or the bar. Hopefully this new iteration can stay open...
Title: Re: Renderings: That Bar at the Arena
Post by: Ken_FSU on August 13, 2025, 07:07:59 PM
She's back!

https://www.bizjournals.com/jacksonville/news/2025/08/13/bar-at-the-arena.html
Title: Re: Renderings: That Bar at the Arena
Post by: Tacachale on August 13, 2025, 10:00:05 PM
Quote from: Ken_FSU on August 13, 2025, 07:07:59 PM
She's back!

https://www.bizjournals.com/jacksonville/news/2025/08/13/bar-at-the-arena.html

You love to see it.
Title: Re: Renderings: That Bar at the Arena
Post by: Ken_FSU on August 14, 2025, 08:27:43 AM
Anyone know what the situation is with the ground level retail spot at RISE Doro in terms of intended use?
Title: Re: Renderings: That Bar at the Arena
Post by: Steve on August 14, 2025, 10:54:03 AM
Related.....at some point is there a consideration to RFP the ground levels of the Garages? Remember, these were designed to accommodate retail in the future. The Arena Garage could be a starting point, as the other one is a little disconnected.
Title: Re: Renderings: That Bar at the Arena
Post by: Captain Zissou on August 14, 2025, 01:50:55 PM
Quote from: Ken_FSU on August 14, 2025, 08:27:43 AM
Anyone know what the situation is with the ground level retail spot at RISE Doro in terms of intended use?
I think they're close to announcing the tenant.  It's very fitting for a Sports & Entertainment District.