The newest addition to Downtown Jacksonville is opening on October 2nd, making it the first LGBTQ+ bar to open in 20 years! Welcome HardwicksBar to the neighborhood! Built in 1926 by The United Cigar Stores Company, the location on the corner of Adams & Ocean was home to a range of businesses over the years. Burro Bar, London Bridge Pub, a record shop ‘Moon Colony Razorblade’, & where the smaller bar is in the back, Chomp Chomp. The name refers Jacksonville architects, Taylor Hardwick, who designed the now Jessie Ball duPont Center across the street. The full history of the location is absolutely worth reading about, & the article by Tim Gilmore / jaxpsychogeo where he interviews Tim Hoal is a must read & linked in my bio. The mural in the back bar was created by Nicole DeFeo (artlady6) , & the traditional sign painting on the building by Colby Bacon (bacon_signs) *Hardwicks is located at 100 E Adams St. and the hours of operation will be 4pm - 2am Mon-Fri, and 12pm-2am on Sat &...