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About Freebird Cafe

Freebird Cafe was a beloved two-story, non-smoking live music venue in Jacksonville Beach, known for its standing-room crowd and a railing balcony offering a different vantage point of the stage. With a capacity of 700 (standing-room only) and minimal fixed seating, the venue drew artists big and small—from The Gregg Allman Band to Yellowcard and Shinedown. While the original Freebird Cafe closed in January 2016 and the space now houses Surfer the Bar, this page preserves essential details for fans and visitors exploring the area today. Whether you’re seeking parking tips, transit options, or nearby hotels and restaurants, we’ve got you covered.

Location is key when planning a night out in Jacksonville Beach. The venue’s address is 200 N 1st St, Jacksonville Beach, FL 32250 (also listed as 200 1st St N). Parking historically included on-site options, with additional paid parking in the surrounding Beach area. For travelers, local transit like Beachside Buggies and nearby parking-area access offer convenient choices. Nearby hotels such as Margaritaville Jacksonville Beach, Best Western Oceanfront, and Holiday Inn Express Jacksonville Beach provide comfortable stays within a short walk or ride. While the original building’s music legacy lives on in the area’s current venues and bars, this guide helps you locate current options and plan a seamless night out.

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Seating, Parking & Venue Information

  • Capacity: 700 (standing-room only) with a railing balcony
  • Address: 200 N 1st St, Jacksonville Beach, FL 32250 (also listed as 200 1st St N in some sources)
  • Venue type: two-story, non-smoking music venue; formerly Freebird Cafe (1999–2005) and Freebird Live
  • Seating chart: predominantly standing-room; minimal fixed seating with a balcony
  • Parking: on-site parking historically available; post-2016 status varies; nearby paid parking zones exist in Jacksonville Beach
  • Transit: local transit options include Beachside Buggies (ride services) and nearby parking-area access
  • Nearby hotels: Margaritaville Jacksonville Beach (~0.3 miles), Best Western Oceanfront (~0.8 miles), Holiday Inn Express Jacksonville Beach (~0.8 miles)
  • Notable events: hosted acts like The Gregg Allman Band, Yellowcard, Shinedown, Galactic; last show by Galactic in 2016
  • Renamed/demolished status: venue closed January 21, 2016; building now occupied by Surfer the Bar