Who doesn't love a venerable 100+ year old wooden bar with a ton of character? As soon as we walked through the door, we loved this place. Bartender Johnny Miller was FANTASTIC; the drinks were poured well and he was very personable. Other patrons at the bar were friendly and engaging. We could have stayed here for hours, if it weren't for the call of good food from down the street... and the need to drive home! Next time we're in Fernandina, we'll get a room and make a night at the Palace.
This place is right on Centre street and it's claim to fame is being the oldest bar in Florida. It has multiple rooms but is set up a little odd. The bathrooms are definitely old!!! Try the Pirate Punch or one of the many beers on tap. Not a lot of frills here but worth a drink!
Visited Amelia Island and had to try the oldest bar in Florida! Had a very social, friendly, welcoming atmosphere to it with delightful staff and a nice varied selection of beer, liquors wines et al. Will definitely return when I'm back in the area!
I had one of the best NYE's I have ever had at any bar. They had a great band playing and the bartenders where on point. Every time I ordered a drink it was right in front of me in 5 mins. I can not think about a better time I had in such a long time. Good job Palace Saloon.!!!
Great bar atmosphere! We loved Heidi the bartender and the cast of local characters who are clearly regulars during happy hour. They are even dog friendly - that's my kind of bar! Try one of the local beers.
We stopped into this bar for drinks after reading that it is the oldest saloon in Florida. We had heard about the Bloody Mary and it was worth the trying. The drink came with some many garnishes that it was an appetizer itself. The building was nostalgic but there were very few patrons. No bar food, or even snacks. Interesting but we wondered how they stay in business?
This is a must bar to visit if you are staying or just visiting down town.Try the pirates punch, if you dare.
Stopped by on my way back from dinner around the corner on the bartenders recommendation at the restaurant. According to the locals (haven't researched it myself), this place has been pouring liquor uninterrupted since 1903!! It still has the original bar backdrop! Great local bar to stop in and grab a drink. Had live music on a Monday eve. Not too busy. Bartender was ~good~, not the best and was more interested in the friends (2) at the other end of the bar, but I really didn't care.Cool place to check out for a drink or to tie one on!
I forgot I had been in there five or six years ago. Wife and I stopped in for a drink of the alcoholic variety. Beer selection was somewhat limited but I enjoyed a Bass/Guinness combo which was good as it was hot as fire outside with pretty good humidity. Bartender was excellent, very attentive even though he was pretty busy. They are famous for a punch drink but we didn't have one of those. The decor is minimal, with limited seating, I bet they could only seat maybe 25 people. No meals or appetizers that I saw, just drinks. The bar itself is pretty cool looking, all wood with some interesting busts of women on each side of the mirror. I guess it's kind of a place you need to say you've been at least once.
Felt like a member of the community here. The vice mayor, museum docent and a tour guide were all super friendly and convivial. Wife and I had a great time. Tin ceiling, huge carved wood bar and murals were way cool. Highly recommended. Please net, this is a smoking bar.