History
Birdies was started in 2009 by renowned local bar owner and mosaic artist, Christy Frazier. Named in honor of her grandmother, Birdies is Christy's fifth nightclub in Jacksonville and has fast become a Jacksonville institution in the heart of its famous 5 Points neighborhood in historic Riverside. A couple of Christy's other bar endeavors have included the Art Bar (1999-2005) and The Pearl (2005-2012).
Specialties
Nest the Night Away with Drinking & Dancing Birdies boasts a chill environment with beer, wine and top-shelf liquors or cheap well cocktails served to the tunes of the most contemporary indie rock, usually played by locally famous DJs and musicians from Jacksonville's robust live music scene. The fun really begins when the late night crowd rolls in. It is a common occurrence for indie rock stalwarts such as Black Kids' Reggie Youngblood, SUNBEARS!'s Jared Bowser or even Mighty Mighty Bosstones' Tim Burton to be cranking out jams for our nightly guests. We also occasionally host some of the best live music events in the region. So come to drink or come to dance on our dance floor. The most fun is usually doing both! In the back of the bar, you will find two billiard tables and an arcade table with 100 different classic arcade games from the 80's and 90's. Full Bar, from Local to Top Shelf Our extensive full liquor bar features 34 draft beers (including a selection of the finest local beers), select fine wines, frozen cocktails and vast selection of bottled and canned beers from your favorite brewers, microbreweries, and locals. We always have some of the best drink prices, great specials and the friendliest staff in town!