Fly’s Tie Irish Pub

Very fun neighborhood bar to go to after a house party at the beach – although we were all pretty polluted even before we walked over there. Great atmosphere that’s smoker-​friendly with a very patient staff. It was a super crowded night and I had to wait a bit for a beer, but it’s not like I had anywhere to be. I do remember they were playing some pretty good music that night and we ended up dancing in our little corner by the bar.
I don’t go out much anymore, but Fly’s Tie is an unpretentious cheap night out with friends that is very enjoyable once in a very rare blue moon for me. And no, I’ve never eaten here.

Great little hidden chill place to hang and grab a few beers. Only thing missing is food. Mine and my husbands new local hangout! Love all the outside loungers and fire place really makes it a great place to hang

Fun little joint! Always busy in there and usually great music. Bartender’s make my drink exactly how I like it. Not expensive. Fun place to go with friends, but just know it’s loud and people smoke.
It’s usually our end of the night spot ;)

Tuck into this secretive sweet spot for great live music, the patio, beer, locals-​only atmosphere and Canal Zone fun. My friend ordered a mixed drink once and was nearly sick. It’s just not that kind of place. Enjoy a beer and a band. The bartenders are sometimes rude but the owners and musicians are AWESOME!

Let me start by saying I’ve been here for a drink or 6 at night, as well as a Sunday brunch or two. The ONLY reason this review is getting 3 stars, is because of the awesome nightlife. Went there last Sunday for brunch. Sat down (place is seat yourself), and the group that sat down after us, was waited on first. It took us FOREVER (well over 30 minutes) to get our first round. There was a large group with several rowdy children next to us (not really the place for kids if you ask me). The waitress was inattentive to our needs, and had trouble filling simple drink orders. The food took over 90 (yes ninety) minutes… Food quality was good, with the exception of my «over easy» eggs coming out well past hard. I would have sent them back, but couldn’t wait another hour and a half for 2 fresh ones.
Bottom line… Stop by for a nightcap with some cool live music, but don’t return in the morning to cure your hangover.

After an absence of many years, I visited Fly’s Tie twice inside a month. The place has character. Filled with unpretentious locals who really enjoy each others’ company. The bartenders are friendly and attentive. The scene is very cool. As a good pub should, it has a strong heartbeat, its pulse defined by the sound of people talking and laughing. Good for the soul!

I’ve been here on numerous occassions but never for brunch. Let me just say O M G I was NOT disappointed. My husband and I arrived around 11:30, the bartender recognized us from past visits and was immediately on our drink orders.
I opted for the crabcake breakfast which was their seafood take on eggs bennedict. Two huge crabcakes which were not skimping in the lump crabmeat, two poached eggs cooked perfectly and topped with a bacon hollandaise. It was a delightful taste explosion worthy enough for me to post pics on social media exclaiming «My breakfast brings all the boys to the yard. Damn right, it’s better than yours!»
My husband opted for the corned beef breakfast which was a REAL corned beef hash (Not that shoddy canned stuff you find at diners) with potatoes, onions and topped with two eggs. It also came with two hefty thick cut pieces of rye bread. He basically exclaimed that he had died and gone to heaven.
We were even treated to free entertainment by the drunk woman sitting near us talking very loudly to the wait staff about exfloilating her rear end… (hey, I know it’s a bar, but really? It’s noon. Take it down a notch.)
The owner was present, came out and introduced himself and made small talk and thanked us for coming in. We will definitely be making the treck from our side of town to be experiencing this wonderful goodness again.

Love Fly’s Tie! It’s a tucked away gem out at Atlantic Beach area. Cheap drinks, great crowd, and very friendly staff! Definitely have a very laid back atmosphere where you can just be yourself and no one would even care.

We had no idea this place even existed until the Unilocal event at Maza and we spotted it across the street — thank you Unilocal!
The unfortunate thing about this Pub is that it allows smoking — boo. But it does have live music — yay. And a very cool ambiance that would lead to large amounts of alcohol intake. The night we were here, the smoke wasn’t horrible, but I think it could get bad if it was packed.
I’m glad to have another place to add to our late night live music venues!

Had a great time dancing away the night with friends. Drinks are good. The fireball shot is my FAVORITE. I honestly don’t even know how many drinks I ordered and I thought my bill was very reasonable. I haven’t had any of their food so I can’t say anything for that. The patio is great. Atmosphere is very enjoyable. GIVE IT A TRY!

After the Unilocal Elite event tonight, a good number of us converged over to Fly Tie’s for an unofficial after party. The poor bartender just got slammed by about 15 – 20 of us walking in and busted 4 kegs all at the same time. At least he got some tips out of the deal.
I really wanted a Magner’s and was surprised that they didn’t sell it. My disappointment was short-​lived when I found out that they have Angry Orchard on tap. There’s not many places that I’ve been to that have a cider on tap. I instantly fell in love with this little hole-​in-​the-​wall Irish pub. I think it’s a place that I could definitely take my Irish friends if they ever came to visit to give them a bit of home in the States. If you’re just driving down Atlantic Blvd, you will never see it as it’s off the main road far enough to not be noticed, but I think this adds to its appeal as a hidden gem.
Tonight, and every Tues, is open mic night and they host bands quite a bit. If you don’t like small bars or crowded spaces, this pub will not be for you. It fills up quick. There is a big patio area outside, which is great for this time of year (March-​April) but probably not so much during the summer.
After seeing a picture of Bangers and Mash while looking up the bar on my phone, I asked the bartender what the food menu was like and was told that they only serve food on Saturdays and Sundays for brunch. My interest is now perked and I will definitely have to head out for brunch one day.

The best Guinness in America! Great staff, family owned. Traditional pub atmosphere. Fantastic music scene.

I love this place — this is the ultimate dingy hole in the wall irish pub! I have been here twice, and always had friendly service — drinks are good also. The place is very authentic like a pub out of Ireland was catapulted onto Jax Beach.

Love Flys Tie. Much fun late night spot.

Not a bad little hole in the wall bar.
Live music and decent priced drinks some days.
Local crowd at times makes you feel unwelcome but sometimes like you part the bar.
Good scenery and art. Very hip and cool.
Nice out door seating and candles.
I would say 4 if drinks were more specials and people were more friendly.

The best of the Jax Beaches. Tiny, dark, and tasteful. Never once witnessed a fight. Very friendly bar staff. Nice outside area. Always fun quality musicians. Moved here a few months ago, and every time I try a new place I realize I already found what I’m looking for in Fly’s Tie.
Con: Jam-​packed after 10. Try to get cozy early.

Fly’s Tie is located on Sailfish Drive, off Atlantic Blvd, in Atlantic Beach. For those of us that go back a ways, it used to be the Brass Anchor.
By re-​inventing itself as an Irish Pub with weekly bands and drink specials, opening the back porch for extra seating and taking advantage of the weather it has collectively brought us locals to an Irish tradition (as much as we Americans can handle) that is undeniable.
Fashioning itself after the real Irish Pubs that reside in every small town along Ireland, it gives us untraveled folks a taste of what it might be like. (I know this from a friend that has traveled thru and drank at most!) So pick up a mug, find a friend and sing a song. You never know who just may join you!

One of the best pubs in Jacksonville, and one of the only ones I can think of not using the «Irish» thing as marketing schtick, Fly’s Tie is a hidden gem in the Neptune Beach area.
Its small and intimate but does feature ample outside areas to get away from the crowds when necessary. This is a welcome feature as it can get crowded, especially on weekends. However, even at its most packed, its almost exclusively peopled with locals who are laid back and friendly – its not like fighting the crowds at dance club or concert.
Speaking of music, one thing you have to mention about this place is the great support they give to local [and occasionally regional] acts. There is always someone playing here, and I’ve got to say I’ve yet to see anyone play here who just wasn’t any good.
All in all, Fly’s Tie is one of those places I often end up wishing I had gone to when I go somewhere else near the beach. Someone usually says «we should have just skipped all that BS and just gone to Fly’s Tie» and then I end up kicking myself. There’s always next time!

Fun place, can get very cramped. Went once, would have gone more if it was as easy to ride my bike to as the Neptune Beach bars.

I don’t know if I’m honored to be the first to review Fly’s Tie or if I’m committing a sin. I’ve reviewed places known mostly to locals, but this might be the ultimate (that’s an actual tax paying, alcohol licensed, legal business…) I’m not saying it’s hard to find, it’s just that first you’d have to be in the tiny town of Atlantic Beach, then you’d have to know to even look for it and then you’d drive by it a few times thinking it’s someone’s house who’s having a bunch of people over for drinks. Probably because it used to be a house and it sits in a residential neighborhood among other houses.
Even though the patrons are all locals, if you find yourself here for the first time, Mike, Kurt, the other bartenders and the other patrons will be your friends before you leave (if not, something’s wrong with you.)
Tuesday nights are open-​mic and draw a big crowd, but there’s live music most nights and band members from Puddle of Mudd, Shinedown, Seether, etc have been known to turn up here unannounced. It really is the size of a living room (because it used to be a living room), so get there by about 10 or so. It’s definitely a music and Guinness lover’s pub.