Monkey's Uncle Tavern, Jacksonville

Do yourself a favor and don't step into this dump!!!! Besides of the staff not caring about me, when I closed my tab I decided to take a quick trip to the bathroom, there were a couple of people inside still. Suddenly a girl form the bar staff knocks and tells me to get the eff out. I told her in my politest tone, sure, I'll be right there, I get out and asked her if I could wash my hands. To my surprise she said NO! I thought she was joking and asked her "really?" which she said Yes get out now!. I went totally for it and wash my hands real quick. It is hygiene people!!! And when I was getting out of there all the staff kept laughing a telling me to get the eff out and calling me a B*!(# . Specially the bouncer which was over 40 and needs to act like a man. Worst bar I have ever been.

If you use a Visa Debit or a check card they hold at least $50.00 for 48 business hours, in my case they held $50.00 on the night of then rang $62.00 and another $2.00 for good measure the next day. There was no communication by the wait staff, nor is there a sign posted. Was told when I found the transactions I should know this is common practice and then ignored. I promptly said loudly so that all lunch patrons knew they were paying hefty for lunch up front if using a debit. I have gone to Harmonious Monks, Cheers, O'Malleys, the Blue Anchor is another place my friends go and none of these hold $50.00 only Hess Gas stations and they post it. The bartender stated they do not have to post this practice and have no intention of doing so. Make sure you have padding in your account.

Love going here! My friends and I frequent it as out neighborhood watering hole!