Good Time Charlie's – Outdoor Bar & Patio
305 N Palmetto Ave, Green Cove Springs, FL
100 Capacity
$230 to $800 / Event
Laid-back outdoor bar and patio with lawn games in historic downtown Green Cove Springs. A great fit for wedding welcome parties, rehearsal get-togethers, day-after send-offs, birthdays, showers, reunions, movie nights and casual hangouts.
Named for Charles "Good Time Charlie" Merrill, co-founder of Merrill Lynch, who was born in the historic Merrill House on this property.
Included with every booking:
- Covered wood bar with bar stools
- Covered porch lounge with a sectional, benches and lounge chairs
- Round, patio and bistro tables with chairs (about 60 seats in all, set up for you)
- Two long serving tables
- Bistro string lights along the fence, plus shade umbrellas (two with lights) for evening events
- Two Bluetooth speakers and a microphone
- Cornhole boards and bean bags
- Shady oaks and a big, open lawn
- Free on-site parking, plus more within walking distance
Available add-ons:
- Picnic tables for extra seating ($15 each, up to 6)
- Outdoor movie setup with projector and inflatable outdoor screen ($50)
- Popcorn machine, hot dog roller or snow cone machine ($45 each), or all three for $110
- Grill with propane ($45)
- Propane patio heaters ($30 each)
- Freezer space ($20) and mini refrigerators ($15 each)
- Tablecloths ($10 each)
- Portable restroom through our local vendor (ask for a quote)
Food truck hookups available. Outside food and catering welcome. Dog-friendly and all ages welcome.
A $100 setup and cleaning fee covers setting out tables, chairs and umbrellas before your event, plus takedown, cleanup and reset afterward. You just show up and enjoy.
Please note: there are no restrooms on site. We work with a local portable restroom vendor and can arrange one for your event.
Good Time Charlie's – Outdoor Bar & Patio
305 N Palmetto Ave, Green Cove Springs, FL
100 Capacity
$230 to $800 / Event
Laid-back outdoor bar and patio with lawn games in historic downtown Green Cove Springs. A great fit for wedding welcome parties, rehearsal get-togethers, day-after send-offs, birthdays, showers, reunions, movie nights and casual hangouts.
Named for Charles "Good Time Charlie" Merrill, co-founder of Merrill Lynch, who was born in the historic Merrill House on this property.
Included with every booking:
- Covered wood bar with bar stools
- Covered porch lounge with a sectional, benches and lounge chairs
- Round, patio and bistro tables with chairs (about 60 seats in all, set up for you)
- Two long serving tables
- Bistro string lights along the fence, plus shade umbrellas (two with lights) for evening events
- Two Bluetooth speakers and a microphone
- Cornhole boards and bean bags
- Shady oaks and a big, open lawn
- Free on-site parking, plus more within walking distance
Available add-ons:
- Picnic tables for extra seating ($15 each, up to 6)
- Outdoor movie setup with projector and inflatable outdoor screen ($50)
- Popcorn machine, hot dog roller or snow cone machine ($45 each), or all three for $110
- Grill with propane ($45)
- Propane patio heaters ($30 each)
- Freezer space ($20) and mini refrigerators ($15 each)
- Tablecloths ($10 each)
- Portable restroom through our local vendor (ask for a quote)
Food truck hookups available. Outside food and catering welcome. Dog-friendly and all ages welcome.
A $100 setup and cleaning fee covers setting out tables, chairs and umbrellas before your event, plus takedown, cleanup and reset afterward. You just show up and enjoy.
Please note: there are no restrooms on site. We work with a local portable restroom vendor and can arrange one for your event.
Event Pricing
Private Event Rental
5 - 100 people
$230 - $800
per event
Hourly Rate
50 people max
$65 - $125
per hour
People Often Ask
The whole venue is yours during your booking: a covered wood bar with stools, a covered porch lounge with sectional seating, a patio with umbrella tables, and a big shady lawn under mature oaks, with bistro string lights for evening events.
Wedding welcome parties, rehearsal get-togethers, day-after send-offs, birthdays, baby and bridal showers, gender reveals, graduations, retirement parties, reunions, holiday parties, game-day watch parties and movie nights.
Up to 100 guests. About 60 seats are included, and picnic tables can be added for about 36 more. Groups over 50 require a portable restroom and one-day event insurance.
No. We work with a local portable restroom vendor and can arrange one for your event; just ask for a quote. A portable restroom is required for events with more than 50 guests.
$65–$100 per hour depending on day and time, with a 2-hour minimum, plus a $100 setup and cleaning fee. Most events run $230–$450. Groups of 51–100 add $25 per hour.
Yes. Round, patio and bistro tables with chairs, bar stools, umbrellas and porch lounge seating are included and set up for you (about 60 seats). Picnic tables can be added for $15 each.
Bring your own food or hire any licensed caterer or food truck. Food truck hookups are available. Add-ons include a grill, popcorn machine, hot dog roller and snow cone machine. There is no kitchen on site.
Yes, guests may bring their own beer, wine, seltzers and liquor. Alcohol may not be sold on site. Events serving liquor require one-day event insurance with host liquor coverage, naming the property owner.
Every day of the week. Music must be off by 10 PM, with a quiet wind-down until 11 PM on Friday and Saturday nights.
Bring decorations, balloons, festive lighting and battery-operated candles. Freestanding decor only: no nails, staples or tape on the bar, trees or buildings. No confetti, glitter or open-flame candles.
Availability (Last updated 11/26)
Event Spaces
Outdoor Bar, Porch & Lawn
Additional Info
Venue Types
Amenities
- Outdoor Function Area
- Outside Catering Allowed
Features
- Max Number of People for an Event: 100
- Number of Event/Function Spaces: 2
- Special Features: Birthplace of Charles "Good Time Charlie" Merrill (Merrill Lynch). Covered bar with bistro lights, porch lounge, shady oak lawn, lawn games, speakers and mic. Movie nights, party machines, heaters. Food trucks welcome. Minutes from Clay Theatre.
- Total Meeting Room Space (Square Feet): 8,125