Super welcoming bar with great atmosphere and great live music most nights.
Atmosphere: 5
Candace
Good and great bartenders on the main side. The bartender in the lounge was really rude.
Anna Pekala
Didn't like being patted down and having my small purse rummaged through. They charge to get in. Not worth it.
Abi Strange
Loved this place 3 venues in 1 fantastic place. Something for everyone.
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 5
Amy Marano
I was recommended this place from a local restaurant. They have 3 pool tables in the back bar area along with darts. They had a show happening the evening I went so there was a $10 cover to get in. The drinks were good. The back bar with the pool tables was not crowded at all. It was fun.
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 4
Maggie Taylor
I ordered 2 Vegas bombs (they smelled like dirty sweaty socks) 1 Coors light bottle, and a margarita- the only thing safe to drink was the bottled drink (Coors light) Spent 31 dollars on drinks and ended up throwing away the margarita, then told ALL the security guard and bartender it was bad. No apology or nothing. So don’t waste your money in dirty socks or nasty tequila and lime “margaritas” not worth the entry fee or the drinks
Jennifer Pantone
I love Tuesday nights when various artist like my husband's band get to perform.
Shanna Pedersen
This is a very fun place! Live music! The crowd is very young!! Very young! It is not my preferred crowd. It was fun, though.
Atmosphere: 5
Recommended dishes: Patron
sakia konin
Great spot for late night or mid day darts and pool! Awesome drink specials!! This is my spot when I travel to Georgia!?
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 5
Sink Carrot
Hailee and Shelby always take care of me! Even since the old location I’ve been going here a few years. Great spot to hang out !! :)
Miss the OG location. Happy for them and the new space, but doesn’t really capture the old vibe of
Atmosphere: 3
Service: 5
Cale G
Great owners and staff, a welcome addition to the downtown Macon community.
Helms
I’ve been a huge fan of JBA almost since it opened. Brandon has always ensured a welcoming and fun atmosphere, and the change to a new, much larger location has only grown that atmosphere. The security team is by far the most respectable and well trained in town, and always prioritize deescalation in the rare occurrence of an incident. The bar program is fantastic; the addition of a cocktail lounge allows the already well established bartenders to really spread their wings. I went in just last week and Gillian made me her signature “Medicine Ball,” and that singular cocktail would dominate almost any competition/exhibition I’ve been to. I don’t get to go out often, but when I do, I go to JBA.
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 5
Sienna Moxley
JBA has always been my go-to spot for years… the “OG” original location will always have a special place in my heart, but the new location is absolutely phenomenal! i mean, us regulars feel spoiled now! they have an entrance that leads you to a warm, comforting upscale bar area, or, just down the hall, two more bars with the perfect stage area, pool tables, darts, and a cozy patio where you can still watch the fun inside. the bartenders and security have always been kind and fun to talk to as well, and really look out for everyone- they pay attention. It makes me happy to see this business move up in the downtown area, they deserve it.
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 5
Mike Pittman
New place looks great!!Still the best bar in Macon
Super welcoming bar with great atmosphere and great live music most nights.
Atmosphere: 5
Good and great bartenders on the main side. The bartender in the lounge was really rude.
Didn't like being patted down and having my small purse rummaged through. They charge to get in. Not worth it.
Loved this place 3 venues in 1 fantastic place. Something for everyone.
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 5
I was recommended this place from a local restaurant. They have 3 pool tables in the back bar area along with darts. They had a show happening the evening I went so there was a $10 cover to get in. The drinks were good. The back bar with the pool tables was not crowded at all. It was fun.
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 4
I ordered 2 Vegas bombs (they smelled like dirty sweaty socks) 1 Coors light bottle, and a margarita- the only thing safe to drink was the bottled drink (Coors light) Spent 31 dollars on drinks and ended up throwing away the margarita, then told ALL the security guard and bartender it was bad. No apology or nothing. So don’t waste your money in dirty socks or nasty tequila and lime “margaritas” not worth the entry fee or the drinks
I love Tuesday nights when various artist like my husband's band get to perform.
This is a very fun place! Live music! The crowd is very young!! Very young! It is not my preferred crowd. It was fun, though.
Atmosphere: 5
Recommended dishes: Patron
Great spot for late night or mid day darts and pool! Awesome drink specials!! This is my spot when I travel to Georgia!?
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 5
Hailee and Shelby always take care of me! Even since the old location I’ve been going here a few years. Great spot to hang out !! :)
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Patron
Restaurantji Recommends
Miss the OG location. Happy for them and the new space, but doesn’t really capture the old vibe of
Atmosphere: 3
Service: 5
Great owners and staff, a welcome addition to the downtown Macon community.
I’ve been a huge fan of JBA almost since it opened. Brandon has always ensured a welcoming and fun atmosphere, and the change to a new, much larger location has only grown that atmosphere. The security team is by far the most respectable and well trained in town, and always prioritize deescalation in the rare occurrence of an incident. The bar program is fantastic; the addition of a cocktail lounge allows the already well established bartenders to really spread their wings. I went in just last week and Gillian made me her signature “Medicine Ball,” and that singular cocktail would dominate almost any competition/exhibition I’ve been to. I don’t get to go out often, but when I do, I go to JBA.
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 5
JBA has always been my go-to spot for years… the “OG” original location will always have a special place in my heart, but the new location is absolutely phenomenal! i mean, us regulars feel spoiled now! they have an entrance that leads you to a warm, comforting upscale bar area, or, just down the hall, two more bars with the perfect stage area, pool tables, darts, and a cozy patio where you can still watch the fun inside. the bartenders and security have always been kind and fun to talk to as well, and really look out for everyone- they pay attention. It makes me happy to see this business move up in the downtown area, they deserve it.
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 5
New place looks great!!Still the best bar in Macon