Jacksonville's
#1 Kava Lounge
Where the drinks are real, the vibe is unmatched,
and everyone belongs from the very first visit.
Every other bar leaves you paying for it tomorrow.
You go out looking for a good night. You want good conversation, a space where you can actually breathe, and a drink in your hand that feels right. What you usually get is loud music, overpriced pours, and a morning that reminds you why you stayed too long.
Maybe you started cutting back. But cutting back does not mean giving up your social life. It means finding somewhere better. Somewhere that gives you the vibe without the aftermath. That place is rarer than it should be, and Jacksonville knew it.
You deserve a room where people actually talk to each other. Where the staff knows your name. Where you leave feeling better than when you walked in. A third place that was built for you.
Our StoryGoing Out Was Meant
to Feel Like This.
Eternal Roots is Jacksonville's #1 kava lounge, built for everyone who wants a real alternative to the bar scene. Craft kava sourced from Fiji, Vanuatu and Tonga. Botanical mocktails made to order. Colombian coffee from our family's own farm. And a community that shows up, week after week.
Drinks Worth Coming Back For.
From traditional kava shells served the Pacific Island way, to craft mocktails built around hibiscus, lavender and passion fruit, every glass is made with intention. And our Colombian coffee? Sourced directly from the family farm. You will not find that anywhere else in the country.
See the Full MenuA Community That Sticks.
From your first visit, you are part of something. Regulars become friends. Staff learn your name. Events bring the neighborhood in. Eternal Roots was built around the idea that the best part of going out is the people you meet, and we design every night around that.
See EventsVibes That Keep You Coming Back.
Lush tropical interiors. Warm low lighting. A curated atmosphere designed to make you want to stay. Walk in once and you will understand why Eternal Roots is Jacksonville's most talked-about new lounge. The space does the convincing. You just have to show up.
Get DirectionsJacksonville Is Talking.
"I came in once out of curiosity. I have been back 6 times in a month."
Looking for somewhere to spend Friday nights without alcohol. On the first visit, found a community worth coming back to. Now brings someone new every week.
"The Fiji Sunset is the best drink I have had in Jacksonville, bar none."
Went in skeptical as a longtime cocktail drinker. Tried the mocktail menu and ordered a second round before finishing the first. Now hosts monthly girls' night at Eternal Roots.
"I brought my whole friend group. Now they text me asking when we are going back."
One trip did more in three hours than two years of trying to build a sober social life. The vibe, the drinks, and Annabelle behind the bar made it feel like home from the start.
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The Ritual
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"Craft a warm and inviting space to unwind, connect with friends, elevate your experience, and savor a genuine alcohol alternative."
Eternal Roots Mission — Jacksonville, FL — Est. 2024
Real Questions. Straight Answers.
Your Next Favorite Spot Is Ready.
Every week you spend at the same place is a week without what Eternal Roots offers. The craft drinks. The community. The vibe that people drive across Jacksonville for. Come see it once. That is all it takes.
Event nights fill fast on weekends. Check the calendar before you come.
Built for the People
Who Needed This Most
The story of two people who refused to believe Jacksonville
didn't deserve something better.
February 2024. Jacksonville got its third place.
Kenny and Vanessa had seen firsthand what Jacksonville was missing. Not another bar. Not another restaurant. A space where you could actually slow down, connect, and feel at home without a drink in hand that made you feel worse the next morning.
They discovered kava the way most people do: someone handed them a shell and said try this. What happened next changed everything. The warmth. The ease. The way the room felt alive without the chaos. They knew immediately that this was what Jacksonville needed.
On February 22, 2024, Eternal Roots opened its doors at 7035 Phillips Hwy. It was not just a lounge. It was a statement. An alcohol-free space rooted in community, intentional living, and the belief that the best nights out leave you feeling better, not worse.
Two years later, over 1,000 members call this place theirs. And it is still just getting started.
We built Eternal Roots because we believe people deserve a place where they can truly unwind, connect, and feel good, without any regrets the next morning.Kenny & Vanessa, Founders
The People Behind the Shells
Small team. Big heart. Every person here chose to be here because they believe in what this place stands for.
Kenny
Co-FounderKenny is the vision behind Eternal Roots. He discovered kava and immediately saw what it could mean for a city like Jacksonville: a genuine gathering place, rooted in culture, free of the pressure that comes with alcohol. He shows up every day to make sure the vibe is exactly what it was always meant to be.
Vanessa
Co-FounderVanessa brings the warmth that makes first-timers feel like regulars. She oversees the guest experience, the menu, and the community partnerships that make Eternal Roots more than a bar. She believes this space can change how Jacksonville socializes, and she is proving it every week.
Annabelle
KavatenderAnnabelle is who you want pouring your first shell. She knows the menu inside and out, she will read the room and get your drink right the first time, and she makes sure every guest feels seen. Regulars come back for her as much as for the kava.
Five things we will never compromise on.
Radical Welcome
No drink order required. No crowd you need to fit into. Every person who walks through our door gets the same energy on shell one as they do on shell one hundred. First visit or hundredth, you are welcome here.
Intentional Living
We believe the way you socialize shapes how you feel about your life. We built this space for people who are choosing something better, something that gives back instead of takes away.
Real Community
Membership means something here. Over 1,000 members are not a number to us. They are the people who show up for Open Mic Night, who text each other about what specials are on, and who brought their whole family to meet Annabelle.
Quality Without Compromise
From the kava we source in Fiji and Vanuatu to the coffee grown on our family farm in Colombia, we refuse to cut corners. Every item on the menu is here because it belongs here.
Give Back
We offer 10% off for military, first responders, teachers, and students because those are the people who pour themselves into this community every day. This is our way of saying we see you.
Come Meet the Family.
The best way to understand what Eternal Roots is about is to walk in and experience it. No reservation needed. Just come as you are.
Drinks Worth
Coming Back For
Kava from Fiji, Vanuatu and Tonga. Colombian family farm coffee.
Botanical mocktails crafted to surprise you every time.
This Week's Specials
Rotating regularly. Ask your kavatender or follow @eternalrootskava for the latest drops.
Kava
Sourced from Fiji, Vanuatu and Tonga. Prepared fresh daily. Not sure where to start? Ask your kavatender to walk you through it. We take care of first-timers.
First visit? Ask for a free sample shell before you order.
Botanical Tea
Red, Green, or White. Rotating botanicals, steeped fresh. A ritual in every cup.
Shooters
All $9. The fastest path to the vibe.
Kava Mocktails
Craft-built with real ingredients, kava included. No shortcuts, no shortcuts on flavor.
Botanical Mocktails
All $13. Zero-proof with serious craft. Your designated driver deserves a great drink too.
Matcha
All $8. Crafted with intention. Every cup.
Colombian Lattes
All $6. Made with espresso from our family's farm. Milk of your choice.
Coffee + Alternatives
Add-Ons
Build your drink your way. Every option below can be added to any order.
Community Discount
We offer 10% off for military, first responders, teachers, and students. You show up for Jacksonville every day. This is the least we can do. Ask your kavatender when you order.
Happy hour pricing available daily. Ask what's on when you arrive.
A Menu This Good
Deserves to Be Tasted.
Reading about the Lavender Cloud is one thing. Having Annabelle make it for you is another. Come in. Try a shell. Order something wild. You will not regret it.
Something Good Is
Always Happening Here
Weekly live music. Wellness events. Themed kava nights.
Follow us to never miss a moment.
Recurring Events
These are the nights that built our community. They happen every single week, and they never get old.
Open Mic Night
The stage is open. Bring your guitar, your poetry, your comedy set, or just your ears. This is the night Jacksonville's creative community comes alive. No cover. All welcome.
Live Music Night
Local artists, rotating genres, and a room full of people who came to actually listen. Kava and live music were made for each other. This is what the lounge was built for.
Wellness Wednesday
Mindfulness, movement, community, and your favorite botanical drink. Wellness Wednesday brings together people who are choosing intentional living. Whatever your wellness practice, there is a seat for you here.
Happy Hour
The best deals in the lounge, every single day. If you are timing your visit, this is the window. Ask your kavatender for today's specials when you walk in. It changes, and it is always worth it.
Monthly Programming
These are the events that people plan their month around. Spots fill up. Follow us to stay ahead of the calendar.
Community Night
Once a month, we dedicate an entire night to the people who make this place what it is. Members, newcomers, neighbors. It's our way of saying thank you, and your way to deepen roots in Jacksonville.
Themed Kava Night
Island nights. Cultural ceremonies. Tropical takeovers. Each themed kava night goes deeper into the roots of kava culture. Come to learn. Come to celebrate. Come to drink something special made for the occasion.
Wellness Workshops
Monthly deep-dives into intentional living. Past workshops have covered breathwork, plant medicine education, journaling practice, and community healing circles. Each one is free or low-cost and open to all.
One-Off & Upcoming Events
These are the events that do not repeat. When they happen, they happen once. Check Instagram for the latest or reach out to learn about private and group events.
Next Special Event
We are always working on something new. Pop-up collaborations, guest performers, community fundraisers, holiday specials. Follow us on Instagram to be the first to know when something drops.
@eternalrootskavaPrivate Events & Group Bookings
Birthday parties, team outings, networking events, and private kavatender experiences. The lounge is available for groups. Reach out to plan something that your guests will not stop talking about.
Get in TouchNever miss an event.
Our Instagram is where we announce everything first. Event nights, new specials, artist lineups, workshop details. If you are not following, you are missing out.
The Best Night Out
Starts Here.
Event nights at Eternal Roots are unlike anything else in Jacksonville. Walk-ins always welcome. Bring friends. The vibe does the rest.
Weekend nights fill fast. Check Instagram before you come.
We Don't Just Live Here.
We Give Back Here.
From Wellness Wednesday to military discounts to nonprofit hosting, everything we do is built around this city.
Where Jacksonville Comes Together
This page is dedicated to the people, partners, and purpose-driven groups that have walked through our doors. From environmental advocates and creative collectives to neighborhood causes and nonprofit fundraisers, every gathering hosted at Eternal Roots adds another root to the tree. Scroll on to meet the partners we have worked with and the events that have shaped this space.
Rising Tides at Eternal Roots
May 20, 2026We were honored to host Rising Tides, a community initiative of the St. Johns Riverkeeper, for an evening of conversation and connection centered on climate advocacy and the future of our local waterways. The Climate Coalition led the discussion, helping attendees turn concern into action and find their voice in protecting Northeast Florida.
Rising Tides brings together young professionals, activists, and curious neighbors who care about the St. Johns River. We are proud to give them a home base in Jacksonville's south side and look forward to many more nights like this one.
The TENS Foundation
Raffle Sponsor, May 2026The TENS Foundation is a Jacksonville nonprofit dedicated to educating the community on Alcohol Use Disorder and Alcohol Withdrawal Syndrome, while providing financial assistance and recovery resources for those seeking safe sobriety. Their work meets people exactly where they are and walks with them toward something better.
For their recent community gathering centered on movement, wellness, and real connection, Eternal Roots was proud to contribute a raffle item to help raise funds for their mission. Their work lines up with everything we stand for: a city where choosing not to drink is met with celebration, never stigma.
For the People Who Show Up for Jacksonville Every Day
Active military, veterans, first responders, teachers, and students all receive 10% off every order, every visit, no expiration. Just show your ID or badge and your kavatender takes care of the rest. No apps. No sign-ups. No limits.
Doing good work in Jacksonville?
We want to support it.
Whether you represent a nonprofit, a campus group, a wellness brand, or an independent artist, if your work serves this community, there's a place for you at Eternal Roots. We're always open to new partnerships, sponsorships, and collaborative events that align with what we stand for.
Let's TalkBecome Part of
Something Real.
Over 1,000 people chose Eternal Roots as their community. Every one of them started exactly where you are right now. Come in once. That is all it takes.
Come As You Are.
No reservations required. Walk-ins always welcome. Just show up and we will take care of the rest.
Visit the Lounge
7035 Phillips Hwy, Unit 8
Jacksonville, FL
Free parking lot available in the rear of the building. Pull around back and come in through the side entrance.
Open 7 days a week.
Check Instagram for current hours and holiday schedules.
@eternalrootskava
Events, specials, and the daily vibe. Follow us to stay in the loop.
Bringing a crew? Use the form or reach out on Instagram before you come. We love hosting groups and want to make sure you have the best experience.
Let's Figure Out
If We Are a Fit.
Whether you have a question about kava, want to book a private event, or just want to say hi before your first visit — we are here. Expect a reply within one business day.
Getting Here Is Easy
We are on Phillips Highway (US-1) just south of I-295. Look for Unit 8 in the complex. Parking is in the rear of the building. If you get lost, message us on Instagram and we will guide you in.
The First Shell Is
Waiting for You.
There is a reason 1,000+ people made Eternal Roots their spot. Walk in. Try a shell. The rest takes care of itself.