What’s happening to Pete’s Bar

Neptune Beach, FL — Big changes are in store for Pete’s Bar in Neptune Beach.

Action News Jax learned Monday that Pete’s is under contract to be sold.

A cryptic social media post by Pete’s Bar had patrons fearing the bar would be closing for good. The post said, “Maybe our last weekend ever?”

A Pete’s employee confirmed that Monday will be the last night the bar will be open under its current ownership.

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The employee told Action News Jax the new owner will close the bar and do some “mild renovations,” then reopen in a week or so under the same name.

Pete’s Bar has been open since 1933. It was the first bar to open in Duval County after prohibition ended.

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