The Experience

Raw space venue

The venue will provide just the space. You’ll bring in your own caterer and vendors.

Full wedding (ceremony and reception) pricing

Starting at $950

Guest capacity

Up to 150 seated guests

About this venue

Welcome to The Experience, where history meets modern elegance in the heart of Jacksonville's historic Riverside neighborhood. Our 2000 sqft event space was once home to an old ambulance company, and it has been transformed into a unique and versatile venue for all your special occasions. At The Experience, we understand that every event is a unique story waiting to be told. Whether you're planning a romantic wedding, a lively party, a memorable birthday celebration, or a private gathering, our space provides the perfect canvas for your vision.

Seated guest capacity

  • 1-150

Venue type

  • Industrial Spaces
  • Urban Locations

Venue setting

  • Indoor
  • Outdoor
624 Goodwin St, Jacksonville, FL 32204

Our event spaces

The Experience

Jacksonville's Best Event Venue

Located in the heart of Riverside, The Experience is conveniently situated to provide easy access for you and your guests. We pride ourselves on offering a spacious, flexible layout that can be tailored to suit your event's unique needs, whether you're planning an intimate gathering or a grand celebration. The Experience is more than just a space; it's where unforgettable memories are made. We invite you to explore our venue and envision the possibilities for your upcoming event.

Guest capacity

1-99 Seated

1-150 Standing

Square footage

2,000

Ideal for

Wedding reception, Rehearsal dinner, Wedding shower, Cocktail hour, Engagement party, After party, Elopement, Other

Guests often feel this space is

“Surprised and delighted”

Included in this room:

- The Event Space/Parking/Patio - Access to the bar and all of its contents. - 33 table-height chairs - 6 banquet tables ( 48" round, 30" high) - 12 bar-height chairs - 6 pub-style tables ( 36" round, 42" high) - Ice Maker in the bar - Access to WIFI - Access to a kitchen with fridge, microwave, sink, and range - Access to 1 restroom - Hyperboom Speaker - 8' Pool Table ( please note: Pool table must NOT be moved)

Room cost

$950 - $1950 depending on the day of the week

The Experience

Jacksonville's Best Event Venue

Located in the heart of Riverside, The Experience is conveniently situated to provide easy access for you and your guests. We pride ourselves on offering a spacious, flexible layout that can be tailored to suit your event's unique needs, whether you're planning an intimate gathering or a grand celebration. The Experience is more than just a space; it's where unforgettable memories are made. We invite you to explore our venue and envision the possibilities for your upcoming event.

Guest capacity

1-99 Seated

1-150 Standing

Square footage

2,000

Ideal for

Wedding reception, Rehearsal dinner, Wedding shower, Cocktail hour, Engagement party, After party, Elopement, Other

Guests often feel this space is

“Surprised and delighted”

Included in this room:

- The Event Space/Parking/Patio - Access to the bar and all of its contents. - 33 table-height chairs - 6 banquet tables ( 48" round, 30" high) - 12 bar-height chairs - 6 pub-style tables ( 36" round, 42" high) - Ice Maker in the bar - Access to WIFI - Access to a kitchen with fridge, microwave, sink, and range - Access to 1 restroom - Hyperboom Speaker - 8' Pool Table ( please note: Pool table must NOT be moved)

Room cost

$950 - $1950 depending on the day of the week

Available services that can be provided by The Experience

Services & amenities

  • Bar services
  • Clean up
  • Dance floor
  • Liability insurance
  • Pet friendly
  • Wifi

Transportation & access

  • Self parking - free

Reviews

Write a review
Rating: 5.0

5.0 out of 5

2 reviews

  • JM

    Jimmie M.

    Rating: 5
    •May 14, 2025

    Nice Venue!

    The Experience is a cool place for a wedding. They have great communication throughout the planning process. The venue itself is a nice and the perfect size for most weddings/events - not too big, not too small. This makes it feel intimate and cozy for a small gathering, while still providing that top notch feel.

    Alexander Rose•May 14, 2025

    Thank you Jimmie!

  • H

    Holly

    Rating: 5
    •May 13, 2025

    Amazing event space!

    The Experience was the perfect wedding venue for our special day. The owner had a quick response time to all of our questions, which was greatly appreciated during the busy planning process. The quality of their work and the value they provided was excellent - they had a venue supervisor on hand to assist with any venue-related questions we had, and they provided plenty of tables and chairs to accommodate all of our guests. We were thrilled with the level of service and attention to detail from the team at The Experience, and our wedding day could not have gone more smoothly. We highly recommend this venue to any couple looking to host their wedding celebration.

    Alexander Rose•May 14, 2025

    Thank you for the Amazing review!

We have flexible event dates and times to accommodate your schedule. Please contact us to check our availability.
Our property has 17 parking spaces plus additional space behind the building. It's recommended to save the space behind the building for vendors ( DJ, Caterer, etc) There is also overflow parking across the street and next door as needed. Please contact us in advance to set up overflow parking.
Our rental fees vary depending on the event type, duration, and other factors. Please contact us for a quote tailored to your specific needs. EVENT RENT ( All bookings include an 8-hour time slot between 10 am-12 am) Monday - Thursday $500 for 8/Hr time slot Friday & Sunday $1,000 for 8/Hr time slot Saturday $1,500 for 8/Hr time slot Additional hours are charged at $200/Hr Be sure to book enough time to set everything up, enjoy the event, and clean up after. CLEANING/ MANAGEMENT FEE $450 ( Host or Cateror is responsible for clearing tables and putting trash in bags) REFUNDABLE DAMAGE DEPOSIT $500 refundable damage deposit
Your reservation includes 8 hours from start to finish, including the time it takes to set up and clean up. Any additional time will be billed at $200 per hour.
Yes, Event Host Liability Insurance is required. You will receive a link to purchase insurance after you have booked or you can provide your own. You can also use your venders insurance if they come with it.
Yes, you will just need to provide a liquor liability insurance policy.
Yes, there is a parking lot with 17 designated spaces as well as overflow parking next door with 33 parking spaces.
May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December
January, February, March, April
Yes, the event space is, but the restroom is not.

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