The Huguenot Wine Bar Will Open in Jacksonville
The new wine bar is set to launch on September 29, 2026, within the redeveloped Hendricks Place complex.
Updated on Sept. 23, 2026 in Openings & Closings
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The Huguenot, a new 1,500-square-foot wine bar, will open its doors on September 29, 2026, in Jacksonville. Located at 1039 Hendricks Ave. No. 5, the venue occupies a portion of the newly redeveloped Hendricks Place complex.
Why it matters
The opening represents the continued revitalization of the Southbank area as Hendricks Place attracts new hospitality tenants. This project serves as the second restaurant to join the development following the debut of Tavola San Marco earlier this year.
The Huguenot spans approximately 1,500 square feet, featuring a lounge, a patio, and a private event space called Salon Privé. The business officially begins operations at 3 p.m. on September 29, 2026.
The players
Chad Munsey
He is the co-owner of The Huguenot and also maintains an ownership stake in The Bearded Pig.
Lauren Doran
She is the co-founder and co-owner of The Huguenot wine bar.
The details
Founded by Chad Munsey and Lauren Doran, the establishment offers a sommelier-curated selection of wines, cheeses, and charcuterie. The venue is housed within the Hendricks Place complex, a site formerly occupied by long-standing businesses including Reddi-Arts.
Timeline
The Huguenot opens at 3 p.m. on September 29, 2026.
Tavola San Marco opened in the same complex on August 3, 2026.
Reddi-Arts relocated to Springfield in 2021.
The Grotto closed in 2016 after 15 years of operation.
Market Landscape
The Huguenot follows the pattern of new hospitality businesses anchoring the redevelopment of former Southbank commercial sites. This move shifts the local market share by adding specialized wine and charcuterie offerings to the emerging Hendricks Place dining district.
Local residents gain a new venue for wine and charcuterie consumption in the Southbank area starting in late September. The opening adds another dining option to the Hendricks Place complex for neighborhood patrons and visitors.
The takeaway
The addition of The Huguenot highlights the ongoing transformation of historic Southbank properties into modern culinary hubs. Residents looking for new leisure spots should watch for the grand opening events scheduled for the final days of September.
Further reading
Learn more about new commercial developments in the region on the Jacksonville Openings & Closings page.
Source note: This article includes information reported by Florida Times-Union.
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