Platea Jazz Bar (Calle 1a Oeste, Casco Viejo, Panama City) – located inside a century-old mansion, Platea books both jazz bands, as well as Salsa orchestras (on Fridays) and even rock bands (on Saturdays). Light tapas are available from the adjoining eatery S’Cena.
Mojitos Sin Mojitos (Calle 8 y Avenida A, Casco Viejo, Panama City) – another hangout spot within the historic district of Casco Viejo, this is actually an open-air bar located beneath calicanto walls, surrounded by plants to add atmosphere. The place lives up to its name of not serving Mojitos – it focuses on its […]
The Londoner Pub (Calle Uruguay 48 e/Rogelio Alfora, Marbella, Panama City) – this is one of the few British pubs found in Panama City – complete with the décor and ambience to back it up. The walls are decorated with rugby shirts and dart boards, and the tables often taken up by platters of fish […]
La Rana Dorada (Av. Eloy Alfaro y Calle 11, Casco Viejo, Panama City) – this old school section of Panama would be the ideal spot for a microbrewery, or so thought the owners. Visitors finding their way here will be pleasantly surprised to find this novel place, and enjoy its line of home brews. There’s […]
Kayuco (Isla Flamenco, Calzada Amador, Panama City) – for those wanting a change of scenery from the office tower nightspots or the venues at Casco Viejo, this is certainly something different. Located on the marina at Isla Flamenco, patrons here can hang out at its open bar and view the city’s skyline from a distance. […]
Habana Panama (Eloy Alfaro y Calle 12 Este, Casco Viejo, Panama City) – for those wanting to immerse in traditional Latin music, especially Salsa, this is a popular venue. Both local and international Salsa bands & acts (like Andy Montañez, Willie Colón, and Cuban band “Los Van Van”) are booked here. Since Hollywood actor Ruben […]
DiVino Enoteca (Avenida A y Calle 4, Casco Viejo, Panama City) – this wine bar, by its very nature, attracts a sophisticated mature crowd, who appreciate both this enoteca, wine list, as well as the live jazz music every Friday evening. The décor itself is cozy and inviting, with wine racks and old wine cases […]
Decapolis Martini Bar (Av. Balboa, next to Multicentro, Paitilla, Panama City) – in business for a number of years, this lounge offers a great view of the city skyline and the nearby ocean. Along with playing House music and some traditional Latin music, it’s also known for its sushi bar. Depending on the night, the […]
Cielo (Calle Uruguay y Calle 48, Bella Vista, Panama City) – this is a pool bar located on top of the boutique Manrey Hotel, which has been a popular weekend nightspot. Much of the music played is DJ-driven House, Trance and Chillout lounge music (with live appearances by various international guest DJs, from Desyn Masiello, […]
Bling / Hard Rock Hotel Panama Megalopolis (Av. Balboa, behind the Radisson Decapolis Hotel, Paitilla, Panama City) – located on the 11th floor of the Hard Rock Hotel, this trendy nightclub aims to bring elements of both Ibiza and Las Vegas to this venue. Like Cielo nightclub, it books local and international DJs for various […]