Cocktail bars in Pensacola blend creativity with craftsmanship, offering unique libations that capture the essence of the Pensacola area. Whether you’re seeking innovative mixology, or breathtaking views, these top cocktail bars are sure to elevate your evening out with an excellent cocktail or mocktail.
Best Cocktail Bars in Pensacola
Garden and Grain
Located directly behind Perfectly Plain Brewing Co., Garden and Grain is an outdoor cocktail garden. They offer signature drink options like their Blackberry Old Fashioned, seasonal margaritas and classic cocktails.
For those looking for a mocktail, Garden and Grain serves several options. Their Pineapple No-Jito is a popular option which includes pineapple, mint, lime, and soda.
Location: Behind Perfectly Plain Brewing Co. 50 E Garden St, Pensacola, FL
Hours:
Monday – Wednesday: 4pm – 10pm
Thursday: 4pm – 12am
Friday: 4pm – 1am
Saturday: 11am – 1am
Sunday: 11am – 10pm
The Kennedy
The Kennedy is a cocktail bar in Pensacola who prides itself on classic cocktails with a modern twist. They offer house cocktails, like the Private Barrel Old Fashioned and seasonal cocktails.
For those looking for cocktails made with zero proof alcohol, they have several no and low proof cocktail options. Try the “Mercy, Mercy, Mercy Me” made with zero proof gin.
Happy hour runs from 4pm – 6pm, during which they offer specific cocktails for $9.
Location: 1 South Palafox St, Pensacola, FL
Hours:
Sunday – Thursday: 4pm – 12am
Friday -Saturday: 4pm – until
Old Hickory Whisky Bar
Old Hickory Whisky Bar is the sister bar to The Kennedy. It also offers great cocktails along with its namesake – whisky. The cocktails will have you feeling nostalgic with names like Karma Chameleon, Like a Prayer and Bust A Move. Old Hickory offers mocktails if you are looking for something non-alcoholic.
Location: 123 S Palafox St, Pensacola, FL
Hours: Monday – Sunday: 2pm – until
Perennial
Perennial is a cocktail bar in Pensacola that is part of the Perfectly Plain Brewing Company family. Located in The Garden, this bar offers great options to quench the summer heat with lots of great iced cold cocktails and frozen drinks. They update their menu regularly to bring a creative spirit to creating drinks. Tell your bartender if you are drinking non-alcoholic and they will keep you happy with just as creative mocktails.
Happy Hour runs from 3pm – 6pm, during which they offer a $6 cocktail list.
Location: 501 S Palafox St, Pensacola, FL
Hours:
Sunday – Thursday: 11am – 8pm
Friday – Saturday: 11am – 9 pm
Sneaky Tiki Bar
The Sneaky Tiki is a hidden gem, offering great signature cocktails and weekly specials. Unlike many of the other cocktail bars in Pensacola on the list, this one is not located in downtown Pensacola, but rather on on Pensacola Beach.
This is also the only cocktail bar offering a pet-friendly day. Swing by on a Wednesday and bring your pup for Waggy Wednesday, a pet-friendly happy hour benefiting Pensacola Humane Society.
Happy hour is Monday through Friday, 4pm – 6pm and offers $6 specialty cocktails.
Location: Park in Pensacola Beach parking, then walk along the paths by the Pensacola Beach RV Resort
Hours: March – November: 12pm – 10pm daily
Union Public House
Union Public House is a southern pub with an extensive craft cocktail list. They have a nice mix of traditional and craft cocktails. Reserve a table and have your cocktail with some delicious food or have a seat at the bar. Either way, there are plenty of drink options to suit your fancy including several mocktails.
Location: 309 S Reus St, Pensacola, FL
Hours:
Monday – Wednesday: 4pm – 9pm
Thursday: 11am – 9pm
Friday: – Saturday 11am – 10pm
Sunday: 10am – 2pm
