Emerald Coast Guide

Bars & Nightlife

The Emerald Coast knows how to have a good time after the sun goes down. From laid-back dive bars to craft cocktail lounges, beachside bonfires to live music stages, these are the independently owned bars and nightlife spots worth finding.

26 places

Andy D’s Beachside Restaurant & Deck Bar

Beachside dining and live music on Navarre Beach

Breakfast, lunch & dinner Happy hour Live music

Juana’s Pagodas & Sailors’ Grill

Navarre Beach's oldest restaurant, since 1989

Beachfront Live music Watersports rentals

Aja 30A: Elevated Asian Fusion and Sushi in Inlet Beach

Craft cocktails Sushi bar

Scout Sports Tavern

A refined sports tavern serving elevated classics along Scenic Highway 30A.

American classics Sports on TV

Pickle’s Sandbar

Toes-in-the-sand bar next to Pickle's serving handcrafted cocktails

Craft cocktails Toes-in-the-sand bar

87 Plaza

Open-air wine bar in Seaside's town center from Chef Jim Shirley

Open-air Small plates Wine bar

Growler Garage

Craft beer bar with 40+ taps

40+ taps Craft beer Open daily

Shelby’s Beach Bar and Grill

Beach bar and grill at Gulf Place

Beach bar Casual dining

Rum Runners

Dueling piano bar with tropical island vibes

Dueling pianos Nightly entertainment Outdoor seating

Grand Boulevard

The Craft Bar

Craft beer and burgers on Grand Boulevard

Craft beer Pub fare Rotating taps

The Village Door

Dockside dining, BBQ, and nightly live music

Dockside dining In-house smoked BBQ Live music

Paradise Bar & Grill

Open-air waterfront bar on Santa Rosa Sound

Live entertainment Open-air Waterfront

Flora-Bama Lounge, Package & Oyster Bar

World-famous beach bar since 1964

Beachfront Historic Live music

Bamboo Willie’s

Live music beach bar on Quietwater Beach

Beachfront Full bar Live music

Front Beach Road Corridor

Coyote Ugly Saloon Panama City Beach

Late-night bar chain on Front Beach Road

Late-night hours Live entertainment

Front Beach Road Corridor

Salty Goat Saloon

Live music every night, no cover charge

Live music Locally owned No cover charge

Front Beach Road Corridor

Sharky’s Beachfront Restaurant & Tiki Bar

Beachfront Gulf seafood under the world's largest Tiki hut

Beachfront Established 1986 Tiki bar

Front Beach Road Corridor

Runaway Island Beach Bar and Grill

Two-story beachfront dining and live music

Beachfront Boardwalk to Beach

The Craft Bar

Gastropub burgers, shareables, and craft beer

Craft beer Gastropub fare Sports on TV

Black Bear Bar Room

Natural wine, oysters and charcuterie in the Shops of Grayton

Craft cocktails Locally owned

The Red Bar

Grayton's funky, jazz-filled landmark

Bohemian decor Full bar Historic

Stinky’s Bait Shack

Bait, tackle, and cold drinks on the water

Coffee Full bar Live Bait & Tackle

Boathouse Oyster Bar

Destin Harbor oyster bar and live music since the 1990s

Live music Oyster bar Waterfront

AJ’s Seafood and Oyster Bar

Gulf oysters and live music on Destin Harbor since 1984

Live music Locally owned Outdoor seating

Johnny McTighe’s Irish Pub

30A's only Irish pub and family restaurant

Full bar Game room Pub fare

NEAT Bottle Shop

Bottle shop and tasting room in Alys Beach

Craft beer Outdoor seating Small-batch spirits