The 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.
93 places
McGuire’s Irish Pub Destin
Irish pub, Prime steaks and a harbor-view deck
The Sandbar Sunset Bar & Grill
Seafood on the deck at Sabine Marina
Sneaky Tiki Bar
The tiki bar locals found first
Kenny D’s Beach Bar & Grill
New Orleans flavor on Scenic Gulf Drive
The Whale’s Tail Beach Bar & Grill
Breakfast to sunset, right on the sand
The Wicked Wheel
Fried chicken and burgers with a biker bar twist
Pineapple Willy’s
Ribs, frozen drinks and a pier on the Gulf
Fish Heads
Fish tacos on a deck above the Gulf
Sidelines Sports Bar & Restaurant
Wings, burgers and every game since 1992
The Dock
A beach bar on the sand at Casino Beach
The Sandshaker
Home of the Bushwacker
The Grocery Kitchen & Taproom
Southern and Cajun fare in a 1928 St. Andrews grocery
Perfect Plain Brewing Co.
Downtown brewery and taproom with a dog-friendly patio
McGuire’s Irish Pub Pensacola
Irish pub and brewery in a 1927 firehouse
Seville Quarter
Seven bars and courtyards in a historic Pensacola complex
The Craft Bar Pensacola
Craft beer gastropub inside Wine World on Bayou Boulevard
The Craft Bar Fort Walton Beach
Gastropub fare and 30 craft taps at Uptown Station
The Craft Bar Harbor
Craft beer and gastropub fare near Destin Harbor
The Craft Bar Destin
The original Craft Bar gastropub near Destin Commons
Club LA
Destin's dedicated live concert venue for touring rock, country, and tribute acts
Andy D’s Beachside Restaurant & Deck Bar
Beachside dining and live music on Navarre Beach
Juana’s Pagodas & Sailors’ Grill
Navarre Beach's oldest restaurant, since 1989
Windjammers on the Pier
Seafood and Gulf views on the Navarre Beach Pier
Emerald Waterfront Bar and Grill
Waterfront steaks and seafood on the Navarre Sound
Ace’s Hangar Southern Grill & Bar
Southern grill and full bar in Milton
Aja 30A: Elevated Asian Fusion and Sushi in Inlet Beach
Scout Sports Tavern
A refined sports tavern serving elevated classics along Scenic Highway 30A.
Doc’s Oyster Bar
New Orleans-style oysters and po'boys on Tom's Bayou
Pickle’s Sandbar
Toes-in-the-sand bar next to Pickle's serving handcrafted cocktails
The Shrimp Shack & Boardwalk Bar
Gulf seafood shack known for steamed shrimp
Bud & Alley’s Waterfront Restaurant & Bar
Seaside's Gulf-front original since 1986
87 Plaza
Open-air wine bar in Seaside's town center from Chef Jim Shirley
Old Florida Fish House
Lakeside seafood and live music on Eastern Lake
Growler Garage
Craft beer bar with 40+ taps
Local Catch Bar & Grill
Casual seafood bar and grill on 30A
Shelby’s Beach Bar and Grill
Beach bar and grill at Gulf Place
Los Rancheros
Mexican cantina on US Hwy 98
Outcast Bar and Grill
Bar and grill on US Hwy 98
Down Island
Island-inspired Gulf seafood on US-98
Shunk Gulley Oyster Bar
Oyster bar and Gulf seafood on Hwy 393
Rum Runners
Dueling piano bar with tropical island vibes
Marina Bar & Grill
Bay views and casual dining at Baytowne Marina
Poppy’s Seafood Factory
Steamed seafood buckets and live music nightly
Tommy Bahama Restaurant & Bar
Island-inspired dining on Grand Boulevard
The Craft Bar Grand Boulevard
Craft beer and burgers on Grand Boulevard
Vin’tij Food & Wine
Award-winning wine bar and seasonal cuisine
The Village Door
Dockside dining, BBQ, and nightly live music
Roberto’s Pizzeria & Sports Bar
Gourmet pizza and game-day sports bar
Hammerhead’s Bar and Grille
Dockside seafood, burgers, and live music
Gallions
Upscale restaurant and cocktail lounge in Barrett Square
Cowgirl Kitchen
Casual Tex-Mex and coastal fare with a lively bar
Havana Beach Bar & Grill
Gulf Coast and Caribbean-inspired dining at The Pearl Hotel
Pescado Seafood Grill & Rooftop Bar
Rooftop sunsets over Rosemary Beach
Paradise Bar & Grill
Open-air waterfront bar on Santa Rosa Sound
Bamboo Willie’s
Live music beach bar on Quietwater Beach
Flora-Bama Lounge, Package & Oyster Bar
World-famous beach bar since 1964
The Jellyfish Restaurant & Bar
Sushi, oysters and seafood on the Key
Salty Pearl Raw Bar
Gulf-fresh oysters at Theo Baars Bridge
Casino Beach Bar & Grille
Beachfront American fare with Gulf views
Shaggy’s Pensacola Beach
Island-style seafood & burgers on Little Sabine Bay
Peg Leg Pete’s
Pirate-themed seafood & raw bar institution
Red Fish Blue Fish
Casual seafood with the best backyard on the beach
The Grand Marlin
Waterfront seafood & oyster bar on Santa Rosa Sound
Dusty’s Oyster Bar
Fresh Gulf oysters in a lively dive-bar setting
Sharky’s Beachfront Restaurant & Tiki Bar
Beachfront Gulf seafood under the world's largest Tiki hut
Schooners Last Local Beach Club
PCB's beach club famous for its sunset cannon
Runaway Island Beach Bar and Grill
Two-story beachfront dining and live music
Salty Goat Saloon
Live music every night, no cover charge
McGuire’s Irish Pub – Panama City Beach
Gulf-view outpost of the Florida Irish pub chain
Coyote Ugly Saloon Panama City Beach
Late-night bar chain on Front Beach Road
The Craft Bar – Panama City Beach
Craft beer gastropub in Pier Park North
Harpoon Harry’s
Beachfront seafood and the World Famous Seafood Bucket
The Craft Bar Niceville
Gastropub burgers, shareables, and craft beer
Basil & Baxter’s Kitchen & Cocktails
Chef-led American fare and craft cocktails
J.C. Seafood House
Louisiana-style Cajun seafood boils and a full bar
3rd Planet Brewing
Niceville's first craft brewery
Black Bear Bar Room
Natural wine, oysters and charcuterie in the Shops of Grayton
Hurricane Oyster Bar & Grill
Grayton's dollar-bill dive for cold oysters
AJ’s Grayton Beach
Seafood, sushi and nightly live music at the gateway to Grayton
The Red Bar
Grayton's funky, jazz-filled landmark
The Oar House Pub & Oyster Bar
Oysters and pub fare on Black Creek
Coasters
Downtown dive bar and live music venue
Papa Joe’s Hideaway
Downtown pub known for its crispy wings
Rockin’ Tacos Grill & Tequila Bar
Gulf-front tacos and tequila on Okaloosa Island
The Remedy
Coastal kitchen and pool bar at Beal House
Stinky’s Bait Shack
Bait, tackle, and cold drinks on the water
Boathouse Oyster Bar
Destin Harbor oyster bar and live music since the 1990s
AJ’s Seafood and Oyster Bar
Gulf oysters and live music on Destin Harbor since 1984
Sweet Southern Comfort
Southern comfort food and full bar on Baldwin Avenue
Cancun Mexican Grill
Mexican restaurant and bar in Bonifay
Johnny McTighe’s Irish Pub
30A's only Irish pub and family restaurant
NEAT Bottle Shop
Bottle shop and tasting room in Alys Beach
Fonville Press Market & Café
Market, café, and cocktail bar in Alys Beach Town Center
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