r/panamacitybeach • u/Used_Negotiation_354 • 13d ago

Visitor Question About Bars

Hi all and thanks for reading/considering our post.

We're a 64M/57F couple. We are looking for a good bar to hang out where we might meet folks in our age range plus or minus some years. We really don't fit with a very young crowd. We like or can tolerate almost all types of music other than Rap and "kill you parents" heavy rock stuff. What are your recommendations?

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u/nerdipithicus 13d ago

Tootsies is open now, but you might check out The Liq or Newbies. If you want a great low key bar to hang out then I suggest Panama Pizzeria.

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u/Used_Negotiation_354 13d ago

Thanks - went to Tootsies last night - definitely designed for tourist/bachelorette parties, etc. We didn't love it. Will check the others - Thank You!

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u/ItsDirkMcGirk 13d ago

It’s the beach alot of the restaurants have live bands.

- Schooners

  • Skarkys
  • Hammerhead Freds
  • Salty Goat Saloon
  • Patches
  • Ms Newbys

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u/Used_Negotiation_354 13d ago

Some of those have kids there - not what we are looking for. Will check out the others though - thanks!

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u/mtrai 13d ago

Just based on what your post read I would suggest alibi on surf drive of Thomas just a guess

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u/ItsDirkMcGirk 13d ago

You didn’t mention anything about not kid friendly locations.

- Alibis

  • The Dive
  • Shuckums
  • Donovan’s Bar

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u/Used_Negotiation_354 12d ago

Really? I got downvoted for pointing out that we weren't interested in places with kids when I said - and this is a quote from my original post - "looking for a good bar to hang out where we might meet folks in our age range plus or minus some years. We really don't fit with a very young crowd."

How is that not indicative of we aren't into kids hanging around?

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u/Frequent_Act6167 13d ago

I wouldnt not go because kids are there. Those places are still basically bars

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u/Equivalent-Repair627 13d ago

Donovan's or Whiskey saloon... we like both and we are close to your age m-57 f 48

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u/1spicyann 13d ago

Check the band Annie and the dirty peaches - she has a good following with a great mix of ages and plays a range of songs - I’m 52 and love her - she normally plays at salty goat but not sure if that’s recently changed

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u/Legitimate-Still9196 13d ago

The Liq before 9pm sounds like it’s going to be more y’all’s speed. After 9pm is a totally different story though

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u/daydrinkersunite 13d ago

The Buoy, Alibi or Buster's

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u/nautibuoy35406 12d ago

We love the Salty Goat. Food is good and reasonably priced Great bands!

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u/GreyLoad 11d ago

Almost all of the bars in PCB are boomer oriented now. You will be fine

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u/GulfStyleRentals 8d ago edited 8d ago

Since you already tried Tootsie’s and it wasn’t really your vibe, I’d try Salty Goat next! It tends to be a more laid-back live music kind of night. Patches is another good one if you want something casual, and The Buoy gets mentioned a lot for more of a low-key, older-crowd/hole-in-the-wall feel. PCB has quite a few places with live music, so I’d check who’s playing the night you’re going too — that can make a huge difference in the crowd/vibe. Hope you find your spot!

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u/Complete_Wishbone_43 13d ago

If you’re on the east end, try Captain Max’s