Panama Nightlife
The Panamanian people love a party - a fact reflected in a wide variety of nightlife spots-bars, discos, pubs and casinos. It all takes place in three sectors of the city: Casco Viejo—the historic Spanish Colonial sector of the city, the business district, and the spectacular Amador Causeway connecting a string of Panama Bay islands with ocean and city views both day and night.
As in any big city, keep to the lighted main streets and have a great time. Taking a taxi from your hotel is a safe way to get to any of these places.
Tantalo Rooftop
Great views of Panama City's skyline and bay and delicious snacks from the rooftop of Tantalo Boutique Hotel. Have dinner at their first floor tapas restaurant- super yummy and lots of ambience.
Mojitos Sin Mojitos:
This restaurant specializes in the three B's: Beer, BBQ and Burgers. Eat on the patio surrounded by stone walls hundreds of years old. On the Corner of Plaza Herrera (9th St. and Ave. A).
Barlovento Rooftop
A popular rooftop located in Casco's Central Avenue. A bit more upscale that most of Casco's bars, you can enjoy the outdoor seating while sipping on a cocktail made from their well-stocked bar. Hookahs and Tapas style food is also available.
Relic
One of the most interesting place in Panama City because of it's location- inside a stone cellar attached with historic city walls that date back hundreds of years. They have indoor and outdoor seating and cater to a wide variety of musical tastes. 262-1540, Located on 9th st.
Casco Viejo
The Hard Rock Hotel
This is the best nightlife spot in the business district. Start with the Hard Rock Roof Lounge- 60 stores up with breathtaking 360 city and ocean views. Come before sunset if you can. Even if nightlife is not your thing, come for the views. Entrance is $20 and free for hotel guests.
There's 4 bars including a Float Pool Get Wet bar and Stage where bands rock out every weekend.
There's a some good restaurants-the buffet is the best in the city and Ciau has good tapas and pizza.
Tel: 294-4000 - SUN - WED: 6:30 PM - 12:00 AM; THU - SAT: 6:30 PM - 3:00 AM
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La Rana Dorada
Micro brewing is fairly new to Panama. Nobody has carried out the craft better than Rana Dorada, named after the endangered Panama frog. So far it offers 5 brews: a Pale Ale, Pilsner, Belgian Ale and an India Pale Ale. Ask for a courtesy sampling of courtesy sampling to help you decide. It will go well with their delicious pizza and ceviche. Located on Via Argentina in El Cangrejo and in Casco Viejo!
Tel: 269-2989
Istmo Brewpub
This is a relaxed English-style pub with a pool table and outdoor seating that caters to both natives and foreigners who crave a good craft brew. There's one in El Cangrejo and in Casco Viejo.
Tel: 265 5077
Business District
