The 10 Best Bars in Casco Viejo, Panama
Night owls unite for a good time in Casco Viejo, Panama City’s unique district that comes to life after dark. Whether in search of a romantic restaurant and bar overlooking the city, or a nightclub with eclectic music and party people, Casco Viejo offers an extraordinary social experience with streets full of celebratory energy. Try them all with this ultimate list of Casco Viejo’s 10 best – perfect for bar-hopping the night away.
Casa Casco
Bar, Restaurant, Nightclub, Boutique Hotel Restaurant, Pub Grub
With three restaurants, a nightclub and a gorgeous rooftop overlooking the historic district, Casa Casco is a favorite among locals and travelers. It’s an especially great spot to watch the sun go down if you get there early enough.
Danilo Perez Jazz Bar
Bar, Nightclub, Pub Grub, Wine, Beer, Cocktails
Located inside the elegant American Trade Hotel, this live jazz bar offers a unique experience for music lovers who enjoy sipping signature cocktails while listening to fantastic rhythms and harmonies.
360 Rooftop
Bar, Pub Grub
The truth is in the name of this recent addition to Casco Viejo’s collection of rooftop bars – 360-degree views of the city. Pair the exceptional views with a two-for-one happy hour from 5-8 p.m. to get the evening underway.
Tantalo Rooftop Bar
Bar, Pub, Hotel Restaurant, Boutique Hotel Restaurant, Restaurant, Pub Grub, Wine, Beer, Cocktails
At the top of an artsy boutique hotel and popular restaurant is a favorite rooftop lounge that draws crowds of locals and travelers. Tantalo was the first rooftop bar in Casco Viejo, and it is known for playing great music and serving delicious cocktails, featuring a generous happy hour. Grab a bite to eat in the hotel restaurant and take a look at the rotating art installments.
Jeronimo
Art Gallery
Feeling the art scene of Tantalo, but ready to move on to the next bar? Jeronimo offers an upscale art gallery and bar. This sophisticated dual-purpose watering hole is famous for hosting joint art shows and a late-night social scene simultaneously. Creative folks love Jeronimo. If you are partial to art, or the art-inclined, check this place out. Do dress to impress.
BarLovento
Bar, Pub Grub
Rooftop-hopping is possible with so many options in Casco Viejo. Check out BarLovento next for a hookah lounge rooftop bar with an incredible view and cozy seating. Occasionally silent films are featured on a large outdoor screen. While BarLovento doesn’t have a dress code, patrons do dress well.
Platea Jazz Bar
Bar, Pub Grub
If you finished your cocktail at Danilo and are ready to try another spot but still feel that jazz, head over to Platea Jazz Bar. This live music location mostly features jazz, but also adds a hint of salsa to spice things up.
Relic
Bar, Beer, Wine, Cocktails, Pub Grub
This incredibly unique bar boasts an underground, open-roof bar inside the ever-popular hostel, Luna’s Castle. Always booming with locals and backpackers, Relic recently opened a VIP lounge upstairs, too. With both indoor and outdoor seating, this Casco staple is a must-visit when in Panama.
Casa Jaguar
Bar, Nightclub, Gastropub, Restaurant, Beer, Pub Grub
Ready to kick things up a notch? Casa Jaguar is a fantastic, upscale nightclub popular among beautiful people who love to get their groove on. Expect a packed dance floor full of eye candy. Casa Jaguar also features a restaurant and art gallery with a strict dress code.
La Vecindad
Bar, Pub Grub
Keep dancing at La Vecindad, which translates to “neighborhood.” True to its name, this neighborhood bar is a local outdoor hotspot with a large crowd, live DJ and loud reggaetón which results in lots of lavish dancing.
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