Nightlife in Panama City
Panama City's nightlife offers something for everyone, from vibrant Calle Uruguay, to up-and-coming spots like the Amador Causeway. The Radisson Decapolis Sushi Bar and Lounge is one of the hippest hotel bars in town, where the city's affluent come to see and be seen. For an older, more sophisticated bar scene, head to Casco Viejo. Most bars close around 12am or 1am, while clubs often stay open until 5am or when the last people leave.
Radisson Decapolis Sushi Bar and Lounge
High society and cocktails
The trendy Radisson Decapolis Sushi Bar and Lounge in Marbella attracts the
city's movers and shakers along with an international crowd. Cocktails are
served by the pool bar, and DJs play after 11pm. Naturally, this hotel bar
also serves sushi.
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Address
Avenida Balboa-Multicentro, Panama City Panama 0833-0293
Telephone
+507 215 5000
Istmo Brew Pub
English pub in tropics
The Istmo Brew Pub, Panama City's original English-style pub, is hard to beat
for a relaxed beer. The ambience of this bar in El Cangrejo is laid-back
and, best of all, visitors don't have to change their sightseeing
clothes.
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Address
Avenida Eusebio A. Morales and Via Veneto, El Cangrejo, Panama City
Telephone
+507 265 5077
Transport
Taxi
Pure Lounge & Terrace
Terrace cocktails
Tourists and locals in the latest slinky dresses and designer shirts sip
cocktails within Pure Lounge & Terrace's elegant white walls. Cool
off on the leafy patio or bag a white sofa to hear progressive house spun by
international DJs.
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Address
Calle Uruguay y Calle 48, Panama City
Telephone
+507 269 3454
Transport
Taxi
Club Velvet
Trance and reggaeton
International DJs spin electronic and trance tunes to a groomed crowd on the
packed dance floor at Club Velvet in Panama City's Marbella district. Music
videos flash on screens and clubbers relax on sofas. The steamy reggaeton
nights are fun.
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Address
Plaza New York, Marbella District, Panama City
Transport
Taxi
Bar Platea
Classy Old Quarter partying
Despite its name, the Casco Antiguo's Bar Platea can more aptly be called a
live music venue than a bar. Catering to a crowd of 20-40 somethings,
there's live music Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays, generally featuring
jazz or salsa bands.
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Address
In front of Old Club Union, Casco Antiguo, Panama City
Telephone
+507 228 4011
Las Tinajas
Dinner and a show
Las Tinajas, in Bella Vista, hosts Panama City's best dinnertime show with
live music and dancing. Guests can enjoy folkloric song and dance
performances such as cumbias, the saracunde and tamborito. There are live
shows at 9pm Tuesday to Saturday.
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Address
Calle 51, Bella Vista by Avenida Frederico Boyd, Panama City
Telephone
+507 263 7890
