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Panama City | Live Music
Named for Panamanian jazz legend Danilo Pérez, this 50-seat venue has quickly become one of Panama City's premier live music venues. Small and intimate, Danilo's serves an array of cocktails and hosts a steady rotation of local and international talent.
Plaza Herrera, next to American Trade Hotel, , Panama
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Casco Viejo
This tapas restaurant has tables on Plaza Bolívar, with views of the illuminated Iglesia de San Francisco and other historic structures, making it one of the city's most romantic spots for a drink.
Calle 3 Este on Plaza Bolívar, Panama City, Panamá, Panama
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Bars/Pubs
The rooftop bar of this hip hotel has a great view of the city's skyline beyond the ancient roofs of Casco Viejo. Weekends vibrate with the boom-boom of deafening house music, though the quality of the DJs varies. You can get a relatively quiet drink here Sunday through Wednesday.
Calle 8 and Av. B, , Panama
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Dance Club
One of Panama's hottest dance clubs, Altabar has DJs from Wednesday to Saturday and a sleek decor of white sofas and a black tile floor. There's a mezzanine for those who prefer to watch the bodies moving to the techno beat from a safe distance.
Calle 49, half a block east of Calle Uruguay, , Panama
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Bars/Pubs
This pool bar and grill on the 13th floor of the Trump Hotel is a popular weekend spot, thanks to its impressive view of the sea and the skycrapers of Costa del Este. An elevator at the back of the building offers access to the bar for nonguests.
Calle Punta Colón, , Panama
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Dance Club
This spacious dance hall (formerly known as Habana Panamá) hosts a variety of DJs, live music, and musical styles, from rap to salsa to electronica. They also screen sports events, so call or check their Facebook page to find out what's happening. Musical groups and DJs perform on a large stage at the end of a long dance floor lined with plush booths, at the opposite end of which is a massive bar stocked with a wide variety of alcoholic refreshments.
Eloy Alfaro and Calle 12 Este, , Panama
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Casco Viejo
Casablanca, on the ground floor of the old Hotel Colombia, has tables on beautiful Plaza Bolívar, which is a great spot for a drink and conversation at night. They have live Latin music Thursday through Saturday, when this place really hops.
Calle 4 on Plaza Bolívar, Panama City, Panamá, Panama
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Bars/Pubs
The pool bar on the roof of the Manrey Hotel is a popular weekend spot. DJs pump the crowd up and the danger of somebody falling into the pool increases with every martini served. The glowing-blue lap pool is surrounded by canopy couches, arm chairs, and tables, beyond which twinkle the city lights, making it a splendid spot for a drink any night.
Calle Uruguay and Calle 48, , Panama
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El Cangrejo
The Hotel El Panamá is home to a large Crown Casino that is popular with Panamanians. It includes a bar that regularly hosts live music and DJs, and also offers decent lunch specials during the day.
Vía Veneto and Calle Eusebio Morales, Panama City, Panamá, Panama
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Bars/Pubs
El Pavo Real Panamá is an attractive, British-inspired pub on a quiet stretch of Vía Argentina. It has a long bar, indoor and outdoor seating, two pool tables, and serves bar food including fish-and-chips. They often have live music, mostly rock, on weekends, but you can always get a quiet drink on the front terrace.
Vía Argentina and Calle José Martí, across street from Angel Restaurante, , Panama
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Bella Vista
Habibi's is mainly a restaurant, and there are better dining options nearby, but its covered terrace is a good spot for a late-night drink on weekends, since it sits at the center of the Calle Uruguay action, and they serve till well past midnight.
Calle 48 and Calle Uruguay, Panama City, Panamá, Panama
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Paitilla
The second floor of this massive hotel has two bars that are sometimes extremely crowded: Bling, a dance club, and Stage Bar, which hosts live bands. On the 62nd floor is Bits, a bar with indoor and outdoor seating.
Boulevard El Hayek, Panama City, Panamá, Panama
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Bars/Pubs
Istmo Brew Pub, next to Sevilla Suites hotel, serves several overpriced home brews, as well as the city's best selection of imported beers. It's a popular spot, with seating out front, inside, and on a back patio. There are pool tables and music. Sample the beers before ordering a house brew.
Calle Eusebio A. Morales, , Panama
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Panama City | Live Music
This attractive venue in Casco Viejo features art exhibits in the front, comfortable seating, and a bar in back, with live jazz by local groups like the talented young Alex Testa Quartet. Every month features different talent, so call or drop by to check the schedule.
Av. B at Calle 10 , , Panama
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Bars/Pubs
Kayuco is a popular open-air bar and restaurant on the southwest corner of the marina on Isla Flamenco, with a view of the boats and the city's skyline in the distance. It's one of the few spots on the causeway for a drink by the water, and they serve fried seafood and other snacks into the wee hours.
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Casco Viejo
This popular microbrewery at the edge of Casco Viejo offers half a dozen home brews and a small menu. You can sit indoors or on the front terrace, which has a view of the modern skyline across the bay.
Via Argentina 20, Panama City, Panamá, Panama
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Bars/Pubs
This French restaurant on Plaza Francia has tables on the plaza and a bar inside one of the Bóvedas (arched, brick chambers dating from the colonial era) that often features live jazz on Friday night and salsa music on Saturday. Call to confirm the evening's entertainment.
Plaza Francia, Calle 1, , Panama
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Live Music
The bar at the French restaurant Las Bóvedas, on Plaza Francia, usually has live jazz on Friday night. There's a mellower atmosphere than the Latin vibe at nearby Platea, and they play earlier, starting around 7 pm. Call to confirm that the band is playing.
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El Cangrejo
Manolo's is a café and restaurant on busy Vía Veneto with a wraparound terrace cooled by ceiling fans. There are better places to eat, but the terrace is a great place for people watching, a quiet drink, or a late-night snack, like an emparedado (sandwich).
Calle 55, Panama City, Panamá, Panama
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Bars/Pubs
This large lounge, located in the Radisson Decapolis hotel, was once one of the city's hottest lounges, but it's now a nice spot for a quiet drink.
Av. Balboa, next to Multicentro, , Panama