2 Best Bars in The Panhandle, Florida

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We've compiled the best of the best in The Panhandle - browse our top choices for the top things to see or do during your stay.

Bar 1903

Housed in the historic Walker Library building, Bar 1903 has a Library of Cocktails that spans 160 years of mixology tradition. Small plates, sandwiches, and sweets are on offer in a warm, cozy atmosphere, where service is attentive, but unobtrusive. With a seating capacity of only 36, this is an ideal place for a quiet chat. It also can hit that limit some nights, but there's a waitlist and, when the call comes, you have 15 minutes to claim your seat.

HarborWalk Village at Emerald Grande

It's listed under Nightlife but this open-air entertainment center has plenty of day-life to offer, too. There's fun for all ages. Here's the shortlist: Walk the Harbor, grab dinner and a drink or some postprandial ice cream. Take a sunset boat ride. Go shopping for souvenirs, keepsakes, and collectibles. Activities abound: mini golf, digital theater, escape room, live shows, and train rides, to name a few. For thrill-seekers, there are ziplines, free-fall jumps, and a 40-foot LED rock wall.