The cook Shane is very handsome the bacon dip is farkin good. Some big guy with tattoos on his face funny but surly and loud the head bartenders lisa and mary Kate are nice 50 stars pretty kewl place read more

From the outside, the elbow room looks like a brick warehouse in a sketchy part of town. That being said it's super easy to drive by and not notice but the anonymity of it's location makes it all that more appealing. As you walk up to the building there will be two doors... take the one that looks like you're walking into a dominatrix's love lair... it's covered in red leather. As you walk in, you'll start to see things from a different light...literally. It's weird really, the whole walking into a warehouse then finding yourself transported into a N.Y. style dive bar. A dart board, pinball table, and a sit down Pac-Man table...which I've compulsively fed many a quarters into, await you. The servers are generally friendly and very good at keeping your beer or wine glass full. Yeah, sorry, it's beer and wine only. The last time I was there, I ordered an eggplant with goat cheese sandwich and oh.my. was it delicious! They also have larger tables in the back with board games that you can play. I'm not sure how good it is on the eyes but hey, I like the ambiance and chances are that you'll be more interested in just chatting it up with friends. The bathrooms are clean and the decor is fun. The Elbow room is a great place to meet up and grab a beer or glass of wine with friends! read more

This is your typical dive bar with no liquor! I repeat...no liquor!! I thought from the sites of this place...inside (lots of red lighting) and out...dark parking lot and no windows...that it would you your black out bar. But in order to black out, you must accomplish that on beer and wine. The bartender was sooo sweet and great keeping up with our drinks. The service was perfect. Not too overwhelming. They have food selections of pizza and sandwiches. I had a red velvet cake that took my breath away!! :) Well the frost did. The crowd wasn't was thin and not really mixed. But maybe I am spoiled because of LA. The prices were great compared to LA, but according to my Pcola dweller, just a buck above the competition, but this is a nicer place. They like to keep the cheap skeezer away. Good thing! read more

I'm not going to say that this is the best pizza place in town, but I am going to say that the pizza is really good. The 9" pie is only $6.50 and additional toppings are only $0.50 each. I made the mistake of getting the 12" pizza last time I visited and couldn't eat it all. The list of available toppings is pretty extensive, making for some possible combinations that you might not have ever considered before. Feta cheese, hamburger, and capers? Why yes, you can get that at the Elbow Room! The ambiance is nice and I would disagree with the "Dive bar" moniker. This is a very comfortable place to simply loiter with friends, drink some beers, and talk. The several times that I've been, nobody was loud and obnoxious or out of hand. I'd really call the Elbow Room an eatery where you can hang out for hours. From that perspective, it isn't any worse than other places that you'd visit. Don't be fooled by the location, the parking lot, or the exterior of the building...waiting inside for you is a cozy, comfortable place to drink and eat. When you walk in the door, the aroma of the food stimulates your olfactory nerves. I've only ever had the pizza as a main dish, but a friend had the hot ham and cheese sandwich, which she said was excellent. The hummus and pita bread is phenomenal, the best I've ever had. A minor point, but I thought it was important: Each slice of pita bread is well toasted (as opposed to an entire piece of pita being toasted and then cut into pieces), which makes each bite of hummus even yummier. The staff is exemplary. Helpful, knowledgeable, friendly, and prompt. You'll wait a while for your food, but don't get in a hurry...relax and have a Dogfish Head 60 Minute IPA. The beer selection is excellent and is added to continually. If your visual acuity isn't what it used to be, be sure to carry your glasses with you. It's not a bright place. I have to use the glow of my phone's screen to read the menu, but then again, I'm getting old and blind. read more

Ruby red gem of a legendary pizza and pub! Best place to celebrate the holidays and ring in the new year! Makes for memorable new year photos unlike anywhere else! Plenty of decorations, party favors, and champagne traditions! Don't miss out! Lesa is the star behind its renewed success!! Super clean and superb customer service! read more

This place is great! Such a unique bar and restaurant. They have unique drinks and menu options. Games are available for people to play and the jukebox is always on. Must see in Pensacola !! The banana bread beer is also a must try! read more

Elbow Room - Banana bread beer - Dive Bars Near Me - Pensacola, Florida

I went to the Elbow Room for the first time on New Year's Eve with a rather large (8 people). We went early, for food and some pre-drinks. What a positively charming little place! The service, the prices, the DECOR - all spot on. I didn't try the food myself, but the pizza got rave reviews from my friends and the Enterprise sandwich looked great (veggies and goat cheese). I almost forgot I was in Pensacola for a while, which is a very good thing in this case... The one and only downside I could find is that they do not have a full liquor license and as someone who does not drink beer, that really limits the options. read more

ok I am a huge Fan of small Bar/restaurants. this place rocks. you walk in and it cool and dark, covered with antique beer memorabilia in a 50's mid century style. Also a cool collection of stuff for the Trekkie, but not nerdy. lots of beer on tap as well and a full bar, ok that's great BUT the food is AMAZING. You don't expect to walk into a small bar like this and be able to order a gluten free pizza or a salad with 50 different toppings to choose from or get homemade dressings. the soup is inventive, Reuben soup, and tasty as heck. The dessert, yes dessert in a bar, is amazingly good. The staff is beyond nice and the service is spot on. the owner is there most of the time cooking and serves the food with a smile and if you're lucky a Vulcan Greeting. I love this place, and it's kid friendly, they have retro pinball and video games to play while you listen to ray charles on the juke box. A hidden gem in Brownsville/ Pensacola. love it!!! Highly recommend it. oh and no tvs blasting sports so loud you can't talk. read more

Cool joint. A big pizza will only barely feed three. But it's a good thin crust pizza. I'd really like to spend more time there. I see more on here that makes me curious. Porno hotdogs? read more

Great place run by great people. Everything on the menu is delicious, and the 'ambiance' is uniquely retro and fun. Definitely one of my favorite places in Pensacola. Good luck finding a place quite like this anywhere else. It will have you "seeing red". Also, don't leave without getting a piece of the 'homemade' cake. It's always different, but it's always "to die for". read more

How can you NOT love the Elbow Room. There's no other bar like it anywhere in Pensacola, or anywhere else for that matter. It's a tiny looking building in a run down part of town, but don't let that fool you. Inside is a dimly lit treasure things to be found, like an old jukebox (quarters only), old board games, a wide selection of beers, and a menu of food that's sure to fill your belly. Try the pizza - it's good - and the hummus was yummy, too. The bartenders are welcoming and nice, and always happy to answer any questions you might have. read more

Great place for a date night. Nostalgic atmosphere and a great classic jukebox that plays five songs for a quarter! Old arcade games to play if you get bored. Beer and wine only along with pizza and sandwiches. Just watch out for the "Democrats" in the parking lot who, if you are white, will ask you for money. read more

Lesa and Jaimes make a great combo for this place. While we are there, the outside world fades away. No windows to keep track of the outside world. Plenty (And boy do I mean PLENTY) of games, video machines, and stories to keep you occupied for hours. Ask them what Y.C.J.C.Y.a.d.f.t.j.b means. It is a sign posted in the bar. You should try to figure it out before asking! The food is pretty neat, featuring a salad you build as you would pizza. C'mon! Try it!!!! read more

Allow me to set the scene. As we pulled up to a rather unassuming brick building my GF said, "Did this place used to be a car wash?" We leave the car and head through the nearest door which has an inviting stuffed red leather cover on it a la 70's strip club. The interior is bathed in dim red light that keeps you from being able to see anyone properly which is great for conversations with weird locals. The motif is a hodge lodge of random crap that all ties together beautifully in a perfect microcosm of pop culture from the last 50 years. The champagne cocktails are a delight and the beer list is going to catch you craft beer drinkers off guard undoubtedly. I was expecting for it to be Miller Time but found myself quaffing Abita's and eyeing a Chimay Red. Overall it's easy to suggest this place but only if you want to find yourself transported to some sort of fantasy land in a fashion similar to so many children's books. You'll get out of this bar the attitude you put into it. read more

Very cool bar that hasn't changed in many years. I lived in Pensacola years ago and would come go here at least twice a month. Things have changed, but it's still a cool place to go and hang out when in the area. read more

King of all dives. Beer and wine list only. Old Dolly Parton pinball, darts and ironically a family atmosphere for being an extremely low lit bar. The service made me feel like I'd lived there for 20 years. The food is like your mom used to make. Chicago dogs and pizza galore. Both surprisingly good. 5/5 would recommend. read more

Board games, beer, and pizza.. sure! Why not? Great place to sit back and relax. The place is really dark and they don't call it the elbow room for no reason. Not much of a variety on the menu but what they do have is good. If you have the chance to meet the asian waitress... She is very funny and up front. read more

So the next stop on my happy holiday trip was The Elbow Room. Let me say that this is the place I drank my first legal beer so I'll always have a soft spot for this place. I was pleased that the inside was still pretty much the same, the old Star Trek fan of a bartender was no where to be found sadly-I hope he was off, or ok, or just gone on to a better place. The ambiance is priceless, it is what a bar should look and smell and feel like. They have a great jukebox and awesome mood lighting. Be brave-go have a beer. read more

My favorite place in town, and I don't give out that title freely. You won't find another place like this so if you want a unique experience definitely come here! Food has always been great and the drinks are AMAZING read more

I just love eating and coming here. It's like stepping through a 70/80s time warp. Awesome food. Great atmosphere. Prices are more than fair here. read more

Star Trek, champagne cocktails, and porno hot dogs. Do you need anything else?

My favorite bar back home. When I come home to visit, I always plan to have a night at the elbow room. Cheap drinks & food, jukebox, & board games galore, what more could you want?! People who say this place isn't that great don't understand. It's such a gem and I'm so happy it exists. read more

Great atmosphere, great food all around, great beer, great service-frankly I have nothing bad to say about it aside from the fact that I find myself wanting to go there when they are closed alot, I wish they were opened 7 days a week but that's not that big of a complaint to even warrant losing half a star...I highly recommend this bar read more

This is a very cool bar. It's got some arcade games and tons of board games. I thought the food was just all right. Our group had a couple pizzas and a hummus appetizer they were nothing special. The thing that disappointed me the most was the beer. I had a XX amber and it was almost flat. It tasted like a year old XX which I've had before ironically. The service was a little slow bc they had 2 servers for the whole place. All in all it is not my fav place but not horrible either. read more

I absolutely love this place!! Great to go with a group of friends or for a casual date night. The atmosphere is dark and cozy with lots to look at. The beer list is better than average and the prices are good. You MUST get the bacon dip appetizer. So delicious! I wish I still lived in the area. I always find myself wanting to go to Elbow Room. read more

Went to this local pub after dinner with friends, great place. The service was great, coldest beer I've had in along time. Darts, dominoes, and uno. Everyone had a great time. The price was right too. Going back with wife for food and beverages. read more

Best dive in Pensacola! You may feel as if you're part of some retro bar scene set in a David Lynch film, which I dig. Good food, cold beer, board games, arcade games, and amazing dessert. I only wish they served liquor! read more

One of the best bars I have ever been to! I absolutely fell in love with this place, and the employees. Cheap beer, great lighting, Star Trek themed stuff, a cool little rain forest waterfall. You had me at hello, elbow room! I only wish I could move this part of Nashville so I could spend every night there. Also the food was phenomenal!! read more

I know many folks like this place, we have been coming here for 15 years or so, unfortunately the service is going downhill. The service is slow, have had to ask for refills or go to the bar to get a drink. The waitress called my husband a jerk for asking where our food was, after waiting an hour for the first order, and 30 minutes for a salad. Even had one server inform us "you will just have to wait for me to take your order, there is another order being cooked anyway, so you'll be waiting regardless"- this is of course after we had been joking that this must be the reason they have board games, to pass the time. We had taken friends and family in there for their first Elbow Room experience and needless to say their last. It was embarrassing. In fact, so bad, the table beside us cancelled their order and left- saying they didn't want to eat somewhere that people were treated that way. Bummer, we really loved going there:( read more

Unbelievably rad. This place is so warm, funky, and friendly that it gives me hope for humanity.

Beer selection and the appetizers as well as games and the ambiance are why you come here. The pizza crust is tostinos pizza or a close replicant. The toppings are good though. read more

One of my favorite places on Earth. Best combination of everything. AND champagne cocktails. Wish more places like Elbow Room existed.

I LOVE the atmosphere here. The fact that I'm an avid trekkie helps I guess. The drinks are limited to beer and wine, but pair perfectly with the excellent offerings on the menu. After a bite, your party can choose from one of the many board and puzzle games to entertain. Imagine a game of Operation after a few beers :-) The jukebox selection is perfect if you like older fare, and at something like 10 plays for a dollar it can't be beat. read more

i really like this bar. schlitz served ice cold. easy, fun, great service, good prices.

Great food, Great atmosphere, Great Owners. The people are so nice, they have beer and wine, keeps out the stupid drunks. Not in the best part of town but I feel so seure, hase camers in parking lot. Slald is one o fht ebest in town. Juke box is like a dollar for 10 or so songs, all classic. Clean bathroom is a plus. read more

The pizza's are good. The desserts are superb. The atmosphere is very chill and they have board games for you to play. The staff are incredibly nice as well. Overall my favorite hang out place in Pensacola. 10/10 would star trek again. read more

one my all time favs...there is NOTHING like this anywhere else in Pensacola. The outside is so not what you expect when stepping in this time machine. The house beer is Schlitz....thats what i said...Schlitz.....not just any Schlitz..so ice cold it has ice crystals when poured into the nearly frozen glass.....coupled with one of the fantastic sandwiches..this is one of the best delights in life. This is bar from the 60s / 70s era...dont try to compare it to anything else. The reaction is always the same for first timers...WOW...! Its very dark, nearly all the lighting is RED, so it takes some getting used to. No smoking which is always good, there are old time board games, a jukebox with Sinatra, and Star Trek items everywhere,,,the owner is a big fan. Try the pizza, the sandwiches, and fridged beers..its all good....late nite there is no place like this. Enjoy it, treasure it...these types of bars are fading fast. Take a friend, DO NOT be intimidated by the exterior....I Love This Bar... read more