Not a whiskey gal but loved my experience at Old Hickory. The ambiance is moody and the bar is so impressive, love the little ladder that made it feel vintage. The service was incredible, the bartender went above and beyond to explain the drinks and make my friend an old fashioned to her liking. The martinis I had were incredible, I asked for a spicy martini and got exactly that and it was delicious. Only thing I will say is the booths didn't look super comfy, they look like they were designed for easy cleaning rather than comfort which I can't fault them for. read more

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I regret that we didn't stop here sooner! This place is spot on and can make some serious cocktails! The service was superb and well informed! A classic setting for a cocktail bar! We enjoyed two or three each while learning more about the craft. Highly recommended! Stop in and enjoy yourself! read more

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There's no aspect of a bourbon bar that Old Hickory doesn't nail. From the dark interior and the ambiance to the bourbon selection everything is top notch. One time I when I was there they had the owners of Belle Meade in there doing a presentation. This is one of the places I always drop in when I'm in Pensacola. The downtown area in Pensacola in general is very underrated. read more

Old Hickory Whiskey Bar - Rye Old Fashioned and some fruity thing my wife got. Both were great! - Cocktail Bars Near Me - Pensacola, Florida

Atmosphere is great, tonight there was basically no alcohol in my $13 holiday drink. 3 bartenders and the usual ignoring. I have experienced this at least 1/2 a dozen times before updating this review. read more

Great spot to enjoy a delicious drink! Their Dirty vodka martini was amazing! Plus good 90's music choice

Great place to drop a lot of cash for average drinks. We were drinking the house specials but they were too sweet. Then I changed to a Rob Roy. They did not use Italian vermouth like the recipe requires. Finally I switched to a simple jack on the rocks. They need more bartenders! They no longer offer their whiskey sampler! Lots of young couples with the guys looking to get laid that night. Not a place for a middle age man to enjoy a simple whiskey. read more

My wife and I decided to go out for date night last night on Palafox downtown Pensacola to the old Hickory whiskey bar. This was our first time there it seems like a nice little place where the locals go. The bar staff was very friendly. My wife got a jack and diet Coke and I got a Woodford old-fashioned the drinks were very well-made and absolutely no complaints. Prices were reasonable. This place will definitely be a do again for us. Y'all go check it out. read more

This place is great! Keaton, the bartender, is exceptionally knowledgeable and friendly. We definitely will be as frequent as possible. So many whiskeys and more! read more

Old Hickory Whiskey Bar - This place is the best! Michael, the bartender is exceptionally knowledgeable and friendly. So many whiskeys (and more). We will be back! - Cocktail Bars Near Me - Pensacola, Florida

Absolutely amazing variety. Friendly & Quick service. Beautiful display & nice touch with seating options. read more

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Went here off of a recommendation from the local cigar shop. The service and ambience were incredible. As someone that considers themselves a scotch and bourbon snob this place was like heaven on earth. I sampled a few different scotches and spoke to the very knowledgeable bartender. I would highly recommend going here if you like Bourbon or scotch. read more

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I was already drunk when I was in here, but I do love me some whiskey. They had some good Woodford and I was happy. The lights in there makes me feel somewhat claustrophobic, but again, I go in there to get drunk, nothing more. Definitely expect me back. read more

Warm and vibey bar with a great selection of drinks. We enjoyed sipping and listening to the music. read more

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The Old Hickory is one of our go-to bars in downtown Pensacola. It's a craft bar with a nice laid back and casual atmosphere. The bartenders are very nice and helpful, most importantly they make incredible drinks. We spend a lot of time in New Orleans and have grown accustomed to how many craft bars there are. I've waited a long time to be able to choose which one here in Pensacola I want to go to. I truly dislike muddled oranges and maraschino cherries in my old fashions and regular bars seem to do that. How more 1970 can you get? All I need is a good bourbon, simple syrup, bitters and an orange peel squeezed over a lit match as it is held over the the cocktail. A little zip around the rim, and then "plop" into the drink the peel goes. Perfection! Large ice is appreciated but not a requirement. H.S. really likes the varied cocktail menu here. There's lots of craft choices, some with different herbs flavoring or scenting the drinks, others with some pretty crazy flavor combinations. I believe the business allows the bartenders to come up with choices for the menu which is really cool. The menu also changes so frequently that she has completely new choices each time we go. read more

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My buddy and I were referred to this place by our Bartender at Graffiti Pizza. Delicious High End Cocktails in a quaint, dimly lit Craft Cocktail Bar. Diverse mix of customers, everyone seemed to be enjoying their cocktails. It was nice having Bartenders that enjoy their craft, making tasty quality cocktails. I enjoyed a Sazarac and Old Fashioned, both perfectly constructed and satisfying. I will be back for sure, just wish the service was more attentive to the customers. read more

One of my favorite places downtown. Great staff, love the vibe. Limited seating but worth a visit!

My husband and I came here after dinner downtown. Looking for a more chill place. This was definitely the place. They had tables, booths with tables more than 2 groups can sit at. A very long bar and hundreds of whiskey, bourbon, etc. This was a very neat place. Drinks were really good and the service was very attentive. Will definitely be back.. read more

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Classic bourbon bar. Great selection of low to high end bourbons. Very knowledgeable staff. Ask for Joe who only works Fridays.

Stopped by while walking Palofax street... wow! What a selection of whisky's! Floor to ceiling. They made me a really great whisky sour.

What a hidden gem! My husband is a bourbon aficionado so when I found a whiskey bar near our AirBNB I knew he'd enjoy it. Surprisingly, I did too! I always get a bit nervous if bourbon bars will have anything I drink as someone who doesn't fancy bourbon. I had the most delicious 'Dirty Shirley' and my husband said it was the best Old Fashioned he had in a while. The atmosphere was great and the bartender was impressive. Upon walking in on a busy Friday night, we weren't sure if there was any seats open. A young bartender at the very back end of the bar waved us down where 2 bar stools were available. That small gesture of guidance saved us from leaving because we didn't see any open through the crowd of guests. I wish we caught his name because he really made our night. From the entrance help, to drink suggestions to drink quality, we'd give him a 10/10. We spent a long time reviewing their extensive bourbon list and specials. Guests seem to really enjoy their customized cocktails. You name it, they likely have it! If you can snag a bar seat, it's worth it just to watch them kick ass at their jobs. We can't wait to return. read more

The drinks are fine, but the service is abysmal. We were in with a large group, ordered plenty of drinks, and were generous tippers. There were multiple scenarios when the bartenders complained audibly that "the bar is empty tonight" and they're "not getting enough tips". I understand the frustration from those in the service industry and that not everyone may tip well, but complaining in front of customers as they are making drinks and processing checks is not appropriate. There were also many instances in which we watched the bartenders turn around and roll their eyes or make snarky comments to one another about customers. With a city abundant with bars and locations to relax with a group, we would rather patron another business than return a place where customers are not valued. read more

This place has a huge variety of whiskey and bourbon. We were welcomed right away. We decided on the wine this time around but it was delicious. Inside is exactly what you would want from a whiskey bar. read more

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Great atmosphere, huge whiskey selection, and great cocktails. Great spot in Pensacola for drinks with friends

Wonderful experience, definitely a stop for bourbon/whiskey lovers looking for fair prices on rare pours. Visited on a Monday around 5pm and the atmosphere was cozy and quiet. Bartenders are highly experienced! read more

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This place was very cool. A bit on the pricey side but worth it. Very large selection of great whiskey and knowledgeable staff. I would recommend asking the price before ordering if they have something not on the menu that just came in $$$.just sayin. read more

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This place is great. 100's of whiskeys to try. Great serve, great knowledgeable staff.

Ambiance and music were spot on. Our cocktails were good, I wouldn't say it was the best Bourbon cocktail we've tried but definitely top notch. Will be back. read more

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Love This Bar!!! Sunday Afternoon and find myself downtown Pensacola.... What do I do? Well, I decided to go to a "REAL" BAR! You know ... the kind of Bar where everything is really about the Bar and the premium spirits they present and serve. Big Thumbs Up for the Bar Tender Ashley, for making the BEST Old Fashioned I have had in a long time! It was absolutely PERFECT! Great Job, Ashley! read more

Old Hickory Whiskey Bar - Best Old Fashioned I have had in a long time! - Cocktail Bars Near Me - Pensacola, Florida

Drinks were awesome. The vibe is off the charts. The bartender was very knowledgeable and nice.

My husband and I loved this place! Super cool atmosphere, friendly bartenders and great drinks. read more

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Very cool vibe / like the interior/ good drinks cool spot. It's worth a drink to ck out the inside

This is a great cocktail bar, it's fairly small and will get very busy on the weekends, but they have great table space booths for a round of card games with friends. read more

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Really cool bar. Nice atmosphere. Bar tenders are very knowledgable and helpful. I come here every time I come to Pensacola.

By far, this is the best place to grab a drink on Palafox. You don't even need to like whiskey to find something that you like here. They offer a special cocktail menu that uses different types of spirits. The bartenders are highly skilled and very friendly. If you don't know what you like, they will help find the right drink for you. The price point is fair for the quality of drinks you get. I ordered the Old Hickory which is a smoked old fashion. I will be coming back here often to try out different whiskeys and enjoy the ambience. read more

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Busy with great bartenders and drinks. Best old fashion ever! We will definitely go again. read more

We loved this place but the last several times we went there they treated us terribly. We tipped over 30% both times but won't be back there or their sister bar. You can't treat your customers like that. read more

Great vibe good drinks awesome bourbon collection. The green machine was tasty but beware the olive stuffed with hot pepper. Someone found out the hard way. Tasty old fashion and attentive staff. Highly recommend read more

Old Hickory Whiskey Bar - Drinks where classy. Girlfriend didn't know the pepper was stuffed in the olive that was fun lol. Decent old fashion great vibe. - Cocktail Bars Near Me - Pensacola, Florida

I've given this place 2 chances and that's as far as it can go. I can't stand how rude and condescending the bar staff is.

This place was very nice. Loved the atmosphere. Also loved that there was clientele of all age groups! It was very inclusive and everyone was comfortable and having a great time. The music and service was good, and the drinks were also good. It's a dark space, so if you're uncomfortable with that aspect, this place is not for you. I was in a group of 6 and we enjoyed our corner tables and people watching. It's also a great place for a romantic night of drinking. Wished there were more Cocktail specials listed in the menu for those of us who aren't able to drink straight whiskey, but no complaints. After all - it's a Whiskey Bar!! read more

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I love the ambience in this bar. Casual but not too casual and very openly friendly. Their list of available whiskeys is undescribable and their specialty drinks are varied for everyone's tastes. Get Vodka gin rum whatever your hearts desire, you can get it in this bar with it's clean floors and nice table area. I will be going back read more

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I'm in town a couple times a year and I wanted to find a nice place for drinks, I really thought this place could be it just by their ambiance. I sat at the bar on a Sunday night, the rest of the place was empty on a Holiday weekend, they have one bartender and a bar back cleaning and stocking up, no host, just a one man bar. He seemed nice, I had two drinks, the queens gambit was horrible. Two guys waited over 30 mins for their drinks and they came back to the bar saying their old fashions didn't taste right and definitely want it remade, they waited for 20 mins and no service so after conversing with them, they decided to keep the drinks and go somewhere else. It's not worth the wait. It seems to take a really long time to order and to get your drinks. I came again with some friends on a Friday night hoping there will be another bartender, better experience, coming from San Diego I love whiskey bars but I'm expecting a drinkable drink. Place was fairly empty, only the 3 of us and maybe 5 people. I ordered the "peaky blinders" and my friend ordered a "never have I ever." I love boozy drinks and a good Manhattan but this was definitely not it. I too two sips and asked my friends to try it, they both said it was gross and un-drinkable. I liked what my friend ordered. Politely I asked the bartender if I could possible have something else, he recommended the peaky blinders and I don't like it. He said hmm sure, took my drink and made never have I ever for me. He then asked for a card or cash, I said excuse me? You didn't mention you're charging me for a remake of a drink I didn't like. He said well "I used my ingredients and my time to make it." He gave me an attitude and snapped at me and said offensive things and how I'm a woman who doesn't know how it works in the real world. But no, honey as a business like a whiskey bar and a bartender, I would hope you can make a good drink and if the feedback was, it tastes horrible or sorry, to be nice- I didn't like it, you would remake me another drink or something else complimentary. He said well you drank from it and I'll charge you for it. I said this isn't how you do proper business, charging me for drinks I sipped from and it tasted horrible. He snapped and said more things before he told me to get out. He was defensive and rude off the bat. I'm utterly disappointed this is a whiskey bar on the strip of downtown here. And I'm surprised the owners hired or allows this kind of treatment, behavior and unprofessional in their establishment. I will be coming back here and definitely let ppl know how shady and rude this place treats paying customers. I paid for a drink, didn't get my refund or my remake. Practically took my money lol. read more