Always a fun time and interesting crowd at the shaker. Remember to take care of your bartenders bc…read morethey take care of you

This review is limited to my personal Experience…read more We visited Pensacola Beach the First week of June(2026) and no matter where we went, there was some indication somewhere giving credit to Sandshaker as the birthplace of Pensacola's "Famous" Bushwacker Cocktail. I had tried it a few other places and was not super impressed. Our hotel was very close to Sandshakers, so one of the days we were visiting, I decided to go get a couple Bushwackers for my Wife and I to try while the kids swam. Setting the scene... I walked into Sandshakers around... 130-2pm. Upon entering, not a soul in sight. The place seemed closed as it was VERY dark and quiet. I walked around until finding a small bar with a few patrons. All of which were pretty old (I am 40) and they all had to be in their late 60s to early 80s. I sat down, with the idea that i would be in and out. welp... I was wrong. The bartender was nowhere to be found, so I got to listen to a bunch of EXTREMELY crass men talk a bunch of nonsense as if they were teenagers that just learned to swear. It was very awkward. I would say 10 minutes passed and I decided that I had enough of it and was going to leave, as i stood up a woman appeared from the back and said "perfect timing" maybe thinking I had just arrived. I asked for two bushwackers and then got to see her exchange a few insults with the clearly regular patrons before getting my drinks and paying. I high tailed it out of there, but not being heading her warning that all of the booze was on the bottom and to make sure its properly stirred or it wont be very good. I walked back to the hotel and gave my wife the same instructions, we stirred as much as we thought was needed but were both met with straight alcohol. I guess not something most complain about because thats the purpose of drinking booze right? But they weren't good. We both struggled to drink ours and they eventually melted and we pitched them. Seems strange that the alcohol wasn't floated rather than put in first but I am no expert. We did not return and I did not get the hype. The Key lime Colada at Flounders was exponentially better than said Bushwacker.

Chef Rusty is the man! Stopped in for an app and drink before dinner and were blown away by the…read morepork belly deviled eggs. He came out and chatted with us for a bit and also let us sample their new tuna app which my boyfriend's jaw dropped over! Been in Pcola for 6 years and it may be hard to top the ambiance and food they've curated here. It's a must try if you're just passing through or been here for years.

Was having a date night with the finance, having dinner, when i went to the bathroom and saw…read moresomething scurry under the barrels and immediately lost my appetite. The bartender Stephanie was amazing though no problems with her

We came here twice on our trip and they served us well both times. The first night we came in late…read moreand they weren't crowded. We had seats at the bar and were served immediately. The bartenders were kind and attentive and they made our drinks to our liking. Nothing fancy - old fashioned for me and Irish whiskey and beer for my partner. The music was fun and enjoyable and we spent just over an hour drinking and enjoying the bar service. They are open late til 3am. The next day we came back for food. It was crowded but they accommodated us at the bar to make a to go order. The food was well portioned and prepared and didn't take too long to come out even with the large crowd. Again, the bar service was good and attentive. I would be back.

Great pub on the main drag. Excellent service, clean and so pleasant! Menu has your normal pub fare…read moreplus specials like mahi-mahi tacos. I opted for the wings- half buffalo and half honey lime siracha. Hubby went for nachos. Really great food. I like the option of fried or grilled wings.

What did Toby Keith say? I love this bar!…read more I love that their cocktail menu has a different theme each season, with drinks personalized and created by each bartender. You can genuinely tell how much pride the team takes in their work and how much they enjoy coming up with fun, creative drinks. I'm not much of a bourbon drinker myself, but I have to appreciate their impressive bourbon selection and their bourbon wall is seriously beautiful! The whole place has such a laid back, welcoming vibe, and it's refreshing to find somewhere that feels a little more grown up and relaxed without being packed with a bunch of young kids. Definitely one of those spots you can sit back, enjoy a great drink, and take in the atmosphere! And if you're lucky, they may be playing Harry Potter on the projector!

Old hickory whiskey bar will leave you wanting to return after every single visit. If you are a…read morewhiskey lover this place has an abundance of options to keep you busy. The bartenders were attentive, quick and helpful if you required any. As you walk in it's quite dark compared to outside but you'll adjust and then it turns into something reminiscent of home, comfortable. OHWB is a great spot.

I came for the tiki drinks and stayed because Fish is apparently the patron saint of customer…read moreservice. I confidently ordered the wrong drink like I knew what I was doing, and instead of publicly roasting me, Fish cheerfully remade it without a hint of annoyance. The place was packed, but somehow the service was still fast. Drinks were fantastic -- strong enough to make me think I could dance, balanced enough to make me think I had sophisticated taste. Sneaky Tiki Bar absolutely nails the vibe: fun atmosphere, great drinks, and bartenders who treat your bad decisions like a minor inconvenience instead of a character flaw. Fish deserves a trophy, or at minimum his own cocktail named after him.

Sneaky Tiki was a surprise we ran into wondering around. Fun place to hang out. A little hidden but…read moreeasy walk from the nearby hotels.

Paddy O'Leary's is a great bar. The bartenders and the people I've talked to in there have always…read morebeen very friendly. Bonus, they have an internet jukebox. It is a dive but in all the best ways.

Somewhat of a locals bar on Pensacola Beach. Went there for St Patrick's Day. It was pretty busy,…read morebut not terrible. It's an Irish bar and it was fun. Not too much else to say.

This place is so cool. We stopped there for a cold adult cocktail after picking someone up from the…read moreairport. We walked around inside and out. We will definitely be back and we highly recommend this place. They have friendly staff and a food truck outside. There is also inside and outside seating. Cool place, check it out, you won't be disappointed. I'll update my review next time and add pictures.

Absolutely amazing! Me and My Wife are from out of town and had an amazing time. The staff and all…read moreof the patrons were extremely friendly and extremely accommodating. On Monday night we walked in and we're immediately greeted by Olivia, who was very kind, inviting, and a generally good person to sit and talk to. Gave amazing customer service and suggestions to accommodate our specific drinking taste. Tuesday night I came to get a sandwich from the food truck and Bruno was an amazing staff. His customer service and his effectiveness were astronomical and was some of the best customer service I have ever experienced. The atmosphere when first walking into Wisteria Tavern was unique, cozy, and professional. The outdoor sitting area was inviting even in rainy weather and was an all-around 10 out of 10 experience. Every time I visit Pensacola for the next 20 years, I will be coming to Wisteria Tavern. My only critique is not to wisteria Tavern, but to other bars, that are lacking in the type of experience that I had at this establishment. Again, shout out to Olivia and Bruno for being some of the best bar staff I've ever had the pleasure of being served by. PS Bruno, those sandwiches were fire.

Ari was the most amazing bouncer i've ever experienced he helped me when i needed it most and i…read morewould do anything to experience this again. Thank you ari the bouncer..

Bottom line up front: false advertising for the main performer. Show "started" at 7PM. Yea well it…read morewas all opening acts from 7:30-10:25. Nearly 3 hours of amateur performers. Some were God awful. It felt like open mic night karaoke at some points. Embarrassing. The crowd was frustrated. The main advertised performer was only on stage for about 40 minutes. His performance was great! I just don't think it was worth the pain of 3 hours of standing and anxiously waiting in a jam-packed crowd. The only pro is that the location is a smaller, intimate venue especially if you are near the stage. Again, blatant false advertising. They milked the crowd to buy drinks for hours while we were hoping the main act would show soon to perform. Some people left early. Never coming here again. Good luck...