DiVino Enoteca (Avenida A y Calle 4, Casco Viejo, Panama City) – this wine bar, by its very nature, attracts a sophisticated mature crowd, who appreciate both this enoteca, wine list, as well as the live jazz music every Friday evening. The décor itself is cozy and inviting, with wine racks and old wine cases […]
Decapolis Martini Bar (Av. Balboa, next to Multicentro, Paitilla, Panama City) – in business for a number of years, this lounge offers a great view of the city skyline and the nearby ocean. Along with playing House music and some traditional Latin music, it’s also known for its sushi bar. Depending on the night, the […]
Cielo (Calle Uruguay y Calle 48, Bella Vista, Panama City) – this is a pool bar located on top of the boutique Manrey Hotel, which has been a popular weekend nightspot. Much of the music played is DJ-driven House, Trance and Chillout lounge music (with live appearances by various international guest DJs, from Desyn Masiello, […]
Bling / Hard Rock Hotel Panama Megalopolis (Av. Balboa, behind the Radisson Decapolis Hotel, Paitilla, Panama City) – located on the 11th floor of the Hard Rock Hotel, this trendy nightclub aims to bring elements of both Ibiza and Las Vegas to this venue. Like Cielo nightclub, it books local and international DJs for various […]
Azul Bar & Grill (Calle Punta Colón, Paitilla, Panama City) – located on the 13th floor of the Trump Hotel, this is both a restaurant (serving lean cuisine options, along with burgers), and a poolside lounge that fills up during the weekends. It already scores points with local and international patrons because of its bright, […]
Altabar (Calle 49 – half a block east of Calle Uruguay, Bella Vista, Panama City) – this open-air lounge, located on the second floor of a disco, plays House and Electronic music to a mostly 20-something year old local crowd. It holds an after-office happy hour every Tuesday (attracting its share of locals who work […]
Puerta de Tierra (Calle 9, Edificio Montefiore, Casco Viejo, Ciudad de Panamá): lanzado por empresarios venezolanos en 2009, este asador se encuentra dentro de una estructura histórica que recuerda los años de auge de Panamá desde el período temprano del Canal. Este restaurante tiene un menú variado, desde platos de bistec a la parrilla, hasta […]
Mi Ranchito (Isla Naos, Calzada de Amador, Ciudad de Panamá): aquí, los comensales eligen este restaurante por su vista de la ciudad a través de la bahía. También es un lugar decente para probar la cocina local (panameña). Los platos que se sirven son orvina entera frita (una lubina entera frita), bistec de costilla encebollado […]
Mexicanita (Calle 53 Este, Marbella, Ciudad de Panamá): este es un restaurante mexicano que ha recibido críticas en su mayoría positivas de comensales internacionales. La mayor ventaja son los precios razonables de sus platos, ya sean las tortillas y papas fritas caseras, el guacamole, las enchiladas o las tostadas. Algunos dicen que puede mejorar la […]
Puerta de Tierra (Calle 9, Edificio Montefiore, Casco Viejo, Panama City) – launched by Venezuelan entrepreneurs in 2009, this steakhouse is housed within a historic structure that recalls Panama’s boom years from the early Canal period. This restaurant has a diverse menu – ranging from BBQ steak dishes, to seafood, soups, salads, as well as […]