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Destin, FL
Best Bars (Nightlife)
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AJ's Seafood and Oyster Bar |
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(Nightlife - Bars) |
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116 Hwy 98 E Destin Harbor, Destin 32541 • 850-837-1913 |
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Description:
DESTIN. Club Bimini, AJ's venue for live music and night-time drinks, is the party choice in Destin. An expansive wooden deck, with a tiki-hut bar and terrific views of the harbor, hosts hordes of tourists and locals. Beer specials are a perennial favorite, and when the bands aren't playing, DJs spin island music and classic rock. Vacationers mingle easily and conversations take off as quickly as the breeze. If you're hungry, order a few oysters or one of the seafood baskets. If not, just nurse your drink and enjoy the evening. There's plenty to do, and if you've arrived early enough to get a parking space, life is nothing but good. |
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User Rating: 8.125 / 10
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Blue Point |
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(Nightlife - Bars) |
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4304 Legendary Drive, Destin 32541 • 850-654-1921 |
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DESTIN. This stylish restaurant and bar at Destin Commons offers terrific cocktails and popular steak and seafood dishes. Oysters on the half shell and seared ahi tuna highlight the raw bar, while seafood mac 'n' cheese and Jamaican jerk chicken are among the interesting dinners. Well-dressed patrons sip martinis at the classy bar or retreat to the outdoor seating area. The mojito, chocolate dream, honeydew, blue bayou, and expressotini appear on the list of 20+ cocktails, and over 60 wines are available. After 10pm, beer and wine specials run $2-3. |
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Cafe Thirty-A |
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(Nightlife - Bars) |
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3899 E Hwy 30A Seagrove Beach, Santa Rosa Beach 32459-6454 • 850-231-2166 |
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SEAGROVE BEACH. Gulf Coast architecture figures prominently in this yellow clapboard building, trimmed in white and topped by a metal roof. Inside, exposed rafters and ductwork are painted white, and market umbrellas hang from the ceiling. The menu features oak-fired oven pizzas, and main dishes include grilled swordfish, sesame-crusted yellowfin tuna, grilled rack of lamb, and filet mignon with truffle aioli and foie gras bordelaise. Fishbone, the restaurant's bar, serves up specialty martinis and has a terrific wine list with a number of good champagnes. Outdoor dining is available on the bar's open deck. |
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Fat Tuesday |
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(Nightlife - Bars) |
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132 Fishermans Cove The Village of Baytowne Wharf, Destin 32451 • 850-351-1809 |
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DESTIN. Known for its fantastic daiquiris, this bar's a haven for thirsty tourists, who enjoy watching sports on TV or playing video games. Be sure to try the famous 190 Octane, a scrumptious orange juice concoction, or take your pick among banana banshee, mango, margarita, mudslide, pina colada, strawberry, raspberry and vanilla. Mouthwatering snacks such as wings, seasoned to your liking, chili cheese fries, fried portobello mushrooms, and nachos topped with cheese, sour cream and salsa keep the crowds happy. Tuesdays feature $1 daiquiris from 8pm-10pm. |
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Hogs Breath Destin |
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(Nightlife - Bars) |
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541 Hwy 98 E, Destin 32541 • 850-837-5100 |
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DESTIN. This local hang-out looks like it's had its share of loving over the years. In classic bar style, it sports dark wood, brass rails and neon beer signs, but you know you're at the beach by the surfboards suspended overhead. Very laid-back, it always entertains a gang at the bar, and at night, patrons gather to play pool and listen to live bands. Rock music and cover tunes are most popular, but you'll also hear blues, jazz, and island music. Inside, several levels corral bar-goers, but if you don't like the cigarette smoke, there's an outdoor deck. The place also serves food, including appetizers, steaks, seafood and sandwiches. Raw bar, too. |
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User Rating: 9.5 / 10
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Howl at the Moon |
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(Nightlife - Bars) |
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1450 Miracle Strip Pkwy Okaloosa Island Boardwalk, Fort Walton Beach 32548 • 850-301-0111 |
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FORT WALTON BEACH. A fun, lively ambiance pervades this dualing piano bar where the pianists lead the music and the evening. Guests sing along in unison, and each group attempts to out-perform the other. Even the staff joins in on the melodic competition, which includes people of all ages and backgrounds. Perfect for special occasions and parties, these nightly activities pull in loyal fans, and seats are often at a premium. When the rivalry gets too intense, head out to the outdoor deck. With great views of the beach, it's an ideal place to cool off and enjoy your favorite beverage. |
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User Rating: 10 / 10
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McGuire's Irish Pub and Brewery |
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(Nightlife - Bars) |
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33 Hwy 98 E Destin Harbor, Destin 32541 • 850-650-0000 |
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DESTIN. The first thing you notice when you step inside this brewpub is the thousands of dollar bills that hang like foliage from the ceiling. Signed by pleased patrons, they add extra green to the Irish memorabilia already on display. The restaurant's dark wood and brass accents aptly furnish a place where Irish folk music plays and beer is made on the premises. Pub fare, such as fish and chips, shepherd's pie, and corned beef and cabbage, will placate purists, but the menu also offers steaks, pastas, burgers and seafood for those who haven't been initiated into the pleasures of Irish cuisine. Try them with one of the house brews, which include a light, a red, a stout and even a non-alcoholic root beer. |
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User Rating: 9.25 / 10
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Picolo Restaurant & The Red Bar |
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70 Hotz Ave, Santa Rosa Beach 32459 • 850-231-1008 |
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GRAYTON BEACH. Legendary in the area, this restaurant's decor is part beach shack, part thrift store and part retro club. Walls and ceilings are papered with posters and funky mirrors, and the place has a laid-back, devil-may-care attitude. In one corner of the dining area, tattered furniture surrounds the stage and attracts eager patrons, although music can be heard throughout the space. Blues and jazz take the forefront and provide a perfect backdrop for nursing a drink and hanging out with friends. The Red Bar, which links the front and rear dining rooms, serves up libations fore and aft. As your memento of the coolest bar on the coast, make sure to pick up one of their hip (and recognizable) t-shirts. |
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User Rating: 8.25 / 10
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Swamp |
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1450 Miracle Strip Pkwy Okaloosa Island, Fort Walton Beach 32548 • 850-796-1300 |
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MIRACLE STRIP PARKWAY. One of the area's hottest clubs, the Swamp is also one of the newest. Disneyesque in its appeal, the venue has trails that wind through landscapes of old tires, wooden shacks, and whiskey barrels. There's even a moat and a waterfall. Located right on the beach, the Swamp can hold 1500 people and entertains them with live music, DJ-spun dance tunes, and five bars. The place is a tribute to bayou culture, and patrons flock to it for the innovative surroundings and expansive space. It's a perfect club for mingling and wandering around. You'll never get bored, and you're likely to meet some cool new friends. Must be 18 to enter; shirts required. No food is served. |
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User Rating: 9.25 / 10
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