Skip to content
Evening

Golden Hour at the Plaza

Catch the last warm light over the water, then settle in for dinner and drinks in the heart of the historic district.

Best time: 15 JanuaryAbout 130 min

Timeline

  1. 16:25

    Jaco's Bayfront Bar & Grille

    Grab an early bite or drink at Jaco's Bayfront Bar & Grille. The food and view are both superb, and it is a great way to start the evening before the crowds arrive. The restaurant is open until 21:00 on weekdays.

  2. 16:50

    Plaza Ferdinand VII

    Walk to Plaza Ferdinand VII. This outdoor garden and park is located on Palafox Street between Government and Zaragoza Streets. It is the perfect spot to watch the sun dip below the horizon toward the WSW.

  3. 17:25

    Dharma Blue

    Head to Dharma Blue for dinner. It is only a short walk from the plaza. You can enjoy sushi, blackberry sauced duck breast, or filet mignon. It is open until 22:00 on weekdays.

  4. 18:00

    The Cabaret

    End the night at The Cabaret. This LGBT-friendly venue features live entertainment, a piano bar, and karaoke. It is open until 02:30 on weekdays, giving you plenty of time to wind down.

Local tip

The walk from Jaco's to the Plaza is about 15 minutes. The Plaza is only a 2-minute walk from Dharma Blue. Check the route if you are unsure of the exact path between these downtown locations.

Check before you go

  • Jaco's Bayfront Bar & Grille is open Mo,Tu 11:00-21:00 and We-Sa 11:00-22:00.
  • Dharma Blue is open Mon-Thu 5-10PM and Fri-Sat 5PM-11PM.
  • The Cabaret is open Mo-Sa 15:00-02:30.

Built from places in the Wikivoyage guide to Pensacola (CC BY-SA 4.0), with open map data from OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).

Back to Pensacola