Destin Nightlife

McGuire's irish pub is a second location of the famous McGuire's in pensacola. McGuire's is the best replica irish pub in northwest florida. they brew their own beer which is quite good. McGuire's is also an excellent restaurant. a fun place to eat and drink in destin.

Dress Code: casual.

pat o'brien's destin is a replica of the famous pat o'briens on bourbon street in new orleans. pat o'briens is world famous for their "hurricane" coctails. a fun place to eat and drink in destin.

Dress Code: casual.

fudpuckers has two locations in the destin area. the original fudpuckers is located in downtown fort walton beach and they have a new and larger location on US 98 in destin. this huge bar and restaurant has a key west style beach bar theme. a fun place to eat and drink in destin.

Dress Code: casual.

This is the place we went when we wanted grown up time. The music was good...my huband really enjoyed it more than me. The crowd is mixed...some old, some young. It gets crowed later on in the night. Drinks are expensive, but that is expected. Great view of the harbor. People are very friendly.

Dress Code: Anything goes. I saw dressy dressed, shorts and flip flops, and jeans and nice shirts. So I think it's pretty much whatever.

One of Destin's most popular destinations, McGuire's offers food, music, beer, and fun. McGuire's brews their own beers on premises including McGuire’s Light Ale, McGuire’s Irish Red Ale, Wild Irish Raspberry Wheat, McGuire’s Porter and McGuire’s Irish Stout, as well as several seasonal beers. Ads for food, they have received many awards including numerous Golden Spoon Awards, as well as being listed in "Florida's Top Restaurants" and earning recognition as "One of America's Great Steakhouses." Besides the excellent beer and food, McGuire's has live Irish bands most nights of the week, and it's within easy walking distance of several other Destin nightspots such as AJs and the Boathouse.

The Boathouse became famous for its Jimmy Buffet down on the waterfront atmosphere. Though it still holds true to its roots in a tiny little shack on the water with a guy and his guitar, its popularity is having a negative impact. These days it is still fun, but it's always packed making it almost impossible to get a drink day or night. My last visit, I waited for 20 minutes and even stood at the bar for 10 minutes trying to get a drink and failed, so I ended up leaving. They are also famous for oysters on the half shell. This spot is also popular in the early afternoon for alcoholic fishermen to cool their heels between drinking binges.

During the day this is a quiet dockside restaurant and bar. At night it transforms into one of the best club venues around. With 3 bars, including two outdoor areas, along with live music and people on top of people this has always been my favorite place to try to impress the ladies. The circular bar under the trademark straw roof is usually the most popular as it is next to the band and it stays dry when it rains. The other bar on the upper deck is often a little quieter, but a better place for conversation. All-in-all a great spot.

Cover charge here is $10 per person, I think, but with military ID you can get in for a reduced price if not for free.

Hogs Breath Saloon has been one of my favorite places in Destin for years. This bar/restaurant tends to attract a more blue collar and older crowd than many of the places in Destin. At the same time, prices are lower ($2 domestic beers during happy hour) and service is often better. They also have a live band 5 nights a week in the summer and a few pool tables upstairs. Even more, you can walk to AJs, the Boat House, Harbor Docks and other good places from here. This is also one of the few spots with a decent amount of parking.