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    Old Hickory Whiskey Bar

    4.2 (168 reviews)
    Open 2:00 pm - 12:00 am (Next day)
    Updated over 3 months ago

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    This place is the best! Michael, the bartender is exceptionally knowledgeable and friendly. So many whiskeys (and more). We will be back!
    Carrie H.

    This place is great! Keaton, the bartender, is exceptionally knowledgeable and friendly. We definitely will be as frequent as possible. So many whiskeys and more!

    Scotch and bourbon selection.
    Taylor B.

    Went here off of a recommendation from the local cigar shop. The service and ambience were incredible. As someone that considers themselves a scotch and bourbon snob this place was like heaven on earth. I sampled a few different scotches and spoke to the very knowledgeable bartender. I would highly recommend going here if you like Bourbon or scotch.

    Amber M.

    Absolutely amazing variety. Friendly & Quick service. Beautiful display & nice touch with seating options.

    Valerie A.

    Warm and vibey bar with a great selection of drinks. We enjoyed sipping and listening to the music.

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    Blake S.

    The Old Hickory is one of our go-to bars in downtown Pensacola. It's a craft bar with a nice laid back and casual atmosphere. The bartenders are very nice and helpful, most importantly they make incredible drinks. We spend a lot of time in New Orleans and have grown accustomed to how many craft bars there are. I've waited a long time to be able to choose which one here in Pensacola I want to go to. I truly dislike muddled oranges and maraschino cherries in my old fashions and regular bars seem to do that. How more 1970 can you get? All I need is a good bourbon, simple syrup, bitters and an orange peel squeezed over a lit match as it is held over the the cocktail. A little zip around the rim, and then "plop" into the drink the peel goes. Perfection! Large ice is appreciated but not a requirement. H.S. really likes the varied cocktail menu here. There's lots of craft choices, some with different herbs flavoring or scenting the drinks, others with some pretty crazy flavor combinations. I believe the business allows the bartenders to come up with choices for the menu which is really cool. The menu also changes so frequently that she has completely new choices each time we go.

    The view from the bar of all the bottles available

    My husband and I came here after dinner downtown. Looking for a more chill place. This was definitely the place. They had tables, booths with tables more than 2 groups can sit at. A very long bar and hundreds of whiskey, bourbon, etc. This was a very neat place. Drinks were really good and the service was very attentive. Will definitely be back..

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    Tiffany T.

    This place has a huge variety of whiskey and bourbon. We were welcomed right away. We decided on the wine this time around but it was delicious. Inside is exactly what you would want from a whiskey bar.

    Wonderful experience, definitely a stop for bourbon/whiskey lovers looking for fair prices on rare pours. Visited on a Monday around 5pm and the atmosphere was cozy and quiet. Bartenders are highly experienced!

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    3 months ago

    Great spot to enjoy a delicious drink! Their Dirty vodka martini was amazing! Plus good 90's music choice

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    One of my favorite places downtown. Great staff, love the vibe. Limited seating but worth a visit!

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    1 year ago

    Classic bourbon bar. Great selection of low to high end bourbons. Very knowledgeable staff. Ask for Joe who only works Fridays.

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    1 year ago

    Stopped by while walking Palofax street... wow! What a selection of whisky's! Floor to ceiling. They made me a really great whisky sour.

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    1 year ago

    Great atmosphere, huge whiskey selection, and great cocktails. Great spot in Pensacola for drinks with friends

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    This place is great. 100's of whiskeys to try. Great serve, great knowledgeable staff.

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    Drinks were awesome. The vibe is off the charts. The bartender was very knowledgeable and nice.

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    3 years ago

    Very cool vibe / like the interior/ good drinks cool spot. It's worth a drink to ck out the inside

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    Really cool bar. Nice atmosphere. Bar tenders are very knowledgable and helpful. I come here every time I come to Pensacola.

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    I've given this place 2 chances and that's as far as it can go. I can't stand how rude and condescending the bar staff is.

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