In town on a work trip. Came here on a Wednesday evening because of the review about the espresso martini. We both ordered one and enjoyed it. They have a smaller food menu with light bites- we ordered the turkey club as the bartender had recommended it but unfortunately, they were out of turkey. We were very much looking forward to it but pivoted and ordered the deviled eggs and the spinach dip. Both were great! The deviled eggs had candied bacon which had good flavor- gave them a sweet kick. The spinach dip was amazing- very creamy and tasted great with the pita bread. The service was good- bartender was friendly. It seemed like they had a fair amount of patrons who frequent the place. read more

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Fantastic experience at The Kennedy. Alex is the martini specialist and absolutely knows his craft! Really cool place, great atmosphere, and genuinely good people. Highly recommend. read more

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First time here, the espresso martinis were on point, and I was pleasantly surprised there was some food available w great happy hour options as well. Service was friendly and personable. The bartender and Alex were awesome. Overall beautiful bar. Definitely will be coming back. read more

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Love the location and vibe of the Kennedy. Not a ton of seating, but usually can pull chairs together to make some place work. Drinks are good and they have a creative menu. My friends and I have been there a few times and each time the service has been pretty slow/not the most friendly. read more

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Came in for some tapas type shit, had a really great time. I drank a double Woodford double oak neat, then for food, I had the brie & prosciutto crostinis and deviled eggs with pork belly. Both of which were fucking delicious. I gotta come back for the absinthe. I don't know any other names, but the bartenders were very nice, one of them wearing this black and white tank top was the one that recommended me the deviled eggs with pork belly. The interior was actually really cool, honestly cheaply priced for how dolled up it was. read more

Nothing bad to say about this establishment except I wish I would have tried more than the deviled eggs on the menu. Everything looked so gooood. Service was top notch and the aesthetic was totally my vibe! Can't wait to visit this place again. read more

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Best Espresso Martini in town. Everett out did himself. He made a fantastic old fashioned as well. Service is great and love the atmosphere read more

Great place for cocktails and socializing! We weren't crazy about the deviled eggs. Service was great, very nice atmosphere. read more

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Great vibe. Friendly staff. Limited drinks, in great location. Limited seating. Vintage vibes.

Been here numerous times. Try to stop in for a drink when I'm out. On occasion I will grab a bite to eat. Korean inspired type menu with small bites. I tried a new menu item today. Also recommend carne asada tacos and pork belly deviled scotch eggs. That grilled cheese was amazing!! Crispy sourdough with a mix of cream cheese and Gouda with a hint of jalepeño, mushrooms and carmelized onions... WOW! If you can bear the wait, please try a food item!! The drinks are custom and menu changes every so often. The service and wait times for drinks and food is not all the time but expect it when it gets busy in there. Great atmosphere and quirky art. read more

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Came in with a group of 8 people for some after dinner drinks on Friday. We were able to get a table pretty quick to accommodate us. The server was super nice and everyone liked their drinks. Will be coming back for drinks next time I am in time. read more

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The Kennedy is what I consider the best craft bar in Pensacola. Why? For a lot of reasons. I love the atmosphere here. It is upscale but also casual enough to make one comfortable no matter the occasion or outfit you have on. We sit at the bar and interact with the bartenders most of the time and they are always friendly and they do not hesitate to discuss what they are doing when asked. What about the drinks? They are fantastic! I do not know what else to say about them. They are made with great care, and the bartenders are some of the very best in Pensacola. read more

Crafty cocktail goodness, just the way I like it! AND... I found Gaston behind the bar! Hubs and I stopped by after dinner for a night cap. I had a delicious strawberry basil Pisco sour and the hubs loved his classic Old Fashioned. The heavily pierced bartender (forgot his name) is a stud! His drinks are friggin' fantastic, and he's kind as all get out! read more

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Great classy spot but drinks were outrageously priced and very small. My Long Island Iced Tea was barely a drink...four sips and it was gone. The bartenders were fantastic service-wise though. Hours are not correct online. Friday and Saturday they close at 12:30 am. read more

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I love cocktails here, don't get me wrong. Sadly, our server Bridget must've thought it was her job to correct our orders and roll her eyes in incredulity with every passing phrase, all while flaunting her lack of bar knowledge. I'll be back, only in the hopes that she isn't. read more

Phenomenal! Casual, comfortable vibe with fun cocktails and great food! I was delighted they just added vegan dishes to their menu. I had the drunken noodles and my husband ordered the sweet potato fries with green curry sauce. The noodles were perfectly cooked and the sauce was delicious! The green curry sauce over the sweet potato fries was spicy and so flavorful! Both were lovely, full-meal sized portions for us. We ordered a beer and a cider-but the cocktails looked enticing. My preconceived idea of The Kennedy was all wrong and I apologize! I thought it would be snooty with small portions of expensive food. Such is not the case as stated above. So glad we discovered this downtown gem. We'll definitely be back! read more

The atmosphere, food, and drinks are very creative and beautiful. The menu seems to change quarterly, so there's always something new to try. read more

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Ordered Via: Dine In "Buffalo Cauliflower Mac & Cheese" The name itself caught my attention but who would've thought it would live up to the hype! This was a great combination well put together from the cheesiness of the macaroni and spice from the buffalo cauliflower that was perfectly fried on the outside to the cauliflower being just right on the inside mmm mmph! read more

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Connor is absolutely incredible! So knowledgeable on the drinks and the base liquors. We could have stayed here all night chatting with him and hearing about the vision for the cocktail menu. Pro Tip: Try the cauliflower buffalo tempura! We're not vegetarians by any means, but holy goodness these things are incredible. read more

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Fantastic atmosphere here with large windows to watch passerbys and have a nice chat with friends. Really cool 60s theme, they do have food but I only wanted dessert. I ordered the creme brulee, which they have different flavors nightly, I happened to get the peanut butter and jelly flavor and it was delicious! I seriously could have eaten about two more servings. The drinks were great as well you can choose from the classics or modern cocktails or whatever your heart desires. They have a very extensive drink menu. OR talk to Matt one of the bartenders there and he can whip you up something that suits your palette. He made a very nice whiskey based drink for one of my friends. Please check them out! read more

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First time at this bar. At first it appeared to be a good time, however the overall experience was not great in the least bit. Beware of how they charge you! My boyfriend and I only ordered 2 drinks and 2 shots. The waitress gave the tab to my bf, however I went to the restroom when This happened so I wasn't aware he had paid because the same waitress gave me the tab when my bf was talking to his friend outside. I happily paid it thinking the sneaky waitress hadn't charged us. I wish I could get my $24 back, but at this point I'll take it as a loss, never go back and if anyone else has had a similar experience I hope this review encourages them to speak out. I don't think this was done in accident, but deliberately. If you close out a tab, how was it still open. Side note: I was not drunk as that was my first drink of the day... Beware out there! read more

Was there for my sister's birthday. Great drinks. Will be back next time I am in town.

This place just opened and sits right on the corner. It's perfect to watch those walking by, take in all of the natural light, and spark up a conversation with friends or a loved one. It's a classy joint with clean lines and retro yet modern design. Luckily, I needed to use the restroom because this is where you can find the history behind the restaurant. It is a very interesting story, but yet, hidden from most of their guests unless you use the facilities. Our waitress was very sweet and genuine with a splash of humor. Their happy hour covers a few drinks specials which is nice, but I needed to venture out in order to try Magic City. This cocktail is riddled with an array of ingredients that do not initially sound like a great marriage. However, the drink is beautifully presented and creates 2 different experiences. If left without stirring, you can sip from the bottom by using the straw to receive the smooth concoction or sip from the top for the sweetness of coconut and frothy-ness. Once combined, it is a beautifully balanced beverage. We also ordered the butter and bread with 4 different flavors of deviled eggs. Not the easiest to share when all 4 of you want to sample each egg, but we made it work. They were also fairly pricey for the number of eggs but it was to be expected for this establishment. Overall, this is worth sitting down by yourself and/or with good company and taking in The Kennedy. read more

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Black girl certified. Never had an issue with service or quality. The vibes are there the price is there it's all there. Love it! I only had drinks so everything else is on yall. read more

Another stop on our personal tour of downtown Pensacola with new friends. The Kennedy is a wonderful cocktail bar. I had an Old Fashion and Hali, our bartender, made me the best Old Fashion I have had. Swing by and meet her. read more

We were very excited to try this restaurant but we extremely underwhelmed by the entire experience. The drinks were over priced for what you got. They also weren't that good. It seems like they tried so hard to be fancy or "cool" but didn't put the effort into making them actually taste good. The food was fine but again, very underwhelming. We waited over an hour to get all of our food. Nothing we had was anything that we couldn't get somewhere else. The tacos tasted like I made them at home. The flatbread was good but again, it was just a flatbread that you could get anywhere. The zucchini fries were fine but a little mushier than others I've had. The waitress was rude and had an attitude the entire time we were there. We asked to split the check and it seemed like it was such a chore so we ended up all paying together just to get out of there quicker. We will not be dining there again and don't recommend it. It's not terrible and might be a fine place to go if you aren't looking to be wowed and maybe every other place is on a long wait. read more

Baby Review Time: The Kennedy Walked past this place a week ago and decided to by pass due to how busy it was, but here we are for beverages and a snack. The ambience is amazing here. So weird, but the restrooms were super clean and I Love the history on the walls. The acoustic are super loud in here, so if it's crowded don't expect to hear what your saying. Service is great!!! Super friendly and the mixologist are amazing. The First Lady beverage is phenomenal. I had it cold and warm. I really enjoyed it warm better. It being warm truly brings out the extra mint and sugared ginger. The old fashioned was delicious, but I will say Iron is top notch on this drink. Snack treat is the shrimp and scallops ceviche. Get out of the park Batman!!! Super fresh with flavorful crunchy veggies. Don't be deceived by all the liquid in it. It was amazing with this crispy French bread. Overall review: drinks 4.75 (old fashion title is held else where), baby snack 5/5 and service 5/5...O yes we will be back!!! read more

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It a tourist trap town like Pensacola it is genuinely hard to find a bar that pours an honest stiff drink. The Kennedy is that great rare find. If you are looking for upscale and interesting cocktails look no further. They have a warm welcoming staff, Connor and Justin made me feel right at home. Great place you should not miss out! read more

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Ive been a few times and have had good times. Their flame cocktail is my favorite. Never been for HH but they have a good happy hour menu. The bartenders are talented and knowledgeable. We tried food last night, fancy pigs in a blanket / fig prosciutto flatbread / honey siracha quesadilla and all was great bar food. read more

Awesome 60's themed bar in My home town of Pensacola, FL. The cocktails and food are delicious too. Come wearing a suit/dress or in sandals and flips flops from the beach. Check'em out read more

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I'm not a very adventurous cocktail drinker and tend to stick to simple things like a rum and coke but the "side of paradise" at The Kennedy was the most delicious glass of chocolatey goodness ever. For creative, fresh delightful cocktails in an inviting setting, try The Kennedy read more

My boyfriend and I came down here for vacation and we are SO GLAD we came here! The cocktails were fantastic and the atmosphere was just what we were looking for. 12/10 recommend. Definitely try it out! read more

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Really cool style bar in downtown. The food and drinks were a bit overpriced for the quality, but they were good and the server was really nice. Very interesting drinks for the outgoing mixologist! read more

This places cocktails were great! Also we flew into town after 9pm and struggled to find anywhere still serving food, found the Kennedy and the food did not disappoint. Great spot in downtown Pcola! read more

Came here about 6 PM on Saturday 24 June 2023 and was NOT impressed ... not only was there no Tito's vodka available, they would not add more alcohol to their signature drinks even though we said we would pay extra ... our daughter in law stated that she has been to The Kennedy a handful of times and NEVER had a good experience = we shall NOT be going back. read more

Great vibe when you walk in so enjoy it because it's going downhill from there. I drink bourbon and their selection is underwhelming. Had to name five before they actually had one. The mix was a simple Old Fashioned and it took far too long to mix up a drink that is only three or four ingredients. After waiting at least fifteen minutes, it tasted like an Old Fashioned made from a mix bottle. Not what you expect for a fifteen dollar cocktail. My wife ordered a Margarita and said it was average at best. The servers were friendly but slow to serve. I'll not go back. read more

Best cocktails in the city!!! Sweet ambiance and fantastic service. Just go try it, you won't regret it!

Great service! Great drinks! Food was good as well. Only issue really was the comfort of the bar stools. Made it hard to sit there for very long :(. Highly recommend new bar stools and maybe even a foot rail at bar. read more

What a cool place. So glad we decided to stop in. The atmosphere has a speakeasy vibe and the bartenders were friendly and very attentive. We ordered two specialty drinks and were pleasantly surprised to see they also offered some very reasonably priced food. We will definitely go back to try some of the food and drinks. (My husband's only complaint is that they did not have the tart grapefruit juice for his favorite drink, only ruby red which is too sweet for him.) read more

Though the bar itself looks amazing and the selection of whiskeys is pretty good. The seasonal specialty drinks were at minimum odd. One drink, the "regifter" had so many different bitters it tasted like a grog marinated seasoned steak. Nutmeg does not go in a standard White Russian! A cosmo should not taste like a lemon drop! Sad when people try to be something their not. Stop over thinking and serve what people ask for. Of our 5 drinks...Left three drinks more than two thirds full. Won't return read more