Chef Rusty is the man! Stopped in for an app and drink before dinner and were blown away by the pork belly deviled eggs. He came out and chatted with us for a bit and also let us sample their new tuna app which my boyfriend's jaw dropped over! Been in Pcola for 6 years and it may be hard to top the ambiance and food they've curated here. It's a must try if you're just passing through or been here for years. read more

The Well - Deviled eggs and French 75 - Tapas/Small Plates Near Me - Pensacola, Florida

Great vibes with phenomenal drinks. Jessie the bartender is outstanding at his craft.

The Well is a beautiful bar made for mingling and socializing. Their cocktail list is delightful and the food menu is small, but mighty. I ordered the Hello Gorgeous cocktail and the PB&J duck confit spring rolls. Stephanie was the bartender who took care of me and she made my evening that much better. She noticed I wasn't drinking the first cocktail I ordered and asked if I liked it. I shared with her that it wasn't the Fall explosion I was hoping for given the name. She immediately offered to make me a different drink that would meet that criteria, which is how I ended up with the Hello Gorgeous. It had the lightest hint of pumpkin and was truly the autumnal beverage I dreamt of. The spring rolls were incredibly flavorful and if I ate all 3, it would have been a meal for me! I loved all the sauces and toppings. Can't wait to go back and try more of the menu. read more

The Well - PB&J duck confit spring rolls - Tapas/Small Plates Near Me - Pensacola, Florida

I loved this place! The food was unique & yummy, cocktails were creative & so delicious. The seating was ideal. It was large & roomy. Right downtown. I recommend this place! Such great energy & staff! read more

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Wow the food here was amazing! I knew the cocktails were going to be good - especially the rum ham and the clarified margarita but damn the food was awesome too. Place was packed with people. Our service Alex and bartender/mixologist Nick were both super helpful- their suggestions rocked! 5 star experience. read more

Another reviewer said this place had a sophisticated and chill vibe. I agree. Great ambiance. For that I give this place 3 stars. Everything else was a big disappointment. We arrived at 4:45pm on a Friday. It was not busy. We sat at the bar where there were fewer customers. The bartender ignored us (not even an acknowledgment like "be right with you") for at least 5 minutes. In reading past reviews, being ignored at the bar appears to be a pattern. This is unacceptable service. I got a gin and tonic which is hard to mess up. My friend asked whether a red sangria was available. The bartender said "no" but she could make it. The bar did not have a Cabernet or a Blend. The wine used was not appropriate for sangria. The bartender should have simply said that sangria was not available rather than serve something that was so not sangria. My friend ordered the wagyu beef burger that she said was very good. It was 2 4-oz patties served with shoestring fries. I ordered the shrimp cakes. There were 3 cakes of a decent size. But the sauce drizzled on them tasted sweet and like bq sauce. It over powered the taste of the cakes. In addition, the cakes had a strange gelatinous consistency that I did not expect and did not care for. The cakes were served with a small portion of greens. The menu is limited but we were told it is changed regularly. I really liked the vibe and atmosphere and may return if and when new items appear on the menu. Hopefully, bar service will improve. read more

The Well - Wagyu burger and truffle fries. - Tapas/Small Plates Near Me - Pensacola, Florida

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Obsessed and wish it was in St. Louis. Drew is a lovely bartender. The vibe is absolutely stunning, even the bathrooms are fun! Tropical and classy, but doesn't take itself too seriously. Lots of different places to sit and feel cozy. I love a kitschy take on a cocktail so the "It's Got the Juice" with corn liqueur was a fun (and tasty) drink. Cocktails are reminiscent of tiki drinks without leaning in too hard. No food but taco food truck often available. Looking forward to returning. read more

The Well - Tapas/Small Plates Near Me - Pensacola, Florida

We love The Well's sophisticate, chill vibe. They have recently expanded their menu. What I have had was very good. Looking forward to exploring it more. read more

Food (you GO chef Rusty! (Thank you for introducing yourself to us! ). "Treagar"(?) the bartender-your cocktails were delightful. I loved the vibe here...fun music but not so loud that you could have a conversation at a normal voice level. Can't wait to come back. read more

Very cute spot for drinks with friends. Good location. Lots of parking options nearby. Very modern, Instagram-worthy atmosphere inside. Amazing drink selection. Prices are not cheap but you get what you pay for. The service was slow for a slow day but no serious complaints. Cute spot, would recommend and return. read more

The Well - Aqua holic - Tapas/Small Plates Near Me - Pensacola, Florida

Cocktails were delicious. Ambiance casual and welcoming. Getting food was a little challenging using a food truck

We came tonight for drinks, but as we were attempting to enter someone advised that they were closed & shut the door. Google and Apple Maps both advised that the establishment was open today until 8. We could also see people in the bar and hear the music. If the bar was closed for a private event, then that is 100% understandable, but no explanation was given. I hope to return & enjoy myself at The Well. read more

Super cool spot, drinks were outstanding, and you can even purchase a bottle or two from their bottle shop!

We live locally and absolutely just love visiting The Well. When you're looking for an amazing atmospheric bar with a great location, look no further. Try mixology with a tiki beach vibe. Ask for Bobby or Drew! read more

The Well - Aqua-ho is the drink to get! - Tapas/Small Plates Near Me - Pensacola, Florida

Disclaimer: I didn't eat here, so the five stars are not reflective of the kitchen. On the menu are Oysters, Spanish Almonds & Olives, Royal Red Ceviche, Smoked Local Fish Dip, & Spicy Tuna Tostones. While I was here, I saw no one eating. However, I saw people (ranging in age from their mid 20's to late 50's) enjoying time w/ friends & dates. (The average patron age appeared to be around 30.) It was truly a great mix of people from all walks of life. This is not a dive bar nor is it boujee. It's A PERFECT SPOT TO GATHER. And this review is for the physical aestetics, atmosphere, drinks, service, & music. It's truly A GREAT PLACE TO UNWIND. These are my companions first impressions (compressed into one liners): "The Well is like sliding into your favorite pair of leggings"; "It was an effortless bar experience"; & "When I left, I knew I needed to tell everyone about this place." Simply stated, this May 2021 bar welcomed us. The old, red brick & warm browns drew me in while the atmosphere, design, & comfort kept us here-- & happy. SEE PICS. This bar's STRENGTH is that it APPEALS TO ALL FIVE SENSES: SIGHT: This bar is visually appealing w/ its accent colors of green & pink. The large, round, textured pink globe light fixtures are set against the warm browns of the bar. These subtle tones help create a peaceful, relaxing mood. By utilizing excellent lighting & eclectic furniture styles, as well as creatively dividing the main room, an overall mood of tranquility blooms. The bar is separated into sections: 7 elevated, small round tables w/ chairs, 20 bar stools, & 6 mini living rooms w/ couches, high back chairs, coffee tables, & end tables (see pic). The bonus is that not one of the six comfort areas duplicate; the furniture colors & styles are unique. It's mix & match Heaven! SOUND: At 7 PM on weekends, patrons are treated to live music-- live GOOD music. The sole guitarist was talented; he played well, sang w/ a soothing voice, & he selected music that added to the wonderful mood of this rather new establishment. But what was perhaps more auditorily impressive was the chatter and laughter arising from those who came to relax & enjoy spirits. What a great crowd! SMELL: Patrons will relax in a clean interior surrounded by eclectic clientele. Tables were cleared & cleaned almost the moment a guest exited. TOUCH: The many different furniture styles, along w/ the wall & ceiling decor, boosts the warm atmosphere. There are linens, woods, metals, glass, brass, stone, etc. From the stuffed couches to straight back chairs & stools, the owners of The Well have everyone covered in the areas of comfort & design. (Unlike many bars, the furniture IS comfortable.) TASTE: Although we did not order any of the five menu offerings (aka appetizers), we definitely sampled the alcohol. The drink menu includes 10 Signature Cocktails, 8 Wines, 5 Draught Beers, & 9 Spirits. This establishment makes its own Bloody Mary mix. Drinks were served by friendly, knowledgeable, & attentive staff. Wait time for drinks was reasonable. Beverages were very good & they were standardly priced. (Check out the pics of the drink menu for Sunday specials.) There's A GENUINELY GOOD FLOW to The Well. Every aspect joins together to create a welcoming & tranquil mood. The end product is A QUALITY BAR. WHAT ARE YOU WAITING FOR? DOORS ARE OPEN 6 DAYS A WEEK-- every day but Monday. Stop in for the aestetics, mood, drinks, appetizers, service, cleanliness, music, & patrons. This is AN EXCELLENT BAR & A GREAT ADDITION to downtown Pensacola. I'm sure to return the next time I visit Pensacola... read more

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Date night ? Drinks with a client ? Girls night out ? This is your spot ! Trendy decor makes you feel like you're in an upscale tiki soiree. Creative drinks have fun names (Scuba Steve), original ingredients (house made strawberry shrub soda), and clever contrasts (apricot liqueur). Prices reflect that (11-13 per cocktail). I was happy to see a wide range of ages here (didn't feel like I was too old / young etc). You're within walking distance of downtown, a prime spot to start or end your evening PS. I know you'll make your own choice but the Spicy Thyme is the *best* drank on the menu. I said it !!!! read more

The Well - Floral Patterns: strawberry soda & lunar gin, complete with lemon slice & a hay straw - Tapas/Small Plates Near Me - Pensacola, Florida

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The vibe is very inviting. The bar has an atmosphere that creates a relaxing, yet exciting mood. There's someone that brings you to a table and you get table service. The drinks taste great and they have a pretty decent selection but only slightly above average in taste and quality given their price. Did not try their food. However, you'd be lucky to get a drink in the first place as the service is pretty slow--waiting upwards of 30min for someone to come by and ask if we wanted another drink. And you cannot order directly at the bar even if you've been waiting for a long time. This may have been a one-time thing but disappointing nonetheless. read more

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Such a unique pensacola spot! We haven't been to any other bars like The Well. The inside is decorated gorgeous but they play fun music so it's almost like a mix between a fancy cocktail bar and an actual bar. Wonderful place for a date night or small group to get together and talk over some drinks. Minus one star for service - we placed a food order that just never came so that was a bummer. read more

I love this place. Could easily see myself becoming a regular here. They don't serve food everyday of the week though so be sure to find out in advance which days they do NOT. I think it's Thursday, Friday and Sat but can't remember. My only feedback is to figure out volume control when they have live music. The artists who were playing are fantastic!! Just a bit too loud. read more

Bartender was on point. Atmosphere is definitely a rustic vibe. Great music. Unfortunately they did not have oyster on Wednesday. Wish they also did. Loved it!!! read more

Great atmosphere and delicious cocktails. My favorite is the scuba steve. Bring a bunch of friends and sit in the large lounging areas like you're in your home living room. Great place to start, end or spend your entire evening. read more

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YUM! The menu is brief but it slaps! Such yummy fish dip, tostones with tuna, and ceviche. We also went in on the cocktails. Service was top notch. Our server whipped up a mocktail based on our preferences. She was attentive and helpful. We also enjoyed the live music with Hane and Cameron performing. What a lovely venue and delicious food/drinks. read more

Drink selection is great! During Pensacon they had a special menu that was fun. The bartender Jordan is sweet and friendly. Oysters are also a must try!! read more

The Well - "Drink me you will" Pensacon special - Tapas/Small Plates Near Me - Pensacola, Florida

Great craft cocktails and chill ambience! Bartender was very friendly and knowledgable.

The decor? Stunning. Mikes green tea shots? BEST in town. Best service? Kat hands down If you haven't visited yet, you should read more

The Well - Tapas/Small Plates Near Me - Pensacola, Florida

Drinks 5 Oysters 5 SERVICE 2 2, or even 1.5 Unfortunately we have been here twice, and the second time sat at the bar hoping for some attention and better service, but even at a slow time, directly in front of the 3 bartenders working, we were not approached for a drink order for way too long. Once I flagged the bartender down, our drinks were made quickly and then when I asked for a food menu, we had some gorgeous oysters. Second cocktail ... again, had to flag a bartender down (mind you, he was mixing a drink literally in front of us) Before we left a woman sat down beside me ... and sat a FULL five to six minutes with NO recognition from any of the 3 humans behind the bar. She finally was approached and clearly unhappy with her wait (6:30 pm and not busy at all) she mentioned she was friends with the owners ... and honestly the staff didn't seem to care. The woman still didn't have a cocktail by the time we left. I hope staff can be improved on. The chef is awesome; drinks unique and delicious. And oysters finally from BC and the northeast. read more

Got the Punch & Judy from here. (We also got green tea shots -not pictured) It was way too sweet for my liking but still great - honestly couldn't even tell there was alcohol! Would love to try other drinks from here next time in the future. read more

The Well - Punch & Judy - Tapas/Small Plates Near Me - Pensacola, Florida

Wow, what a great experience. Met friends for drinks here and will be coming back ASAP. The drinks and menu are exceptional, I love a good mezcal cocktail and the "Fans Only" is one of the best. The ambiance is unlike anything I've been to. It's extremely original in a classic Florida way- my wife is an interior designer and was so impressed by the quality of the design. Also, the staff was incredible- our server was so knowledgeable about the menu and friendly. She was the best! read more

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My boyfriend and I came here Friday night for one drink each after having dinner next door. Our drinks were great and we were about to leave when I had an impromptu fainting spell and had to lay on the floor by the bathrooms. Two staff members checked on us while I was laying there and the manager (I didn't catch her name) came into the bathroom later and brought my bf some water to give to me. Everyone was so nice and concerned about me, and I'm so sorry if I freaked anybody out! I loved the drink though! read more

Cocktails are mediocre. They do not have a great selection of alcohol and the cocktails are sub par. Frustrated with the service even on the 4th visit. Cocktail tables are wobbly. I paid over $70 and I am unsatisfied read more

The Well - Tapas/Small Plates Near Me - Pensacola, Florida

Amazingly freshly drink combining two of my favorite things... whiskey and an IPA from Perfect Plain read more

The Well - In The Weeds - Piggy Back 6yr Rye, Fresh Grapefruit, Basil & Holy Spin IPA - Tapas/Small Plates Near Me - Pensacola, Florida

ZERO 0 STARS . the girl, the waitress? im assuming, never came to greet us. another customer literally told her that we were waiting to be sat and that's when she finally came to even greet us. Even the guys at the bar just started. No "welcome in!" , "hello" nothing. People came in after us and got service immediately... racist When we left, she didn't say anything either. Just starred in our faces Horrible customer service read more

fun, eclectic, comfortable place. excellent service by knowledgeable staff Punch and Judy drink was unique Good place for Pcola downtown read more

First time at The Well and I can already say it won't be the last. The service was excellent and the setting is intimate. No fighting your way to the bar with the way they require a seat for everyone with your own personal server. The drinks were fantastic. Perfect place to start, end, or enjoy your night. read more

The Well - D.C's Redeye Old Fashioned - Tapas/Small Plates Near Me - Pensacola, Florida

I genuinely love this place! I give it 3 stars because every time I go the red headed girl ruins my night. I don't know why she has to be so unpleasant and rude. This place has everything to be the coolest spot in Pensacola but really need to get on the service. I just deal directly with the bartender and avoid her. So if you wanna have a good time just go directly to the pleasant bartenders so you don't have a sour experience. Everything else about this bar is perfect. I would give it 5 stars if they could get better servers. read more

Drinks and atmosphere were good, but not enough to come back. The bartenders were far from welcoming, especially when they weren't very busy. read more

Not only does the place serve alcohol, but the bartenders are something from Chippendales. You seen a red head lately. Me neither,now imagine Thor of the red heads. Also drinks are great. read more

The Well - Sexy meets sexy while serving best drinks of all time. - Tapas/Small Plates Near Me - Pensacola, Florida

One of my new most favorite places in Pensacola. I'm not a local, but we have family in the area and visit often. We ended up at The Well on their opening weekend and loved it so much that we went back twice more during our stay! This is exactly what we're looking for when we go out for drinks -- a place that clearly takes the craft of cocktails seriously without being snobby or smug, and where you can enjoy a pleasant conversation with your friends and don't have to shout to be heard. On our third visit, I was craving a white negroni and asked if they had Suze, a French aperitif that can be hard to find. They did! We will definitely be making this a regular stop during our visits to Pensacola. read more

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The Well I've heard is a newer establishment in Pensacola. You can see how much time and effort was put into this absolutely gorgeous bar. There are couch areas for a nice sized group that feel like you're sitting in your own living room. It's conducive to intimate conversations or near us, a girls night out of 10. The garage door sliders add an open feel and the colors and decor throughout radiate a cool vibe. You can tell no expense was spared in creating this atmosphere with the leather couches, wicker lighting above and furniture and color throughout. Now THE COCKTAILS! It has the usual upscale suspects but with a unique twist on all. All juices were freshly squeeze and they used fresh herbs like rosemary and mint. The effort paid off as they burst with flavor and didn't have the normal acidity of most bar drinks. They go down very easily and you still feel fine the next day when you partake. The ladies bathroom was so adorable with a flamingo theme and these vibrant walls and doors. A few ladies were waiting for me to leave so they could take photos of it to post on their Instagrams. Well done designer! I took a quick snapshot myself. All in all The Well took top marks for me! I didn't have a chance to try some of their cold food items like oysters but I will definitely be back! Downtown Pensacola is extremely lucky to have such an authentic bar with so much personality! read more

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One of my new favorite spots to meet up with friends on a night out! The atmosphere is great and their choices are plentiful, on top of great service! I highly recommend. read more