Bill and Mena’s guidebook
Neighborhoods
Little Blue Osprey is located in the Heart of Downtown Pensacola. You can walk to all of the best local restaurants, visit historical sites, Saenger Theater, Vinyl Music Hall, or even catch a weekend baseball game at the Blue Wahoos Baseball Stadium- all within walking distance! The City Library is one block away. There are multiple fitness studios and a state of the art YMCA gym right at the tip of your nose. The neighborhood is quiet and a sweet little spot to visit. Enjoy the Palafox Market every Saturday on Palafox St. from 9-2.
212 locals recommend
Downtown
Little Blue Osprey is located in the Heart of Downtown Pensacola. You can walk to all of the best local restaurants, visit historical sites, Saenger Theater, Vinyl Music Hall, or even catch a weekend baseball game at the Blue Wahoos Baseball Stadium- all within walking distance! The City Library is one block away. There are multiple fitness studios and a state of the art YMCA gym right at the tip of your nose. The neighborhood is quiet and a sweet little spot to visit. Enjoy the Palafox Market every Saturday on Palafox St. from 9-2.
Food scene
Our favorite local spot to grab coffee! We love the Brew Thru for its convenience. If you would rather sit and sip coffee, check out Bodacious Brew right around the corner.
8 locals recommend
The Bodacious Brew Thru
16 W Main StOur favorite local spot to grab coffee! We love the Brew Thru for its convenience. If you would rather sit and sip coffee, check out Bodacious Brew right around the corner.
Awesome food and very authentic. Reasonably priced with a great staff...oh and the beer!!!
Bavaria Pensacola
10 South Palafox StreetAwesome food and very authentic. Reasonably priced with a great staff...oh and the beer!!!
The Ruby Slipper Cafe
509 S Palafox StBest brunch on the block!
Local, Authentic Italian Cuisine with a Pizza and Wine special every Tuesday!
40 locals recommend
Angelena's Ristorante Italiano
101 E Intendencia StLocal, Authentic Italian Cuisine with a Pizza and Wine special every Tuesday!
A crafty, southern pub. Very unique dishes that never disappoint. Craft cocktails and a craft menu!
105 locals recommend
Union Public House
36 S Reus StA crafty, southern pub. Very unique dishes that never disappoint. Craft cocktails and a craft menu!
Fresh seafood and its a historical place to visit, the Patti Family is a well known family in the Pensacola area. Make sure you get some beignets out front as you leave!
295 locals recommend
Joe Patti's Seafood Company
524 S B StFresh seafood and its a historical place to visit, the Patti Family is a well known family in the Pensacola area. Make sure you get some beignets out front as you leave!
Best Wine Happy Hour- 11-7 every day. Perfect spot to grab lunch or dinner.
104 locals recommend
The Wine Bar On Palafox
16 Palafox PlBest Wine Happy Hour- 11-7 every day. Perfect spot to grab lunch or dinner.
The Fish House
600 S Barracks StGreat spot to get sushi, seafood, or BRUNCH!
Taco Agave
200 S Palafox StAmazing street tacos and margaritas.
Must try the Jalapeño Margarita! Classy dinner spot for small plates and delicious dishes.
160 locals recommend
Global Grill
27 Palafox PlMust try the Jalapeño Margarita! Classy dinner spot for small plates and delicious dishes.
Graffiti Pizza
210 Palafox PlGood local pizza bar.
A fun place to visit for Irish Fare. Make sure you bring a $1 bill to write on and staple to the wall, its a must!
380 locals recommend
McGuire's Irish Pub
600 E Gregory StA fun place to visit for Irish Fare. Make sure you bring a $1 bill to write on and staple to the wall, its a must!
Best historic and local restaurant in town. Accepts cash only, ATM at the front of restaurant.
39 locals recommend
Jerry's Drive In
2815 E Cervantes StBest historic and local restaurant in town. Accepts cash only, ATM at the front of restaurant.
New Yorker Deli & Pizzeria
3001 E Cervantes StVery authentic NY style...best pizza in Pensacola!
Hub Stacey's
312 E Government StGreat spot to grab a sandwich
Dharma Blue
300 S Alcaniz StSushi bar
Peterbrooke Chocolatier Pensacola Palafox
112 Palafox PlChocolatier, sweets, desserts
Restaurant Iron
22 N Palafox StUpscale restaurant with a rotating menu and decadent dishes.
Cactus Cantina Mexican Grill of Pensacola
5121 N 12th AveGood Mexican food
Polonza Bistro
286 N Palafox StLocal coffee spot with a breakfast and brunch menu.
Great food and music. Just a half a block from the Little Blue Osprey! Historical Plaque tells the story of Pensacola Blues located outside.
108 locals recommend
Five Sisters Blues Cafe
421 W Belmont StGreat food and music. Just a half a block from the Little Blue Osprey! Historical Plaque tells the story of Pensacola Blues located outside.
Blue Dot
310 N De Villiers StGreat burgers and ribs. Just half a block from the Blue Osprey!
Dog House Deli
30 S Palafox StGreat hot dogs and burgers!
Pearl & Horn
1504 West Intendencia StreetGreat food in the back of The Garden. The Lobster/burger is to die for!
Awesome collection of mini-restaurants and food trucks under cover.
33 locals recommend
The Garden at Palafox + Main
501 S Palafox StAwesome collection of mini-restaurants and food trucks under cover.
A Pensacola classic since the 1940's, Coffee Cup has cheap, good, authentic diner food. Awesome place to visit.
50 locals recommend
Coffee Cup Restaurant
520 E Cervantes StA Pensacola classic since the 1940's, Coffee Cup has cheap, good, authentic diner food. Awesome place to visit.
Breweries
Odd Colony Brewing Company
260 N Palafox StAwesome!
Emerald Republic Brewing
1414 W Government StAwesomer!!
The 5 Barrel
121 South Palafox StreetHeard it is awesome!!!
A bit further out of town but one of the bestest and most awesomestest! Their Brown Bagger food truck is awesomester than any!!!
26 locals recommend
Alga Beer Company
2435 North 12th AvenueA bit further out of town but one of the bestest and most awesomestest! Their Brown Bagger food truck is awesomester than any!!!
Great local brewery, smaller crowds but awesome beer and two fantastic food trucks on site. Dogs are VERY welcome!
27 locals recommend
Gulf Coast Brewery
500 E Heinberg StGreat local brewery, smaller crowds but awesome beer and two fantastic food trucks on site. Dogs are VERY welcome!
Fitness Studio/Gym
Ride Society
3 S Palafox StRhythm riding indoor cycling studio. This place is top notch!
Local fitness studio offering pilates, yoga, private reformer classes, TRX, etc.
10 locals recommend
Bear Levin Studer Family YMCA
165 E Intendencia StLocal fitness studio offering pilates, yoga, private reformer classes, TRX, etc.
Events/Venue
Depending on the season, visit the Bay Center for a hockey game, ice skating, Disney on Ice events, music events, etc. Check the Bay Center calendar for the latest event updates.
60 locals recommend
Pensacola Bay Center
201 E Gregory StDepending on the season, visit the Bay Center for a hockey game, ice skating, Disney on Ice events, music events, etc. Check the Bay Center calendar for the latest event updates.
A perfect place to catch a weekend baseball game! Only 5 blocks from the Little Blue Osprey!
245 locals recommend
Admiral Fetterman Field at Community Maritime Park
351 W Cedar StA perfect place to catch a weekend baseball game! Only 5 blocks from the Little Blue Osprey!
Escape On Palafox
2 Palafox PlaceEscape room
Gallery Night Pensacola is a nonprofit organization hosting themed monthly events in Downtown Pensacola with art, music, food and fun for the whole family!
33 locals recommend
Gallery Night Pensacola
13 Palafox PlGallery Night Pensacola is a nonprofit organization hosting themed monthly events in Downtown Pensacola with art, music, food and fun for the whole family!
Cocktail Bar
Old Hickory Whiskey Bar
123 S Palafox StCraft cocktails and the best whiskey selection in town.
Garden & Grain
50 E Garden StGreat place for cocktails and an awesome outdoor atmosphere!
The Well
42 East Garden StreetChic cocktail bar
Sightseeing
T.T. Wentworth Jr. Florida State Museum
330 S Jefferson StPensacola Museum of Art
407 S Jefferson StThis is a perfect place to visit with the family. However, you need to me able to access the base to visit.
468 locals recommend
National Naval Aviation Museum
1750 Radford BlvdThis is a perfect place to visit with the family. However, you need to me able to access the base to visit.
Pack a lunch and bring your trail shoes. Enjoy a day hiking in Big Lagoon State Park or take it to the water and enjoy the day with your toes in the sand.
88 locals recommend
Big Lagoon State Park
12301 Gulf Beach HwyPack a lunch and bring your trail shoes. Enjoy a day hiking in Big Lagoon State Park or take it to the water and enjoy the day with your toes in the sand.
Skydive The Gulf
28502 Frank RdLocal sky diving company. Sky dive into Pensacola Beach or Gulf Shores Beach.
Old Pensacola Village
205 Zaragoza StOn an old railroad overpass used by the CSX Transportation Company, off 17th Ave in Pensacola, Florida, local kids, artists, and graffiti enthusiasts profess declarations of love, support, and individualism.
41 locals recommend
The Graffiti Bridge
North 17th AvenueOn an old railroad overpass used by the CSX Transportation Company, off 17th Ave in Pensacola, Florida, local kids, artists, and graffiti enthusiasts profess declarations of love, support, and individualism.
Also known as the Pensacola Historic District, this lively neighborhood is where thousands gather in Seville Square — a 1752 Spanish outpost — for events like the Pensacola JazzFest and Pensacola Seafood Festival.
38 locals recommend
Seville Historic District
Also known as the Pensacola Historic District, this lively neighborhood is where thousands gather in Seville Square — a 1752 Spanish outpost — for events like the Pensacola JazzFest and Pensacola Seafood Festival.
Pensacola Beach Pier, Pensacola Beach, FL 32561, USA