5 1/2 Bar

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  Never been to a place as cool and vintage as 5 1/2.

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  Posted on 05.16.13 David L.

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  If heaven were a bar, this would be it. THE bar in Pensacola if you want a quality crafted cocktail in a laid back environment. Very chill and highly recommended. Boulevard 8 .... enuf said...

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  Posted on 03.24.13 Julie B.

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  My gf's favorite bar. If u like cocktails and mixed drinks, this is the spot. On nite's where the vinyl has a show, this place gets packed. I personally like it when I can here myself talk to the folks I'm with. The bartenders are great; friendly & welcoming. On busy nites, expect to "wait" to get a drink but at least u know they make their drinks with fresh items. Personally, I don't have the patience & get a beer. Lol. But it's mos def a great bar even compared to bars outside of the 850

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  Posted on 03.18.13 Kenny P.

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  Hands down, one of my favorite bars in the Gulf Coast.  I was introduced to this bar about a year ago, and I keep coming back.
  
  As soon as you walk into this place you don't think you are in Pensacola.  The stonework and the classic look give it a feel like something out of a movie.  It is intimate, not loud, and relaxing.  And the drinks....no contest the best cocktails in Pensacola.  Pat is a master craftsman and I love seeing people take time to make a quality drink.  Definitely recommend an Ol' Fashioned or a New York Sour.  Heck, ask him to make you a special one.  It is a great place to meet up with friends and actually enjoy a night out talking with friends and making new ones, as opposed to being at a loud club and getting watered down drinks.  HIGHLY RECOMMENDED!

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  Posted on 01.03.13 Jonathan H.

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  I stayed in Pensacola for 2 days, heading to Panama City. My lovely friend was living in the NAS for 2 months so we met up and she gave me a tour. We happened to pass through here and decided to go in and check it out.
  
  This is one of the few bars that feels intimate, none of the dramatic people there. I had a great time with my friend catching up and drinking wine and caddies. I haven't seen any other bar with this atmosphere, so I HIGHLY recommend it.

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  Posted on 12.06.12 Cliff D.

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  That Pat knows his sauce. On a slow night ask him for a custom cocktail, it will not disappoint.

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  Posted on 05.29.12 Diana K.

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  .....it's like having drinks in a total strangers living room...way too "intimate" for me and somewhat pricey in my opinion..looked like everyone in there was having an affair on their spouses.

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  Posted on 02.18.12 Tiff C.

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  Perfect bar for those that appreciate a finely crafted cocktail, smaller crowds, and a bartender that knows their stuff.

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  Posted on 01.30.12 Jevon Y.

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  A great, "real," cocktail bar in Pensacola.
  
  I wish I had found this place sooner.  All the bartenders I have meet are very cool and Pat really knows what he is talking about when it comes to alcohol.
  
  The place never gets too crowded and therefore feels intimate.
  
  It is the place to go with a friend or two to have drinks and chat.

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  Posted on 11.09.11 Mark B.

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  Went on a Monday night around 1030 and there was no one in their until we walked in. Mike made us feel at home and made a great French 75 and Boulevardier. Once a few more people came in he started giving out samples of drinks that he has been working on. All were great but I wouldn't recommend ordering "bareback through a volcano"...mescal, siracha, pickle juice.

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  Posted on 04.01.11 Mitchell P.

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  A friendly, cozy place to relax with your friends or make some new ones.  No food, just drinks, but the drinks are great.  Single malts, premium bourbons, wines, absinthe, etc.

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  Posted on 02.01.11 Steve H.

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