Panama City Entertainment

  1. Bolero

    This elegant, understated Cuban bar and restaurant hosts live salsa and merengue bands on Friday and Saturday, and a live DJ most other nights. Although there's no dance floor here, the young and fiesty crowd occasionally dance among the tables when the music starts to peak.

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  2. Bongo

    This combination live-music hall and dance club is one of the best spots in the city to hear (and dance to) live salsa bands. DJs fill the space the rest of the time, though the atmosphere is always festive and the music is always danceable.

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  3. Glam

    In an industrial area north of downtown, Glam proudly stands as the biggest gay dance club in the country. Saturday is generally the best night to go, when a wild and celebratory crowd fills the dance floor until late in the morning, though talented DJs spin house, drum 'n' bass, soul and Latin classics here every night. This place is best reached by taxi - it's located in front of the Club de Montana.

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  4. La Kava

    The handsome La Kava attracts a young indie-rocker crowd and an eclectic mix of other laid-back types. Local rock bands perform on Thursday nights, and if old Nirvana covers don't cut it, you can always retreat to the mellow lounge space in the next room.

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  5. Platea

    With exposed brick walls and a small, intimate stage, this jazz club wouldn't feel out of place in Greenwich Village, minus the Spanish of course. As the night wears on, a more mixed crowd is attracted to this swinging spot, making for some excellent people-watching over expertly crafted mojitos.

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  6. Rock Café

    One of three large clubs in the Plaza Florida, Rock Café packs in the crowds with its steady stream of everything from classic rock to modern riffs. Their all-you-can-drink nights for one low price is a great way to live it up for a night and cancel whatever it is you have planned for tomorrow.

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  7. Wine Bar

    This stylish Italian bistro showcases the fruit of the vine, with over 200 selections on offer from around the globe. Accompanying the wine list are appetizers like smoked salmon with toasted almonds and carpaccio with capers. Live jazz starts at most nights of the week.

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  8. Zoomba

    Located in the upscale district of Punta Pacifica, this stylish club attracts a mixed crowd, but everyone is certainly well-to-do. This club has a much warmer feel than other dance clubs, and features an eclectic mix of music including salsa, ambient and world beats.

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