Once upon a time Panama City had a whole host of bars that catered to the locals. It wasn’t uncommon to see fisherman fresh from their boats taking the edge off their day at their favorite bar that overlooked the bay.

Those times are only a dim memory now, or are they?

There is still one place operated by locals for locals that gives you the sense of being back in the day when Panama City was a sleepy beach town and life moved at a much slower pace.

Uncle Ernie’s Grill and Brew House is just that type of place. You walk in the doors, and instantly feel as if you’re back in a time when life was slow and easy going.

The décor of Ernie’s is something out of a Jimmy Buffet song. With old photographs of Ernie himself and family members decorating the wall with rods and reels.

The atmosphere is exactly how it’s billed, “relaxed and casual.” You’ll just want to kick your feet back and enjoy the gorgeous view of the bay.

Situated on the St. Andrew’s Marina, right off of Beck Avenue, Uncle Ernie’s has been a Panama City landmark for decades and proudly calls itself the brew house run by locals for locals.

You can sit inside, at several of the tables, pony up to the bar and chat with the friendly bartender or head out to the deck to watch the sunset, sip a brew and gaze out over the beautiful St. Andrew’s Bay.

Sure, you can get any type of beer at Ernie’s, but you’d truly be remiss if you didn’t try one of their own specialty beers! Ernie’s has a wide selection of homemade brews.

Some of the selections offered at Ernie’s include:

• Miss Jessie’s Light Blue Brew
• Uncle Ernie’s Amber Ale
• Inne’s Ipa
• Blackhook Porter
• Widmer Hefeweizen

Each brew offers it’s own distinct and natural flavor. You’ll never forget your first home brewed beer!

The prices for Ernie’s own special brew are:

• $3.99 for a 16 oz pint
• $6.99 for a 32 oz quart
• $12.99 for a 60 oz pitcher
• $6.99 you can try each brew in the amazing beer sampler!

You’ll also want to try Ernie’s delicious Bloody Mary. Often described as the best Bloody Mary in Panama City, it is served with a souvenir glass of homebrew for only $5.99.

To compliment the delicious brews and Bloody Mary, Ernie’s serves up an assortment of mouth-watering seafood platters, including crab claws, grouper, oyster stew and sea scallops.

Uncle Ernie’s regularly receives four stars on dining guides and the food almost packs as big of a punch as the beer.

The Ernie’s work crew is always super courteous and quick to give you a suggestion on a wine selection that will compliment your meal or even for a beer on tap.

On your way out, be sure to pick up an Uncle Ernie’s T-shirt to prove you’ve been to the best local brewery in Panama City!

Uncle Ernie’s
1151 Bayview Ave.
Panama City, FL 32401
(850) 763-8427