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Nightlife in Destin While on Vacation

When it comes to vacationing in Destin, there’s an overwhelming amount to do! But once the sunblock wears off and the sun goes down, Destin comes to life at night. Dust the sand off your toes and put on your best pair of flip-flops for this line-up of nightlife activities. We did the digging and broke it down based on your mood for the evening. Check out our top 5 “nightlife in Destin” choices!

If you’re in the mood for some good food, drinks, and live music, then check out AJ’s! AJ’s Seafood & Oyster Bar not only has killer menu items but is also right on the docks where you can take boat rides and explore the boardwalk. Enjoy the acoustics of live music under their roof deck while sipping on a Pina Colada. Have fun!

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Celebrate St.Patrick’s Day every day when you visit Mcguire’s Irish Pub! Enjoy pub grub, ales brewed daily, and live music on the sunset deck. Also, if you’re in the mood for a steak, this is the place to eat! This is a Destin staple you do not want to skip. Grab your friends and head there for your evening outing. Sláinte! 

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Head downtown for a more adventurous outing at the Ratchet Hatchet Axe Throwing! Ratchet Hatchet Axe Throwing is a change of pace from the usual bar scene. Walk-ins are welcome but booking online ensures you get a lane. Also, they offer up to 10 people in a session and if you reach the 10 person max, you’ll receive 20% off! The best news of all, you can bring your own food and drinks! Live life on the wild side and try axe throwing for your next outing. 

Craft beer enthusiasts unite at the Craft Bar! The Craft Bar is a gastropub in Destin that offers, well, you guessed it, craft beer. Don’t worry, for the non-beer lovers, they offer handcrafted cocktails too! Their drink menu is constantly changing based on the season and it will keep you coming back to try more. As far as the food goes, their chef-inspired cuisines are all focused around local and regional sources. Next time you’re in the mood for a casual, low-key evening out, this is the spot to try.

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Looking for something with a little faster pace? Visit one of Destin’s wild dance clubs, Coyote Ugly Saloon for your next evening out! Coyote Ugly Saloon typically attracts a younger crowd but they don’t care who visits, as long as they’re bringing a good time. They offer DJ’s every weekend, discounts on beer buckets, and beer pong on Thursdays! Coyote Ugly Saloon brings their A-game when it comes to the bar scene. Live it up in Destin! 

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You can’t go wrong when it comes to the nightlife scene in Destin! Whether you spend a casual evening at the local pub or a night out downtown, you are “destined” for fun, enjoy!