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La Bárbara Sushi & Cocktails

JapaneseCasco Viejo
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La Bárbara Sushi & Cocktails in Casco Viejo, Panama City
HighlightsUpdated Jul 2026
  • Known for Oaxacan in Panama
  • One of 5 Japanese spots in Casco Viejo

What's good

Distilled from public mentions, no ratings

  • Inventive craft cocktails built with local ingredients.
  • Well-executed sushi from a dedicated kitchen.
  • Hidden speakeasy feel with an intimate lounge vibe.
  • DJ nights and a hospitality-worker Industry Night.

The food

Oaxacan in Panama

House cocktail built on mezcal and rum with agave, pineapple and aji.

Popular
Jeronimo

Stirred cocktail honoring the building, with bourbon, rum, Cynar and maraschino.

Popular
Tokyo Bomb

Roll of shrimp tempura and avocado topped with spicy tuna and eel sauce.

Popular
Hibiscus Sunset

Tequila cocktail with cinnamon-hibiscus syrup, lime and agave.

Smoked shiitake gyoza

Dumplings with a smoked shiitake mushroom filling.

Spicy tuna on crispy rice

Seared crispy rice cakes topped with spicy tuna.

Where it is

Edificio San Juan, Panamá, Provincia de Panamá, Panama
Casco Viejo, Panama City
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Good to know

In Casco Viejo (San Felipe), hidden behind the Hairarchy salonReservations recommended given limited seating (bookable via OpenTable)Mostly evening hours, opening around 5pm several nightsMonday is Industry Night with specials for hospitality workers

Best time to go

BusiestThu-Sat, 9 PM-lateLate-evening weekend buzz
Easy tableTue-Wed nightsQuieter, easy seat at the bar
Sweet spotFri, 7-8 PMLively but before the late rush

Frequently asked

What kind of food does La Bárbara Sushi & Cocktails serve?

La Bárbara Sushi & Cocktails serves Japanese. The menu includes Oaxacan in Panama, Jeronimo, Tokyo Bomb.

What's good at La Bárbara Sushi & Cocktails?

Inventive craft cocktails built with local ingredients. That reflects what people consistently say online - EatsPanama does not post star ratings.

When is La Bárbara Sushi & Cocktails open?

La Bárbara Sushi & Cocktails serves seven days a week. Most days it opens around 5:00 PM and closes around 12:00 AM.

Where is La Bárbara Sushi & Cocktails?

Edificio San Juan, Panamá, Provincia de Panamá, Panama, Casco Viejo, Panama City.

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Around Casco Viejo

La Bárbara Sushi & Cocktails is one of 149 restaurants EatsPanama tracks in Casco Viejo, Panama City. Every listing is built from public sources and menus - no restaurant can pay to appear. The neighborhood leans toward Cafe, Bar, Panamanian.

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