La Estrella - Barra Local

La Estrella - Barra Local in Casco Viejo, Panama City
HighlightsUpdated Jul 2026
  • Known for Author cocktails
  • One of 12 Panamanian spots in Casco Viejo

What's good

Distilled from public mentions, no ratings

  • Atmosphere likened to a 1940s Latin jazz club, with a cool upstairs lounge.
  • Author cocktails paired with Panamanian and Latin sharing plates.
  • Live music.
  • Family story with local roots (the Colina family, behind La Pulpería).

The food

Latin sharing plates

Menu built for sharing, blending Latin cuisine with a modern touch.

Author cocktails

Signature house cocktails, the bar's calling card.

Popular

Where it is

Av. Central España, Panamá, Provincia de Panamá, Panama
Casco Viejo, Panama City
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Good to know

Avenida Central, Casco Antiguo, next to Hotel La ConcordiaUpstairs loungeHours roughly Sun-Thu 11:30am-12am, Fri-Sat to 1amReservations via OpenTable

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 Estrella - Barra Local serve?

La Estrella - Barra Local serves Panamanian. The menu includes Latin sharing plates, Author cocktails.

What's good at La Estrella - Barra Local?

Atmosphere likened to a 1940s Latin jazz club, with a cool upstairs lounge. That reflects what people consistently say online - EatsPanama does not post star ratings.

When is La Estrella - Barra Local open?

La Estrella - Barra Local serves seven days a week. Most days it opens around 11:30 AM and closes around 12:00 AM.

Where is La Estrella - Barra Local?

Av. Central España, Panamá, Provincia de Panamá, Panama, Casco Viejo, Panama City.

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Around Casco Viejo

La Estrella - Barra Local 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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