Gate-side drinks near T2 departures
Bar 770 sits inside Terminal T2 at Tocumen, a basic sit-down bar where you can kill 30–45 minutes with a drink and something fried before boarding. It’s airside, past security, so you’re safe to order a beer without clock-watching for immigration queues.
The setup is simple: a central bar counter with a handful of tables, usually busiest in the evening waves around 18:00–21:00 when the Copa banks roll. Expect TV screens running sports and news at normal volume, so you can still hear boarding calls from nearby gates in T2.
Pricing runs higher than downtown Panama City: count on roughly USD 7–9 for a local beer and USD 12–18 for bar food standards like burgers, wings, or sandwiches. Portions skew more toward “snack-plus” than full meal, so budget two plates if you skipped food landside.
Menu focus leans heavily on drinks. You’ll see bottled local lagers, basic cocktails, and house pours, but not a deep wine list or fancy mixology. If you want something quick, stick to a beer and a simple item like fries or wings; this usually lands under USD 25 per person before tip.
Seats near the edge of Bar 770 give you a partial view of T2 gates, handy if your flight departs from a nearby Copa gate cluster. Power outlets are limited, so arrive with at least 50% battery if you’re planning to sit for more than 20–30 minutes.
Practical tip: if your layover is under 60 minutes in T2, grab one drink at Bar 770 and keep an eye on your gate screens from your seat instead of waiting for table service on the food side of the menu.