Key West is famous for it’s many bars, some over a century old. While visiting Key West be sure to spend some time sampling a bunch of them, each with their own unique history. Most of the bars are located on Duvall street which has given rise to the famous term “The Duvall Crawl”. Take a stroll down this street and you’ll encounter different genres of music wafting form these open-aired establishments. Experience the debauchery and revelry of keys nightlife, where locals and tourists intermingle. People watch from a porch or balcony and meet some of the keys colorful characters….
Sloppy Joes
Key West’s most famous bar, Sloppy Joe’s, boasts visitors from all over the world. It was the favorite watering hole of Ernest Hemmingway. The bar is known for it’s rustic décor and live musical (adult) entertainment that begins at noon everyday and continues until 2am.
201 Duvall Street
www.sloppyjoes.com
Irish Kevin’s
An Irish pub serving Guiness and other beers on tap and authentic Irish cuisine. This bar also features live entertainment 7 nights a week.
211 Duvall Street
(305) 292-1262
www.irishkevins.com
The Bull and Whistle Bar
The Bull and Whistle is two bars in one. The ground floor open-aired bar features live entertainment, sporting events on multiple screens, pool tables and darts. The walls are painted in large murals that tell the story of Key West. The Bar also features a prominent balcony that is a popular spot for people watching the passing crowds on Duval street. The second bar is upstairs, The Garden Of Eden and is Key West’s only clothing optional bar.
224 Duval Street
(305) 296-4565
www.bullkeywest.com
Little Room Jazz Club
This bar features live music nightly from some of the world’s best blue and jazz musicians. This cozy club opens at 4pm daily, serving a large selection of craft beer and wine.
821 Duval Street
(305) 741-7515
www.littlejazzjazzlub.com
Flying Monkeys Saloon
A rustic outside bar, located at the historical Fogarty House. This bar is famous for its many ever-churning, colorful, frozen drink machines. This is the home of some of the keys most iconic cocktails like the rumrunner and painkiller.
227 Duval Street
(305) 294-7525
The Porch
The Porch is an elegant wine bar known for its extensive list of wines and craft beers. This charming bar is located in the famous Porter mansion. The bar boasts an enviable list of over 50 types of craft beers and 70 types of wines.
429 Caroline Street
(305) 517 – 6358
www.the porchkw.com
Louie’s Back Yard And Upper Deck
Guest enjoy panoramic views of the Atlantic Ocean and really great food. Downstairs is a gourmet restaurant with extensive chef prepared menu. Upstairs is the intimate upper deck serving fine wine by the glass or bottle and small plates of focaccia, carpaccio, oven-fresh gourmet pizzas and more. Open evenings only from 5-10pm, Tuesday through Saturday. Louies is a favorite among the locals.
700 Waddell Avenue
(305) 294-1061
www.louiesbackyard.com
Hog’s Breath Saloon
The Hog’s Breath Saloon has entertained Key West locals and guests for almost 25 years. This is a rowdy open aired bar that features daily live entertainment by nationally-acclaimed bands. They also have a full menu including a raw bar.
400 Front Street
(305) 296-4222
www.hogsbreath.com
The Green Parrot
This bar is a favorite with the locals and has a lot of “regulars”. Their mottos is “A sunny Place For Sahdy Characters”. It is the “Cheers” of Key West. The bar often has pool tables, live entertainment, a ukelele night, happy hour specials and Monday night Bingo.
610 Whitehead Street
(305) 294-6133
www.greenparrot.com
Sunset Pier
Adjacent to Mallory Square along the boardwalk, this bar is a great place to watch the sunset. Enjoy breathtaking views from this large pier that juts out over the ocean. They serve Caribbean food and frozen drinks and they have nightly live entertainment and dancing.
0 Duval Street
(305) 296-7701
www/oceankey/key-west-sunset.com
Captain Tony’s Saloon
This is the original location of Sloppy Joe’s Bar from 1933-1937. This historical saloon has been loved by Tennessee Williams, Truman Capote, and, of course, Ernest Hemingway. Capt. Tony was an avid fisherman, rumrunner, casino manager, and the mayor of Key West. It is known for it’s décor. Every surface is covered in dollar bills and women’s bras hang from he rafters. The bar is known as a refuge for eccentrics and renegades.
428 Greene street
www.capttonyssaloon.com
Smokin’ Tuna Saloon
This bar is an open aired patio bar, and the home to the Annual Key West songwriters festival. It is known for it’s live entertainment and strictly seafood menu (lots of tuna).
4 Charles Street
(305) 517-6350
www.smokintunasaloon.com
Aqua Nightclub
This is the premier gay nightspot in Key West. The club is welcome to all. It is home to the Aquanettes, who perform nightly drag shows. After the show it turns into a raging dance party.
711 Duvall Street
(305) 294-0555
www.aquakeywest.com
Rick’s Entertainment Complex
A combination of everything. A dance club, adult entertainment, premium drink bars, balcony bars sporting incredible views of Duval, and live rock n’ roll. It’s eight different bars, a variety of music venues, and many party zones all under the same roof.
202 Duvall Street
(305) 296-4890
www.ricksbarkeywest.com
Fat Tuesdays
Mecca for frozen drink lovers. This patio bar features a wall of swirling drink machines in delicious flavors like banana, dreamsicle, rumrunner, hurricane and sweet tart.
305 Duvval Street
(305) 296-9373
www.fattuesdaykeywest.com
Margaritaville
This restaurant and bar was started by Jimmy Buffet. It features live entertainment, (sometimes a Jimmy Buffet tribute band). Video screens with Buffet performances, cool décor and a souvenir store. Strictly tourist fare.
500 Duval Street
(305) 292-1435
www.margaritavillekeywest.com
