Sloppy Joes
Craft Beer • Live Music
As one of Key West’s most iconic locations and the favorite watering hole of Ernest Hemingway, Sloppy Joe’s boasts visitors from all over the world who come to enjoy their favorite beverage, true Key West atmosphere, and high quality cuisine. There’s always a party in the main bar and Joe’s Tap Room sports a large variety of crafted and specialty beers. Live musical entertainment begins at 12 in the afternoon and rocks until 2:00 a.m.!
El Meson de Pepe
Caribbean Restaurants • Cuban Restaurants
Specializing in Cuban Conch cuisine, this family owned, Key West restaurant and Chef Pepe Diaz hae been bringing in locals and tourists alike since 1984. Chef Diaz dishes up such favorites as Picadillo, Ropa Vieja, Fambas Ala Plancha, Paella ala Pepe and his own family recipe for flan, and let’s not forget the island’s best Mojitos! Set in Mallory Square overlooking the harbor with live Latin music, El Meson is not to be missed.
Irish Kevin’s
Live Music
This is the place for great friends and ice cold Guinness! From intimate business deals and family celebrations, Irish Kevin’s is a rustic second home to all its guests. With a high standard of hospitality and knowledgeable servers, it’s easy to kick-back, relax, and enjoy the delicious authentic Irish cuisine and the incredible set of live entertainment each night.
Rams Head Southernmost
Burgers • Caribbean
Rams Head was founded in Annapolis, Maryland and has been family owned and operated since 1989. With roots in Key West, Rams Head is proud to be part of the local community and is committed to providing the best in Food, Fun, and Beer.
Sunset Tiki Bar
American Restaurants • Happy Hour Bars
Known as where the boardwalk ends and the sunset begins, the Sunset Tiki Bar and Grille is the ultimate hidden gem! Located on the harbor the Sunset Tiki bar is open 7 days a week from 10am-10pm. Savor one of the best views of sunset while listening to live tropical music every evening. Stroll on back to the docks of the Galleon Resort and bask in the great views on the deck or by the pool and enjoy not only one but two happy hours daily.
Willie T's
Happy Hour Bars
Live music fills the air daily at Willie T’s. Popular for its outdoor setting on Duval Street, this bar is well known for it’s famous mojitos. The ceilings and walls are adorned with dollar bills from patrons past. Stop on through, they serve up happy hour daily from 4pm-7pm.
The Bull and Whistle Bar
Happy Hour Bars • Live Music
The Bull and Whistle is two bars in one. Large crowds gather around the central bar to watch the live music on the Bull’s small performance stage, while the Whistle plays host to the sport lovers. Shoot a game of pool, play darts or people watch while sitting on one of the many stools that line its famous balcony. Venture on to the third floor if you are daring. It plays host to Key West’s only clothing-optional bar, aptly named Garden of Eden.
Waterfront Brewery
American Restaurants • Burgers
Opened in 2015, the Waterfront Brewery is a working brewery, restaurant, and entertainment center located in the heart of old town overlooking the Key West Historic Seaport and Bight. They’re constantly coming up with new brews, many of which have won awards! The food is as lovingly handcrafted as their beers! Bring your friends for some games, fun, and relaxation while admiring the spectacular view. They aren’t called “Waterfront” for nothing!
Hog’s Breath Saloon
American Restaurants • Happy Hour Bars
For 25 years, the Hog’s Breath Saloon has served cold drinks, delicious food and live music in their outdoor tropical setting and in the rustic, cool interior of the bar! “Hog’s breath is better than no breath at all!” Enjoy the cool, air -conditioned interior or have a drink outside! Check out their three live webcams or purchase one of their famous t-shirts in the mercantile store!
General Horseplay
Cocktail Bars • Craft Beer
General Horseplay offers live entertainment and tomfoolery, along with craft cocktails and beer in an old brick house.
Conch Republic Seafood Company
American Restaurants • Burgers
Experience true dock-to-dish dining as you enjoy the incredible views of the Historic Seaport inside our fully open air restaurant! Often, you’ll see our very own fleet of boats unloading their catches of fresh fish, stone crab and Caribbean Lobster!
The Roost
Cocktail Bars • Wine Bars
The Roost is your friendly neighborhood liquor store and bar with classic craft cocktails, fine wine, and small bites located just steps from Duval Street in Old Town Key West. They offer something for everyone such as delicious small plates of smoked salmon, caviar service, and more… along with an extensive liquor store!
Key West First Legal Rum Distillery
Distilleries
Tastings, Souvenirs, Tours and more! Rated in USA Today's Ten Best! Come taste history at the Key West First Legal Rum Distillery. Hand made, bottled and labeled proudly in Key West, FL! Come in and enjoy a FREE tasting! Their Legal rum represents the true essence of the 1920’s in Key West... when rum was the drink just like it is today. They have something for the whole family including homemade soda tastings for the kids!
Bearded Lady
Craft Beer • Wine Bars
The Bearded Lady offers a selection of 40 different beers, both domestic and import. They even have local brews on tap! Enjoy good beer right off of Duval Street.
Point5 Lounge at nine one five
Cocktail Bars • Lounges
The upstairs from nine one five, POINT5, offers delectable hors d’oeuvres, original cocktails, and a full selection of wine. After dinner, POINT5 becomes an upbeat dance party. There’s plenty of fun to be had under the Victorian columns, filament lights, and awesome food.
Don's Place
Happy Hour Bars
Don’s Place, a ‘locals’ bar for tourists. Located at the corner of Truman and Grinnell Streets, it is an inside air-conditioned bar with an outside tiki bar. Play a game of pool or darts inside or challenge someone in a game of corn hole, ping pong or foosball at the outside tiki-bar while watching your favorite game on the tube. Need to take some liquor home? Its drive up window makes it very convenient. Don’s is the first and last bar you hit off of Duval Street.
Island Dogs Bar
Craft Beer • Wine Bars
Island Dog welcomes both locals and tourist for a laid back experience, with affordable drink and delicious food. Come and enjoy live music every weekend!
Smokin' Tuna Saloon
American Restaurants • Seafood Restaurants
The Smokin’ Tuna Saloon is the best place for good food and music. Offering a raw bar, a generous selection of starters, sandwiches, dinners, sides, and a full bar, this saloon is ideal to sit back, have a drink and listen to a broad variety of live music. As a regular venue for the Key West Songwriters’ Festival, you will never hear a bad tune here. Tucked away on a quiet lane just steps from Duval.
430 Duval
Caribbean Restaurants • Local Seafood
A sophisticated and unique space found in the grand lobby of Crowne Plaza La Concha brings a city chic vibe to Key West. Offering enticing island inspired small plates with bold Caribbean spices and fresh local seafood! 430 Lounge bar is open from 12PM to 11PM daily, with an enticing happy hour starting at 4:30PM, their bar mixologists offer refreshing signature 430 Duval cocktails! Their Sleek Lounge area seats small and large parties or you can cozy up at the grand bar.
Fat Tuesday
Frozen Cocktails • Happy Hour Bars
Straight from Bourbon Street in New Orleans and dropped in the middle of Duval Street comes Fat Tuesday Key West. WARNING: Don’t be a victim of a brain freeze while slurping on one of its famous frozen daiquiris on a hot summer day. Have your own private party as you dance to their house DJ nightly. Fat Tuesday offers happy hour Monday–Friday from 4-7pm. Open everyday from 10am.
The Rum Bar
Cocktail Bars
Situated in the home of the late Raul Vaquez, a cigar selector and rum-runner of the early 1920’s, the Rum Bar has the largest selection of rums on the island. Spectacular cocktails, not just rum, await you as you sit quietly on the porch watching the passerby’s on Duval Street. Located on the first floor of the Speakeasy Inn, this laid back spot is a must see on your visit.
Little Room Jazz Club
Jazz Clubs • Live Music
The Little Room Jazz Club is situated on the quieter side of Duval Street. Featuring live music nightly from some of the world’s best blue and jazz musicians around. This cozy club opens at 4pm daily, they serve a large selection of craft beer and wine.
Hogfish Bar and Grill
American Restaurants • Caribbean
A true locals’ spot overlooking Safe Harbor on Stock Island, is the Hogfish Bar and Grill. Don’t leave without tasting their signature Killer Hogfish Sandwich or Fried Hogfish Benedict. Or how about a Po' Boy or Lobster BLT? Burgers, Tacos, Fish & Chips and decadent soups and chowders. Bring you catch. They will cook that too! Live Music on the weekends make the Hogfish an island gem.
Captain Tony’s Saloon
Dive Bars • Happy Hour Bars
The original Sloppy Joe’s Bar, this historical saloon has been loved for decades by locals and visitors alike, as well as iconic figures like Tennessee Williams, Truman Capote, and, of course, Ernest Hemingway. Capt. Tony was an avid fisherman, rumrunner, casino manager, and even the mayor of Key West, who built the saloon with the intention of offering ice cold drinks to his fellow Key Westers—a tradition that everyone still loves to participate in!
Flying Monkeys Saloon
Frozen Cocktails
An outside bar, located at the historical Fogarty House, Flying Monkey’s Saloon is a popular spot for locals. One of the only open air bars located right on Duval Street, it is a great place to people watch. Flying Monkeys also offers a variety of frozen drinks for that warm sunny day. Open all day, happy hour nightly.
Berlin's Martini and Cigar Bar
Cocktail Bars • Tapas
A perfect conclusion to any evening would be a visit to Berln’s Martini and Cigar Bar. Relax in their oversize classic furnishings while peering out into the Key West Harbor. Their signature martinis and dessert wine complement an array of cigars. Choose from their selection of rare smokes or bring your own to sample. There is no other place on the island like this.
Tipsy Rooster Liquor Store & Bar
Cocktail Bars
Drink Now….Its cocktail time all the time in Key West! Enjoy specialty cocktails made with house-infused liquors and a pizza while relaxing in the sand. Or you can stop by the liquor store and buy the perfect ingredients to make your own Key West cocktail.
Shots and Giggles
Craft Beer • Wine Bars
Shots and Giggles is a local's favorite bar in Key West, FL. Nestled next to Tattoos & Scars Saloon right off of Greene St., Shots and Giggles is known for its relaxed atmosphere, cold drinks, and always having the game on any of their 5 TVs.
Sunset Pier
Cocktail Bars • Outdoor Seating
Adjacent to Mallory Square along the boardwalk you will find the Sunset Pier. Enjoy breathtaking views of the world famous sunset while indulging in Caribbean delights from their tiki-bar. Nightly music and dancing surround you as you perch atop one of their waterfront bar stools. Sip on a tropical beverage as your watch the sunset into the horizon making it the perfect ending to a marvelous day.
