Top 12 Bars in Key West, Florida
Drinking is a way of life in Key West. Whether you want a perfectly poured Guinness or would rather sip frozen rum runners while watching the sun set, the Southern Most City has everything to offer. This guide will help you find the most popular bars and hidden local favorites on Duval Street and off the beaten path.
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1. Turtle Kraals Restaurant and Bar
Located at the site of the historical A. Granday Turtle Cannery, visitors to Turtle Kraals are treated to a breathtaking view of the Historic Key West Seaport from the Tower Bar. Known for their Turtle Races every Monday and Friday at 6PM where the winner can collect a $350 pot.
Where to find it:
231 Margaret St # 1, Key West, FL 33040, USAPhone: 305 2942640
Working Hours:
Mon-Sat: 11:00am-10:00pm
Sun: 11:00am-10:00pm
http://www.turtlekraals.com
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2. Half Shell Raw Bar
With the motto 鈥淓at it Raw,鈥� it鈥檚 no surprise that the Half Shell Raw Bar has an infamous oyster shooter. There鈥檚 even a Facebook group for survivors of the shot that combines a raw oyster with cocktail sauce and Absolut Peppar Vodka. The Half Shell Raw Bar was once a shrimp packing building and has maintained the feel of a working waterfront. With perfect views of Key West Bight, it is a great place to get a feel for old Key West while enjoying a signature cocktail like 鈥淚t鈥檚 5 O鈥檆lock Somewhere鈥� or the 鈥淩aw Bar Rita.鈥�
Where to find it:
231 Margaret Street, Key West, FL 33040, USAPhone: 305 2947496
Working Hours:
Mon-Thu: 11:00am-10:00pm
Fri-Sat: 11:00am-11:00pm
Sun: 12:00pm-10:00pm
http://www.halfshellrawbar.com
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3. Schooner Wharf Bar
A true piece of old Key West, the Schooner Wharf bar is located on Key West's Historic Seaport. This open-air bar and restaurant originally got its start upon the Schooner Diamante. Day or night, you can find a range of entertainment from storytellers to funk and rock bands. There is no shortage of "characters" at the Schooner Wharf. Be sure to check out the spectacular view of Key West Bight from the upper deck.
Where to find it:
202 William St, Key West, FL 33040, USAPhone: 305 2923302
Mon-Sat: 07:00am-04:00am
Sun: 08:00am-04:00am
http://www.schoonerwharf.com/
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4. Hog's Breath Saloon
Named after the saloon鈥檚 slogan, 鈥淗og鈥檚 breath is better than no breath at all,鈥� the Key West version of this Ft. Walton Beach classic opened in 1988. Whether your interested in a 鈥淗air of the Hog鈥� or the Homemade Bikini Contest, Hog鈥檚 Breath Saloon is known for great food, live music and outstanding drinks. Just steps away from the crowds of Duval Street, the Saloon offers indoor and outdoor seating where you can enjoy one of their signature drinks like the 鈥淗ogarita鈥� or 鈥淗og Wash鈥� or their own special Hog鈥檚 Breath Brew.
Where to find it:
400 Front St # C, Key West, FL 33040, USAPhone: 305 2964222
Working Hours:
Mon-Sun: 10:00am-02:00am
http://www.hogsbreath.com
5. Captain Tony's Saloon
What is now known as Captain Tony鈥檚 used to be the hang out of author Ernest Hemigway. Aside from being the original location of Sloppy Joe鈥檚, 428 Greene Street was once a wireless telegraph station during the Spanish-American War, a cigar factory, a bordello and the oldest licensed saloon in Florida. The establishment was renamed in 1958 one last time for its owner, Captain Tony--a charter boat captain and former gun runner. Inside Captain Tony鈥檚 you can enjoy their famed 鈥淧irate鈥檚 Punch鈥� while listening to great live music. With walls that are covered with everything from business cards to undergarments and a tree growing through the ceiling of the saloon, Captain Tony鈥檚 has an atmosphere that is unmatched in Key West.
Where to find it:
428 Greene Street, Key West, FL 33040, USAPhone: 305 2941838
http://www.captaintonyssaloon.com
6. The Green Parrot Bar
Named "Best live music venue" in 2010 by Florida Monthly Magazine, The Green Parrot never fails to offer excellent live entertainment. The century-old building, located near Mile 0 at the end of US-1, was once a grocery store before becoming the Brown Derby Bar. Operating under its current name since the 1970's, the Green Parrot is home to more than just a loveable tavern cat named "Frank." The "Sunny Place for Shady People" is known for events of all sorts, ranging from poetry slams to divorce celebrations.
Where to find it:
601 Whitehead Street, Key West, FL 33040, USAPhone: 305 2946133
Working Hours:
Mon-Sun: 10:00am鈥�04:00am
Happy Hour: Mon-Sun: 04:00pm鈥�07:00pm
http://www.thegreenparrot.com
7. Key West's Smallest Bar
Officially the smallest bar in Key West, this location is a famous hot spot on Duval Street. Located at the Old Customs House, the Smallest Bar serves great drinks at cheap prices. It's a custom when hanging out in the smallest bar to enourage passers-by to "Come in and have a drink!" See how many people you can pack into Key West's Smallest Bar!
Where to find it:
124 Duval Street, Key West, FL 33040, USAPhone: 305 2948507
http://www.oldcustomshouse.com/smallest-bar.htm
8. Sloppy Joe's
Sloppy Joe's is open everyday of the year from 9AM-4AM, Sloppy Joe鈥檚 is a must-see for any Key West bar-hopper. With live entertainment daily, generous pours and a casual atmosphere, it鈥檚 easy to spend a whole afternoon watching the crowds walk down Duval and Greene Streets through the white jalousie doors. Sloppy Joe鈥檚 first opened in 1933, the day Prohibition was repealed. Originally located where Captain Tony鈥檚 is, Sloppy Joe鈥檚 relocated to its current spot in 1937. The annual Hemingway look-alike competition brings hundreds of men vying to look the most like Key West's beloved "Papa." Whether you are in the mood to listen to live music in the main bar, or watch sports in "Joe's Tap Room," Sloppy Joe's has something for everyone.
Where to find it:
201 Duval Street, Key West, FL 33040, USAPhone: 305 2945717
Working Hours:
Mon-Sun: 09:00am鈥�04:00am
http://www.sloppyjoes.com
9. Irish Kevin's
Home to the Key West Songwriters Festival and the Best St. Patrick鈥檚 Day celebration in the Keys, Irish Kevin鈥檚 is home to over a dozen of the best musicians the island has to offer. With great live entertainment all day, everyday, Irish Kevin鈥檚 has earned the right to boast 鈥渓ive entertainment at its best.鈥� Stop in for a perfectly poured Guiness and maybe you鈥檒l be lucky enough to see Irish Kevin himself performing on stage!
Where to find it:
211 Duval St # C, Key West, FL 33040, USAPhone: 305 2921262
Working Hours:
Mon-Sun: 10:00am-03:30am
http://www.irishkevins.com
10. Sunset Pier
Located at ZERO Duval Street at the Ocean Key Resort and Spa, the Sunset Pier has a view of the famed Key West sunset that rivals none other. The Pier is adjacent to Mallory Square and overlooks the Gulf of Mexico. Open from 11AM-11PM, the Sunset Pier offers live entertainment nightly to compliment the spectacular sunset. Famous for their island-inspired cocktails--from the Coco Loco to the Margarita that Rocks, it's impossible not to find a delicious tropical drink to sip while watching the boats zip by in Key West Harbor.
Where to find it:
00 Duval Street, Key West, FL 33040, USAPhone: 305 2967701
http://www.oceankey.com/key-west-sunset-pier.aspx
11. The Garden of Eden
Located on the rooftop of the Bull and Whistle Bar, the Garden of Eden is Key West's only clothing optional rooftop bar. Famous for their body painting artists, check your inhibitions at the door before you ascend to the Garden of Eden.
Where to find it:
224 Duval Street, Key West, FL 33040, USAPhone: 305 2964545
Working Hours:
Mon-Sun: 12:00pm-03:00am
http://www.bullkeywest.com
12. Dante's Restaurant and Raw Bar
Famous for their Halos and Horns Party during Fantasy Fest, Dante's is the place to stay cool even when it's hot. The large pool and fountain at Dante's allows you to eat and drink while relaxing with a view of Key West Bight Marina. Stop in and choose a drink from the "Frozen Favorites" menu. From the Mango Daqiquri to the Perfect Margarita, you can't go wrong.
Where to find it:
951 Caroline Street, Key West, FL 33040, USAPhone: 305 2935123
http://www.danteskeywest.com
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