10 Best Nightlife: Key West, FL Bars
Local Experts' 10 Best Bars
By Amber Nolan, Local Expert, Key West
In Key West, happy hour reigns supreme and daytime drinking is completely acceptable – even on a Monday. While you may have heard about Duval Street icons such as Sloppy Joe’s and Irish Kevin’s, there are several others that deserving of your tourist dollar. The Green Parrot has a killer music scene and Captain Tony’s stakes its claim that it was Hemingway’s original favorite bar. Many places have irresistible seafood dishes and fresh oysters, not to mention some wallet-friendly specials. For a more upscale (and often quieter) experience, check out craft brews and wine selection at The Porch, or... Read more »
1- Neighborhood: Outside the City- Marathon
Local Expert Tip: "The restaurant serves up fresh seafood dishes, sushi, burgers, and award-winning chowders."
2- Type: Bar, Live Entertainment
- Neighborhood: Old Town
Local Expert Tip: "Check their website for updates and events schedule."
3- Type: Bar, Live Music
- Neighborhood: Key West
Local Expert Tip: "Ask for the Pirate's Punch - it's their signature cocktail."
4- Type: Bar, Late Night / After Hours, Live Entertainment, Live Music
- Neighborhood: Historic Seaport
Local Expert Tip: "Be sure t check their special events listing."
5Local Expert Tip: "It's called "a great place if you can find it" for a reason. Print out directions off of the website ahead of time, or plug the address in to the GPS. "
6- Type: Bar
Local Expert Tip: "After you've had a few, ask Bob for a shot of "Root Juice." "
7Local Expert Tip: "The ghost tours kick off here as well, so arrive early and grab a seat before the spooks take them. "
8- Type: Bar, Live Entertainment, Live Music
- Neighborhood: Key West
Local Expert Tip: "Try the Key Lime shooters!"
9- Neighborhood: Key West
Local Expert Tip: "Try their frozen pina colada for dessert. "
10- Neighborhood: Key West
Local Expert Tip: "Alonzo's is part of the Southernmost Restaurant Group which includes five other top-notch venues in Key West. "
