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Photo courtesy of Amber Nolan
Green Parrot Bar
Type: Bar, Live Entertainment
10Best Says
Filled with mix of local characters and visitors-in-the-know, "The Parrot," is not your typical dive bar. As the oldest watering hole in Key West, they've got nothing to prove, and their motto, "No... Read More
Filled with mix of local characters and visitors-in-the-know, "The Parrot," is not your typical dive bar. As the oldest watering hole in Key West, they've got nothing to prove, and their motto, "No Snivelling," illustrates their no-nonsense approach to slinging stiff drinks. Tropical breezes and ceiling fans keep the open-air bar cool, and the old-school jukebox mixes B.B. King with The Temptations and New Orleans Funk. At night, bands from around the country up the ante with a heady mix of gritty blues, rock and funk. Just to keep things interesting, the Green Parrot Ukulele Association plays once a month. If you're not a late-night person, at 5:30 p.m. the bands do an early sound check set.
Hours:
- Mon-Sat 10am-4am, Sun noon-4am
Admissions:
- No Cover
EXPERT TIPS BY:
Claudia Miller
Key West Local Expert
- Bars: "Check their website for updates and events schedule."
- Dance Clubs, Best Nightlife: "Try the Root Beer Barrel Shot, a Green Parrot tradition for over 20 years. Drop a shot of root beer schnapps into a highball glass of light beer and toss it back. It's refreshing and addictive."
- Best for Bars, Best Nightlife Because: "The Parrot" is best dive bar to enjoy colorful characters, strong drinks and the best live music in town. Remember, "No Snivelling."
- Best for Dance Clubs Because: "The Parrot" is best dive bar to enjoy colorful characters, strong drinks and dancing to the top live music in town. Remember, "No Snivelling."
EXPERT TIPS BY:
Amber Nolan
Travel Expert
- Live Music: "Check their website for updates and events schedule."
- Best for Live Music Because: It's the kind of place that draws a crowd of listeners both outside and in.
