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Ingredients Restaurant, Bar & Nightlife magazine

10 BarTab Bar Buzz island happy hour guide

17 Calendar of Events

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upcoming events in january, february, march 2017

26 Minding Your P’s & Q’s in Paradise

by leigh pujado

32 Map of Key West 34 Profiles david rohrbaugh @ gas monkey, 217 duval claire finley @ BarTab’s bar chord zach moses @ bagatelle, 115 duval & 915, 915 duval

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information on over 100 key west bars & restaurants

48 Sloan’s Saloon Stories by david sloan

cabo shrimp & grits @ lucy’s, 320 ginnell st

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59 BarTab Index

happy hour, pool tables, dart & arcade games

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54 Bars Abroad

Publisher Lawrence Bradley, Jr larry@bartabmag.com Bill Hoebee billhoebee@clearchannel.com Dustin Kulwicki /dsk707

40 Restaurant & Bar Listings

53 Eat It

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Agave 308

416 Appelrouth 305-414-8626 Happy Hour 4-6p Free Bacon for eternity! with a 1 in 6 chance to get your drink for $1

3820 N Roosevelt 305-320-0940 Happy Hour 1-4p Moscow Mules, Bloody Marys, & Mimosas $5 House Wine $4 Domestic beers $3

801 Duval 305-294-4737 Key West’s premier drag shows every night at 9 & 11p Sunday is ‘gay’ bingo with Mitch at 5p

915 Duval 305-296-0669 A Key West institution with a eclectic seafood & pasta menu. Lunch served 11:30a-4:30p w/ small plate servings.

308 Front 305-294-2042 Happy Hour 4:30-6:30p $6 margaritas & discounted beers w/ Taco & Teqila Tues 5:30-10p

Bagatelle

Blue Heaven

Blue Macaw

115 Duval 305-296-6609 Two Happy Hours 9-11:30a w/ $5 breakfast items, bloodys & mimosas & 4-6p half priced drinks & $5 apps

729 Thomas 305-296-8666 One of the best outdoor venues in the Keys! Bloody Marys are the specialties here at their outdoor bar.

804 Whitehead 305-440-3196 Happy Hour 4-7p includes $3 beers, wines & wells w/ live music

Conch Republic

631 Greene 305-294-4403 Happy Hour 4-7p 2-for-1 premium well drinks, all domestic & imported beers

Cowboy Bill’s

Dante’s

Gas Monkey

Grand Café

Green Parrot

618 Duval 305-292-1865 Happy Hour 4-7p daily w/ 2-4-1 dom beers, drafts & wells Sexy Bull Riding ladies drink free Wed 9-11p

951 Caroline 305-293-5123 Happy Hour Mon-Fri 4:30-7:30p 2-4-1 doms, wells, & select specialty cocktails w/ $5 app menu & 3-4-$2 raw bar

217 Duval 305-294-0103 Happy Hours 3-6p $2 drink specials & House-ritas with $4 food specials

314 Duval 305-292-4740 Happy Hour 11am-5p with discounts on all frozen drinks, mojitos & margaritas

601 Whitehead 305-294-6133 Mon-Thurs 4-5:30p discounts on selected drinks & beers. Music ‘sound-checks’ 5:30p every Fri & Sun

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Half Shell

Havana Cafe

Hog’s Breath

Hot Tin Roof

Irish Kevin’s

231 Margaret 305-294-7496 Happy Hour 4:30-6:30p w/ 2-for-1 drink deals, discounted food items & raw bar specials

703 Duval 305-294-2626 The BarTab’s go to spot for a late breakfast. Lunch & breakfast served 9a-3p.

400 Front 305-296-4222 Drink Discounts on all liquor & beer 5-7p Live music all day from 1pm-2a

0 Duval 305-296-7701 Sunday Brunch $49/person includes unlimited a la carte menu & unlimited bloody mary bar

211 Duval 305-296-1262 Happy Hour open-6p $1 off Narragansett Lager & live music all day long!

Jack Flats

505 Front 305-509-7136 Happy Hour 4:30-6:30p Mon-Fri 1/2 priced wells, beers & wine w/ $595 food menu & 1/2 priced oysters

509.5 Duval 305-296-7955 12 High Def Projection TVs with personal speakers to listen. Late night food till 1a

301 Whitehead 305-293-8484 Happy Hour 4-7p $350 margaritas, $2 micro brews with $3 well drinks & $595 apps

705 Duval 305-296-5995 Get happy hour delivered to your front door anytime! KWest Liquors will deliver all your beer, wine, liquor & snacks.

Lucy’s

Mellow Cafe

Point 5

320 Grinnell 305.926-2616 Happy Hour 4-7p half off apps $3 wells, drafts, & wines

1605 N Roosevelt 305-745-3874 Happy Hour daily 4-7p 2-4-1 beers w/ $5 sangrias & mimosas & $5 menu items

915 Duval 305-296-0669 Happy Hour every day 5-6p with 2-for-1 drinks open daily 5p full menu until 12a

Prime Steakhouse

Lazy Gecko 203 Duval 305 296-1903 Happy Hours 4-8p 2-for-1 wells & beers with $5 food items

Kelly’s Caribbean

Island Dogs

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KWest Liquor

951 Caroline 305-296-4000 Steaks, seafood, martinis & fine wine. Opens daily at 6p

Rum Row

Rumor Lounge

Salute!

3824 N Roosevelt 305-320-0930 Happy Hour Mon - Fri 4-7p $3 wells, domestics & frozen drinks $4 house wines $5 weekly draft beer

430 Greene Happy Hour 5-8p with $3 wells & $2 dom drafts Sundays Bacon Bloody Marys Thurs Ladies Night Wed SIN 10p-4a

1000 Atlantic 305-296-1117 The best beach front dining in Key West. Get here around 4:30p on Sun for live music on their patio!

Sunset Tiki

Thirsty Mermaid

Tattoos & Scars

617 Front Happy Hour 5-7p 2-4-1 Margaritas on the rocks, sangria, dom beers & wells 2-4-1 Bloody Marys 10a-noon daily

521 Fleming 305-206-4828 One of the best raw bars in town with Happy Hour 4-6p $2 pints of Mermaid Lager & $5 food items

Waterfront Brewery

Willie T’s

201 William 305-440-2270 Happy Hour 4-7p Half off all Waterfront Brewery beers, well drinks & glasses of wine

525 Duval 305.294.7674 Mojito Monday 2-4-$12 mojitos Tues, Wed, Fri & Sat Margaritas 2-4-$10 Sundays Bloodys 2-4-$10

512 Greene Happy Hour 4-7p & late night 2a-close Sun-Thurs with 2-for-1 dom beers & wells

Smokin’ Tuna Saloon

Sunset Pier

4 Charles 305-517-6350 Happy Hour 5-7p Discounts on beers & well drinks with live music starting at 6p

0 Duval 305-296-7701 Terrific Sunset View Jan - 6:00p Feb - 6:22p Mar - 7:36p

Turtle Kraals

Virgilio’s

231 Margaret 305-296-2640 Happy Hour 4-6:30p with 50% off wells, beers & wines w/ food menu specials Turtle Races every Mon, Wed & Fri

524 Duval 305-296-8118 Home of Martini Monday $5 martinis 7p-close Live music most nights at 9p

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EVENTS

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JANUARY

Tues-Sat 24-28

ECLIPSE: CUBAN PLAY EXCHANGE

Key West Theater, 512 Eaton Cuban playwright Jazz Vilá’s Eclipse is a modern retelling of the classic play Miss Julie by August Strindberg, which uses the tool of reality television to contemporize the classic work. 8p theKeyWestTheater.com

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TASTE OF THE SEAPORT Key West Theater, 512 Eaton Enjoy the Taste of the Seaport such as fresh Bahamian style conch fritters & conch ceviche all while enjoying the Seaport views and live entertainment. 5-6:30p ShowClix.com

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BLOODY MARY ‘BAD ASS BRUNCH SERIES’

Blue Macaw, 804 Whitehead Enjoy a 3 course brunch & unlimited Bloody Mary Bar with a huge array of hot sauces, pickled veggies & even bacon to dress up your drinks. 11a-1p ShowClix.com

Sunday 29

SUNDAY RAMBLE Key West Theater, 512 Eaton Local musics come together for a night of music. 8p theKeyWestTheater.com

FEBRUARY

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KEY WEST

Friday 17 - Saturday 18

129 MILES FROM WALMART Key West Theater, 512 Eaton One-acts includes original short plays by Key West locals. 8p theKeyWestTheater.com

Wednesday 22

ORDER BY DISORDER Tennessee Williams, 5901 College Rd Rachmaninov’s Piano Concerto No 2 in C minor, also featuring Rimsky-Korsakov: The Snow Maiden [Snegurochka] Suite. 7:30p sflso.org

MARCH

Tuesday 8

BADFISH: A TRIBUTE TO SUBLIME

Sunset Pier, 0 Duval Badfish makes their annual return to Key West & Sunset Pier. Opening Band will be Sun Dried Vibes. Free show. 7p BarTabMag.com

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Minding Your P’S & Q’s in Paradise by Leigh Pujado

High Season is upon us! This little island is bursting at the seams with visitors and chugging along with events and festivals. In the midst of all the hustle and bustle, the traﬃc and the congestion, we often forget to be polite. Let’s try to retain our civility. Take this quiz to determine where you land on the scale of Cantankerous & Clueless to Congenial.

You see a couple of tourists in their beach attire standing on the corner of Harris & First Street, reading one of those Welcome Center maps up-side-down. What do you do? (a) Slow down, roll down your window, point South & shout, ‘The Beach is that way, you turds!’ (b) Nothing. If they can’t ﬁnd the beach from residential Mid-Town, that’s their problem. (c) Stop, politely ask if they need directions, & turn their map right-side-up with out so much as a smirk on your face.

In which public settings is it appropriate to smoke a cigar? (a) Cigar Bars and Cigar friendly establishments. (b) Cigar Bars and Cigar friendly establishments. (c) Cigar Bars and Cigar friendly establishments!

stuck behind a Conch Train doing 8 miles 3 Ifanyouhouraredown the street. How do you react? (a) Lay on the horn and yell expletives at the passengers until they begin to seriously worry about the state of your mental health. (b) Take a breath, mutter one expletive quietly to yourself, & be patient. (c) Call Code Enforcement, attend every Commission meeting & try to get these stupid trains oﬀ your goddamn streets. of the following statements does NOT 4 Which express this island’s sentiment: (a) “Slow down! This ain’t the Mainland.” (b) “One Human Family” (c) “What happens in Key West ends up on the Sheriﬀ’s website.” (d) They all express this island’s sentiment.

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at a bar listening to an awesome band. It’s Which of the following best completes the 5 You’re tough to get a drink because the place is packed. 8 sentence, ‘If I am rude to a person serving my What should you do in order to get faster service? food & drink... (a) Push your way to the bar, wave your arms wildly and shout, “Hey! Hey! Hey Buddy!” (b) Wait patiently with money in hand, order ready and a smile on your face. (c) Find a manager and give them pointers on how to staﬀ better for busy nights.

(a) ...they will learn next time to bring my stuﬀ faster.’ (b) ...I’ve established my superiority over them, thus I feel better about myself.’ (c) ...I’m most likely a jackass & don’t understand that I’ve run the risk of having my order possibly (but not likely) contaminated by a vigilante staﬀ member.’

far away does one need to be in order to 6 How not smell, gage-on or cough from your lit cigar? is 9 What The Golden Rule? (a) 3 feet

is it okay to pee all over the toilet seat at 7 When a bar or restaurant’s bathroom? (a) When the toilet seat is on ﬁre and there are no vessels to transport water from the sink to the seat. (b) When you are afraid of catching the toilet seat germ plague and you are too lazy to cover the seat with toilet paper. (c) It is never ok to pee on a toilet seat. People who squat and leave a mess for someone else to clean up are rude and disgusting. (d) When the toilet seat has been stung by a jelly ﬁsh. 24

(a) If you pee on the toilet seat, you should clean it up. (b) What happens on Duval Street, stays on Duval Street. (c) Treat others the way you wish to be treated. ANSWER KEY 1- (c) 2- (a), (b), but more so (c) 3- (b) 4- (d) 5- (b) 6- (d) 7- (c) 8- (c) 9- (c)

(b) 12 feet (c) 25 yards (d) My cigar stinks? I had no idea. Perhaps I should only smoke it at a Cigar Bar or a Cigar friendly establishment.

Give yourself one point for each correct answer. All 9 Points: Cordial and Courteous 7-8 Points: Fairly Friendly 4-6 Points: Fairly Frosty 1-3 Points: Find Another Island email: cleighpujado@gmail.com

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1. One team plays the British, with nine cups in a straight line. The other plays the Americans starting with only 5 cups, arranged in whatever formation they like. 2. Once per game the British side may add one â&#x20AC;&#x153;Hessian Soldierâ&#x20AC;? beer to their ranks, provided that the beer is German in origin. 3. Once round the Americans can add one beer to their ranks. They may do this 5 times. 4. Accents and patriotic songs are highly encouraged. 28

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‘Big’ Dave Rohrbaugh Bartender @ Gas Monkey, 217 Duval Street What’s your full name? Originally from?

My full name is David Rohrbaugh, & I am originally from Cimarron, KS.

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How did you get involved with Gas Monkey?

After college at K State, I moved to Kansas City, where I met one of the owners the original Gas Monkey. He asked me if I would move to Dallas to help open it. I agreed & moved to Dallas, got it open & worked at the original store. When he moved to Key West & decided to open the second one, he asked if I would move down here. So, I agreed & here I am. How did you start in food & beverage?

After playing football at Kansas State, I got a job working security at one of the bars in Aggieville [KS]. From there I started working in the kitchen, to bartending. After that I worked construction for several years. Then got back into the bar & restaurant industry when I moved back to Kansas City.

Rumplemintz, ‘cause it’s the best shot ever. I love it.

What was the name of the bar?

I think it’s our staff. I mean, the concept’s nice, the décor is good, our food is excellent. But I really enjoy our staff. I think we have good people working. I think in this town with so much competition, so many places, so many choices, I think it’s the people that make the difference, & who your bartender is. If you like that bartender, you’re going to go back to that bartender. You’re going to remember them for your next visit.

Porter’s Bar & Deli. It’s still there in Aggieville, in Manhattan, KS. It’s a martini/college bar. They do deli sandwiches & martinis. How did your football days go?

Good. I played two years at Kansas State. Went to the Holiday Bowl. Played with some excellent players. A lot of hard work, but it was a lot of fun. Did you win the Holiday Bowl? 

Favorite shot to pour for a customer who doesn’t know what they want?

We did, yes. I believe we finished 6th in the nation that year.

So, your drink of choice is?

Rumplemintz, for a shot. For cocktails, I usually switch between vodka soda or ice, whiskey & water. What do you think customers enjoy most about Gas Monkey?

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AGAVE 308

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BAGATELLE

B2 3

BLUE HEAVEN

B5 4

BLUE MACAW COWBOY BILL’S

B5 5 XX 6

DANTE’S / PRIME STEAKHOUSE

D1 7

GAS MONKEY

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GREEN PARROT HALF SHELL/TURTLE KRAALS

B4 9 D1 10

HAVANA CAFE / KWEST

C4 11

HOG’S BREATH

B2 12

IRISH KEVIN’S

B2 13

ISLAND DOGS

B1 14

JACK FLATS

B3 15

KELLY’S CARIBBEAN

B3 C4 11

KWEST LIQUOR STORE LAZY GECKO

LUCY’S RETIRED SURFER BAR

B2 17 D2 18

MELLOW VENTURES CAFE

H3 19

POINT 5 / NINE ONE FIVE

C5 20

PRIME STEAKHOUSE / DANTE’S

D1 7

RUM ROW @ GATES HOTELS

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RUMOR LOUNGE

B2 22

SMOKIN’ TUNA

B2 23

SUNSET PIER / HOT TIN ROOF TATTOOS & SCARS

A1 24 B2 25

THIRSTY MERMAID

C3 26

VIRGILIO’S

B4 27 C4 28

WILLIE T’S

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22 23

17 13 8

16 26

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Claire Finley

What’s your name? Age? Place of birth?

My name is Claire Lee Ann Finley. I’m three-zero. I’m about to be three-one. I’m from Davenport, IA. How did you get down to Key West?

Jeff Clark. I was playing in a band called Entrain. I was a sub for a sub gig & Jeff was the singer of the band at the time, the front man. So, I met him & then about a year later he asked me to come down to Key West to play a wedding. How many instruments do you play?

Well, ‘have I played’ is different from ‘do I play’. I played violin from 4th grade till senior year in high school. I did classical competitive piano from age 4 till 18. Played French horn in concert band. I played bass drum in drum-line. I play guitar, & of course electric bass. & I sing. Do you think you could still play all those instruments?

I could make some farting sounds on a French horn. I still have my violin. I often think about joining a community orchestra, because I miss playing in an orchestra.

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photoG SenseAtPlay.com What’s the best part of being a girl Rockstar?

[laughing] Oh, God. Well, one of the other reasons I started playing bass is because it got me the attention of all the guys. I was not cool growing-up. At all. But, when I started playing bass, people were like, ‘You’re so cool!’ [laughing] I didn’t realize that I would become such an inspiration to women. I’m not a woman activist by any means, but the longer I play bass & the more I see I effect women who have never seen that, it’s a pretty cool part of it all.

How did you settle on the bass?

How about your most memorable performance?

Because the bass is one note at a time. I felt like it was an instrument I didn’t have to take so seriously, & I wouldn’t be judged like classical piano.

When Zac Brown came to my gig at the Smokin’ Tuna & hung out for like 3 hours & we sang James Taylor together. It was like we were in somebody’s living room hanging out,.

Who would win in an Indian Leg Wrestling Match - best 2 out of 3, Caffeine Carl or Joal Rush?

Make sure you take a chance to check out Claire kill it on the bass while you’re in Key West. See her at Sunset Pier, 0 Duval St, Smokin’ Tuna, 4 Charles St, or The Green Parrot, 601 Whitehead St. For booking info visit LadyBMusic.com

Oh, shit! Well, I think Joal would have a good chance, but Carl would go conch on his ass. 34

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Chef de PROFILE

Zach Moses

@ 915, 915 Duval / Bagatelle, 115 Duval Name? Age? Place of birth?

Zachary Moses, age 34, born in Water Town, SD.

How long have you been at 915?

I’ve been at 915 for just over a year now. What was it like taking over the helm at a such an established restaurant like 915?

Luckily for me I moved to Manhattan for 5 years a few years ago. That’s actually where I became a Executive Chef. & before that I opened six restaurants basically from the start. I designed the kitchen & everything. So, that was really good training on being able to take over a place like this.

Tell us a bit about the 915 lunch menu.

How has adding the Executive Chef role at Bagatelle to your duties at 915 & Point 5 gone?

What is your favorite dish on each menu?

A little bit crazy. It keeps me busy. But it’s been good. I have a good crew [at 915]. They have a really good crew [at Bagatelle]. So, it’s made it a lot easier. How has it been bringing Bagatelle into the fold?

It was good. A whole new set of children. [laughs] What are some of your favorite restaurants outside of Key West?

ilili in New York City is a really amazing Mediterranean tapas restaurant. Baloni Porcelli is an amazing steakhouse - they dry their steaks in house. Les Halles was a really good one, where Anthony Bourdain used to work, but they’re closed down now. 36

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It’s kinda a high-bred between the dinner menu & the menu upstairs. There’s a couple of salads from upstairs on it. There’s a few homemade pastas on it. The grass-fed beef hamburger. It’s pretty casual for everybody. The Mediterranean octopus salad upstairs at Point 5. The seared diver scallop with ancient grains at 915. & the butterfly hogfish at Bagatelle. What’s the most fun thing about being a chef?

Well, it’s like I said, I work with a really great crew. We’re like family here. So, it’s nice, everybody gets along, everybody has a good time. But, we all know how to work hard, & we all know how to have fun afterwards. How about a drink of choice?

Laphroaig, single malt scotch whiskey. Stop by & see what Zach is creating at Bagatelle, 115 Duval St & Nine One Five & Point 5 located at 915 Duval St.

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Key West’s

Premiere Martini Bar MAGICAL, MIND ALTERING LUBRICANTS FOR SOCIAL INTERCOURSE

For over thirty years Virgilios Martini Bar has been a local’s favorite, attracting locals and tourists alike for classic cocktails, live music, and late night dancing in our inviting garden bar setting. 

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HOME OF THE ORIGINAL

M A RT I N I M O N D AY S

MON D AYS F ROM 7 TO C L OSE

ALL MARTINIS ARE $5.00

Live Music 7 nights a week Sexy Speakeasy

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Extensive Martini list Late Night Menu

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UFO

2¢ 416 Appelrouth, 414 8626 • An off the

beaten path gastropub w/ graffititagged walls. Dishes from wings & burgers to yellowtail snapper & soft shell crab. 11a-11p 2-4-1 drink daily w/ 10% off food w/

FOM

24 NORTH 3820 N Roosevelt, 320 0940 • Poolside DJ

every Tues & Sat 1-4p. HH 1-4p w/ $3-5 drinks specials. Food served by Chug Cantina 8a-8p, bar 11a-10p.

LAM

801 BOURBON 801 Duval, 294 4737 • The front bar is the

locals’ hangout. Drag shows upstairs at 9 & 11pm, bingo on Sun. Saloon 1 in back is not for the timid or fainthearted. 4 TVs [w/ porn]

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American menu w/ a tuna dome that can’t be missed. One of the finest wine lists in the Keys w/ indoor & outdoor seating. L 11:30a-4:30p, D 6-11p

ULF

AGAVE 308 308 Front, 509 7304 • Key West’s only

tequila bar, w/ over 70 different tequilas & 20 craft cocktails. Open 11a-1a or later, w/ HH 4:30-6:30p & food till 10p. Taco & Tequila Tues w/ tacos specials & $6 fresh lime margaritas 5:30-10p. AMBROSIA

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1401 Simonton, 293 0304 • Amazing bar,

lounge & restaurant. The new look may be a bit much to some die hard fans, but they are still serving up some of the best sushi in town.

AMIGOS 425 Greene, 292 2009 • Tacos2, burritos,

nachos & more. 95% of their menu items are gluten free. Delivering Mexican food to your door & you can get margaritas or beer too! ANTONIA’S

✆UF

615 Duval, 294 6565 • This amazing

Italian restaurant is one of Duval’s finest. 100s of wines by the bottle & authentic Italian menu. Lunch 11am10p. Closed on Mondays.

recommended

AZUR 425 Grinnell, 292 2987 • Mediterranean

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915 [NINE ONE FIVE] 915 Duval, 296 0669 • Mediterranean–

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Bar & Restaurant Listings Listings appear in alphabetical order. If you would like an update please contact us at info@kwBarTab.com Cheers!

fare at one of Key West’s chef owned restaurants. Mon-Fri breakfast 8-11a, lunch till 3p, Sat & Sun brunch 9a-3p, dinner daily 6-10p.

LGO

BAGATELLE 115 Duval, 296 6609 • Brunch 9a-4p,

dinner 5-10p. HH 9-11:30a & 4-6p w/ $5 small plates & drink specials. ‘Moon Lounge’ deck upstairs & out back is the best, upscale place to hide downtown. Get 10% off food w/

BANANA CAFÉ 1215 Duval, 294 7227 • French cuisine

featuring crepes, baguettes & more. Breakfast or lunch served 8a-3p, 6-10p for dinner.

UFL

BETTER THAN SEX 926 Simonton, 296 8102 • Erotically

charged atmosphere, sporting dessert dishes like Jungle Fever & Missionary Crisp. Open daily 6pm-midnight.

the bier boutique 1421 First, 741 7779 • Midwest style menu with a kick. Eco-friendly containers & craft beers. Try the chili, bison burger or the chicken on a stick! Open Tues-Sun 11a-8p

U upscale F food served G food served late S sports

L open late

inside w/ a view of Duval to late night dinner on the back deck, Blackfin offers savory bistro cuisine w/ a true Key West ﬂare. Get 10% off food w/

FOMN

BLUE HEAVEN 729 Thomas, 296 8666 • Cats & chickens

living in harmony & an award winning wine list that complements extraordinary food. One of Key West’s best breakfast/ brunch spots.

FOM

BLUE MACAW 801 Whitehead • Island eats & bar

with the largest make your own bloody mary bar in the keys & live music. Open 9a-10p daily.

WUFO

BLUE MOJITO 601 Front • At the Hyatt, plenty of waterfront couches to chill on. Light food served & full liquor bar & offering 20% locals’ discount. Get a 2-4-1 drink daily w/ BLUE ROOM

OLMN

1128 Simonton, 296 2807 • Cool lounge

w/ a rock n’ roll twist. DJ music Tues & Fri @ 10p. Pool room w/ video jukebox. Outside bar for those cool KW nights! HH 5-8p.

O outdoor seating M entertainment

LADN

BOBBY’S MONKEY BAR 900 Simonton, 294 2655 • One block off

Duval, activities provided through the week. Mon, Thurs, Fri & Sun karaoke 9:30p. Tues 7p pool tourney. HH noon-8p on beer & wells. BOURBON STREET

LAO

724 Duval, 294 9354 • The ultimate guys-

only night out. Porn on TV, dancers on bars & pool w/ waterfall. Mon is movie night & 2-4-1 Tues. 16 TVs [2 big, 3 w/ porn]

BULL & WHISTLE 224 Duval, 296 4565 • Live music all

day, every day. Get 2-4-1 margaritas [or one large] at the bar or grab a table & ask for Debbie’s award winning Bloody Maria! THE CAFÉ

509 Southard, 296 5515 • Mostly

vegetarian entrees, sandwiches & awesome veggie burger. Organic wines, specialty beers & herbal teas. Open daily Mon–Sat 11am-10p. Delivery or take out. CAFÉ SOLÉ

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1029 Southard, 294 0230 • A few blocks

from Duval & some of the most authentic cuisine this side of Paris. Fine wine, sherry & ports.

CAMILLE’S

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918 Duval, 509 7408 • From breakfast

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BLACKFIN BISTRO

1202 Simonton, 296 4811 • A locals’

favorite w/ a menu that changes daily. Serving a fantastic breakfast, lunch & dinner. HH 6-7p 2-4-1 specials &b half off apps at the bars. Opens 8a-10p[ish]. Get 10% off food w/

SFO

CAROLINE’S 310 Duval, 294 7511 • This totally

outdoors bar/restaurant is awesome. Great for people watching & low priced menu items. Lisa & Bethany in command. Delivery available. 2 TVs

FSOL

CHARLIE MAC’S 404 Southard, 320 0204 • BBQ & seafood

with 10HD TV to watch your favorite game. Huge selection of draft beer & food served late night & HH 4:30-7p. 1/2 priced Wings on Wed.

CHEF DISTILLED RUM DISTILLERY 105 Simonton, 294 1441 • Key West’s first

legal rum distillery. Taste it, watch it be made, buy it & enjoy. Get a tour through their distillery w/ lots of history. Open till sunset. CONCH REPUBLIC

WFOM

631 Greene, 294 4403 • This open-air bar

& restaurant offers dozens of rums & then some. Plenty of seats at the bar, w/ live music every night. Be sure to ask about the rum sampler.

W on the water A alternative lifestyle N neighborhood joint D dive bar

locals’ favorite New Town hang out. Awesome prices, 2 pool tables. You can bet on a late night crowd to have ‘one more’ on the way home.

FON 1218 Duval, 517 6419 • Beer, wine &

CORK & STOGIE

cigars, C&S is open 10a-11p. Daily wine tastings & a great place to get Key West Factory cigars. Food served & C&S offers delivery.

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COWBOY BILL’S 618 Duval, 292 1865 • Ride the bull Wed-

Sat w/ Sexy Bull Riding contest Wed at 10p when ladies drink free 9-11p. Live music Thur-Sat 9:30p. 2-4-1 HH 4-7p. 8 jumbo TVs, 4 pool

WFOM

DANTE’S 951 Caroline, 293 5123 • Poolside drinking

& dining w/ HH Mon-Fri 4:30-7:30p 2-41 drinks specials. DJs every weekend, tons of locals pounding shots - this is Key West’s premier public pool to get hammered! 15 TVs

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DONS’ PLACE 1000 Truman, 296 8837 • Closed for only

3 hours a day. Opens 7a & stays open till 4a. 10 TVs, 1 pool, 1 dart, 1 GT, juke tunes. 42

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EL MESON DE PEPE’S 410 Wall, 295 2620 • Great Cuban food located on Mallory Square w/ live music daily. Dishing out the strongest Mojito this side of Cuba.

EL SIBONEY 900 Catherine, 296 4184 • Tucked away in

Old Town, you’ll get great Cuban food at reasonable prices. If you’ve never tried a skirt steak, this is the place to get it.

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FIREFLY 223 Petronia, 849 0104 • Modern, chef-

driven Southern restaurant focusing on using the best ingredients & a mixture of traditional & modern techniques to create familiar dishes.

FIVE BROTHERS 930 Southard, 296 5205 • BarTab’s breakfast spot for an egg & cheese on Cuban bread w/ a colada, but the Cuban mix is still the best in Key West. Open

6a-3p Mon-Sat.

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FLAMING BUOY 1100 Packer, 295 7970 • Fresh dishes &

local seafood served daily. The lobster mac & cheese is a must. Dine in or take out w/ delivery as well. Open 6p TuesSunday.

recommended

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FOGARTY’S 227 Duval, 294 7525 • Home to the Flying

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3340 N. Roosevelt, 296 4343 • This is a

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Monkey Saloon w/ Kyle & Ryan serving up the fastest frozen drinks in KW! Lunch & dinner at great prices. 16 TVs [6 in A/C!]

FOMN

GARBOS’ GRILL 409 Caroline, 304 3004 • Key West’s

most popular food truck, pumping out delicious food in downtown Key West. Open Mon-Sat 11a-3p, 5-9p.

GOML

GAS MONKEY 217 Duval , 294-0103 • Parked on the

200 block serving Texas BBQ & pub food. 3 HH daily 3-4p, 4-7p & 11p-12a w/ 1/2 priced food, $1 drinks & more. Live music every day & open till 2am [or later]. Get a 2-4-1 drink daily w/

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GRAND CAFÉ 314 Duval, 292 4740 • Proving to be an

outstanding decision for lunch &/or dinner. Serving one of the best menus in town, plus mojitos & the Grand Margarita.

GRAND VIN 1107 Duval, 296 1020 • This wine shop/

bar is a great place to start or end an evening. Buy a bottle, then head to the porch for a table. Vin pours wine by the glass & a few beers.

U upscale F food served G food served late S sports

L open late

GREENE STREET CIGAR CO 540 Greene, 296 5499 • One of the few

places to smoke a cigar & sip on a drink. HH 5-7p on premium beers, wine & cigars. Open 11a-12a.

WFO

HALF SHELL RAW BAR 231 Margaret, 294 7496 • Great raw bar

on the harbor walk & bar to kick back a few back at & relax. Fish house as well to take your favorite fresh catch to go. A/C-ed bar area w/ shufﬂe board.

HARPOON HARRY’S 832 Caroline, 294 8744 • Best known for

their diner style breakfast. Food served all day, full liquor bar & low prices & breakfast till 3p.

HARD ROCK CAFÉ 313 Duval, 293 0230 • The Keys’ very own

Rock & Roll museum w/ multi-level patio bar & restaurant. Plenty of Key West Hard Rock goods available, too. 9 TVs

O outdoor seating M entertainment

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biggest anchor in town. The best live acts in the Keys w/ a bartending staff who make slinging drinks look as easy as drinkin ‘em. 4 TVs, 1 pool, 1 dart, best jukebox in south Florida.

HAVANA CLUB 423 Caroline, 394 1110 • Opens at 3p & THE

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GREEN PARROT 601 Whitehead, 294 6133 • Probably the

5110 Overseas Hwy, 294 0200 • At

stays that way till 4a. Serving $3 beers & $5 cocktails. Ask about their mini beer pong!1pool, 2TVs

Hurricane Hole Marina, across the Stock Isl. bridge. A haven for locals to hang out on the water w/ full liquor bar.

IRISH KEVIN’S 211 Duval, 292 1262 • Guinness chugging

HAVANA KEY WEST 703 Duval, 294 2626 • American/Cuban

inspired cuisine serving breakfast, brunch & lunch all day. Get beer, wine, liquor drinks or authentic Cuban coffee. Open daily 9a-3p.

WFOM

HOG’S BREATH 400 Front, 292 2032 • Catering to a

tourist crowd, but also remains a locals’ favorite. Great bar staff & shucking bar & some of the best bands playing original live music in town. HH 5-7pm & 1-2am. 6 TVs, 3 bars HOGFISH

WFOM

6810 Front [Stock Isl.], 293 4041 • Best

place for live music on Stock Island. Their hogfish sandwich is a must! Open 11a-12a. HH 4-7p Mon-Sat. 1 pool 10% off food w/ HOT TIN ROOF

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0 Duval, 296 7701 • Delicious martini list

& slick lounge. Sit back & take in the ocean view w/ one of the best menus in Key West @ the Ocean Key. Serving breakfast, lunch & dinner. Get 10% off food w/

contests on stage, accompanied by live music all day long. Full liquor & over 25 draft aiding the staff here to keep you sloshed.

LGOM

ISLAND DOGS 505 Front, 509 7136 • Street-side seating

just steps off Duval. Live music WedSat. Nice blend of casual & upscale bar. Open late w/ food till the crowd dies down. HH 4:30-6:30p Get a 2-4-1 drink daily w/

SLG

JACK FLATS 509 1/2 Duval, 294 7955 • Great grub

served to 1a or later. This is the place to be on game day. Matt & Doug run things at night, Gretchen in the day. 38 TVs [12 jumbo] & audio boxes.

UFO

KELLY’S 301 Whitehead, 293 8484 • Spectacular

outdoor dining area to enjoy Key West’s days & nights. HH 4-7p on drinks & food at the bar. Try one of the micro brewed beers. Get a 2-4-1 drink daily w/

W on the water A alternative lifestyle N neighborhood joint D dive bar

is souperb! 6 different noodle bowls, perfect apps, a dozen featured menu items & sakes to complement. Get 10% off food w/

KWEST LIQUOR 705 Duval, 294 5995 • All your liquor,

beer, wine, smoke, lotto & snack needs right on Duval. KWest will also deliver whatever you need [min $100].

ULFOM

LA TE DA 1125 Duval, 296 6706 • Outside or inside

full liquor bars. Shows in the Crystal Room & piano bar [call for info]. HH 4-6:30p 50% off all cocktails.

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LA TRATTORIA 524 Duval, 296 1075 • Classic cuisine

& impressive wine list - probably the Keys’ best Italian! The street side bar is perfect to sip on libations w/ over 20 speciality martinis.

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LA TRATTORIA OCEANSIDE 3593 S Roosevelt, 295 6789 • La Trat’s

second location up town. Perfect for those who want to avoid downtown or like parking. Very creative seating layout w/ the quality menu you expect.

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THE LAZY GECKO 203 Duval, 292 1903 • The Gecko’s

throwin’ the best party in town w/ a locals’ back bar that’s a great escape from the weekend madness. Live music all day. HH 4-8p, 15 TVs

MLO

LITTLE ROOM JAZZ CLUB 821 Duval, 741 7515 • The Keys premier

jazz club. Classy without being too upscale. Located on the 800 of Duval. HH 5-8p & live music nightly.

GOMLN

LUCY’S 320 Grinnell, 922-2616 • Serving a

coastal friendly menu of tacos, entrees & sandwiches. HH 4-7p w/ $3 drink deals & 1/2 priced apps. Open 11a-1a (or later).

MANGIA MANGIA 900 Southard, 294 2469 • Fresh seafood,

homemade pasta made daily & the Keys’ most famous pesto. Great outdoor garden to dine in. Get 10% off food w/

UFO

MANGOES 700 Duval, 292 4606 • Upscale, relaxing,

patio complete w/ an outdoor bar. Sit back & watch the entertainment of Duval Street while dining or sipping on a cocktail.

recommended

MARGARITAVILLE 500 Duval, 292 1435 • Daytime the

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502 Southard, 296 2077 • This place

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restaurant jams. Bands take the stage at 9p Tues-Sunday. If you didn’t know already, try a margarita & cheeseburger.

UFO

MARTIN’S 917 Duval, 295 0111 • European-style fare nicely settled on upper Duval. w/ street-side lounge seating & a menu

Chef Martin has been perfecting for over 20 years in KW.

GSLBN

MARY ELLEN’S 420 Appelrouth, 916 5816 • Dozens of

canned beer. Get a 16oz PBR, whiskey shot & slim jim for only 6 bucks. Cookin’ grilled cheese & great fires to sober you up, too.

FOMW

MELLOW CAFE 1605 N Roosevelt, 745 3874 • Good craft beers, solid food w/ tacos, smoothies & munchies. HH 4-7p w/ 2-4-1 beers, $5 sangria & mimosa w/ $5 menu items. Open 9a-ish till 9p-ish.

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MICHAELS 532 Margaret, 295 1300 • Located in the

back streets of Old Town, this is a Key West favorite. Owner & Chef Michael Wilson offers a classic menu w/ an island twist.

U upscale F food served G food served late S sports

L open late

second location in New Town. This Z’s offers some indoor seating as well. Open 11a-midnight w/ the same great menu.

OLD TOWN MEXICAN CAFÉ 609 Duval, 296 7500 • Subtle ethnic décor

enhances your Mexican experience. Beer & wine w/ a handful of Mexican beers, but we opt for the pitchers of sangria.

ORCHID BAR 1004 Duval, 296-9915 • This boutique bar

is found at the Orchid Inn. Open 12p-10p or later, HH 5-7p 20% off all drinks. Try the infused pineapple or jalapeño & tomato vodkas.

O outdoor seating M entertainment

1075 Duval, 294 0092 • Outdoor sushi

restaurant, coupled w/ astounding sushi & a large supply of sake. THE OTHER SIDE

ULO

420 Caroline, 517 6358 • Handcrafted

cocktails made from the highest quality spirits & ingredients. Open 5p-2a.

GOL

PARADISE PIZZA 503 Greene, 292 4100 • Pizza by the slice

plus a full menu till 2am [or later] at some of the best prices on the island.

POINT 5 915 Duval, 296 0669 • Craft cocktails, beers, fine wines & eats. 2nd story balcony overlooking Duval, great for people watching. Full menu until 12a. Opens at 5p in season w/ a small plates menu.

LON

THE PORCH 420 Caroline, 517 6358 • Jedi, unicorn &

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& the best cheesesteaks in Key West! Open till 4a every night, just a half block off Duval. Draft beers served, too.

MR. Z’S TOO 2798 N Roosevelt, 296 5306 • Mr Z’s

ORIGAMI

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MR. Z’S 501 Southard, 296 4445 • Grinders, pizza,

hipsters drinking carefully selected craft beers. Bottles of wine to go or camp out on the porch. $2 off drafts & wine 4:30-6:30p.

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PRIME STEAKHOUSE 951 Caroline, 296 4000 • This could be

one of our favorites. Excellent steaks & seafood entrees, complimented by an outstanding wine list. The bone-in ribeye is the house specialty. Opens at 6p daily.

RED FISH BLUE FISH 407 Front, 295 7447 • Steps away from

Mallory Square, serving some of the best seafood in town great pre & post-sunset destination. Get a 2-4-1 drink daily w/

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ROOSTICA 528 Front, 292 7862 • Wood-burning oven

pizzas & other Italian selections. PT’s throw-back menu items every Thurs. Open daily 11a-10p. Get 10% off food w/

THE RUM BAR 1117 Duval, 296 2680 • Over 250

selections of rum, try a ﬂight of 5 types for $25. Open 11am-midnight or later w/ a full liquor bar.

SGOM

RUM BARREL 528 Front, 292 7862 • This is your Eagles,

Phillies, Flyers & 76ers’ Southernmost headquarters. Sweet upper deck w/ live music Wed-Sat. 10 HD TVs & more than 170 rums.

UFOM

RUM ROW 3824 N Roosevelt, 320 0930 • Craft

cocktails, sun & pool. Live music WedSat 4-7p & Sun 12-6:30p. Food served by The Blind Pig 7a-10p, bar 11a-10p. HH Mon – Fri 4-7p $3-5 drink specials. 46

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from the 200 block playing the best in EDM. HH 5-8p daily, bacon bloody Mary’s all day Sun, Thurs is Ladies Night, SIN Wed 10p-4a. Open till 4a every night.

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THE SALTY ANGLER 1114 Duval, 741 7071 • A ‘fishing bar w/

a smoking problem’ of BBQed meats. Ask about their adult milk shakes. Open 11a-11p [or later]. Get a 2-4-1 drink daily w/

WFO

SALUTE! 1000 Atlantic, 292 1117 • Get to Higgs

Beach for a terrific beach front treat. A casual atmosphere dishing up lunch & dinner. HH 4-7p w/ $1 off drinks w/ a great sunset view.

GSOML

SANDBAR 511 Greene, 916 5530 • Sports-beach bar

theme w/ daily food specials Mon-Thurs. HH noon-4p Mon-Fri, 12a-4a daily w/ 1/2 priced drink specials.

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SANTIAGO’S BODEGA 207 Petronia, 296 7691 • Tapas dishes &

great wine. This place gets busy, so be sure to call ahead for a table. HH 3-6 w/ a $5 tapas menu & drink discounts. 10% off food w/

recommended

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SCHOONER WHARF 202 William, 292 3302 • Spacious harbor

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overlooking Front St. Live music playing regularly w/ one of the better martini lists in Key West. Get 10% off food w/ Get a 2-4-1 drink daily w/

RUMOR LOUNGE 430 Greene • Funky, sexy lounge steps

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ROOFTOP CAFE 308 Front, 294 2042 • Great deck

front bar where the din of local chatter & live music fills the air all day. See the only Bar Magician in the Keys. 2 TVs, 1 pool Get a 2-4-1 drink daily w/

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SEVEN FISH 921 Truman, 296 2777 • Eclectic menu w/

emphasis on local catch, full liquor bar & great bar to sip on a cocktail or glass of wine while enjoying superb seafood.

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SHANNA KEY 1900 Flagler, 295 8880 • Great selection of

ales & some of Key West’s favorite Irish food coming here & served till 3a. 7 TVs, 1 GT ‘06, internet juke tunes.

SLD

SHIMP DADDY’S 908 Kennedy, 294 4818 • Hidden in the

mini-malls of New Town, this is an escape from the clubs on Duval. Open 9a-4, w/ HH 4p-8p, 13 TVs, 3 pool

WUFO

SHOR 601 Front, 809 4000 • Ocean view &

delicious seafood cuisine. The Shor captures the essence of contemporary cuisine.

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SHOTS & GIGGLES Greene & Ann, 414 8272 • Beer & wine bar

a half block off the 200 block of Duval. 30% off at the bar HH 5-7p. Great place to stop for one or more.

U upscale F food served G food served late S sports

L open late

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SOUTHERNMOST BEACH CAFÉ 1405 Duval, 295 6550 • Beach side restaurant that braves the morning to serve breakfast. One of the few bars on Key West w/ a beach & chair rentals. HH Sun-Thur 4-6p. 6 TVs Get a 2-4-1 drink daily w/

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SMOKIN’ TUNA 4 Charles, 517 6350 • Great seafood &

raw bar, w/ live music nightly @ 6pm1am by amazing singer / songwriter. Grab a world famous t-shirts right off Duval. Food till 11p.

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STONED CRAB 3101 Roosevelt, 294 4350 • At the Ibis

Bay Resort, breakfast starting at 8a, & food served till 10:30p. 2-4-1 drink daily w/

10% off food w/

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SUNSET PIER 0 Duval, 296 7701 • This could be the

beginning or end of your Duval crawl. A great place for sunsets on their extra long seated pier. Get a 2-4-1 drink daily w/

O outdoor seating M entertainment

sunset spot. Massive deck & live music daily. 2-4-1 specials during HH 5-7p.

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TATTOOS & SCARS 512 Greene, 517 6610 • Open till 4am

VINO’S 810 Duval, 294 7568 • 2 great tables on

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entertainment from people watching alone, & also serving up live music all day.

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SUNSET TIKI @ GALLEON 617 Front, 295 0207 • Locals’ favorite

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SLOPPY JOE’S 201 Duval, 294 5717 • There’s enough

their raised on-street patio & offering 16 wines by the glass, a variety of wine by the bottle & beers. Open noon-1a.

LOM

VIRGILIO’S 524 Duval, 296 8118 • Upscale martini

every day no matter what & the only place in Key West to catch all the UFC fights. 2-4-1 HHs 4-7p daily & late night Sun-Thur 2a-close. 1 pool, 8 TVs

bar behind La Trattoria. Live rock Wed, Latin night Thurs, & rotating bands Fri & Sat. $5 martini every Mon night! Food served till close, open 7p-2a [or later].

WFO

WATERFRONT BREWERY 201 William, 440 2270 • Full liquor bar &

TAVERN N TOWN 3841 Roosevelt, 296 3676 • Ask about

their water taxi. 2-4-1 HH 5-7p & 9-11p, plus on Tues & Thurs $7 tapas.

TEASERS [DOWNSTAIRS] 218 Duval, 292 0486 • Nothing better than

a adult entertainment club you can slip into on the 200 block. Get to know one of the Teasettes at their circler stage!

THIRSTY MERMAID 521 Fleming, 204 4828 • Restaurant &

raw bar open daily 11a-11p. Full menu with small plates, sandwiches & ample seafood. HH 4-6p w/ $2 pint & $4 food

WFO

TURTLE KRAALS 231 Margaret, 294 2640 • One of the best

harbor views serving a Cuban/seafood style menu. Get a birds eye-view of things at the Tower Bar. Turtle Races Mon, Wed & Fri at 7p.

FOW

craft drafts from Florida including their award winning beers made on site. Open 11a-11p. HH 4-6:30p w/ half priced WFB beers, wells & glasses of wine.

LGMO

WILLIE T’S 525 Duval, 294 7674 • Serving 31 ﬂavors

of mojitos & daily drink specials. Late night menu w/ panini, pizzas & more. Mojito Mondays 2-4-$12. Live music all day, every day & night starting at 11a.

WORLD’S SMALLEST BAR 124 Duval, 294 8507 • This bar lives up to

its name. Blink & you might miss it. This place stays open late night on Duval. BarTab’s Listing sponsored by

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SLOAN’S SALOON STORIES: DEAD DRUNK

by David Sloan it back for a guzzle of gin and I’ll tell you the tale of a failed relationship that led to several rounds of shots at a Stock Island saloon. The year was 1949. Weaver’s Camp was a popular Stock Island bar and restaurant owned by the recently divorced Norvella Weaver. Her former husband Tom wasn’t happy with the terms of their divorce and didn’t hesitate to make his feelings known. Before the split he abused her verbally and physically, accusing her of cheating. After the divorce he stalked her and threatened to take away their children. He also made regular visits to her bar to berate her in front of customers and slander her reputation. Tom was a bully. Norvella was tired of being pushed around. She took out restraining and trespassing orders against Tom, but this only enraged him. In a ﬁt of anger, Tom went to the home of one of Norvella’s friends and held her at gunpoint, forcing her to call Norvella saying she needed a ride. When Norvella arrived, Tom jumped from the bushes and pulled the gun on her, demanding that she drop the restraining order. They struggled and a shot was ﬁred, but Norvella was able to escape. That same day she purchased a .32 pistol and a box of ammo. She practiced shooting at tin cans in her back yard before heading to work that evening with the concealed weapon. That night around 10:30pm Tom Weaver arrived at Weaver’s Camp and took a seat at the bar. They say he put 42 nickels in the jukebox with the intention of playing the song “I Love You So

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Much It Hurts” 42 times. Norvella walked past Tom and they had words. Norvella headed for the kitchen, but returned moments later with gun in hand. She pushed the barrel against Tom’s chest and fired six shots that sent him to the floor bleeding. Customers looked on with disbelief as Norvella calmly reloaded the gun and fired another five bullets into her ex. When the shooting was done she sat down in a chair and casually suggested someone call the sheriff. Norvella was taken to jail while the sheriff tried to determine if she should be charged. A grand jury was convened and a bizarre courtroom spectacle unfolded full of twists, turns, and questionable practices. The jury only deliberated for 30 minutes. Norvella was acquitted. The people of Stock Island rejoiced. As for Tom, he was not so fortunate. He died on the way to the hospital. The people of Stock Island celebrated this news too. And to this day, people think of Tom and smile while they guzzle their gin in Stock Island, happy that the shots they are served come from a liquor bottle and not from an ex with .32. David Sloan is an author and ghost hunter. For more on the Weaver story, check out Terry Schmida’s True Crime Vol. 3. For more saloon stories, you can learn more over a few cocktails on The Haunted Happy Hour Saloon Stroll www.HauntedKeyWest.com /hauntedkeywest

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you are here to climb up the flowing river to see the waterfall, walk the trails in search of exotic wild life, or simply lay on the beach under the sun or

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the stars - at the end of the day a good place to have a drink is important. Soda El Balcon Del Mar located just steps from the crashing waves on the beach. Soda is the Spanish word for diner & are located all around Costa Rica offering local cuisine at a pocket friendly price. Here delicately lit with red tinted lights over wood stained tables. Upstairs tables set over looking the street & the ocean across the way. It would be very easy to sit here & order one drink after another, especially with the quality & crafting that goes into them. When the sun goes down, the grill fires up. What's on the menu is what's fresh off the dock. Personally I went for the whole bodied salt rubbed snapper. A Tico style dish with rice, plantains, & a salad. Joanie Brown & Jose Luis Castrillo Vasquez, owners & operators of the restaurant & bar, do it all. Taking orders, mixing drinks, back in the kitchen, & going

to grab ice in town.

Sold here you will find 3 different Costa Rican beers. Pilsen, a pale lager with some bitterness & a mixture of malts & rice making it dry. Imperial, a balanced malt with hops, yellow in color, & the favorite locals choice. & Imperial Silver, the lighter choice of imperial. I chose the highly recommended mojito. Well crafted with crushed mint, & perfected sugar. All of the drinks made with a local sugar cane liquor of high quality - Cacique Guaro. At the end of that long day, do as the locals do. Get to the grill when it fires up. Order a local beer or mixed drink. What once was a small fishing village can still be seen from the table, on the beach, or walking the back roads. Get up, get out there. Drink local. Soda El Balocn Del Mar Anamaya Road, Puntarenas Province, Costa Rica

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BarTab INDEX HAPPY HOUR, BY THE HOUR 9AM TILL 11:30am Bagatelle $5 breakfast items, bloodys & mimosas

11AM TILL Grand Café Discounted frozen drinks, mojitos & margaritas

5pm

1PM TILL 24 North $5 Cocktail specials, $4 wine, $3 dom beer

4pm

3PM TILL Gas Monkey $2 drink specials & $4 small plates

6pm

4PM TILL... 5:30pm 6pm 6pm 6:30pm 7pm 7pm 7pm 7pm 7pm 7pm 7pm

Green Parrot Discounts on selected drinks & beers Bagatelle Half priced drinks & $5 apps Thirsty Mermaid $2 Mermaid Lager pints & $5 food items Turtle Kraals 50% off wells, beers & wines w/ food

specials starting at $5 Blue Macaw $3 beers, wines & wells Conch Republic 2-for-1 premium well drinks, beers Cowboy Bill’s 2-4-1 dom beers, drafts and wells Kelly’s Caribbean $2 micro brews, $3 well drinks, $350 margaritas & $6 apps Lucy’s Half off apps, $3 wells, drafts, & wines Mellow Cafe 2-4-1 beers, $5 sangrias & mimosas & $5 menu items Rum Row $3 wells, domestics & frozen drinks, $4 house wines, $5 weekly draft beer [Mon-Fri]

offers may change at any time, restrictions may apply

4PM TILL... 7pm 7pm

Tattoos & Scars 2-for-1 dom beers & wells Waterfront Brewery Half off all Waterfront Brewery beers,

8pm

well drinks & glasses of wine Lazy Gecko 2-for-1 wells & beers with $5 food items

4:30PM TILL... 6:30pm Agave 308 $6 margaritas & discounted beers 6:30pm Half Shell 2-for-1 drink deals, $5 food items &

raw bar specials 6:30pm Island Dogs 1/2 priced wells, beers & wine. $6 food menu & 1/2 priced oysters [Mon-Fri] 7:30pm Dante’s 2-4-1 domestics, wells & some cocktails, $5 app menu [Mon-Fri]

5PM TILL... 6pm 7pm 7pm 8pm

Point 5 2-for-1 drinks open daily 5p full menu until 12a Hog’s Breath Drink Discounts on all liquor & beer Smokin’ Tuna Saloon Discounts on beers & well drinks Rumor Lounge $3 wells & $2 dom drafts.

2AM TILL 4am

Tattoos & Scars 2-for-1 dom beers & wells. [Sun-Thurs]

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SUNDAYS

POOL TABLES Bobby’s Monkey Bar Cowboy Bill’s Gas Monkey Green Parrot Hogﬁsh Bar & Grille Schooner Wharf Tattoos & Scars Waterfront Brewery

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801 Bourbon - SIN Sundays 2-for-1 specials & $5 shot & vodka Willie T’s - Sunday Bloody Sunday 2-4-$10 Bloody Marys DRAG 101 801 Cabaret - Sunday ‘Gay’ Bingo

MONDAYS

Green Parrot - Bingo for Charity Virgilio’s - Martini Monday $5 martinis Willie T’s - Mojito Monday 2-4-$12 mojitos The

10pm-close All Day 5pm

7p-close 7p-close All Day

DARTS Dons’ Place Green Parrot Whistle Bar

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TUESDAYS

GOLDEN TEE -ORBIG BUCK HUNTER

Green Parrot Island Dogs Schooner Wharf Tattoos & Scars Waterfront Brewery

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WEDNESDAYS

Cowboy Bill’s - Sexy Bull Riding & Ladies Drink Free 9-11p

THURSDAYS

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