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10 BarTab Bar Buzz island happy hour guide
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16 Calendar of Events
upcoming events January, February, March 2019
18 “Stuck in the Middle (Age) with You” by leigh pujado
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Publisher Lawrence Bradley, Jr larry@bartabmag.com
24 Southernmost Point by bill hoebee
29 Profiles sanaris peacock @ soundwavekeywest.com alex tolmachenko @ virgilio’s, 524 duval st ashton cullinane @ tattoos & scars, 512 greene st
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Agave 308
Bagatelle
Blackfin Bistro
Blue Heaven
Blue Macaw
308 Front 305-294-2042 Happy Hour 4:30-6:30p $6 margaritas & discounted beers w/ Taco & Teqila Tuesdays all day
115 Duval 305-296-6609 2 Happy Hours 9-11:30a w/ $5 breakfast items, bloodys & mimosas & 4-6p half priced drinks & $5 apps
918 Duval 305-509-7408 Key West’s freshest seafood on Duval open 9a for breakfast through 10p
729 Thomas 305-296-8666 Happy Hour 3:30-5p Half price beer, wines, wells, & selected specialty cocktails at one of the best outdoor venues in the Keys!
804 Whitehead 305-440-3196 Happy Hour 4-7p includes $3 beers, wines & wells & half off apps
Charlie Macs
Cowboy Bill’s
Dante’s
El Siboney
404 Southard 305-320-0204 Happy Hour 4:30-6p 2-4-1 on wells, drafts, domestics & house wine w/ a $5 app menu
Conch Republic
631 Greene 305-294-4403 Happy Hour 4-7p 2-for-1 premium well drinks, all domestic & imported beers
618 Duval 305-292-1865 Happy Hour 4-7p daily 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
900 Catherine 305-296-4184 Family-friendly Cuban restaurant offers the best in authentic Cuban dishes at budget conscious prices
El Siboney [St. Island]
First Flight
Grand Café
Green Parrot
Half Shell
301 Whitehead 305-293-8484 Happy Hour 4-6p $350 house brews, half off select cocktails, $5 house wines & a $5 app menu
314 Duval 305-292-4740 Happy Hour 5-7p half off glasses & bottles of wine, beers, cocktails & apps
601 Whitehead 305-294-6133 Mon-Thurs 4-5:30p discounts on selected drinks & beers. Music ‘sound-checks’ 5:30p every Fri & Sun
231 Margaret 305-294-7496 Happy Hour 4:30-6:30p 2-for-1 drink deals, discounted food items & raw bar specials
5501 5th Avenue 305-204-4725 Happy Hour 3-5p half off drafts & sangria w/ an authentic Cuban menu served 11a-9:30p 10
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Hog’s Breath
Hot Tin Roof
Irish Kevin’s
Island Dogs
Jack Flats
400 Front 305-296-4222 Happy Hour 5-7p Drink Discounts on all liquor & beer Live music all day starting at 1p
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 10a-6p $1 off Narragansett Lager & live music all day long!
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
Lucy’s Retired Surfers Bar
Mary Ellen’s
Mellow Cafe
221 Duval 305-922-2616 2 Happy Hours 4-7p & 10p-close $3 wells, drafts, & wines w/ half off apps 4-7p
420 Appelrouth 305-294-7750 Happy Hour 12-6p Mon-Fri 2-4-1 wines, wells, drafts beers & draft cocktails w/ food special 3-6p
1605 N Roosevelt 305-745-3874 Happy Hour Mon-Fri 5-7p 2-4-1 drafts, wines, sangrias & mimosas w/ half off apps
Paradise Pizza
Point 5
503 Greene 305-292-4100 Feeding the over served masses till 4a. New York Style pizza & pasta open daily at 11a with delivery in Key West.
915 Duval 305-296-0669 Opens daily 6p full menu until 12a & DJs spinning Fri & Sat nights
Prime Steakhouse
Key West Sandwich Co. 501 Truman #7 305-741-7177 Create your own sandwich or choose one of the signature options. Order online at KWSandwichCo.com
nine one five 915 Duval 305-296-0669 An eclectic seafood & pasta menu w/ full liquor bar. Lunch served Wed-Sun 11:30a-4:30p, dinner nightly at 5p. 12
KWest Liquor 705 Duval 305-296-5995 Get happy hour delivered to your front door anytime! KWest Liquors will deliver all your beer, wine, liquor & snacks.
Old Town Tavern
900 Duval 305-296-0637 2 Happy Hours 4-7p & 11p-1a 50% off flats breads & shared plates, house wines & wells 25% off all beer
951 Caroline 305-296-4000 Steaks, seafood, martinis & fine wine. Opens daily at 6p
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Rum Row
Salute!
Sandbar
3824 N Roosevelt 305-320-0930 Happy Hour Mon-Fri 4-7p $3 wells, domestics & frozen drinks $4 house wines $5 weekly draft beer
1000 Atlantic 305-296-1117 The best beach front dining in Key West. Happy Hour 4-6p w/ half off drink specials
511 Greene 305-916-5530 Happy Hour Mon-Fri 12-4p 1/2 priced select drinks 12a-close service industry 2-4-1s
Smokin’ Tuna Saloon
SOMO Soups & Salads
Sunset Pier
Shanna Key Irish Pub
Sinz Burritos
1900 Flagler 305.295.8880 Happy Hour 4-7p Get $1 or $1.50 off most drinks
501 Truman #1 Burritos, Brews & fresh juices daily 11a-11p. Delivery, take out or dine in. Order online at SinzBurritos.com
Tattoos & Scars
Toasted Coconut
4 Charles 305-517-6350 Happy Hour 3:30-5p Discounts on beers & well drinks with live music starting at 5p
501 Truman #9 916-5320 $10 house-made soup & salad combos special all day. Order online at smSoupsAndSalads .com
0 Duval 305-296-7701 Try their famous Rumrunner, the original recipe, once featured by Rachel Ray on the Food Network.
512 Greene Happy Hour 4-7p & late night 2a-close Sun-Thurs with 2-for-1 dom bottles, drafts & wells $3 PBRs
Turtle Kraals
Virgilio’s
Viva Saloon
Willie T’s
231 Margaret 305-296-2640 Happy Hour 4-6:30p 50% off wells, beers & wines w/ food menu specials Turtle Races daily at 5p
524 Duval 305-296-8118 Martini Monday $7 martinis all night Thursdays are Latin Night
903 Duval 305.998.4389 Happy Hour 4-6p $3-4 drinks & food specials $3-7 Trivia Night Thursday @ 7p EDM Friday house & EDM @ 11p
525 Duval 305.294.7674 Mojito Monday 2-4-$12 mojitos Tues, Wed, Fri & Sat Margaritas 2-4-$10 Sundays Bloodys 2-4-$10
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3820 N Roosevelt 305-320-0940 Happy Hour 1-4p Moscow Mules, Bloody Marys, & Mimosas $5 $4 House Wines $3 Domestic beers
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RUMOURS: A FLEETWOOD MAC TRIBUTE Sunday 20 Key West Theater, 512 Eaton
Rumours: A Fleetwood Mac Tribute at Key West Theater. 8p
FULL MOON BEACH PARTY Sunday 20
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The Green Parrot, 601 Whitehead
6 shows in 2 days - we wouldn't expect anything less. Raspy, soulful voice & instantly memorable original songs, Eric Lindell is a true one-of-a-kind talent.
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24 North Hotel, 3820 N Roosevelt
Graham Russell & Russell Hitchcock make their Key West debut at Sunset Green Event Lawn. 6:30 & 8p
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Tattoos & Scars, 512 Greene
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Wear an adult onesie. Admission includes a drink at each bars. Make sure to order your onesie early. 2p
FOOD TRUCKS IN PARADISE Saturday 09 East Martello, 3501 S. Roosevelt
4th annual event with live music, great food, craft beer & wines. 12-7p
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THE SMALLSTARS Sunday 10
First Flight, 301 Whitehead
Local favorites singer/songrwiters, Nick Norman & Joal Rush bring their long time buddies Lewis Brice, Chris Weaver, Warren Bazemore & Shane Williams back to town for their 3rd Annual show. 8p
THE HAPPY DOG, A TRIBUTE TO PINK FLOYD Tuesday 05 Sunset Pier, 0 Duval
Sunset Pier Free Concert Series presents The Happy Dog’s tribute to Pink Floyd on the big stage. Opening act Nick Norman & Caffeine Carl. 5p
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“Stuck in the Middle (Age) with You” I by Leigh Pujado was recently (and abruptly) given some terrible news by my doctor. She delivered the shitty news without warning, and with no attempt to soften the blow. “Now that you are middle aged,” she barked, “you really need to come in for blood work to check your cholesterol, blood sugar and liver enzymes.” “Middle aged.” The phrase had a cavernous and caustic echo in my ear. I wanted to shout at her, “ Call me “middle aged” one more time, lady, and I’ll show you my middle finger!” But I didn’t yell at her. Instead, I sat there, momentarily dumbfounded. I thought, “How could I possibly be middle aged? I have a really hot boyfriend and barely any money in the bank.” After an awkward silence, I broke into a passionate argument about how I was perfectly healthy, felt great, was in great shape, and did not need blood work. Unimpressed by my
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youthful fervor, she glanced coldly over my chart and said to schedule any weekday of my choosing for fasting blood tests with the nurse. Bitch! Dejected and sad, I slinked out the door to ponder the possible passing of my youth. Was I really old enough to need tests for old-people problems? I mean, I really do work out everyday, I avoid trans-fats, I don’t smoke, and I don’t drink wine on Wednesdays. Sure, I wasn’t entirely forthcoming with the doctor about just how much bacon, red meat and alcohol I consume, but for the most part, I do feel great, and frankly I am still a little miffed at her for forcing me to get a yearly mammogram. Maybe she misread my date of birth and thinks I am older than I really am. I always thought that getting older meant going gray, finding bliss in the perfect recliner, eating dinner at 5pm, yelling at the television, and the eventual slide into purchasing Polident and Depends at Walgreens. At forty-four, I’m
accomplishing most of this list, though I’ve managed, thus far, to avoid the need for diapers and denture adhesive. My friend Kathy, (who, it is worth noting, is older than me,) says I’ve definitely crossed over into middle age because I often blurt things out that would be better kept to myself. So if my verbal filter is failing, perhaps my body is too. Maybe my doctor was right. I am getting older. The truth is I didn’t want to hear the truth. Not only did I not want to live in the reality of my own mortality, I didn’t want to know that possibly somewhere in this middle aged body lurked a threat to my perceived youthful vitality. What if I had cancer? What if my arteries were clogged? What if I were told I have to give up bacon? Plus, if I really am middle aged, that means this thing called “life” is half over and I need to examine how to better spend my time. There’s got to be more to this existence than simply going to work, working out, and watching Netflix. There is so much I want to accomplish, and time, apparently, is of essence. I still haven’t seen the Pyramids in Egypt or Petra in Jordan. I still haven’t learned French or Taekwondo. 19
I haven’t cleaned my gutters since last Fall. I haven’t called my friend Audrey back for almost a year. And I still don’t know what a 401K is even though I supposedly have one. Now that I’ve been enlightened to my body’s inevitable decline, where do I begin? Do I have a cliched mid-life crisis? I already went through the phase of buying a convertible back in my thirties, and I’m certainly not interested in having an affair. (I wasn’t kidding when I said I have a hot boyfriend!) I suppose I could do something super bold like quit my job and move to Europe. But I actually like my job and I don’t speak French, or German, or Italian, or any other foreign languages. Instead of a mid-life crisis, maybe I can just take up mid-life behaviors. I could start an IRA, learn how to golf, watch FOX News, sign up for water aerobics, buy some orthopedic shoes… Or maybe I could fight the whole age thing, act super youthful, pretend it’s not happening and drink margaritas during the daytime on a shimmering cloud of denial! That sounds more like me. If pressed to choose between voices, I prefer the ones in my head over Sean Hannity’s and Phil Mickelson’s. In reality, I didn’t choose tequila and denial over medical advice. I scheduled the stupid blood work, but not without expressing my indignation to the unsuspecting receptionist. The morning of my blood test, I toyed briefly with the idea of skipping into my doctor’s office sporting a super short skirt, a Hello Kitty backpack, and pigtails. “Ha, ha, Suckers! Who’s middle aged now?” I imagined 20
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I would snarl while loudly popping my bubble gum. Then I remembered most of my skirts are tea length, none of my bags have cartoons on them and the only time a women my age wears pigtails is when she is sexy role playing a naughty school girl. In the end, I went to my stupid appointment in normal, age appropriate attire. No one in the doctor’s office but me found anything about my blood draw eventful. As the nurse filled three vials from my right arm, I felt the last bastion of my youth pouring out me but I hid my trauma like a mature adult. When it was over, I mused about how I identified with The Grinch when Christmas came in spite of his efforts to thwart the whole event. Middle Age was my dreaded Christmas. “It came without golf clubs, aches or pains, It came without arthritis, walkers or canes, It came without dentures, bridge club or meds, It came without bifocals or adjustable beds!” And she puzzled and puzzled ‘till her puzzler was sore, Then the Pujado thought of something she hadn’t before: “What if Middle Age doesn’t have to be a mind numbing bore? What if Middle Age, perhaps, means a little bit more?” And what happened next? Well in Key West they swear, The Pujado’s blood draw proved her healthy that year! And with that, The Pujado unfurled her brow, Got back to living life and stopped throwing a cow.” Comments/Questions/Middle Age Jokes: cleighpujado@gmail.com
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Southernmost Point
by Bill Hoebee The actual title (do over) should be, “I’ve parodied or flat out made fun of everything except the Southernmost Point.” My first day as a resident of the Florida Keys was May 30, 1991, and except for a few attempts to escape to the “real world,” I was always lured back. Why? Here’s why. In all my time here I’ve never been to most of the tourist attractions including the Southernmost Point. So, I thought I’d spend the ‘day’ there (45 minutes,) to see why people would wait in line to get their picture taken in front of a large painted rock. Esteemed late writer, Thomas Wolfe, who when asked, “What his writing style
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was,” replied something along the lines of, “You just have to show up one day and say I’m from Mars, what is this?” I could have Googled the exact quote in the amount of time it took me to write this, but apparently I’m too lazy. Okay? I just Googled the quote. I was somehow exact. I told the tourists at the Southernmost Point that I was a freelance writer, true, wondering why people chose to come visit our town, not true. Full disclosure, in 90% of the interviews I did I also had to take on the temporary role as their Southernmost Point photographer. I enjoyed a wide variety of posing styles, including but not limited to, the “thumbs up,” which I believe is the historic landmark “Gold Standard.” And of course the renegades who all flipped the bird. The first people I spoke to were from a cruise ship and literally had only been here 2 hours. I was going to fake that I was a tourist also, but several of our fun loving “residentially challenged” and one trolly driver outed me as a radio and TV personality. They were stocked with four shopping bags filled with Key West shirts, trinkets and more. I noticed some of the t-shirts had vagina and wiener stuff written on them. “Who’s the lucky friend to get those?” I thought.
TIME OUT FOR A QUICK TOURIST TIP: Do your shopping on the way back to your ship, so you don’t have to lug that shit around for 5 hours. Unless of course, humping around shopping bags is part of your workout regimen. GAME ON (Wayne’s World reference.) The couple asked me not to use their real names, so... Pete and Joan Dinapoli, your secret is safe with me. Me: What’s your first impression of Key West? P & J: We thought it would be more tropical. Me: What made you come wait in line to get your picture taken in front of a rock? (Once again, I’ve never been there in 27 years.) P & J: To prove we were here. Me: Do you have a track record of lying about places you’ve been as to require documented proof? P & J: It just seemed like a fun thing to do. Me: Was it? P & J: It’s okay. Me: What’s your favorite potato chips? P & J: Why would you ask that? Me: Just answer the question, it’s important. P & J: BBQ Pringles. #BarTabMag
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Me: Cool, thanks. What would you tell your friends about visiting Key West? P & J: People here are lucky to live in a place this funky. It must not be easy with things being so expensive. We would like to come back and stay for a week to explore the island and it’s history more. Also, we weren’t expecting this many homeless people or chickens roaming around everywhere. Or the sheer amount of bars. All in all we like it. Me: What’s the weirdest thing you’ve seen? P & J: A lady with orange hair who asked us for money to buy fuel for her spaceship so she could get back to her people. Me: Let me guess, her spaceship runs on Lucky Charms cereal? P & J: How did you know? Me: She’s the former mayor. When was the last time you were drunk? P & J: We are drunk now. Me: Cool. Do you have any ideas on how Key West could be more fun? P & J: Maybe you could get a go kart track and mini golf or something.
Me: We used to have both, but because of multiple drunken go kart accidents, many mine, they decided to build condos there instead. As my mom used to say, “This is why we can’t have nice things.” Who is getting all those mildly dirty t-shirts? P & J: Kids and friends. Me: They should get a lot of use out of them back home. I then mentioned that the southernmost point was actually a little ways down the street. Me: Do you feel cheated. Would you like to go there? P & J: We gotta get back to the ship for tuxedo night. Far be it from me to get in the way of tuxedo night. I thanked them for their time and tried to collect my thoughts on my day at the Southernmost Point. Once again, for 45 minutes. I realized I enjoyed the joy people felt just being at a place I thought was boring. Then realized that when I go on vacation, I also go to all the recommended tourist traps and usually love them.
In summation, (yes, there is finally one) the reason that I’d never been to the Southernmost Point before was: A) I was too lazy. B) No interest. C) I have to pay to park. And D) It’s a rock. I also learned that the history of this town is a big part of it’s charm. And even though it’s just a big rock, not even in the correct location, it’s the single most recognizable slice of Key West. And, now, means something to me. I’m glad tourists enjoy our island and all the weird attractions it offers. I’m gonna try to remember to visit the Southernmost Point from time to time; if i can find free parking. I’d rather be broke here than rich somewhere else. I think? Bill Hoebee is on weekdays 2-7pm on the Florida Keys #1 radio show, ‘Hoebee in the Afternoon’ on WAIL 99.5 & 103.1 FM. Listen live at iHeartRadio & Wail995.com. See Hoebee drinking all over town on KeysTV Florida’s Nightlife online & channel 24, 7 days a week at 7pm & midnight.
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DJ Sanaris
Mary Ellen’s / Dante’s / Sloppy Joe’s Full name, originally from?
Sanaris Anthevius Peacock. I’m originally from Cordele, Georgia, a little town, southwest Georgia. How long have you been in Key West?
I have been in Key West as of December [2018] for 16 years. Where did you get your start DJing?
My start DJing was at Sloppy Joe’s. Never DJ’d before. That was back in 2005. I was just a party animal at 21 years old, just going out & having a great time. They saw me & said, ‘Hey, we’ve got an opening. Think you want to DJ?’ And that’s how the legend started. [laughs] What other jobs did you have before DJing?
If you can believe it, I was in the navy. I was a Crypty. I dealt with counternarcotics, when I worked down here at JIATF-South. Crypty /kriptē/ - Navy lingo. A cryptologist - CTT.
How do you get a lame crowd going?
Well, you try to play something that you know everybody knows. I like to play whatever the popular song is that everybody knows at that time. Sometimes you’ve got to get out there & dance with them. You do what you’ve got to do! What the strangest musical requests you’ve ever had?
Oh, man! The strangest request that actually worked & I just couldn’t believe it. It was Beer Barrel Polka; it was at a wedding. Like somebody asked for polka at a bar & it worked! Everybody started doing the dance & hooking arms & singing the song.
Is it true that the DJ is a god?
[laughs] No, some of us like to think we’re gods, man. But we’re here to please the people. We’re here for them. If people want to treat us like gods, hey I’ll take that! How do you deal with a crazy bridesmaid?
Very carefully [laughs] ...oh, very carefully. I tend to end up letting them having it, because if it’s a crazy bridesmaid, she’s going to go out there & do something on the dance floor & that’s going to make people want to come. It depends on the song, but usually if I see that she really wants to have a good time & she’s going to bring it. I’ll take the request, no problem. How can someone get a hold of you for a private event?
They can reach me through SoundWave[KeyWest.com]. That is the company I work with, with an amazing guy named Jimmy Cooper & his beautiful wife, Joanna. You can hire me through them. You can catch DJ Sanaris in action around town at Dante’s, 951 Caroline St, Mary Ellen’s, 420 Appelrouth Ln, General Horseplay, 423 Caroline St or Sloppy Joe’s, 201 Duval St. #BarTabMag
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Alex Tolmachenko @ Virgilio’s, 524 Duval St
Full name, age, originally from?
My name is Alexandrovich Tolmachenko, but everybody calls me Alex & I’m originally from Krasnodar, Russia. How did you make your way to Key West?
When I got my Visa in 2007. I had no idea what Key West was. My sister told me about it, because she’d been to the Key West couple of times. Thanks to her I’m here. I’ve been here for the last 11 years & I love it. When did you get your start behind the bar?
I started at Virgilio’s in ‘08 as a bar back, because I didn’t speak any English. So it took me about a year to learn English & I’ve been bartending since 2009. Did you had any other jobs in Key West?
How do you spend your days off?
Thursdays my day off by myself, so I just park my ass on a couch, get some beer, some fish from Russian store & just binge watch some TV shows. Sundays is laundry, grocery, cleaning, walking dogs, washing dogs & all the fun stuff. [laughs]
Originally my first job was construction & then I was a busboy & ran some food at Turtle Kraals. I did some housekeeping, because I had no other choice, there were no jobs available.
Favorite football team?
How many drinks would you guess you serve on an average Martini Monday?
Best menu items from La Trattoria & Virgilio’s menus?
On an average Monday night, in season, I would say I would do about 300 martinis a night - just me, not including the other bartenders. What’s your favorite night of the week at Virgilio’s?
Obviously Monday & I also like Wednesday because I love music on Wednesday night. I do appreciate Russ Brown & Michael Festa.
Seattle Seahawks.
How about favorite other football team?
Soccer team is Real Madrid C.F.
Hands down the veal osso buco. It’s to die for. The lamb chops & a carpaccio. We have the best carpaccio on the island. Any other shout outs or shameless plugs?
Well, I just want to say thank you to all our regulars & all my friends & for supporting us. Thank you very much for choosing Virgilio’s as your favorite spot. You can find Alex behind the bar at Virgilio’s, 524 Duval St Mon-Wed, Fri & Sat 6pm till 4am. #BarTabMag
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Ashton Cullinane @ Tattoos & Scars, 512 Greene St
Full name, age, sign, originally from?
Elizabeth Ashton Cullinane, 29. I’m a Gemini & I’m from Baltimore, Maryland.
What made you make the move to Key West?
I just wanted to get out of the city for a little while & do something different. I had never been here before.
How long have you been working at Tattoos & Scars?
This will be my 4th Onesie Pub Crawl, so I think it’s been about 3 & a half years.
What’s your drink of choice?
A shot of Jameson. It’s my drink of choice but it’s not the drink that chooses me. [laughs]
The crab cake from Prime Steakhouse. I’m from Maryland, so it’s one of the few on the island I will eat.
How did the Onesie Pub Crawl come about?
Do you remember the first time you ever drank?
I put Smirnoff Ice in a McDonald’s sippy cup & walked around the mall & got drunk with my sister’s older friends.
When I lived in Baltimore a bunch of my friends & I used to go out in onesies on New Year’s Day when we were super, super hungover & just bar hop in onesies. I thought it would be a good idea to bring it down here.
How old were you?
How many people turned out last year?
Probably 12. [laughs]
I think we had a little over 300.
What’s the largest age difference between someone that you’ve hooked up with?
Can people pre-sign up for the Onesie Pub Crawl?
9 years older. I have never dated anyone younger.
Age when you first slipped the tongue into your kiss?
I would say maybe 12.
Right after that day at the mall?
Yeah. I’m pretty sure it was the same day. [laughs]
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What’s your go-to restaurant/dish in Key West?
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No, we do not do pre-sign up. You have to come the day of.
What time should people get here?
We open at noon. So you should get here Sunday, January 27th at noon, because we have a limited amount of spots & the pub crawl starts at 2pm. Ashton slings drinks at Tattoos & Scars, 512 Greene St, Wed 12-7pm, Thurs & Fri 7-10p & Sat 7pm-4am.
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22&Co
218 1/2 Duval, 732-859-1125 • TuTu bar on Duval, receive 22% off if you wear a Tutu on Tues. HH 2-5p, open 12p-2a.
FOL
The Abbey
439 Caroline • Open 5p-2a daily, w/ full liquor bar & dozens of beers, you can also get food from Caroline's Cafe.
ULF
Agave 308
308 Front, 509-7304 • Key West’s only tequila bar w/ over 70 different flavors & 20+ craft cocktails. HH 4-6p & food till 10p. Taco & Tequila Tues w/ tacos specials & $6 fresh lime margaritas all day. Open 11a-1a.
F 316 Petronia, 205-8329 • Classic Mexican-American fare - try AJ de Lunas Cafe
’The Classic Guatemalan. Breakfast till noon daily. Beer & wine served. 8am-9pm [or later].
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. 38
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Antonia’s
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Bar & Restaurant Listings
615 Duval, 294-6565 • This amazing Italian restaurant is one of Duval’s finest. 100s of wines by the bottle & authentic Italian menu. Open 11a-10p, closed on Sundays.
UF
AZUR
425 Grinnell, 292-2987 • Mediterranean fare at one of Key West’s best chef owned restaurants featuring Mediterranean specialties. Brunch daily 9a-3p, dinner 5:30-10p.
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/
LFOM
Backyard at the Tuna
218 Telegraph, 517-6350 • Giant jenga & corn hole is the Smokin’ Tuna’s backyard. Guest bartenders & the Tuna’s staff man the bar here. Open area nightly til 4am. Food till 11p. Get a 2-4-1 drink daily w/
FO
Banana Café
1215 Duval, 294-7227 • French cuisine featuring crepes, baguettes & more. Breakfast or lunch served 8a-3p, 6-10p for dinner. Get 10% off food w/
UFL
Better Than Sex
926 Simonton, 296-8102 • Erotically charged atmosphere, sporting dessert dishes like Jungle Fever & Missionary Crisp. Open Thurs-Tues 6p-midnight.
✆ reservations recommended U upscale F food served G food served late S sports
L open late
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918 Duval, 509-7408 • From breakfast w/ a view of Duval to late night dinner on the back deck, Blackfin offers savory bistro cuisine w/ a true Key West flare. Open 9a-10p Get 10% off food w/
FOMN 729 Thomas, 296-8666 • Chickens & cats living in harmony & Blue Heaven
an award winning wine list that complements extraordinary food. One of Key West’s best breakfast/brunch spots.
FOM 801 Whitehead, 440-3196 • Island eats & outdoor bar with the Blue Macaw
largest make-your-own Bloody Mary bar in the keys & live music throughout the day. Open 9a-10p. Get 10% off food w/
Blue Mojito @ Hyatt Centric
WUFO
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/
LADN 900 Simonton, 294-2655 • One block off Duval, activities Bobby’s Monkey Bar
provided through the week. Mon, Thurs, Fri & Sun karaoke 9:30p. Tues 7p pool tourney. HH noon-8p on beer & wells.
OLMN 1128 Simonton, 296-2807 • A 'Cheers' style pub w/ patio Bottle Cap
seating. HH 4-8p & comedy shows Thurs & Fri at 7:30p. Free $25 bar tab on your birthday. 1 pool, jukebox
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Bourbon Street
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Blackfin Bistro
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]
Breakfast Club, Too
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Bull & Whistle
LM
610 Greene, 440-2898 • Breakfast & brunch menu specializing in home made food & espresso. 11 Bloody Marys & 11 specialty mimosas. With HH daily 4-7p, opens 7:30a. 224 Duval, 296-4565 • Live music all day, every day. Get 2-41 margaritas [or one large] at the bar or grab a table & ask for Debbie’s award winning Bloody Maria!
The Café
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Café Solé
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Camille’s
UF
509 Southard, 296-5515 • Mostly vegetarian entrees, sandwiches & awesome veggie burger. Organic wines, specialty beers & herbal teas. Open daily Mon–Sat 11am10p. Delivery or take out.
1029 Southard, 294-0230 • A few blocks from Duval & some of the most authentic cuisine this side of Paris. Fine wine, sherry & ports.
1202 Simonton, 296-4811 • Island home-style restaurant serving breakfast, lunch & dinner. HH all day at the bar w/ all drinks half price. Opens 8a-11. Get 10% off food w/
W on the water A alternative lifestyle N neighborhood joint D dive bar HH Happy Hour
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Charlie Mac’s
FSO
310 Duval, 294-7511 • This totally outdoors bar/restaurant is awesome. Great for people watching & low priced menu items. Delivery available. 2 TVs
404 Southard, 320-0204 • BBQ & seafood with 11HD TV to watch your favorite game. Huge selection of draft beer & food served late night & HH 4:30-6p with 2-4-1s & $5 app menu. Get a 2-4-1 drink daily w/
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 daily.
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Club A
218 Duval, 853-6525 • Fri & Sat at Smokin' Tuna on Duval, 10p-4a. Home of hip-hop & Latin music in Key West.
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 nightly. Be sure to ask about the rum sampler.
Conch Town Lounge
LN
3340 N. Roosevelt, 296-4343 • This is a 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.
Cork & Stogie
FON
1218 Duval, 517-6419 • Beer, wine & 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. 40
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Cowboy Bill’s
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Caroline’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
Dante's
WFOM
Dons’ Place
LODN
951 Caroline, 293-5123 • Poolside drinking & dining w/ HH Mon-Fri 4:30-7:30p 2-4-1 drinks specials. DJs every weekend, tons of locals pounding shots - this is Key West’s premier public pool to get hammered! 15 TVs
1000 Truman, 296-8837 • Closed for only 3 hours a day, this is a go to be people getting off work. Indoor & outdoor bars. Open 7a-4a evrey day. 10 TVs, 1 pool, 1 dart, 1 GT, jukebox.
Eaton Street Seafood Market
FO
801 Eaton, 295-3474 • This unassuming building holds one of the best seafood joints on the island. Serving beer & wine w/ multiple fresh catch sandwiches to choose from! 11a-9p.
El Siboney
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El Siboney Stock Island
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900 Catherine, 296-4184 • Tucked away in Old Town, get great Cuban food at reasonable prices. If you’ve never tried a skirt steak, this is the place to get it. 5501 5th Ave, 204-4725 • In the back streets of St. Island w/ the same great food as down town, without the drive in. HH 3-5p daily with 1/2 off drink deals.
✆ reservations recommended U upscale F food served G food served late S sports
L open late
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223 Petronia, 849-0104 • Modern, chef-driven Southern fare focusing on using the best ingredients & a mixture of traditional & modern techniques to create familiar dishes.
First Flight Island Restaurant & Brewery
UFO
301 Whitehead, 293-8484 • Spectacular outdoor dining area to enjoy Key West’s days & nights. Try one of their micro brewed beers. HH 4-6p on drinks & food at the bar. Opens 11a. 10% off food w/ Get a 2-4-1 drink daily w/
FN 930 Southard, 296-5205 • BarTab’s breakfast spot for an egg Five Brothers
& cheese on Cuban bread w/ a colada, but the Cuban mix is still the best in Key West. Open 6:30a-3p Mon-Sat.
✆FO 424 Eaton, 295-7970 • Fresh dishes & local seafood served Flaming Buoy Filet Co.
daily. The lobster mac & cheese is a must. Dine in or take out w/ delivery as well. Open 6p Tues-Sunday.
LFO 227 Duval, 294-7525 • Home to the Flying Monkey Saloon Fogarty’s
serving up the fastest frozen drinks in the Keys! Lunch & dinner at great prices. 16 TVs [6 in A/C!]
Garbo's Grill
FOMN
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.
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General Horseplay
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Glitch
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Firefly
423 Caroline, 849-0930 • Craft cocktails & specialty beers. Courtyard Boogie every Fri @10p. Open at 3p Mon-Fri, 12p Sat & Sun til 3a. Roll the Dice HH 3-6p daily 1pool.
126 Simonton, 741-7799 • Comic book culture, the 80s & video games mixed w/ craft beer, wine or coffees served up at this watering hole. Open 11a-12a [or later]. HH 4-6p.
Grand Café
✆LFO
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
ON
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.
Green Parrot
LMDN
601 Whitehead, 294-6133 • Probably the 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.
Greene Street Cigar Company
OM
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.
W on the water A alternative lifestyle N neighborhood joint D dive bar HH Happy Hour
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WFO
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
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Hard Rock Café
FO
832 Caroline, 294-8744 • Best known for their diner style breakfast. Food served all day, full liquor bar & low prices & breakfast till 3p.
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
Henry & Eli’s Side Street Pub
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112 Fitzpatrick, 517-6282 • Serving elevated pub food w/ a variety of wine & craft beer - domestic & imported. All food is made to order, from scratch. Open 11a-12a.
Hog’s Breath
WFOM
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/
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Hot Tin Roof @ Ocean Key Resort
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Half Shell Raw Bar
✆UFOW
0 Duval, 296-7701 • Delicious martini list & lounge. Sit back & take in the ocean view w/ one of the best menus in Key West. Serving breakfast & dinner. 10% off food w/
Hurricane Hole
FOW
Irish Kevin’s
GLM
5110 Overseas Hwy, 294-0200 • At Hurricane Hole Marina, across the Stock Isl. bridge. A haven for locals to hang out on the water w/ full liquor bar.
211 Duval, 292-1262 • Guinness chugging contests on stage, accompanied by live music all day long. Food served till 12a & full liquor & over 20 draft aiding the staff here to keep you sloshed.
Irish Oak Barrel
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Island Dogs
GLOM
506 Southard, 204-4991 • A replica Irish pub a half block off Duval. Guinness, Irish ales, beers, and whiskeys abound. Open till 2p [or later].
505 Front, 509-7136 • Street-side seating just steps off Duval. Live music Wed-Fri. Nice blend of casual & upscale bar. Open late w/ food till the crowd dies down. HH 4:306:30p. Get a 2-4-1 drink daily w/
Island House
GLOWA
1129 Fleming, 294-6284 • Gentlemen only poolside bar & restaurant. Pool, Jacuzzis, steam room, sauna, gym, sundeck, & video room use w/ $30 daypass. HH 5-6:30p w/ 2-4-1s on everything. Open 24/7. 3 TVs
✆ reservations recommended U upscale F food served G food served late S sports
L open late
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509 1/2 Duval, 294-7955 • This is the place to be on game day. Sliders to seared tuna, sandwiches & huge entrees served till 1a. 38 TVs [10 jumbo HDs] & audio boxes.
Kojin
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Key West Sandwich Company
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502 Southard, 296-2077 • This place is souperb! 6 different noodle bowls, perfect apps, a dozen featured menu items & sakes to complement. 10% off food w/
501 Truman #7, 741-7177 • Kimchi Ruben to a the Chessy Beef, choose one of their 8 signature sandwiches or build your own. Coffees, beers & wine server here as well 11a-5p.
FL
KWest Liquor
705 Duval, 294-5995 • All your liquor, beer, huge wine selection, lotto & snack needs right on Duval. KWest will also deliver whatever you need [min $100].
UFLOM
LaTeDa
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.
✆UF
La Trattoria
524 Duval, 296-1075 • Probably the Keys’ best classic Italian & impressive wine list! The street side bar to sip on libations w/ over 20 speciality martinis. Open nightly 5:30p.
La Trattoria Oceanside
✆UFOW
3593 S Roosevelt, 295-6789 • New town venue, perfect for those who want to avoid downtown. Indoor & outdoor seating w/ a delicious seafood-Italian cuisine. Opens 5p daily.
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Little Pearl
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Jack Flats
✆UF
632 Olivia, 204-4762 • Fish house/wine bar, with an intimate ambiance with a fresh local catch and innovative cuisine with a tropical twist menu. Open daily at 5p.
Lucy’s Retired Surfer Bar
GLOM
221 Duval, 922-2616 • Feeling adventurous? Try their Scorpion Shot & get a free Lucy's KW t-shirt. Taco Tuesday $1 tacos & drink specials. Open Mon-Fri 11a-2a, Sat & Sun 10a-2a. Get a 2-4-1 drink daily w/
Mangia Mangia
FO
Margaritaville
FM
900 Southard, 294-2469 • Fresh seafood, homemade pasta made daily & the Keys’ most famous pesto. Great outdoor garden to dine in. 10% off food w/
500 Duval, 292-1435 • Daytime the restaurant jams. Bands take the stage at 9p Tues-Sunday. If you didn’t know already, try a margarita & cheeseburger.
Martin’s
UFO
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.
The Marker
FOMW
200 William, 501-5193 • Poolside bar & casual restaurant. DJs most
weekend. Attracting locals & hotel guests trying to tan & catch a buzz. Get a 2-4-1 drink daily w/
W on the water A alternative lifestyle N neighborhood joint D dive bar HH Happy Hour
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GSLN
420 Appelrouth, 294-7750 • Dozens of canned beer. Get a 16oz PBR, whiskey shot & Slim Jim for only 6 bucks. Cookin’ grilled cheese & great fries to sober you up, too.
Matt’s Stock Island
UFOW
7001 Shrimp[Stock Isl.], 296-1717 • Industrial & rustic design serving American coastal comfort food B, L & D.
Mellow Cafe
FOMW
1605 N Roosevelt, 745-3874 • Tacos, craft beers & smoothies. Sunday Taco Brunch w/ HH all day. Open daily 8a-10p HH Mon-Sat 5-7p half off apps, 2-4-1 drafts, wine, sangria & mimosa. Get a 2-4-1 drink daily w/
✆UFO
Michaels
532 Margaret, 295-1300 • 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.
Moondog Cafe
FON
823 Whitehead, 741-7699 • From spicy lamb pizza to tofu tacos to seafood omelettes, B/L till 4p, dinner till close. Beer, wine, coffee & baked goods. Open 8a-10p [ish].
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Mr. Z’s
501 Southard, 296-4445 • Grinders, pizza, & the best cheesesteaks in Key West! Open till 4a every night, just a half block off Duval. Draft beers served, too.
Mr. Z’s Newtown
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2798 N Roosevelt, 296-5306 • This Z’s offers some indoor seating as well. Open 11a-12a w/ the same great menu. 44
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Mary Ellen’s
915 Duval, 296-0669 • Mediterranean–American menu w/ homemade pastas & seafood emphasis. Fine wines & craft cocktails. Lunch Wed-Sun 11:30a-4:30p, dinner nightly 6-11p.
FO
Old Town Mexican Cafe
609 Duval, 296-7500 • Handmade food from authentic ingredients. Beer & wine w/ a handful of Mexican beers, but we opt for the pitchers of sangria.
Old Town Tavern
GSOLN
900 Duval, 296-0637 • Flat breads & homemade pub fare. Open 11a-2a, full menu till 1a. HH 4-7p & 11p-1a half off shared plates, flats breads, wine & wells w/ 25% off all beer. 7 TVs. 10% off food w/
FO
Origami
1075 Duval, 294-0092 • Outdoor Japanese restaurant serving astounding sushi & a large supply of sake. Try their Volcano or Triple Tuna specialty rolls. Open 5:30-10p.
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. Located across from Sloppy Joe's.
FO
Point 5
915 Duval, 296-0669 • Craft cocktails, beers, 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.
✆ reservations recommended U upscale F food served G food served late S sports
L open late
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Red Fish Blue Fish
FO
951 Caroline, 296-4000 • Excellent steaks & seafood entrees, complimented by an outstanding wine list. The bone-in ribeye is the house specialty. Opens at 6p daily. 407 Front, 295-7447 • Steps away from Mallory Square, serving some of the best seafood in town great pre & postsunset destination. Get a 2-4-1 drink daily w/
UFOM
Rooftop Café
308 Front, 294-2042 • Great deck overlooking Front St. Live music playing regularly w/ one of the better martini lists in Key West.
FO
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/
Roots Hookah Lounge
LOM
606 Duval, 396-4388 • A quaint and chill place in the heart of Duval street to enjoy world class hookah service and hand rolled cigars while listening to your favorite music.
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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.
Rum Row @ The Gates Hotel
UFOM
3824 N Roosevelt, 320-0930 • Craft cocktails, sun & pool. Live music daily 3-8p-ish. Food served by The Blind Pig food truck, bar 11a-10p. HH daily 4-7p w/ $3-5 drink specials.
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The Salty Angler
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Prime Steakhouse
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].
WFO
Salute!
1000 Atlantic, 292-1117 • Get to Higgs Beach for a terrific beach front treat. A casual atmosphere dishing up lunch & dinner. HH 4-6p w/ $1 off drinks w/ a great sunset view.
Sandbar Sports Grill
GSOML
511 Greene, 916-5530 • Sports-beach bar theme w/ daily food specials Mon-Thurs. HH noon-4p w/ 1/2 priced drink specials. Get a 2-4-1 drink daily w/
Santiago’s Bodega
✆FON
207 Petronia, 296-7691 • Tapas dishes & great wine. This place gets busy, so be sure to call ahead. HH 3-6 w/ a $5 tapas menu & drink discounts. 10% off food w/
Schooner Wharf
LFOMD
202 William, 292-3302 • Spacious harbor 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/
Seven Fish
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Shanna Key
SLGN
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. 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, internet jukebox.
W on the water A alternative lifestyle N neighborhood joint D dive bar HH Happy Hour
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SLD
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
Sinz Burritos
F
500 Truman #1 • Fast-casual Mexican food at a whole new level. Burritos, bowls, tacos, brews & 7 sins painted by 7 artists. Open 11a-10p, Sundays til 8p.
SHOR @ Hyatt Centric
WUFO
601 Front, 809-4000 • Ocean view & delicious seafood. The SHOR captures the essence of contemporary cuisine.
Shots & Giggles
OLN
Greene & Ann, 414-8272 • Beer & wine bar a half block off the 200 block of Duval. Great place to stop for one or more & meet some locals. Open 1p-2a.
Sloppy Joe’s
LFM
201 Duval, 294-5717 • There’s enough entertainment from people watching alone, & also serving up live music all day.
Smokin’ Tuna
LFOM
4 Charles, 517-6350 • Great seafood & raw bar, w/ live music nightly @ 5pm-1am by amazing singer / songwriter. Grab a world famous t-shirts right off Duval. Food till 11p. Get a 2-4-1 drink daily w/
Smokin’ Tuna on Duval
LFM
218 Duval, 517-6350 • Sports bar, live music, food & secret entrance in the Smokin’ Tuna’s back yard. A bit of a work in progress, but we’re pretty excited about this space. Food till 11p. Get a 2-4-1 drink daily w/ 46
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Southernmost Beach Cafe
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Shimp Daddy’s
1405 Duval, 295-6550 • Beach side restaurant that braves the morning to serve you 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/
Southernmost Soups & Salads
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500 Truman, #9, 916-5320 • Making homemade soups & freshest salads on the island. Beer & wines served. Open Mon-Sat 11a-5p.
LFOW
Stoned Crab
3101 Roosevelt, 294-4350 • At the Ibis Bay Resort, breakfast starting at 8a, & food served till 10:30p. Get a 2-4-1 drink
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10% off food w/
Sunset Pier @ Ocean Key Resort
WFOM
Sunset Tiki @ The Galleon
FOMW
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/
617 Front, 295-0207 • Locals’ favorite sunset spot. Massive deck & live music daily. 2-4-1 specials during HH 5-7p.
Tattoos & Scars
LOM
Tavern N Town
WFO
512 Greene, 517-6610 • Open till 4am 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 3841 Roosevelt, 296-3676 • Ask about their water taxi. 2-4-1 HH 5-7p & 9-11p, plus on Tues & Thurs $7 tapas.
✆ reservations recommended U upscale F food served G food served late S sports
L open late
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218 Duval, 292-0486 • The slim staircase on Duval gets you access to plenty of girls hanging out all night long! Slick lighting & sound system with VIP room. HH @ 3-8p.
Thirsty Mermaid
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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 & $5 food.
Tiki House
LMF
430 Greene • 70s style tiki lounge park just off Duval. 2-4-1 HH on premium wells, draft beers & Zombies drinks 4-6pm. DJ on the weekends. Get a 2-4-1 drink daily w/
FOM 3820 N Roosevelt, 320-0940 • Poolside DJ every Saturday 1-4p. Toasted Coconut @ 24 North
Daily HH 12-4p w/ $3-5 drinks specials. Food served by Chug Cantina 8a-8p, bar 11a-10p.
Turtle Kraals
WFO
231 Margaret, 294-2640 • Harbor views serving a Cuban/ seafood menu. Get a birds eye-view of things at the Tower Bar. Turtle Races Mon, Wed & Fri at 7p. Get a 2-4-1 drink daily w/
Vino’s
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810 Duval, 294-7568 • 2 great tables on their raised on-street patio & offering 16 wines by the glass, a variety of wine by the bottle & beers. Open noon-1a.
Virgilio’s
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Viva Saloon
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Waterfront Brewery
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Teasers
524 Duval, 296-8118 • Upscale martini 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].
903 Duval, 998-4389 • Located in one of Key West's most historic buildings. Get the curry mussels on Tapas Tues. Fri is EDM @ 11p, Thurs Trivia @ 7p. 2 HH daily 4-6p select drinks $2-4. Food till 10p, open 11a-12a [or later]. Get a 2-4-1 drink daily w/ 201 William, 440-2270 • Full liquor bar & 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.
Willie T’s
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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
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124 Duval, 294-8507 • This bar lives up to its name. Blink & you might miss it. This place stays open late night on Duval.
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Eat It
Nacho Supreme
A double layer of chips, cheese, spicy, ground beef, pico de Gallo, lettuce, sour cream and jalapeños.
Charlie Mac’s 404 Southard Street • 305-320-0204
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Drink It Strawberry Lift Off
Strawberry puree, fresh lime juice, 3-year The Real McCoy rum with ginger beer, splash of OJ & bitters.
First Flight Island Restaurant & Brewery 301 Whitehead Street • 305-293-8484
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BarTab INDEX HAPPY HOUR, BY THE HOUR 9AM TILL
1130AM Bagatelle $5 breakfast items, bloodys & mimosas
12PM TILL... Mary Ellen’s Food & drink specials [MON-FRI] Sandbar Sports Grill 50% off select drinks
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1PM TILL... 4PM Toasted Coconut Select $3 beers, $4 wines & $5 cocktails 3PM TILL... El Siboney 2-4-1 drafts & housemade sangria
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3:30PM TILL... Blue Heaven Half price beer, wines, wells & selected specialty cocktails 5PM Smokin’ Tuna Discounted beers & well drinks 5PM
4PM TILL... Green Parrot Discounts on selected drinks & beers Bagatelle Half priced drinks & $5 apps First Flight $350 house brews, 1/2 select cocktails, $5 apps Salute! Half off drink specials Viva Saloon $3 & $4 drinks, food items $3-7 Turtle Kraals 50% off wells, beers & wines w/ food specials starting at $5 7PM Blue Macaw $3 beers, wines & wells & 1/2 priced apps 7PM Conch Republic 2-for-1 premium well drinks, beers 7PM Cowboy Bill’s 2-4-1 dom beers, drafts and wells 530PM 6PM 6PM 6PM 6PM 630PM
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offers may change at any time, restrictions may apply
Lucy’s Half off apps, $3 wells, drafts, & wines Old Town Tavern 50% off select menu items, wines, wells, & 25% off beers Rum Row $3 wells, domestics & frozen drinks, $4 house wines, $5 weekly draft beer [MON-FRI] Tattoos & Scars 2-for-1 bottles, drafts & wells, $3 PBRs
4:30PM TILL... 630PM Agave 308 $6 margaritas & discounted beers 6PM Charlie Macs 2-4-1 wells, drafts & doms w/ $5 apps 630PM Island Dogs 1/2 priced wells, beers & wine w/ $6 food menu & 1/2 priced oysters [MON-FRI] 730PM Dante’s 2-4-1 domestics, wells & some cocktails, $5 app menu [MON-FRI]
5PM TILL... Grand Café Half off wines, beers, cocktails & apps Hog’s Breath Drink Discounts on all liquor & beer Mellow Cafe 2-4-1 drafts, wines, sangrias & mimosas & half off starters
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10PM TILL... Lucy’s $3 wells, drafts, & wines
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11PM TILL... Old Town Tavern 50% off select menu items, wines, wells, & 25% off beers
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2AM TILL... Tattoos & Scars 2-for-1 bottles, drafts & wells, $3 PBRs [SUN-THURS]
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ALL SPECIALS & INFORMATION MAY CHANGE AT ANY TIME AT THE DISCRETION OF THE ESTABLISHMENT.
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Lunch Wed-Sunday 11:30am till 4:30pm Dinner Service daily 5pm till 11pm Local grouper ceviche
sauteed clams and chorizo
915 duval street key west, fl. (305) 296-0669
SUNDAYS
POOL TABLES Bobby’s Monkey Bar Cowboy Bill’s General Horseplay Green Parrot Hogfish Bar & Grill Schooner Wharf Mellow Cafe Tattoos & Scars The Whistle Bar
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DARTS Dons’ Place General Horseplay Green Parrot Whistle Bar
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GOLDEN TEE -ORBIG BUCK HUNTER Green Parrot Island Dogs Schooner Wharf Tattoos & Scars
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Willie T’s, Sunday Bloody Sunday • 2-4-$10 Bloody Marys. ALL DAY
MONDAYS
Green Parrot, Bingo • For a different charity every week. 7P Turtle Kraals, Turtle Race • Inspired by the historic Bahamian pastime. 7P Virgilio’s, Martini Monday • $7 martinis. 7P-CLOSE Willie T’s, Mojito Monday • 2-4-$12 mojitos. ALL DAY The
TUESDAYS
Agave 308, Taco & Tequila Tues • $6 margaritas & tacos starting at $3. ALL DAY Mary Ellen’s, Full Metal Trivia • Testing your intellect for prizes. 6:30P
WEDNESDAYS
Cowboy Bill’s, Sexy Bull Riding • Ladies Drink Free 9-11p. 9P Turtle Kraals, Turtle Race • Inspired by the historic Bahamian pastime. 7P
THURSDAYS
Mary Ellen’s, Vibrator Races • Choose a sex toy & try to win for charity! 6:30P
FRIDAYS
BBH GT BBH GT
Sandbar, Pizza Party Friday • $6 10” cheese pizzas. ALL DAY Turtle Kraals, Turtle Race • Inspired by the historic Bahamian pastime. 7P Viva Saloon, Techno House Night • Progressive & house music by DJ David LV. 11P
SATURDAYS
Tattoos & Scars, UFC Pay-Per-View • Showing every Saturday fight. 8PM
PING-PONG Blue Heaven
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live music
great food & drinks • stunning views Serving Lunch & Dinner
oceankey.com | 305-296-7701 | Zero Duval Street, Key West, FL
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