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Ingredients Restaurant, Bar & Nightlife magazine
08 Calendar of Events
upcoming events in key west, florida
BarShots
10 BarTab Bar Buzz
island happy hour guide
18 American Drive
by leigh pujado
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Publisher Lawrence Bradley, Jr larry@bartabmag.com
23 Key West Hangover Cures
by david sloan
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29 Profiles
jess bowman @ old town tavern, 900 duval st rob benton @ hank’s saloon, 409 caroline st
32 Map of Key West 38 Restaurant & Bar Listings
information on over 100 key west bars & restaurants
/BarTabMag PO Box 4951 Key West, FL 33041 info@BarTabMag.com 305.292.6262
Words by Bill Hoebee billhoebee@flkeysmedia.com Leigh Pujado cleighpujado@gmail.com
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David Sloan davidlsloan@mac.com
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st. louis cut spare ribs @ the dirty pig, 320 grinnell st
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55 Drink It
coconut key lime colada @ toasted coconut, 3820 n. roosevelt
58 BarTab Index
happy hours, pool tables, darts & arcade games
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EVENTS
2020 JANUARY THE MASSACOUSTICS Wed-Sat 15-18
GREASE SING-A-LONG Sunday 25
Tropic Cinema, 416 Eaton St
2nd annual sing-along screening of the feel-good movie musical “Grease,” complete with lyrics to follow along on the big screen. 8p
5TH ANN. ONESIE PUB CRAWL Sunday 26
Tattoos & Scars, 512 Greene St
Smokin' Tuna, 4 Charles St
These guys can make music, really play & only for two, without computers or other electronic frills - just real handicraft that you can enjoy again & again are back in Key West. 7p
15TH ANN SEAFOOD FESTIVAL Sunday 18-19 Bayview Park, 1320 Truman Ave
Fresh local seafood caught, cleaned, prepared & served by local fisherman. Live entertainment, raffles. 11a-9p 8
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Wear an adult onesie. Admission includes a drink at each bars. Make sure to order your onesie early. 2p
GRILLED CHEESE & BEER Thursday 30
Toasted Coconut, 3820 N Roosevelt Great craft beers & delicious grilled cheese tasting. 6-8p theKeysCollection.com
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SOUTHERNMOST MARDI GRAS Sunday 09
Key West Amphitheater, 35 Quay Rd Trombone Shorty, Tank & The Bangas, Rebirth Brass Band & Big Sam's Funky Nation all take the stage for this 1st Annual New Orleans meets Key West party. Tickets on sale $65+. 4p KeyWestConcertSeries.com
HERE COME THE MUMMIES Sunday 16
24 North Hotel, 3820 N Roosevelt
8-piece funk-rock band of 5000 year-old Egyptian Mummies! Their "Terrifying Funk from Beyond the Grave" is sure to get you into them [& possibly vice versa]. 7p theKeysCollection.com
Original music showcasing mainly local singer-songwriters from Key West & the Florida Keys. 8p theKeyWestTheater.com
ANDREW DUHON Wed-Sat 25-27
Smokin' Tuna, 4 Charles St
A singer/songwriter from New Orleans, a teller of stories with an undeniable voice, weighted & soulful. Andrew Duhon returns to Key West for 3 shows.
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6TH COW KEY BRIDGE RUN Saturday 29
Cow Key Bridge, 5051 Overseas Hwy The 2020 Cow Key Channel Bridge Run - Udder Cowstruction! The World's Only Zero K Bridge Run! 10am-2pm CowKeyBridgeRun.com
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THE SMALLSTARS Sunday 15
Key West Theater, 512 Eaton St
Local favorites singer/songrwiters, Nick Norman & Joal Rush bring their long time buddies Lewis Brice, Warren Bazemore & Shane Williams back to town for their 4th annual evening of orginal music, stories, & Warren yelling "Lewwwwwis" serval times. 8p
BAHAMA VILLAGE MUSIC PROGRAM'S 20TH B-DAY BASH Sunday 29
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SUNDAY RAMBLE CONCERT Sunday 23
Key West Amphitheater, 35 Quay Rd Celebrate 20 years of free music lessons. Live entertainment, sun & fun at the daytime event. 12-6p bvmpkw.org
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BOURBON, BLUES & BBQ Thurs-Sunday 21-24
The Dirty Pig, 320 Grinnell St
Ticket includes 12 whisky samplings & 12 BBQ tastings - $45.
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Alonzo’s
Bagatelle
Blackfin Bistro
Blue Heaven
308 Front St Happy Hour 4:30-6:30p $6 margaritas & discounted beers w/ Taco & Teqila Tues all day
700 Front St Happy Hour 4-6:30p half off beers, wines & wells w/ discounted select apps
115 Duval St 2 Happy Hours 9-11:30a w/ $5 breakfast items, 007s, Irish coffee, bloodys & mimosas & 4-6p half priced drinks & $5 apps
918 Duval St Key West’s freshest seafood on Duval open 11a for brunch ‘Wagyu Wednesday’ 50% off wagyu burgers
729 Thomas St Happy Hour 3:30-5p Half price beer, wines, wells, & selected specialty cocktails at one of the best outdoor venues in the Keys!
Bobby’s Monkey Bar
Charlie Mac’s
Dante’s
900 Simonton St Happy Hour noon-8p $3 well & imports, $2.50 domestics, $4.50 wine Karaoke 9:30p every night!
404 Southard St Happy Hour 4:30-6p 2-4-1 on wells, drafts, domestics & house wine w/ a $5 app menu
951 Caroline St Happy Hour Mon-Fri 4:30-7:30p 2-4-1 doms, wells, & select cocktails & shots w/ $5 app menu & raw bar deals
First Flight
Grand Café
301 Whitehead St Happy Hour 4-6p $350 house brews, half off select cocktails, $5 house wines & a $5 app menu
314 Duval St Happy Hour 4-7p half off martinis, wine, beer, cocktails & apps
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El Siboney [St. Island]
320 Grinnell St 2 Happy Hours every day 4-7p w/ drinks discounts & 10p-2a w/ drink & food specials
5501 5th Avenue St Happy Hour 3-5p half off drafts & sangria w/ an authentic Cuban menu served 11a-9:30p
Green Parrot
Half Shell
Hank’s Saloon
601 Whitehead St Happy Hour Mon-Thurs 4-7p & Fri 4-5:30p discounts on selected drinks & beers. Music ‘sound-checks’ @ 5:30p Fri-Sun
231 Margaret St Happy Hour 4:30-6:30p 2-for-1 drink deals, discounted food items & raw bar specials
409 Caroline St Happy Hour 4-7p $4-6 specials doms, drafts, wells & sangrias w/ 2-4-1 mimosas every Sunday!
offers subject to change at any time
Hog’s Breath
Irish Kevin’s
Island Dogs
Jack Flats
400 Front St Happy Hour 5-7p Drink Discounts on all liquor & beer Live music all day starting at noon
211 Duval St Music all day long by 4 of Key West’s best entertainers. Stop by to try Key West made Chicktatoes till 1a.
505 Front St 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 St 12 High Def Projection TVs with personal speakers to listen. Late night food till 1a
The Marker
Mary Ellen’s
Mellow Cafe
Nine One Five
200 William St Happy Hour 4-7p $5 wells, drafts & wines, $5 app menu & buy 1, get 1 free pizza
420 Appelrouth St Happy Hour Mon-Fri noon-6p Sat & Sun 3-6p 2-4-1 wines, wells, drafts cocktails & beers, $2 off frozen Irish coffees
1605 N Roosevelt St Happy Hour Mon-Fri 5-7p 50% off all starters, drafts, wines & sangrias
915 Duval St An eclectic seafood & pasta menu w/ full liquor bar. Lunch served Wed-Sun 11:30a-4:30p, dinner nightly at 5p.
Prime Steakhouse
Rams Head Southernmost
Point 5 915 Duval St Opens daily 6p full menu until 12a & DJs spinning Friday nights
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951 Caroline St Steaks, seafood, martinis & fine wine. Opens daily at 6p
804 Whitehead St Happy Hour 4-7p includes $3 beers, wines & wells & half off apps
offers subject to change at any time
Lucy’s Retired Surfers Bar 221 Duval St Happy Hour 4-7p $3 select domestics, house wines & wells w/ $5 snack menu
Old Town Tavern
900 Duval St 2 Happy Hours 4-7p & 11p-1a 50% off flats breads & shared plates, house wines & wells 25% off all beer
Rum Row
Salute!
3824 N Roosevelt Happy Hour 4-7p $3 domestics, $4 wells, $5 house wines & weekly draft beer
1000 Atlantic Blvd The best beach front dining in Key West. Happy Hour 4-6p w/ half off drink specials
Sandbar 511 Greene St Happy Hour Mon-Fri 12-4p 1/2 priced select drinks 12a-close service industry 2-4-1s
Southernmost Beach Cafe
Shanna Key Irish Pub 1900 Flagler Ave Happy Hour 4-7p $1 or $1.50 off most drinks
Sunset Pier 0 Duval St
1405 Duval St Happy Hour Mon - Thurs 4-6p $5 wells, drafts & house wines w/ half off bar bites & an oceanfront view!
Try their famous Rumrunner, the original recipe, once featured by Rachel Ray on the Food Network.
Virgilio’s
Willie T’s
524 Duval St Martini Monday $7 martinis all night Thursdays are Latin Night
525 Duval St Mojito Monday 2-4-$12 mojitos Tues, Wed, Fri, Sat Margaritas 2-4-$10 Sundays Bloodys 2-4-$10
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Sinz Burritos
201 Ann St Happy Hour 4-7p 30% off all drinks NFL & College Downtown Tailgate Sundays $3 doms, $5 Bloodys 2-4-1 mimosas
501 Truman Ave #1 Burritos, Brews & fresh juices daily 11a-11p. Delivery, take out or dine in. Order online at SinzBurritos.com
Tattoos & Scars
Toasted Coconut
512 Greene St Happy Hour 4-7p & late night 2a-close Sun-Thurs with 2-for-1 dom bottles, drafts & wells $3 PBRs
3820 N Roosevelt 2 Happy Hours 8-11a $5 Bloodys, Moscow Mules & mimosas 12-4p $3 doms, $4 wells, $5 wines & drafts
Smokin’ Tuna Saloon 4 Charles St Happy Hour 4:30-6:30p 2-4-1 beers, wines & wells w/ app specials
Turtle Kraals 231 Margaret St Happy Hour 4-6:30p 50% off wells, beers & wines w/ food menu specials Turtle Races daily at 5p
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American Drive by Leigh Pujado
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his new year brings something that all Keys residents can agree upon: We all are dreading the Cow Key Channel Bridge renovation slated to begin in March. The bridge, also known as the “Triangle” is the only drivable artery in and out of Key West. Rush hour at the Triangle is already painfully bottlenecked and this lengthy construction project promises to exacerbate the congestion. So, for fun, and as a professional courtesy to Mr Don McLean, I have re-written the lyrics to “American Pie” to reflect our residents’ concerns over the upcoming traffic snarls. Enjoy! A long, long time ago I can still remember how Crossing Cow Key Channel made me smile Cause I knew I had a chance To make it home without wetting my pants Cause traffic wasn’t all that vile But March 2020 makes me fearful The County Commission’s heard an earful Traffic jams on the horizon Angry residents will be rising I can’t remember if I laughed
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Hearing bridge repair would take a year and a half Surely our leaders made a gaffe Or would rally on our behalf
Bye, bye Mister Triangle drive Took my Tesla to the mess-la but I couldn’t get by, And good ole Bubba’s slinging concrete and high-fives Meanwhile we’re all wondering how we’ll survive We’re texting “Hell if I know when I’ll arrive” Did you sit in traffic all day? And did you think “There’ll be hell to pay”? This traffic is a crying shame Do you believe in reasonable commutes? Is someone suspiciously in cahoots?
And can you figure out who’s to blame? Well I know that you’re not used to this This gridlock’s got you super pissed Your destination’s not far But you’re screaming in your car You were supposed to be at work by eight But it seems you’ve no control of fate Now you’re crabby and full of hate The bridge has made you late You started singing My my, this construction plight Maybe later we’ll be safer but it’s screwing up my life Got groceries defrosting and no bathroom in site God knows when I’ll get through this fucking light God knows when I’ll get through this fucking light Saturday I had some time to kill Thought I’d go to the Hog Fish Bar & Grill But the Triangle traffic kept me away
My friends on Stock Island felt the same They refuse to play this sick traffic game Instead of driving, at home they stay As traffic slows down to a crawl The bridge construction feels like the Berlin Wall Separating East from West And churning up unrest And the three Keys folks I admire the most Mayor Teri, David Sloan, and Wilhelmina Harvey’s ghost They all agree the Lower Keys got hosed The day the Triangle closed They were singing Why, why? To the FDOT What a cluster-fucking nightmare, surely you can agree? We need to be able to move from Key to Key And by the way, I still have to pee Yes, I said I still have to pee Comments, accolades, suggested additional lyrics: cleighpujado@gmail.com Criticism, corrections, copyright infringement concerns: larry@BarTabMagazineCares.org Concerns about the actual Cow Key Channel Bridge construction: Florida Department of Transportation Community Outreach Specialist Rodolfo.Roman@dot.state.fl.us 19
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has been said that a hangover is the wrath of grapes, but more often than not it is the wrath of several craft beers, half a bottle of Scotch & four too many Root Beer Barrels at the Green Parrot. The �inal 69 days of the year bring us Fantasy Fest, Thanksgiving, Christmas, New Years & no less than 9.85 Sloppy Sundays. As visitors & residents of the best chain of drinking islands in the world, it is our duty to treat every day like a holiday. Drinking Season is upon us, and, as always, BarTab is here to help. We know you
gave up on drinking water years ago, so we are pleased to present some of the best hangover cures from across the globe adopted for the naturally occurring environment of the Florida Keys:
Key Lime Dry: Half a lime & apply it to the armpit of your drinking arm before you start drinking. They swear by the method in Old San Juan & claim a lemon will work just as well. Make it a Keys cure by using fresh Key limes, graham cracker & sweetened condensed milk. Fat people will love you. Rooster Pooh Tea: Cowboys in the Old West tamed their hangovers with a nice brew of rabbit pooh. You’ll have better luck #BarTabMag
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with our feathered friends here & it’s a great excuse to beat the shit out of the rooster who kept you awake all night. The Hemingway: When all else fails you have two choices. Drink the pain away or head to Idaho & kill yourself. Rooster Pooh Tea suddenly doesn’t seem like such a bad option.
5K Cure: Native Americans kicked off their hangover with a brisk run & completed the cure by licking up their own sweat. Believe it or not, Key West has a �ine looking group of �it runners. Save your energy & grab a beer near the �inish line of the next race. Grab a hottie & start licking. Tell the police it’s a cultural thing.
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The 800: An ancient Sicilian tradition prescribed dried horse penis as a cure for over-imbibing. The local police force apparently frowns upon removing the penis’ from their mounted patrol, but a visit to the 800 block of Duval Street will present several people willing to give you their penis. Many of them are hung like horses.
Voodoo: Haitians start the morning by placing 13 pins in the cork of the offending bottle & calling on the spirits to remove the poison from their bodies. Forget the pins; drink some Emergen-C & head to the cemetery. You will be in good company knowing that no matter how shitty you feel, the rest of the people there are worse off. Sex On The Beach: A Roman tradition involved a quick trip to the vomitorium followed by a day of sex with one of the town scribes. Add some Key West style by seducing a BarTab columnist with �ine food, booze & kinky sex. Don’t forget to brush your teeth. Happy Hangovers.
David Sloan
is the author of multiple books about Key West & the Florida Keys including the Key West Bucket List. See all of his titles on Amazon at www.Amazon.com/Author/Sloan
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Authentic Daily
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Live Blues Music Nightly at 7pm Locally owned and operated. Open 11am till 2am
2 HAPPY HOURS EVERY DAY 4-7pm & 10pm-2am Full Menu till 10pm Late Night Menu 10pm till close 320 Grinnell Street 305-916-5106 /The-Dirty-Pig
Jess Bowman Old Town Tavern, 900 Duval St
Full name, originally from? Jessica Bowman & I’m from Clitheroe which is spelled C-l-i-t-h-e-r-o-e. I’m from clit hero. What was it like growing up in Clitheroe? It’s really not as exciting as the name suggests. It’s a little market town & the guys are definitely not clit heroes. [laughs] So this is not the first time you’ve heard this? No. [laughs] My old boss used to tell everybody that I was from clit hero, but I’d say I’m from Manchester. How did you end up in Key West? I booked a last minute ticket to Vegas. It was day five & I had to leave Vegas. So, I took a red eye to Miami & drunkenly fell asleep on the Greyhound bus, which was on its way to Key West. Briefly discuss your rise towards Key West wide bartender fame. Wow, [laughs] I didn’t know I was a famous bartender. I’ve been here almost four years. I love bartending. I’ve always been a people person. I think my accent kind of plays a big role in how people perceive me, cuz everything I say just sounds more fun. And I cuss a lot, admittedly.
BarTender Profile How do you spend your nights off? I prefer day drinking, so nights off I’m probably already at home sleeping. But I like going to the Tropic. I like going to dinner Lola’s is one of my new favorites. Nights I prefer to be at home. Name one thing about yourself you’d like to perfect? My filter. Definitely my mouth filter. And I would like to perfect the art of stopping drinking when you’re supposed to. What’s something people may not know about Old Town Tavern? It’s a great, comfortable, happy atmosphere & the food is awesome. Favorite menu item? Scotch eggs or the Burrata Salad with blackened cauliflower.
Are you a whiskey, vodka or tequila girl? All of the above.
What’s your favorite part about living in Key West? It’s the most accepting place I’ve ever lived. It’s the only place I have ever lived where I felt comfortable being myself.
If money was no object, what would you do tomorrow? I would go to the store & buy a Dodge Hellcat & I would just take off. I would buy that car & I would take off.
Fun fact, Scotch Eggs are even better if you order them from Jess at Old Town Tavern, 900 Duval St. because of her Scotish-ish accent. Catch her behind the bar days Mon+Tues 12-8p & Wed+Fri 2:30-8p. #BarTabMag
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Hank’s Saloon, 409 Caroline St Full name, originally from? Robert Michael Benson & originally from Boston, but spent pretty much most of my life in Florida.
How long have you been playing music professionally? I started playing out when I was 20. I had a regular day job, but I was also performing 3 or 4 nights a week. What other jobs have you had? I used to be a paramedic firefighter full-time. What brought you down to Key West? I came down here for a couple of days to visit a buddy of mine & Chris Toler invited me up on stage at Willie T’s. I continued to play for the rest of the show alongside Chris. That’s how I met K-Ru$h who does the show with me. Everybody down here that ran a bar started email me when I got back home. They were asking me when I can come back down & if I could move here. I was actually getting close to hanging up my music career back home, because I was touring constantly & I have health problems, so is very was hard for me to do that. I weighed all the pros & cons & decided that I could continue to do my music career if I didn’t have to tour, & I could not tour if I lived in Key West, because the world comes to me.
When was that? It was boat race weekend, November 2018 was when I came down for those two days. I went back home & I came back for the month of December & played my first real set of shows, where I played seven or eight shows a week. Then I went home for a month & then that was it. The next trip I came & I bought a house & then I had an
opportunity come up to buy a bar. & I bought a bar with my brother. Then I moved my brother down here & I’ve been living in Key West now full time since March of 2019. How would you describe your music in 5 words? Wow, in 5 words? Country, rap, rock, nonsense. We’ll do 4 words. [laughs] What or who are your influences? Everything really. Even like construction sites. Everything that has a beat. Most musicians - guitar players & piano players, their influences would be guitar players & piano players. But as a guitar player, my influences start with drums & percussion, which is evident in all of my shows. So everything I hear, cars passing me in a certain rhythm. Just certain beats. Music just comes to me that way. As musical influences, everything from Alan Jackson to Brad Paisley, Garth Brooks. Even death metal musicians, jazz players, I’m all over the map. I can’t really named one specific person. Music has been a part of my life since I was walking. #BarTabMag
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How do you decide to blend say, Tom Petty / Ed Sheeran/ Tracy Chapman songs together? They’ve all kind of evolved along the way. I never sat down with my setlist; my cover songs, my original music & organize how I was going to do something, like this would fit really great in this or this or this. A lot of times it came because I didn’t know all of the Tracy Chapman song, or I didn’t know all of the Ed Sheeran song, & I’d be playing Tom Petty’s “Free Falling” & somebody in the crowd requested Tracy Chapman or Ed Sheeran & I didn’t know all of it, so I know some of the words, I’ll just throw them in this Tom Petty song. It became a thing. All my mashups were born in a similar fashion. Best way to get a lame crowd going? Be demanding. Be forceful. Everyone’s so polite, & there’s something to be said about that, but for me when I step onto a stage I’m coming out as a musician, but I’m also coming out like a UFC fighter. I’m ready to fight. I’m ready to swing. Explain the feeling you get when you pump the crowd up. I love it. I’m an automobile when I’m on stage. The audience participation, the cheers, the claps, the laughter, even if it’s at me, that’s the gasoline. That’s my diesel fuel. That’s what I need to keep going throughout the gig. I have a lifelong illness. I’m very sore & in a lot of pain. I’m at at 6 or 7 every single day, it’s pretty hard. I don’t want to cry about it, but it’s pretty hard to get onstage some days. & if I get on stage & I’m feeling like shit, & I have a really great crowd that’s really feeling what I’m doing & they’re into it, & they’re letting me know, that takes away all that pain & all that frustration that I feel daily & it lets me get through that gig. Then the next day it’s just a do over. 34
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How long does it take you to get a song ready to perform? [laughs] 30 seconds. I don’t rehearse at all. Neither does K-Ru$h. We don’t rehearse at all. I’m not saying that we’re so great & that’s why we don’t rehearse. I think that I’m a hack. K-Ru$h would say the same thing. We just get on stage & we go where the crowd takes us. People holler songs out at us & we just look at each other like, ‘All right, let’s try it.’ I have an iPad with me if I need lyrics. I try not to, but they’re there if I need to. But I don’t practice at home. I don’t play guitar at home. What’s one thing you’d like to tell Key West bar owners? [laughs] That’s a loaded question. I own a couple bars here & some other projects back home, & I don’t proclaim to know it all. What would I tell the bar owners? I appreciate you all. Thank you very much for having live music at your location, even if I don’t perform there. Having live music is tough. It’s a dying industry in a lot of locations, except for here. Rob Benton returns from break on Sat, Jan 18th to Hank’s Saloon, 409 Caroline St. You can also check him out at Lucy’s Retired Surfer Bar, 221 Duval St. Check out their social media for show times
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The Abbey
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439 Caroline • Open 5p-2a daily, w/ full liquor bar & dozens of beers, you can also get food from Caroline's Cafe.
Agave 308
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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.
Alonzo’s
UWFO
700 Front, 600-3405 • One of the best views to have a sit down meal or a quick drink or three at the bar. HH 4-6:30p half off beer, wines & wells w/ discounted apps. Get a 2-4-1 drink daily w/
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Antonia’s
✆UF
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. 615 Duval, 294-6565 • 100s of wines by the bottle & authentic Italian menu on Duval Street. Open 11a-10p. 38
Azur
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Bar & Restaurant Listings
UF
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.
Bagatelle
LGO
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
FO
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/
Benihana
✆FW
Better Than Sex
UFL
3591 S Roosevelt, 294-6400 • It's not just a meal, it's an experience. Enjoy teppanyaki favorites like hibachi steak, chicken & shrimp, or sushi & sashimi. Open daily at 5:30p.
926 Simonton, 296-8102 • Erotically charged atmosphere, sporting dessert dishes like Jungle Fever & Missionary Crisp. Open Thurs-Tues 6p-midnight.
Berlin’s
✆WUFO
700 Front, 294 5880 • Feeling swanky? Go upstairs at A&B for one of the best menus in town. Amazing view of the harbor & upscale old Key West cocktail bar & lounge.
HH Happy Hour ✆ make a res U upscale F food G late food S sports L open late O sit outside M entertainment
✆FO
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 11a-10p Get 10% off food w/
Blue Heaven
FOMN
729 Thomas, 296-8666 • Chickens & cats living in harmony & an award winning wine list that complements extraordinary food. One of Key West’s best breakfast/brunch spots.
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/
Bobby’s Monkey Bar
LMADN
900 Simonton, 294-2655 • Home of the most diverse crowd of locals w/ the best HH in Key West noon-8p gets you $2.50-$3 beers & $3 wells. Karaoke nightly 9:30p. 1 pool
Bottle Cap
OLMN
1128 Simonton, 296-2807 • A 'Cheers' style pub w/ patio seating. HH 4-8p & comedy shows Thurs & Fri at 7:30p. Free $25 bar tab on your birthday. 1 pool, jukebox
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]
W on the water A alternative N neighborhood joint D dive bar
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Blackfin Bistro
LM
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
F
Café Solé
✆UFO
Caroline’s
SFO
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. Get 10% off food w/
1029 Southard, 294-0230 • A few blocks from Duval & some of the most authentic cuisine this side of Paris. Fine wine, sherry & ports.
310 Duval, 294-7511 • This totally outdoors bar/restaurant is awesome place for people watching, along w/ huge portions & low priced menu items. Delivery available. 2 TVs
Charlie Mac’s
FSO
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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Conch Town Lounge
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Bull & Whistle
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.
Dante's
WFOM
The Dirty Pig
FLMN
Dons’ Place
LODN
951 Caroline, 293-5123 • Poolside drinking & dining w/ DJs every weekend, tons of locals pounding shots - this is Key West’s premier public pool to get hammered! HH Mon-Fri 4:30-7:30p 2-4-1 drink specials & food deals. 15 TVs
320 Grinnell, 916-5106 • Smoking meats daily, w/ housemade deserts & blues-ish music every day @ 7p. Full Menu 11a-10p, 2 HH 4-7p & 10p-close w/ drink & food specials. Open 11a-2a.
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
F
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.
HH Happy Hour ✆ make a res U upscale F food G late food S sports L open late O sit outside M entertainment
F
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.
Firefly
✆FO
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. Get 10% off food w/
First Flight Restaurant & Brewery
UFOM
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. Open 11a-11p, brunch on Sun at 10a. 10% off food w/ Get a 2-4-1 drink daily w/
Five Brothers
FN
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 6:30a-3p Mon-Sat.
Flaming Buoy Filet Co.
✆FO
Fogarty’s
LFO
424 Eaton, 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 Tues-Sunday. 227 Duval, 294-7525 • Home to the Flying Monkey Saloon serving up the fastest frozen drinks in the Keys. Lunch & dinner at great prices. 16 TVs [6 in A/C!]
W on the water A alternative N neighborhood joint D dive bar
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El Siboney Stock Island
FOMN
409 Caroline, 304-3004 • Key West’s most popular food truck, pumping out delicious food in Old Town Key West. Open MonSat 11a-10p, Sun noon-10p.
General Horseplay
LN
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.
Grand Café
✆LFO
314 Duval, 292-4740 • An outstanding decision for lunch &/or dinner. Serving one of the best menus in town, plus mojitos & the Grand Margarita. HH 4-7p daily. 10% off food w/
ON
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.
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 beers, wine & cigars.
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Half Shell Raw Bar
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Garbo's Grill
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.
Hank's Saloon
FOMN
409 Caroline, 509-7758 • Like hanging at a friend's house, downtown. Food served from Garbos Grill, live music daily & HH 4-7p w/ $4-6 drink deals & 2-4-1 mimosas on Sun. Open Mon-Sat 11a-12a & Sun 12-12a.
Harpoon Harry’s
FM
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 7a-3p, dinner till 9p.
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
Heroes
SOML
506 Southard, 204-4991 • Pub and craft cocktail lounge. Owned & operated by Veterans and a retired Firefighter. We aim to serve those who serve us
Hog’s Breath
FOM
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 5-7p. 8 TVs, 3 bars
HH Happy Hour ✆ make a res U upscale F food G late food S sports L open late O sit outside M entertainment
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 @ Ocean Key Resort
✆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
Island Dogs
GLOM
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 11p & full liquor & over 20 draft aiding the staff here to keep you sloshed. Music going by 11a till close. 505 Front, 509-7136 • Street-side drinking & dining steps off Duval. Live music Wed-Fri. Nice blend of a casual meets upscale bar. Open late w/ food till the crowd dies down. HH 4:30-6:30p. 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 on the water A alternative N neighborhood joint D dive bar
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Hogfish Bar & Grill
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.
FO 1105 Key Plaza, 517 6032 • Open kitchen bistro serving sweet Key Plaza Creperie
& savory crepes, panini, wraps & American style breakfast. Open 7a daily.
GL 502 Southard, 296-2077 • This place is souperb! 6 different Kojin
noodle bowls, perfect apps, a dozen featured menu items & sakes to complement. 10% off food w/
KWest Liquor
FL
705 Duval, 294-5995 • All your liquor, beer, huge wine selection, lotto & snack needs right on Duval.
La Grignote
FO
1211 Duval, 916-5445 • French-style cafe preparing daily baked goods & formal meals. 'HH' 3p-close 25% off coffee & pastries. Opens 7a.
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.
La Trattoria - Old Town
✆UF
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. 44
La Trattoria Oceanside
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GSL
Jack Flats
✆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.
Little Pearl
✆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 • Laid-back, beach vibe w/ coastalinspired contemporary American fare. Try their Scorpion Shot & get a free Lucy's KW t-shirt. Taco Tuesday $2+ tacos & drink specials. Open Mon-Fri 11a-1a, Sat & Sun 10a-1a. 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 [in paradise].
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.
HH Happy Hour ✆ make a res U upscale F food G late food S sports L open late O sit outside M entertainment
FOMW
Mary Ellen’s
GSLN
Mellow Cafe & Gastropub
FOMW
200 William, 501-5193 • Poolside bar & casual restaurant. Enterainment Thurs-Sun. Open for breakfast at 7a, bar opens 10a. HH 4-7 with $5 deals and BOGO pizzas. Get a 2-4-1 drink daily w/
420 Appelrouth, 294-7750 • Cookin’ grilled cheese & full menu to sober you up. Get a 16oz PBR, whiskey shot & Slim Jim for $6.50. HH Mon-Fri noon-6p, Sat+Sun 3p-6p w/ 2-4-1 wells, wines & drafts, $2 off frozen Irish coffees.
1605 N Roosevelt, 745-3874 • Tacos, craft beers & smoothies. Open daily 8a-10p w/ HH Mon-Fri 5-7p half off apps, drafts, wine & sangria. Get a 2-4-1 drink daily w/
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].
Mr. Z’s
FL
501 Southard, 296-4445 • Grinders, pizza, & the best cheesesteaks south of Philly! Open till 4a every night, a half block off Duval. Draft beers served, if you need 'one' more.
Nine One Five
✆UFO
915 Duval, 296-0669 • Mediterranean–American menu w/ homemade pastas & seafood emphasis. Fine wines & craft cocktails. Lunch Wed-Sun 11:30a, dinner nightly 5-11p.
W on the water A alternative N neighborhood joint D dive bar
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The Marker
7PM
F
920 Caroline, 741-7980 • Cozy American bistro serving locally sourced seafood, plus pizza, sandwiches & breakfast. Open daily 11a.
Old Town Mexican Cafe
FO
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 Engish style pub fare. HH 4-7p & 11p-1a half off apps, flats breads, wine & wells, 25% off all beer. Opens 9a w/ full menu till 1a [or later]. 7 TVs. Get 10% off food w/
FO
Origami
1075 Duval, 294-0092 • Outdoor Japanese restaurant serving outstanding sushi & a large supply of sake. Try their Volcano or Triple Tuna specialty rolls. Open 5:30-10p.
UFOM
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, plus pasta, burgers & tacos.
Prime Steakhouse
✆UWOF
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.
Rams Head Southernmost
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Off the Hook
FOM
801 Whitehead, 440-3196 • Island eats & outdoor bar w/ the largest make-your-own Bloody Mary bar in the Keys. Live music throughout the day. HH 4-7p w/ $3 drinks & 1/2 priced apps. Opens 8:30a w/ breakfast until 1p. Get 10% off food w/
Red Fish Blue Fish
FO
The Retro Room
OL
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/
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.
Rooftop Café
UFOM
308 Front, 294-2042 • Airy upstairs, elegant dining known for its island-New American fare & deck for people-watching.
Roostica
FO
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 & chill place in the heart of Duval. Enjoy world class hookah service, hand rolled cigars w/ beer & wine while listening to your favorite music.
Rum Bar
LO
1117 Duval, 296-2680 • Over 250 selections of rum, try a flight of 5 types for $25. Open 11a-12p w/ a full liquor bar.
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HH Happy Hour ✆ make a res U upscale F food G late food S sports L open late O sit outside M entertainment
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.
The Salty Angler
FSON
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].
Salty Lime Pool Bar
FOW
Salute!
WFO
3850 N Roosevelt, 320-0920 • A cabana bar at The Hilton Garden Inn, you need to try their rum punch! HH 4-6p $3 beer $4 wine $5 apps.
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.
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/
W on the water A alternative N neighborhood joint D dive bar
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Rum Row @ The Gates Hotel
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/
Shanna Key
SLGN
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.
Shimp Daddy’s
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 • Build your own fast-casual Mexican food at a whole new level. Burritos, bowls, tacos, brews & 7 sins painted by 7 artists. Open 11a-10p, Sun til 8p. Get a 2-4-1 drink daily w/
SHOR @ Hyatt Centric
WUFO
601 Front, 809-4000 • Ocean view & delicious seafood. The SHOR captures the essence of contemporary cuisine.
Shots & Giggles
SLON
201 Ann, 414-8272 • Beer, wine & full liquor bar a half block off the 200 block of Duval. Great place to stop for one or more & meet some locals. Open 1p-2a. 5 HD-TVs
Sloppy Joe’s
LFM
201 Duval, 294-5717 • There’s enough entertainment from people watching alone, & also serving up live music all day. 48
Smokin’ Tuna
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Schooner Wharf
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/
Southernmost Beach Cafe
WFO
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 Mon-Thurs 4-6p w/ $5 drink specials & half off small plates. 6 TVs
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.
617 Front, 295-0207 • Massive deck to get some sun & at the end of the day, watch for a green flash at sunset. Live music daily by local musicians.
Tattoos & Scars
LOM
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
Teasers
L
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.
HH Happy Hour ✆ make a res U upscale F food G late food S sports L open late O sit outside M entertainment
✆F
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.
Tipsy Rooster
OML
1325 Simonton, 295-5287 • Craft cocktails in hand with your feet in the sand at this low key man-made beach bar.
Toasted Coconut @ 24 North
FOM
3820 N Roosevelt, 320-0940 • Sip on a Toasted Punch their signature tropical cocktail poolside. DJ music every Sat 1-4p. Daily HH 12-4p w/ $3-5 drinks specials. Open 8a-9p.
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.
UFN 519 Fleming, 735-4871 • Small batch wines pair with light Uva Wine Shoppe
bites at this inviting wine shop, also offering classes.
Vino’s on Duval
LO
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.
W on the water A alternative N neighborhood joint D dive bar
Virgilio’s
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Thirsty Mermaid
LOM
524 Duval, 296-8118 • Upscale martini bar behind La Trattoria w/ live rock Wed, Latin night Thurs, & rotating bands Fri & Sat. $7 martinis every Mon night! Food served till close, opens 6p.
ViV Wine Bistro
UFO
300 Petronia, 517-6799 • Authentic French delicatessen, carefully curated menu of fresh, organic, & natural ingredients, as well as cheeses, charcuterie & fine wines.
Viva Saloon
FODM
903 Duval, 414-8947 • Located in one of Key West's most historic buildings & a cozy outside courtyard complete w/ a stage for live music. Thurs Trivia @ 7p. HH daily 4-6p select drinks $3-4. Food till 10p, open 11a-12a [or later].
Waterfront Brewery
FOW
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
GLOM
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
LD
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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Mediterranean–American Fare homemade pastas . seafood . fine wines
915 duval street key west, fl. (305) 296-0669
Eat It
Full Rack St. Louis Cut Spare Ribs
This rack is so big it won’t fit on the page. Maple rubbed & Hickory Smoked until it is tender & delicious. You almost don’t need teeth to eat ‘em!
The Dirty Pig 320 Grinnell Street • 305-916-5106
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Drink It Key Lime Colada
The quintessential Key West cocktail, made with Key lime rum, Key lime liqueur, piĂąa colada & seved in a whole pineapple.
Toasted Coconut @ 24 North 3820 N Roosevelt Blvd, 305-320-0940
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BarTab INDEX HAPPY HOUR, BY THE HOUR
8A TILL... 11A Toasted Coconut $5 Moscow Mules, Bloodys & mimosas 9A TILL... 1130A Bagatelle $5 breakfast items, Bloody Marys & mimosas
12P TILL... 4P Toasted Coconut $3 beers, $4 wines & $5 cocktails 6P Mary Ellen’s Food & drink specials [MON-FRI]
3P TILL... 5P El Siboney 2-4-1 drafts & housemade sangria 6P Mary Ellen’s Food & drink specials [SAT & SUN]
3:30P TILL... 5P Blue Heaven
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Half price beer, wines, wells & select cocktails
4P TILL... 530P Green Parrot Discounts on selected drinks & beers 6P Bagatelle Half priced drinks & $5 apps 6P First Flight $350 house brews, 1/2 select cocktails, $5 apps 6P Salute! Half off drink specials 6P Shots & Giggles 30% off all drinks [MON-FRI] 6P Southernmost Beach Cafe $5 drafts, wells & house wines w/ half off bar bites menu [MON-THURS] 6P Viva Saloon $3 & $4 drinks, food items $5-8 7P Dirty Pig discounted drink specials 7P Grand Cafe 50% off martinis, cocktails, beer, wine & apps 7P Hank’s Saloon $4-6 deals on doms, drafts, wells & sangrias 7P Lucy’s $5 snack items, $3 wells, select domestics & wines 7P The Marker $5 wells, drafts, wines, apps & BOGO pizza 7P Old Town Tavern 50% off select menu items, wines, wells, & 25% off beers
offers may change at any time, restrictions may apply
4P TILL... 7P Rams Head $3 beers, wines & wells & 1/2 priced apps 7P Rum Row $3 domestics, $4 wells, $5 house wine & weekly draft beer 7P Tattoos & Scars 2-for-1 bottles, drafts & wells, $3 PBRs 4:30P TILL... 6P Charlie Mac’s 2-4-1 wells, drafts & doms w/ $5 apps 630P Agave 308 $6 margaritas & discounted beers 630P Island Dogs 1/2 priced wells, beers & wine w/ $6 food menu & 1/2 priced oysters [MON-FRI] 630P Smokin’ Tuna 2-4-1 beer, wines & well + food specials 730P Dante’s 2-4-1 domestics, wells & select cocktails & shots, $5 app menu & raw bar deals [MON-FRI]
5P TILL... 7P Hog’s Breath Drink Discounts on all liquor & beer 7P Mellow Cafe 50% off all starters, drafts, wines & sangrias [MON-FRI]
10P TILL... 2A Dirty Pig
discounted drink & food specials starting at $5
11P TILL... 1AM Old Town Tavern 50% off select menu items, wines, wells, & 25% off beers 2A TILL... 4A Tattoos & Scars [SUN-THURS]
2-for-1 bottles, drafts & wells, $3 PBRs
ALL SPECIALS & INFORMATION MAY CHANGE AT ANY TIME AT THE DISCRETION OF THE ESTABLISHMENT.
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PING-PONG Blue Heaven The Retro Room
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SUNDAYS Sunday Bloody Sunday, Willie T’s • 2-4-$10 Bloody Marys. ALL DAY
MONDAYS Charity Bingo, The Green Parrot • For a different charity every week. 7P Martini Monday, Virgilio’s • $7 martinis. 7P-CLOSE Mojito Monday, Willie T’s • 2-4-$12 mojitos. ALL DAY
TUESDAYS
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Full Metal Trivia, Mary Ellen’s • Testing your intellect for prizes. 6:30P Taco & Tequila Tues, Agave 308 • $6 margaritas & tacos starting at $3. ALL DAY
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Whiskey Wed, Old Town Tavern • 50% off all whiskeys, bourbons & scotches. 9P
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THURSDAYS Trivia Night, Viva Saloon • Win prizes & drink discounts. 7P Vibrator Races, Mary Ellen’s • Choose a sex toy & try to win for charity! 6:30P
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FRIDAYS Karaoke Night, Viva Saloon • Show us what you gooooot. 10:30PM
SATURDAYS UFC Pay-Per-View, Tattoos & Scars • Showing every Saturday fight. 8PM
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ALL SPECIALS & INFORMATION MAY CHANGE AT ANY TIME AT THE DISCRETION OF THE ESTABLISHMENT.
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