The best bars & nightlife in Key West
12 bars & nightlife we’ve checked and stand behind — with the story on each one. Not a ranking; a record.
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Vinos on Duval
NightlifeCraving something other than boat drinks? Vinos on Duval pours a deep by the glass lineup plus bubbles, spritzes, and dessert sips, and…
Vinos on Duval
NightlifeAqua Bar and Nightclub
NightlifeInteractive drag shows, DJ dance music & cocktails draw revelers to this glowing party & show bar.
Aqua Bar and Nightclub
NightlifeGeneral Horseplay
NightlifeEasygoing bar offering a diverse menu of cocktails, plus cupcake sushi & familiar snacks.
General Horseplay
NightlifeChart Room Cocktail Lounge
NightlifeHot dogs, popcorn, and peanuts are popular snacks at this laid-back cocktail bar set in the Pier House Resort & Spa.
Chart Room Cocktail Lounge
NightlifeShots & Giggles
NightlifeLow-key, intimate bar attracting locals with 60+ craft beers, wine, spirits & sports on TV.
Shots & Giggles
NightlifeGreen Parrot Bar
NightlifeAn institution since 1890, this watering hole features a jukebox & frequent live music.
Green Parrot Bar
NightlifeTiki House
NightlifeCozy, laid-back cocktail bar offering classic & updated tiki drinks amid retro South Seas decor.
Tiki House
NightlifeThe Bull
NightlifeOld-school watering hole pouring potent cocktails & drafts in a muralled, open-air space.
The Bull
NightlifeGarden of Eden
NightlifeCasual clothing-optional rooftop bar with cocktails, beer, and music.
Garden of Eden
NightlifeTipsy Rooster Liquor Store & Bar
NightlifeQuirky liquor store/bar with outside tables, live music nights & a selection of spirits for sale.
Tipsy Rooster Liquor Store & Bar
NightlifeHank's Hair of the Dog Saloon
NightlifeBurgers & tacos with a twist spotlighted at a convivial hangout featuring a courtyard & live music.
Hank's Hair of the Dog Saloon
NightlifeBrady's Pub Key West
NightlifeRelaxed venue featuring comfort food, cocktails and a menu of Irish mains as well as sports-bar fare and more than 10 beers on tap.
Brady's Pub Key West
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