50 Best Bars in Key West

“⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Absolutely Amazing Experience! From start to finish, everything was exceptional! The food was fresh, flavorful, and beautifully presented — truly some of the best we’ve had in a long time. The drinks were perfectly crafted and delicious, and the service was outstanding — friendly, attentive, and made us feel so welcome. Every detail was spot-on, and we can’t wait to come back. Highly recommend to anyone looking for great food, great service, and a great atmosphere!“

“laid back lots of fun all levels“

“The very best noodle bar in Key West“

“Perfect location on Duval! Easy walk to beach, bars, and restaurants. Extremely friendly and helpful staff. Rooms have everything you need, refrigerator, microwave, toaster, beach chairs, beach towels, information on local attractions, I could go on and on… Oh and the fact that the rum bar is right downstairs is very convenient, maybe too convenient, lol! 🍹🥴“

“A Getaway to key west Hubby Wifey Time Celebrated our 12 year anniversary ❤️ Absolutely loved this place. Everything was delicious!! Menu was naughty and fun 🤩 Loved it!! Loved the French Kiss 💋 and the Fourgasm❤️“

“Great stop in Key West..new fave! Great food and staff.“

“Great atmosphere and friendly staff“

“The level of sophistication in taking your money for little or no service is extraordinary. I was totally impressed by their extraordinary lack of anything close to costumers service and still being busy . A feat never in my lifetime have I’ve seen , bravo you have to be proud .“

“Delicious food and great service! get.the conch fritters and mahi bites. best fritters we had on our trip!“

“The Bartender’s and Staff are amazing! Food is consistently good, drinks as well as food is probably the most reasonably priced on the Island! Also, Sun Loungers are only $15 bucks for the entire day. The Beach is small but it’s always clean and a good vibe. Great mix of Locals and Tourists! Highly recommend for a relaxing day out 🙌“

“Absolutely THE BEST Pina Coladas on the island, bar none!!!! Visit this bar! Cool staff and they care that you’re there!!!“

“Best dive bar in the lower keys!“

“Amazing 🤩 stop by for food and amazing drinks 🍺“

“We stopped in today to have a beer and I’m so happy we did! It was our first stop and the best beer I had the whole time while in Key West. The bartender was super friendly! I’m happy we stopped in.“

“Savannah and Heath at Fat Tuesday in Key West were absolutely amazing! They were quick, friendly, and so bubbly from the moment we walked up. Their positive energy made the whole experience even better, and they kept the drinks coming fast despite how busy it was. They created the perfect fun Key West vibe and made us feel so welcome. If you’re stopping by Fat Tuesday, definitely ask for Savannah and Heath you won’t be disappointed!“

“They had smoothie sour 🍺 I had been looking for since I got here six days ago. I had went everywhere looking. Made my day, my vacation! Thanks a million!!!!“

“Best hidden gem in KW.“

“Had a great time at Captain Tony’s Saloon in Key West. Great music and bartenders. This is our second time coming to Key West and had to make sure we stopped here again. Shout out to our bartender-Keith for keeping the drinks coming.“

“Wheelies the website I miss it so much But“

“What a fantastic spot! It's well decorated, clean and upkept unlike a lot of places on the island. Bartender Sarah was amazing and answered all my questions. And they have an interactive bar being built in the back. I peaked in and it looks cool! Speaking of cool, best AC on the island. Live music was really good too!“

“Loved our new bartender! Personality Plus! The couple from Minnesota really appreciate the time we spent there Thursday, you movie guru! Mike & Debbie“

“Love it there!!! Great place great service“

“We are all locals and love this program!!! We use it every week all year! Everyone should have this.“

“Incredible place - a real gem! We visited for lunch and were treated to the best smash burgers we’ve ever had. The prices were great. The service amazing. The drinks were incredible. If you’re in Key West - avoid the tourist traps and visit the Surly Siren. You will not regret it.“

“Beautiful place great staff“

“Just had lunch at Louie’s last week. Every visit to Key West we make a reservation. Been going there for years. Good food.. beautiful view. At night, very romantic“

“This place was phenomenal all around. The owner greeted us, management all greeted us, and staff was attentive all around. Lobster pizza and the street corn pizza were phenomenal. I loved the Pina colada key lime pie. It is by far the best key lime I have tried. The view, the chickens, all of it!!“

“Great experience during lunch. Go straight to the bar. It’s on the water. Beat the dinner crowd and enjoy a great view during a lunch visit. Much more relaxing! No reason to fight the crowds at night.“

“Amazing staff, incredible cigars, and top-notch service — this place has it all! Love the drink selection (beer, wine, cocktails) and the interior is so clean and comfortable. One of the best cigar bars I've been to. Will definitely be back!“

“We loved this restaurant. Our bartender at our hotel Parrot Key sent us and we were so glad she did. Michael was amazing!! The Brie wrapped figs were delicious. And the cheese sticks with lobster and shrimp were to die for!!! We will be back!! 🦐♥“

“Good times, nice atmosphere friendly people easy to speak to. Good drinks great prices!!“

“Attending the show at 801 Bourbon was the high lite of our week in Key West. It was our first time there and we weren't sure what to expect. We had a great time ! The show was entertaining, the crowd was fun, and the ladies were amazing ! We look forward to going again the next time we're in Key West.“

“This place was phenomenal all around. The owner greeted us, management all greeted us, and staff was attentive all around. Lobster pizza and the street corn pizza were phenomenal. I loved the Pina colada key lime pie. It is by far the best key lime I have tried. The view, the chickens, all of it!!“

“We did a walk through here on a recent visit to Key West. You have to have a DoD ID card to get onto the Naval Air Station, and then it's about a 2 mile drive from the main gate to get here. We were there in the late morning on a Friday, so the Navigator Bar was not open for business yet. Just to the west side of the bar are some shaded pavilions and a few picnic tables that overlook a small offshore island and and a tranquil sandy beach. You can safely swim here (no waves or rip currents), as well as rent kayaks, umbrellas and lawn chairs. It would be a great place to take your kids if they enjoy the water, snorkeling and exploring the little island just off the shoreline. You also get to watch fighter jets land on NAS Boca Chica's Runway 08 as they make their final approach turn, which is always cool for people like me who love to watch airplanes and enjoy the loud and proud sound of freedom (jet noise).“

“Quite a venue. Uniquely conceived concept. Must do.“

“Smoked Fish Dip is great! 🐟“

“Stopped by Flama Cabana at Havana Cabana this past weekend and had such a great experience. The atmosphere is exactly what you want in the Keys…fun, relaxed, and full of personality.

Tosha was our bartender and she was absolutely amazing. Super friendly, high energy, and on point the entire time. Drinks came out quickly, were made perfectly, and she made us feel welcome from the moment we sat down. You can tell she genuinely enjoys what she does, and it shows.

I brought a friend who had never been before, and she’s already asking to go back—that says everything.

Between the vibe, the drinks, and the service, this place is definitely a gem. Highly recommend stopping in, especially if Tosha is behind the bar.“

“Wow! We had a wonderful time, people very friendly and kind. Great food, great drinks! We will be going back when we go back to Key West. We could not have asked for a better place to visit. Keep up the great work. Awesome place!“

“This is our first visit to Key West. We visited several bars, but by far Dons’ Place is our recommended drinking establishment of choice. Angus, Dougie, Dave, and each person that was in the bar was super friendly. It made our visit there memorable. Anytime we go to Key West Dons’ Place will be our go to.“

“The entertainer, John Solinski, was fantastic! Very talented and engaging with the audience. And it turns out he was from the same home town as my lifelong best friend! Small world keeps getting smaller! Drinks and service were well above average too! Highlight of my weekend in Key West!“

“I took my family to their first drag show at Aqua while visiting Key West, and genuinely couldn’t have asked for a better experience!! We absolutely LOVED the Queens and the entire performance from start to finish. Faith Michaels was THE most incredible hostess, making everyone feel welcome, comfortable, and truly setting the tone perfectly for the night. She was extremely engaging and interactive with the crowd, full of wit, looked absolutely beautiful in every performance, and undeniably had us laughing and smiling the entire time. Elle Taylor had us captivated by her beauty, raw emotion, passionate seduction, playfulness, and simply all of her Goddess. Jessica Deveraux had us grooving along with her infectious energy, strong stage presence, polished show(wo)manship, and theatre-like drama that had us mesmerized just as much. Every time I turned around to check on my sisters and parents, they were singing, dancing, laughing, and smiling from ear to ear. Even my aunt who was skeptical about seeing the show is insistent on going back again next time we visit!! Thank you to the stunning, fabulous Queens for welcoming us with open arms and for the hell of a time and show. Thank you for sharing your light and art with us, and making our trip complete. We can’t wait to visit y’all again. WE LOVE YOU JESSICA DEVERAUX, ELLE TAYLOR, AND FAITH MICHAELS!!

With love and more,
Dimples and Family

P.S. The bar / servers can get you as many single dollar bills as you need for tipping the Queens! Come with cash or get some change there to spoil them 👑💗!“

“This place is incredible!“

“We loved our bartender Kristin!! She made some incredible drinks, road rummer and piná colada are a must. See ya next time we visit. Great music and friendly staff.“

“Great band!!! I put in an unusual song request and the Durtbags nailed it!!!“

“Stephanie is absolutely phenomenal. She exudes personality and truly cares about her patrons. In this crazy world, I wish more people were like her. Cheers to her and the exceptional human being and bartender she is. The vibe at the bar is calm and relaxing which is a nice break from the hustle downtown.“

“Best meatballs ever! Then my husband and I split a thin 12” pepperoni and mushroom - oh so good! Quaint and cozy! We shared a large table with other visitors and it made it festive. Service was wonderful. Beer and wine selection is generous. We stayed up the road and it was only a brief walk in the historic neighborhood. Highly recommend. My favorite meal while visiting Key West!“

“We spent a nice evening here during a recent stay at the Hyatt Centric. Service great, dockside, marina, bay view … beautiful place to hang out, right next to the hotel pool! Lots of blue lights… made many of the pics blue… LOL. Drinks were typical island bar, but very good! We had the fish tacos and key lime pie, both delicious! Highly recommend you stop here!“

“I highly recommend Irish Kevin’s. However after coming here for over the past 20 years, today May 25,2025 was the worse service we have ever had. We had the laziest waitress ever. Never came around asking if we needed anything. Then there were 3 of us originally and we told her it was 2 & 1 for the check. We then had a bunch of friends show up and she decided it was one check. It was hard to understand her but I don’t think she could understand us. So frustrating. This is my favorite bat in KW but if this happens again it will be our last. The entertainment is always top notch.“

“It's my second time coming back to Key West and this place was the first place I went. I didn't stay at the hotel, just came for Rum Row. I was so happy to see Jamie was still there. He always has taken great care of me and other customers. The Rum Row Punch is so good. Highly recommend this place!“