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Florida Keys & Key West
Party Places
 Having fun at Cabana Breezes on Key Colony Beach Welcome to Party Central! with its quintessential tiki bars, dockside saloons,
sultry lounges, wild dance bars and live loval bans, the Florida Keys and Key West
are the place to go for non-stop revelry. Be safe, have fun and party on!
KEY LARGO AREA
THE FISH HOUSE ENCORE
Not only is the Fish House Encore a highly acclaimed
restaurant, it 'salso well known for its terrific piano bar
lounge, yummy martinis, fresh sushi and outstanding live
entertainment on Fri. and Sat. from 7 - 10 p.m. The outside
tropical patio bar is also a popular gathering spot and always
draws an interesting crowd of locals. Dinner served nightly
starting at 5 p.m. Full bar. Major credit cards. Located at
MM 102.4, Oceanside, Key Largo. Call 305-451-0650.
ISLAMORADA/
TAVERNIER AREA
Late night the Whistlestop with Michael
WHISTLE STOP PUB & GRILL
Capt. Tom’s big, friendly world famous sports bar and grill
has never closed once in 26 years and is a favorite island
instatution Plenty of pool tables, video games, Fusbol and
TV’s draw a loyal crowd of locals and visitors alike who
come her for the generous drinks, homemade food and late
night action. Open daily 10 - 3 a.m.; Kitchen open 11:30 - 2 a.m.
Full bar. Major credit cards.Located at MM 82.5, Oceanside.
Call 305-664-2623 or go to www.keyswhistlestop.com
 Orchid garnished cocktails at Ziggie & Mad Dog's
ZIGGIE & MAD DOG'S
Everybody who is anybody in the local Islamorada social scene
has glammedonto this decidely hip and sophisticated hot spot
where "Happy Hour" has been replaced with "Mad Hour." Expect
to rub elbows with a colorful, eclectic crowd of famous celebrities,
legendary sports stars and notorious fishing captains. Open daily
at 5 p.m. Located at MM 83, Gulfside, Islamorada. Call
305-664-3391 or hit them up at ziggieandmaddogs.comMARATHON/
LOWER KEYS AREA
Tracy serves up one of his special martinis at Cabana Breezes
CABANA BREEZES
The Keys version of “Cheers” rocks seven days a week. Great
cocktails, friendly bartenders and a breathtaking oceanfront setting
make it a hands down party favorite. Daily Happy Hour from 4 - 6 p.m
with excellent live entertainment every Weds. - Sun. Open daily from
11:30 a.m. - 10 p.m. for lunch and dinner. Located on West Ocean Dr.
on Key Colony Beach, just off Marathon at MM 54. Call 305-743-4849
or check out cabanabreezes.com
 Kenny keeps th cold ones coming at Key Colony Inn
KEY COLONY INN
Overlooking the Key Colony Beach golf course, this long time
institution has the feel of an old time country club. The bar and
lounge is always lively with a host of regular characters who all
know each other by name and have their bar stools staked out.
Bartenders Kenny and Woody make the best Espresso Martin is
in the Keys. Live entertainment nightly. Full bar. Major credit
cards. Open daily for lunch and dinner. Call 305-743-0100 or visit
kcinn.com
Ioan on th escene at Porky's BaysidePORKY’S BAYSIDE
Hangout at this funky waterfront hot spot and take in the hot
sounds of Rocketman, The Pirate, Tommy Tunes, Dan Sullivan
and other top local musicians, nightly from 6:30 - 9:30 p.m.
Daily Happy Hour with $1.50 drafts from 4 -7 p.m. Berr and Wine.
Major credit cards. Located at MM 47.5, Bayside, Marathon. Call
305-289-2065 or visit captainpips.com
 SPARKY’S LANDING
Sparks fly when resident musicians amp up their guitars at this
fun and friendly marina restaurant and bar where local fishing
captain’s belly up with island thirty-somethings for tall tales,
cold beers and good times. Daily Happy from 4 - 6 p.m. Located
at MM 53.5, Oceanside on the Sadowski Causeway, Key Colony
Beach/Marathon. Call 305-289-7445 or visity sparkyslanding.com
LOOE KEY TIKI BAR
A favorite haunt of Lower Keys locals especially on Fri. & Sat.
when there’s live entertainment. The Weds. night Karaoke here
is always a hoot. Located at MM 27, Oceanside at the Looe Key
Resort, Ramrod Key. Call 305-872-2215.
 Country singer C.W. Colt at Parrotdise
PARROTDISE WATERFRONTBAR & GRILLE
Come by car or pull up your boat to the big 300 foot dock. Killer
daily Happy Hour 3 - 7 p.m. Live entertainment. Open daily from
11 a.m. - 10 p.m. Bar open ‘til midnight on Fri. & Sat. Located
at MM28.5, Gulfside at 183 BarryAve., Little Torch Key. Call
305-872-9989 or hit up parrotdisewaterfront.comKEY WEST AREA Female Impersontor "Inga" of the famous Aquanettes
AQUA
The totally outrageous Aquanettes perform "Reality Is A Drag"
every Tues. - Sun. at 9 p.m. followed by AQUA's kick-ass DJs.
Dueling Bartenders are a laugh a minute as they sing and sling
drinks on Mon. from 5:30 - 8:30 p.m. Every Tues. 6:30 -8 p.m.,
is Aqua Idol, Key West's own ersion of the hit TV show which
benefits local charities. The multi-talented Bobby Nesbitt sings
and tickle the piano every Weds. from 5:30 7:30 p.m. Enjoy WII
bowling and other interactive games during Thurs.Happy Hour
from 3 - 8 p.m. On Fri., the indomitable siren, Vanessa Di Gennaro
takes to the satge with her powerful singing voice. The World
Tavern Poker Tour with Texas Hold 'Em keeps things lively every
Sat. starting at 4 p.m. and on Sun. at 3 and 6 p.m. Open daily.
Located at 711 Duval St., Key West. Call 305-294-0555 or check
out aquakeywest.com
CONCH REPUBLIC SEAFOOD COMPANY
The biggest rum bar between Miami and Havana is
also one of the most fun places to hang your flip flops
and party with the locals. Daily Happy Hour with
2-4-1 on Wells from 4 - 7 p.m. 631 Greene St.,
Historic Seaport. Call 305-294-4403. 20 oz. Mojitos for just two bucks at Island Dog's
ISLAND DOGS BAR
One of Key west's trendiest bars and home of the world
famous “Mojito Happy Hour” where you can get 20 oz.
Mojitos for just two bucks every day from 4 - 8 p.m. Live
music daily and dancing. Lie bits and late night menu.
Open daily from 11 a.m. - 4 a.m. Located at 505 Front St.,
Key West. Call 305-295-0501.
 Martini Master, Brooke on call at the Keys Piano BarKEYS PIANO BAR
This smashing new piano bar on the Southernmost end of
Duval St.is Key West’s newest hip haunt. Owner Pat West
and Chip Alan have totally transformed the former Alice’s
Restaurant
space into a smooth groove “British Caribbean”
entertainment
venue that draws top local and national musicians,
singers and entertainers. Full bar and lite bites. Major credit cards.
Open daily
2 p.m. until 4 a.m. Located at 1114 Duval St.
Call 305-294-8859 or
click on akeyspianobar.com
Always something happening at the Schooner Wharf Bar
SCHOONER WHARF BAR
One of the last remnants of "Old Key West," this funky, open air
waterfront bar sits right on the docks overlooking Key West's
Historic Seaport. Great live music, fresh, local seafood, island
cuisine and raw bar. Two daily Happy Hours from 8 a.m. - noon
and then again from 5 - 7 p.m. Located at 200R William St.,
Key West. Call 305-292-3773 or go to schoonerwharf.com
 Mixologist "Patticakes" Hayes eeps things lively at Square One
SQUARE ONE
This intimate respite is where the locals hide out for cocktails
and coconut telegraph conversations. Bartender “Patti Cakes”
is famous for his mean martinis and suave owner Michael Stuart
creates a most gracious atmosphere. Live piano music. Open daily
for lunch, dinner and cocktaisl. Located at 1075 Duval St. in Duval
Square. Call 305-296-4300.
SOUTHERNMOST SCAVENGER HUNT
Recently voted one of the "Top Ten Things To Do" in Key West,
the "Duval Crawl"is an exciting Scavenger Hunt where you earn
points for each correctly solved clue. Participants receive 2-4-1
coupons and discounts that can be used at participating bars at any
time during your trip. Call305-292-9994 or visit online at
keywesthunt.com
 Crystalle on the scene for Tavern N' Town's 2 for 1 Happy Hour
TAVERN N' TOWN
A sophisticated and tony respite from the downtown club scene,
Taver N' Town has one of the best Happy Hour's around it's
two-for-one weekday Happy Hour from 5 - 7 p.m. On TapasTues & Thurs.
you can also get terrific half price gourmet appetizers. Local siren
Carmen Rodriguez singes evry Thursday night. Located at the Marriott
Key West Beachside Hotel,, 3811 North Roosevelt Blvd., Key West.
Call 305-296-3676 or go to www.beachsidekeywest.com
Best Karaoke at Two Friend Patio in Key WestTWO FRIENDS PATIO
Dubbed “Key West’s King Of Karaoke” for 13 years running,
this open air restaurant/bar is home to the original and most
popular Karaoke show which kicks of nightly at 8 p.m. and
is a big draw with both local and visiting celebrities. Located
at 512 Front St., Key West. Call 305-296-3124 or go to
twofriendskeywest.com
VIRGILIO’S
This hip and happening garden lounge is the perfect place to
rendezvous over designer martinis and get down with some of the
hottest blues, jazz and rock groups around. On Martini Mondays
you can order one shaken not stirred for just five bucks a pop.
Located on Appelrouth Lane behind La Trattoria Restaurant,
524 Duval St., Key West. Call 305-296-8118 or visit
virgilioskeywest.com
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