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Don's Place

4.2 (39 reviews)
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Open 7:00 am - 4:00 AM (Next day)

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Divey
Moderate noise
Outdoor seating
Good for groups

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Jeffrey M.

It's a dive bar. Period. Go here. Get drunk. Smoke a ciggy. Listen to some music. Watch some sports. And there's some boobs on the wall too. Which is nice.

Great hideaway.
Pablo C.

So I'm giving this pace 4 stars based solely on it's dive bar status and the fact that it is nowhere near the craziness of Duval Street. It is way off the beaten path and seems to be a place where locals go. We ended up there late night while walking back to our hotel which was on the same street. The minute we walked in we were greeted by a regular who immediately moved down a chair so my wife and I could sit together up at the bar. We then struck up a conversation for a long while, he bought us a round and left. Meanwhile, there was a young lady at the bar with her dog sitting next to her in a bar stool who was nice and eventually a couple of the bartenders we recognized from a bar downtown wandered in. It's fairly big, it has a pool table and it's attached to a package liquor store. Great neighborhood bar and a great place to escape the hoards of twenty-something year old drunken bro's down on Duval. About the only downside for us is that they allow smoking, which I'm sure is a positive for a lot of people so I guess it's a wash. It wasn't bad when we were there though since the bar was fairly empty. The bottom line: If you're into neighborhood dive bars and want to escape the touristy madness this is a great place to come hide out.

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Love this place! Billy the bartender sure knows how to handle his patrons. The best of the best!

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7 months ago

Great service, great prices, and wonderful place to watch NFL games. Worth the walk off Duval if you're visiting Key West!

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Good dive bar mainly locals in there until 4am. Good drinks and a great place to watch sports

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Dons Place, outdoor, was exactly what we were looking for, chill, welcoming, AMI music, very comfortable. Will be back.

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Real conch people, cheap drinks, laid back atmosphere. Get off Duval and see the real key west.

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11 years ago

Good place to get away from the typical local spots. Good place to watch football if you dont mind smoking inside.

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10 years ago

Awesome dive bar with ice cold beers and you don't get gouged for being an out-of-towner

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Great local bar. Best bloody Mary's on the planet and Patrick is a great bartender. Definitely will be back soon (:

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They have an indoor bar with a pool table, an outdoor bar with corn-hole out back, as well as a package/drive-thru store.

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Absolutely loved the drinks menu at General Horseplay. I ended up walking over here from our hostel…read morewith a friend after she got in after a late flight. She wanted a cute cocktail with really good atmosphere, so I went to the Internet and found this place! It genuinely was so cute and amazing. We had an awesome conversation with the bartenders and they recommended our drinks for us. Since it was Christmas time most of the drinks Were holiday themed, which I've never seen before. We each had a few drinks, took some really cute pictures with the decor, and went back home to the hostel to catch up. It was a really solid night and I would recommend to anybody in the area.

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Unicorn heart and I don't know what my husband was drinking
Unicorn heart and I don't know what my husband was drinking
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4.1
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I found this to be a great classic place to hang out. Good live music, a lively crowd with a mix of…read morelocals and tourists. They have a great beer selection (including Lagunitas IPA from California, WTF?), good service...what's not to like? The location is a reasonable walk from the cruise ships too. Plus, there are pool tables and a dart board and free popcorn. This will be a definite stop the next time I'm down there.

While roaming around Old Town we stopped in here on a recommendation from a local. He said it's his…read morefavorite spot on the island. It's a dive bar through and through but I happen to be a big fan of dive bars! However, this one fell flat on it's face with the service. I wouldn't say the place was packed but there were not any open seats at the bar. I posted up the best I could but for the better part of 15 minutes both bartenders didn't even come to my side of the bar. I then moved to the other side and waited another 10 minutes to be served (at which point the bartender said "Didn't I just serve you?" Um, no, you most definitely did not. This place has two saving graces: 1) A water jug full of cold water for the taking, off in the corner. Love that. 2) A popcorn machine that had DELICIOUS popcorn! YES. If you can manage to get a beverage then I think you won't mind Green Parrot's (very) relaxed atmosphere and delightful little perks. My takeaway is for the staff to mix in some work to go along with their chatting with the regulars...

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Rum Runners: On the rocks or blended
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The Dive Bar Shirt Club

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As someone visiting from up north, this place instantly felt like one of those spots you wish you…read morehad back home. The Dive Bar Shirt Club has the kind of laid-back, no-frills vibe that feels like hanging out in your best friend's backyard--the one who somehow has all the toys, great music, and everyone ends up there without planning it. The ambience is pure Florida Keys: relaxed, fun, and welcoming, like you're part of the crew the second you walk in. Then there are the tacos... easily some of the best tacos in the Keys. Fresh, flavorful, and exactly what you want with a cold drink in hand. On top of that, the prices are more than fair, and the selection--drinks, merch, food, all of it--is absolutely top tier. It's the kind of place that makes you understand why people never leave the Keys... and why visitors like me keep coming back. Here's my breakdown Food 5/5 Location 5/5 Price 5/5 The foodie ninja shall return

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A Key West Legend.
A Key West Legend.
The Dive Bar Shirt Club
Open daily 11am - 11pm
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Open daily 11am - 11pm Kitchen 11am - 9pm
The Rum Bar

The Rum Bar

4.5
(442 reviews)
0.5 mi
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The rum bar is everything you need after a journey into Key West!…read more This quaint establishment sits on Duval street and offers inside and outside seating. Perfectly placed for people watching in the evening and away from the louder bars on duval. The service is exceptional and the mai Thai cocktail I ordered was delicious. A great mix of seating on their patio makes this a must-stop for anyone who enjoys a strong rum themed cocktail!

The Rum? But why the Rum? 'Cause it be DELICIOUS!!!! This place is friggin AWESOME!!!…read more The wife and I are out exploring the Keys for our anniversary, and we happened upon this bar while walking around Key West. First off, nothing says tropics like Rum! The name is all that needs to be said. Nothing more... nothing less. It's a small and it was packed. Elbow to elbow, which says nothing other than you know this place will be good. My wife is especially cuckoo for Cocoa Puffs when it comes to anything Chesney and Blue Chair rums! You had us at Kenny Chesney Island Girl, and we just had to find a spot and enjoy. And we Most certainly did! It was sublime and refreshing. I was even able to walk out with a souvenir Rum Bar hat (purple). Without a doubt, we will be back and we're telling all of our familia and friends of this place! Thank you for the local experience and as always, Enjoy & Happy Drinking!

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The other end of an amazing bar.
The other end of an amazing bar.
Kenny Chesney Island Girls!! Nothing like these island girls to enjoy with the wife!
Kenny Chesney Island Girls!! Nothing like these island girls to enjoy with the wife!
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Captain Tony's Saloon

Captain Tony's Saloon

3.9
(333 reviews)
0.8 mi
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I stopped by Captain Tony's Saloon and it was such a fun, classic Key West experience…read more The vibe is exactly what you'd want, laid-back, a little quirky, and full of character. There was live music playing, pool tables, and even some video games, so there's plenty to keep you and the family entertained while you hang out. Kids are allowed in, but they aren't allowed to sit at the bar. It definitely feels like one of those places where you can lose track of time in the best way. They also have a merch area with hoodies, stickers, and other souvenirs if you want to take a little piece of the experience home. And knowing it's one of the oldest bars in the Keys just adds to the charm and history of the place. The service was quick, you walk up to the bar and order then find a place to sit. Super chill and laid back. One fun thing you have to try is tossing a quarter into the fish's mouth outside... test your luck and see if you can land it! Can't forget the drinks! The rum punch is to die for... super refreshing and perfect for the Key West heat. Overall, such a fun stop if you're in town. Definitely worth checking out! Fun fact: - it used to be a morgue and ice house back in the day. it also used to be the original home of Sloppy Joes, before they moved to Duvall St.

We were with friends from CO who were visiting Key West for the first time. After walking around…read moreMallory Square and down Duval Street, we decided to have a drink at Captain Tony's before going out to a different restaurant for dinner. Of course it is an attraction because it is supposedly the original Sloppy Joes where Ernest Hemingway hung out. It is dark inside with low ceilings. People have hung paper currency all over and you will also see lots of bras hanging from the ceiling. There is live music and lots of people watching. We enjoyed our drinks and the fun atmosphere.

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Captain Tony's Saloon
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4.5
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0.4 mi
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The concept here is executed so well - it is one of best finds we have found in years…read more First, the decor and atmosphere is incredible. The decor is seductive in such a tasteful and classy way, everything is so romantic. It's beautiful. Cozy, intimate booths. Sparkling chandeliers flickering in candlelight. Ambient lighting. It is a perfect place to end your evening with your partner. We made reservations the morning of, on a Wednesday evening for our anniversary, and were seated promptly. Service was incredible from start to finish. I appreciate their ipad menus with questions to ask your partner, peruse the menu, and read about the origins. There are plenty of drinks and deserts with double entendre names, they're so fun. Huge positive that they have virgin drinks, and several to choose from. Both deserts we tried were out of the world delicious. The missionary crisp ice cream and flavor was 10/10, no notes to improve. Key lime from behind was the best key lime I've had in my life and quickly became the best we have tried on Key West. Incredible and what a lovely place!!

Well, no it isn't…read more But our party of five enjoyed having drinks and dessert here. It's really more aimed at a young couple in love, but we had fun. Romantic lighting and private booths made for some good ambiance. The iPad menus were great and very useful in selecting desserts and drinks. Everything on order is accompanied by a double entendre title, which makes it fun to pick. Candy rimmed beer was good; and the berry crisp and ice cream offerings were tasty. Honestly too big, even for two. But they were trying to do something different. To know: they do not have a license for hard liquor. A fun spot to have a sweet treat. Maybe don't bring the kids.

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Cream in my coffee
Cream in my coffee
Red velvet cheesecake
Red velvet cheesecake
Moscato, white chocolate rimmed glass

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Moscato, white chocolate rimmed glass

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