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    Rick's Upstairs

    4.1 (25 reviews)
    ModerateDance Clubs
    Fri • 11:00 am - 4:00 AM (Next day)
    Sat • 11:00 am - 4:00 AM (Next day)

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    Joana S.

    No cover fee on a Wednesday night. Although it was Wednesday, the music was popping! The dj played all types of genres from rap to country. He would change the genre every 4-5 songs. The floor was huge and lots is space to dance. I would love to come back as the atmosphere is very cool. I have never seen a club that has a bar downstairs with live rock music and upstairs you have a club. There were also 3 bars upstairs to chose from. 10/10!

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    Esme H.

    This place has the best hip hop dj Omg You could hear the music down the steeet Cheap drinks The crowd is young, no cover but it was fine. The music was great. Lots of lights Mike was our server I think everyone's name is Mike in Key West Swear to god. Wasn't crazy busy cause it was a Monday night

    All places in KW have live bands or play chill music. Rick's Upstairs was lit tho! A city girl like me appreciated the music

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    Great dance floor great dj's plus you can jump around to four other bars in complex plus a strip bar

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    The staff was friendly. We got our drinks in a timely manner. The environment was fun!

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    Super fun time and the upstairs area isn't as crowded. The bartenders were very attentive and they played great music :)

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    Aquaplex Key West - Tina Burner in 'I'd rather be naughty than nice'

    Aquaplex Key West

    3.0(2 reviews)
    0.4 mi

    We decided to go to this drag show Friday night. The waitstaff was wonderful. Very friendly, very…read morequick & personable. The downside was the drinks were awful- the names looked fun on the menu- but they all tasted the same-sweet and boring. The show. Well this is the 4the drag show I've been to & the first I walked out of. It is not as though the talent wasnt entertaining- they were, but the 3 entertainers needed to have a part in the show- not BE the entire show. It became very redundant seeing these 3 come out and do the same routine to different music for 2 hours. Their outfits and routine wasn't exciting. Lastly- the audience understands they work on tips- it's implied...no need to repeatedly tell the guests to cough up cash. A 2 hour show with 3 entertainers is an hour too long. Tip- cut back on the introductions/opening- roll right into the show- you could probably squeeze in another showtime per night.

    Our group of 4 ladies were excited to attend this drag show on the day of our arrival into Key…read moreWest. There was a struggle with getting a reservation online so I contacted the venue to reserve a VIP booth. They repeatedly asked for my credit card information and then I had to give them the information again upon arrival. We were seated in the VIP booth and immediately met with a server to order drinks. We thought everything was going well. The show started and we were delighted! The dancers came out and moved around the tables and came to the VIP booths last. Often, the dancers would stand with their backs to us at the VIP section. I expected a little more interaction with the dancers as we were sitting in the VIP section. We paid more money to be there. I recommend the dancers pay more attention to those sitting in the VIP section and start your journey throught the crowd in the VIP section.

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    El Meson De Pepe's Restaurant & Bar

    El Meson De Pepe's Restaurant & Bar

    3.7(1k reviews)
    0.1 mi
    •$$
    Full bar
    Casual dining

    El Meson de Pepe is probably my favorite Cuban restaurant in the Keys, and I've been coming here…read morefor over 15 years! It's one of those places I look forward to whenever I'm in Key West. The food is authentic, flavorful, and consistently delicious. My go-to is the vaca frita with rice, black beans, and fried plantains. Crispy, seasoned beef with all those classic Cuban sides--it's a combination that never disappoints. Service was quick! No wait on this visit but thats not always the case. But this place is about more than just the food. The atmosphere is absolutely awesome. The exposed brick, old photographs, Cuban flags, artwork, aviation pieces, historical documents, and memorabilia make the restaurant feel almost like a small Cuban history museum. There's something interesting everywhere you look, and it really adds to the experience. After eating here for more than 15 years, I can confidently say it has remained one of my must-stops in the Keys. Great Cuban food, tons of character, history everywhere, and an atmosphere that feels uniquely Key West. Come hungry, take your time looking around, and get the vaca frita!

    Hi All!! First and foremost I want to say that usually it is…read morenot me leaving bad reviews but I really felt like I was taken advantage of. This is an area of tourism but we do live in Florida and have driven to the keys many times. This time we decided ti bring our family from out of town! What a disappointment this was! It was a party of 11 people. The majority Ordered the breaded fried chicken "Pollo empanisado" The chicken was overcooked but rubber like it seemed to me like when you take frozen chicken and try to defrost fast ... we left the chicken and ate the rice and black beans alone. The plantains were hard and cold . Just terrible! I love Cuban food and the "hole in the walls" are much better than this fancy all decorated beautifully!!! I take good tasty food cooked to perfection over the looks of a place. The manager said she took off two dinners off the bill but it was still over 300 dollars We will never come back here neither I can recommend this place to anyone at least the chicken and plantains. Not to mentioned I asked the food runner if he could pls bring us a few extra plates and an order of plantains on the side and this other rude man said" no!!! He can't do that he is the food runner tell the waitress " Really? It's that a good costumer service to you? You may go and judge this place for yourself and hoping this serves as a critique for them to focus on quality of food and good customer service. Thank you !

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    Rick's Bar

    Rick's Bar

    3.3(343 reviews)
    0.0 mi
    •$$

    Rick's Bar is more like a nightlife kingdom, with several mini-bars and clubs spread throughout the…read morevenue, plus even a pizza place for when the spirits, and the guests, need nourishment. The space is half outdoors and half covered, with two levels to explore. The drinks were cheap and surprisingly strong. The rock area had a great band, although they charged far too much to play a requested song. The dance and techno club was also a lot of fun, and the music kept the entire place lively. Throughout the night, I kept asking everyone where Rick was. Each time, someone told me to quiet down. Naturally, I responded by yelling, "RICK! RICK! RICK!" in rapid succession. Rick then appeared from a puff of green smoke, looking like a combination of Macho Man Randy Savage and Grandpa from The Munsters. He asked why I had summoned him by saying his name three times. I apologized and explained that I had merely been trying to locate the owner. Rick handed me three Bacardi Lemon shots and ordered me to drink them back-to-back-to-back to cleanse the air. I obeyed, and we soon found ourselves laughing over a terrible "bad blood" joke. He then gave me a tour of his many bars, introduced me to a suspiciously pale bartender named Vlad, and led the crowd in a spirited rendition of "The Monster Mash." Rick even shared his favorite vampire joke: "Why did the vampire open a bar?" "To raise the spirits, but business was slow because everyone kept asking for a Bloody Mary." It was a fantastic night, although I did wake up the next morning with two strange dots on my neck and an intense craving for tomato juice. I'm choosing to believe it was just an aggressive mosquito and not a vampire initiation ritual. Great atmosphere, strong drinks, good music, plenty to explore, and possibly one undead proprietor. Five stars.

    Rick's is always a stop for us when we come by to Key West. It has a variety such as a dive bar…read morearea, a live band area, a dance floor, and a karaoke bar. You can get a variety of drinks and they even have a daiquiri stand. Employees have always been great and I've never had to pay a cover charge when I went there.

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