“Party” listings
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Two Friends Patio
This legendary restaurant doubles as a great nightlife spot, as American Idol wannabes and karaoke lovers abound. Sing the night away while enjoying a great Key West joint. A word of warning; performers might be caught on the karaoke cam, so know your lyrics and don’t be shy. (09/2011)
512 Front St
305-296-3124
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d’vine Wine Gallery
If the Duval Crawl is not your scene, this wine gallery might be the perfect alternative. Sit in the lovely garden and help yourself to a taste, half-glass or glass of any of 36 vintages, using a high-tech Enomatic dispensing system. It's open Wednesday through Sunday, 5pm to 10pm. (08/2011)
At The Gardens Hotel 526 Angela St
305-294-2661
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Virgilio’s Martini Bar
This decade-old gem serves classic and original martinis. (Sip them for $5 on Mondays.) The patio garden is the ideal spot to sip a drink, listen to live jazz and do some latenight dancing. (03/2011)
524 Duval St
305-296-8118
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THE WESTIN KEY WEST RESORT & MARINA
This hotel is right next to bustling Mallory Square—the site of a nightly, raucous sunset celebration—and shares the same incredible view. It’s a much quieter and laidback place to enjoy it. (01/2011)
245 Front St
305-294-4000
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THE BULL & WHISTLE BAR
Housed in a classic two-story building, this hard-to-miss, open-air gem sees plenty of action from the locals. The Bull is on the first floor, and the Whistle offers bird’s-eye views of Old Town from its wraparound verandah. (12/2010)
Duval and Caroline sts
305-296-4545
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THE GREEN PARROT BAR
This “sunny place for shady people” has been a local favorite since it opened 30 years ago (likely because it’s off the beaten path of crowded Duval Street). The bartenders are laidback, the drinks aren’t fancy and there’s original live music every Friday through Sunday. This month, the instrumental band Toubab Krewe takes the stage Nov. 19-20. (11/2010)
601 Whitehead St
305-294-6133
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HOG’S BREATH SALOON
Hanging out at the Hog’s Breath has become a rite of passage for Key West visitors and locals alike—and why not? There’s live music every night, and cold, frothy beers on tap in a friendly, open-air setting. (09/2010)
400 Front St
305-296-4222
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SUNSET CELEBRATION
A tightrope walker, fire-eater and man with performing cats are joined by torch jugglers, local musicians and arts and crafts vendors during this nightly tribute to Key West’s fabulous sunsets. (07/2010)
At Mallory Square
305-292-7700
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CAPTAIN TONY’S SALOON
Around a century old, this former haunt of Ernest Hemingway is a great place to shoot pool, have a cold brew and hear tales about one-time owner Captain Tony Tarracino’s wild antics on the island. (05/2010)
428 Greene St
305-294-1838
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SCHOONER WHARF BAR
At this waterfront, open-air bar, the brews are cold and a plate of fresh oysters can be enjoyed during a live local musical performance. Should you come by boat, you can park it right by the door. (03/2010)
202 William St
305-292-3302
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RICK’S KEY WEST
In the heart of the raucous Duval Street party scene, this entertainment complex in a historic Key West conch house (a Caribbean-style home with wraparound porches) hosts dance parties, karaoke, live local music and even stand-up comedy. (01/2010)
202 Duval St
305-296-5513
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