What to order at The Smallest Bar

Signature drink
Key Lime Pie shot off the shotski
Editor tip
The operator claims 72 square feet and America's smallest-bar title; the Key Lime Pie shot is the thing to order at the ledge.
CuisineCocktail bar
TypeNovelty bar
Price$$
Neighborhoodduval-street
HoursDaily 11:00-23:00
Signature drinkKey Lime Pie shot off the shotski
Last verified

Food program: Drinks only

Tip: The operator claims 72 square feet and America's smallest-bar title; the Key Lime Pie shot is the thing to order at the ledge.

Location

Address: 124 Duval St, Key West, FL 33040

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Chart Room Bar ★ 4.2

Cocktail barHotel dive bar$$duval-streetDaily 17:00-00:00

The Chart Room hides inside the Pier House Resort at mile zero of Duval, the wood-panelled Key West bar once frequented by Jimmy Buffett and Mel Fisher.

Signature drink: A cold beer amid the room's stacked memorabilia

Food: Complimentary bar snacks

Tip: The keywesttourist guide notes Buffett and treasure hunter Mel Fisher drank here; the room seats barely a dozen, so go at 17:00 sharp.

Irish Kevin's ★ 4.0

Cocktail barIrish pub and show bar$$duval-streetDaily 11:00-03:30

Irish Kevin's has run singalong sets on lower Duval since July 1998, a Key West show bar pouring Irish beer with a kitchen that serves until 23:00.

Signature drink: Irish beers with singalong sets

Food: Burgers, wings and pulled pork sliders until 23:00

Tip: Entertainers work the crowd hard, so sit back from the stage if you would rather not be part of the act.

Willie T's ★ 4.0

Cocktail barDollar-bill bar$$duval-streetMon-Thu 10:00-02:00; Fri-Sat 10:00-04:00; Sun 10:00-02:00

Willie T's papers its Duval Street porch in signed dollar bills and pours mojitos over live music from 11:00 to 01:30, with a full Key West seafood menu.

Signature drink: Fresh-mint mojito

Food: Full seafood and burger menu, late-night service

Order: A fresh-mint mojito and whatever fish is on the board

Tip: Add your own signed dollar to the tens of thousands on the walls; the kitchen serves lunch through late night.

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Berlin's Cocktail Bar & Lounge ★ 4.4

Cocktail barSpeakeasy$$$historic-seaportDaily 17:00-23:00

Berlin's hides behind A&B Lobster House above Key West's harbour, a leather-chair speakeasy the operator dates as a local favourite since 1947.

Signature drink: Slow-sipped classics with a cigar terrace

Food: A&B Lobster House menu served in the lounge

Tip: You can order the full A&B menu at the bar, and the cigar terrace overlooks the marina; jazz nights run in season.

Chart Room Bar ★ 4.2

Cocktail barHotel dive bar$$duval-streetDaily 17:00-00:00

The Chart Room hides inside the Pier House Resort at mile zero of Duval, the wood-panelled Key West bar once frequented by Jimmy Buffett and Mel Fisher.

Signature drink: A cold beer amid the room's stacked memorabilia

Food: Complimentary bar snacks

Tip: The keywesttourist guide notes Buffett and treasure hunter Mel Fisher drank here; the room seats barely a dozen, so go at 17:00 sharp.

The Roost ★ 4.3

Cocktail barCocktail bar and liquor store$$old-townDaily 12:00-23:00

The Roost pairs serious old fashioneds with caviar service half a block off Duval in Key West, doubling as the neighbourhood's corner liquor store.

Signature drink: Wednesday old fashioneds

Food: Caviar service, smoked salmon and deviled eggs

Tip: Happy hour runs 12:00 to 18:00 and the caviar-and-cosmopolitan order is the move; bottles to go from the shop shelves.

Irish Kevin's ★ 4.0

Cocktail barIrish pub and show bar$$duval-streetDaily 11:00-03:30

Irish Kevin's has run singalong sets on lower Duval since July 1998, a Key West show bar pouring Irish beer with a kitchen that serves until 23:00.

Signature drink: Irish beers with singalong sets

Food: Burgers, wings and pulled pork sliders until 23:00

Tip: Entertainers work the crowd hard, so sit back from the stage if you would rather not be part of the act.

Willie T's ★ 4.0

Cocktail barDollar-bill bar$$duval-streetMon-Thu 10:00-02:00; Fri-Sat 10:00-04:00; Sun 10:00-02:00

Willie T's papers its Duval Street porch in signed dollar bills and pours mojitos over live music from 11:00 to 01:30, with a full Key West seafood menu.

Signature drink: Fresh-mint mojito

Food: Full seafood and burger menu, late-night service

Order: A fresh-mint mojito and whatever fish is on the board

Tip: Add your own signed dollar to the tens of thousands on the walls; the kitchen serves lunch through late night.

The Green Parrot ★ 4.8

Cocktail barDive bar and music room$old-townSun-Thu 10:00-02:00; Fri-Sat 10:00-04:00

The Green Parrot has poured at Whitehead and Southard since 1890 by its own count, Key West's open-shuttered dive with free popcorn and nightly bands.

Signature drink: Cold draft with free popcorn

Food: Free popcorn only; bring your own food

Tip: There is no kitchen, only free popcorn, and outside food is welcome; soundchecks around 17:30 are a show in themselves.

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