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Best Beach Bars in Key West

A nice, cool bevvie, some sand in your toes, and the sweet ocean breeze… what more could a person ask for? Beach bars abound in Key West, and we have compiled a list of the very best ones to get your oceanside drink on!

Southernmost Beach Café

Located right on South Beach, it’s one of the most desirable settings in Key West for oceanfront dining and creative cocktails. They also have fantastic brunch, so enjoy a Bloody Mary or other brunch bev, and some delicious grub. Try the Cuban Benedict and a bloody Mary.

Salute! On the Beach

Laid back, gorgeous ocean views, and delicious cocktails and fresh seafood. Salute! On The Beach is located on Higgs Beach, between the White Street Pier and Casa Marina. Italian food with a Caribbean flair, plus ice cold cocktails and often live music. Try their famous grouper cakes and wash it down with a beer.

Hurricane Hole

This family restaurant is a great place to bring the kids but also enjoy a relaxing beverage by the water. You can watch the charter boats bring in the day’s catch, or, if you bring in your own catch, the chef will cook it up for you. There is a  “Lil Pirates” playground in the dining room, so your kids can whoop it up while you relax.

Beach Bar at Pier Resort and Spa

This beach bar is the ideal place for tropical Key West cocktails. Located directly on the beach, you can sip a Mango Tango, a Pina Colada or other delicious libations, and soak up some sun or watch the sun set.

Great Tiki Bar at Hyatt Beach House Resort

Kick off your flip-flops and enjoy mojitos in many flavors, while noshing on some local catch of the day.