Drink.
Looking for a scandalously good time? Key West gay bars have you covered with five hot spots. you’ll find everything from chill vibes to drag showdowns, trivia face-offs, karaoke singalongs, a daring leather bar, and yes, even naked pool parties.
The best part is that all the bars are located in the Pink Triangle district, a hub in the Duval Street gayborhood. Bar hopping is a cinch and highly recommended. Bars in Key West open early—Bourbon St. Pub starts the fun at 10 am—and go well into the night, with most closing around 4 am.
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Bourbon St. Pub in the heart of the Duval Street gayborhood. Unlike the other venues in Key West, there’s nothing chilled or low-key here. The Garden Bar area has a clothing-optional pool that hosts naked volleyball on Friday nights. There are Go-Go boy shows every night from 10 pm, and some of the hottest guys from across the US audition to be a ‘Man of Bourbon.’ Other entertainment includes drag shows, live music performances, and nightly VJs.
Bourbon St. Pub has the most extended operating hours of any gay venue in Key West: 10 am starts until 4 am finishes.
Facilities: Bar, Live music, Dancing, Drag Show, Cabaret show, Go-go show
Aqua Bar and Nightclub is right in the heart of the Duval Street gayborhood. Entertainment includes nightly drag shows at 7, 8 & 9 pm and live singing by local entertainment every Tuesday, Friday, and Saturday from 4-6 pm.
Aqua Bar and Nightclub is open daily from midday until 2 am. There are two happy hours a day, 12-6 pm & 11 pm-close.
Facilities: Bar, Live music, Dancing, Drag Show, Cabaret show
Another popular venue in the heart of the Duval Street gayborhood is 801 Bourbon Bar. There are world-class drag shows every night at 9 pm and 11 pm, and Sundays have karaoke from 4 pm to 9 pm.
801 Bourbon Bar is open every day from midday until 4 am.
Facilities: Bar, Dancing, Drag Show, Cabaret show, Karaoke
Bobby’s Monkey Bar is on Simonton Street, part of the pink triangle, and two blocks from the Duval Street gayborhood. Bobby’s celebrated its 20th year of serving the gay community in 2024. Described as an old-style school bar, nightly karaoke is the primary form of entertainment. It’s perfect for those looking for a chilled neighborhood vibe.
Bobby’s Monkey Bar is open daily from midday until 4 am. It’s cash only, but there is an ATM inside.
Facilities: Bar, Karaoke
Every gayborhood needs a bear bar, and Key West has Saloon 1. It’s in the Pink Triangle just off Duval Street. Catering to bears, cubs, otters, and cubs, there are leather fetish and clothing-optional nights. Previous visitors say it’s like stepping back into the good old days of the 80s and 90s when anything goes. The bar staff are attentive and generous pourers.
Saloon 1 Key West is open daily from 9 pm to 4 am.
Facilities: Bar, Dark Room, Leather Bar
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