Sloppy Joes Bar
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Customer Reviews (29 reviews)
samuelmaeder
on Citysearch Mar 12, 2009You don't have to eat here.. But yes, the food aint bad as well. Still - the beer, the people and the show is the reason why people love this place... (more)
Citysearch User
on Citysearch Oct 15, 2008Sloppy Joe's is a classic Key West bar. Good place to go to hang out, relax and have some drinks as you're cruising down Duval. There is always a good crowd and the atmosphere is definitely Key West.... (more)
Citysearch User
on Citysearch Apr 12, 2008We loved this bar. We didn't eat here , can't vouvch for the food. but the drinks were good and reasonable. Lots of souveniers here to buy. Down side little bit of walk back to cruise dock but worth it... (more)
sandbug
on Citysearch Mar 16, 2008we visited sloppy joe's a few times a great place to eat and drink at night it was really crowded and the other time we went it was more comfortable, not so noisy and crazy, but always consistent!... (more)
Citysearch User
on Citysearch Feb 20, 2008A MUST when visiting Key West. Always a good band a band playing and the atmosphere is great. Always stop by when in Key West and i dont even drink. (more)
Citysearch User
on Citysearch Feb 03, 2008Sloppy Joes bar is famous and fun! The bar is known in the keys and out of the keys for its history and atmosphere. It is spacious and has an enjoyable crowd. There are multiple bars to get a drink and have a good time.... (more)
Citysearch User
on Citysearch Jan 21, 2008You HAVE to visit Sloppy Joe's when in Key West!! It is a busy, noisy place that is a ton of fun for all! Prices are reasonable. It has the typical Key West relaxed atmosphere. We never miss it when in the Keys!... (more)
bagheera363
on Citysearch Dec 26, 2007This place is expensive, has lousy food/slow service, and talentless and often flat-out offensive entertainers. Went there while on Christmas vacation this year (2007) and left after 15 mins because two morons on... (more)
tamstrat
on Citysearch Jul 09, 2007Yes it's crowded, yes it's noisy, yes it's expensive, yes it's not for kids, yes it's in Key West so what does one expect? This is a very busy, touristy place to go and just have FUN! I thought the Sloppy Joe's were really... (more)
Melissa P.
on Judys Book Jan 29, 2007For great entertainment and the premier "straight bar" stop by Sloppy Joes. We actually stopped there twice during our day in Key West. The best time to stop was in the evening when they have their entertainment. One... (more)
Roxanne S.
on Judys Book Jan 29, 2007Sloppy Joe's bar is a famous bar in Key West, Florida. This bar is a blast. Located on the corner of Greene and Duval since 1937, this bar has history. Ernest Hemingway used to frequent the bar. Sloppy Joe's has... (more)
kpo
on Citysearch Jan 22, 2007Great live bands, and or DJ music, bar was packed even on a Tuesday night. Full bar, with very nice bartenders, making strong drinks! Fun atmosphere, with 'interesting' people to check out..... (more)
sundowner
on Citysearch Nov 05, 2006You won't find many locals at SJ's, It is a must stop for visitors, usualy have a decent band/singers featuring mostly Parrot head music (Jimmy Buffet). Pretty much packed between 4pm and 12am, then dies out...... (more)
Contributor
on Citysearch Sep 30, 2006<b>The Scene</b><br>The official debut of Sloppy Joe's was Dec. 5, 1933--the day Prohibition was repealed. The "Joe" who ran the joint was Joe Russell, noted speakeasy operator, boat pilot and fishing partner of... (more)
wesliz
on Citysearch May 09, 2006We had a great time here. Drinks weren't cheap, but very few things are in KW. My Sloppy Rita was great and so was our Sloppy Joe. Kelly was an awesome bartender and we met nice people.... (more)
Citysearch User
on Citysearch Nov 24, 2005Sloppy Joe's is a must for anyone visiting Key West for the first time. Locals and tourist alike come here. It's not that far from where various cruise ships pull in to dock. The prices are reasonable and the staff are... (more)
tolksdos1
on Citysearch Jul 14, 2005I lived in Key West and Sloppy Joe's was one of my favorite places to stop by on a Sunday afternoon. Love the open-air building, wonderful Hemingway collectibles to look at, great entertainment and cold beer. You can... (more)
lhoz
on Citysearch May 29, 2005My wife and I have visited Key West several times and one of the highlites of our trips is going to Sloppy Joes. You can't beat the atmosphere or the entertainment. The food is what it is - bar food - not bad, not great, but... (more)
beachmedic
on Citysearch May 19, 2005The review saying Sloppy Joe's was not Hemingway's fav bar and that Captain Tony's was is a half truth. SJ's was located around the corner from it's current location when Ernest drank there (where Tony's currently... (more)
mrsomes
on Citysearch Jan 28, 2005We enjoyed lunch at Sloppy Joe's. A little crowded due to the cruise crowd but we were served right away. Had the chicken wraps and they were huge (1 feeds 2 people) and delicious. Live music was really good. Whether... (more)