Sloppy Joes Bar

305-294-5717
201 Duval St
Key West, FL 33040
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21 & Over

Customer Reviews (29 reviews)

samuelmaeder

on Citysearch Mar 12, 2009
You 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, 2008
Sloppy 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, 2008
We 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, 2008
we 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, 2008
A 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, 2008
Sloppy 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, 2008
You 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, 2007
This 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, 2007
Yes 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, 2007
For 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, 2007
Sloppy 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, 2007
Great 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, 2006
You 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, 2006
We 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, 2005
Sloppy 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, 2005
I 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, 2005
My 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, 2005
The 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, 2005
We 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)

FloridaYankee

on Citysearch Oct 02, 2003
It's a place to go because everybody that goes to Key West goes there at least once. It is not a place to stay though. The food edible, but expensive, service is slow, drinks are also expensive, but hey, we don't go to KW to... (more)

sea33shell

on Citysearch May 06, 2003
Hi to Pete A. and thank you to his roomate for letting me try to call him. I went in during the day with a group of high school teenagers after docking from a cruise and the atmosphere was fantastic. We all loved. We thought... (more)

miamigirl

on Citysearch May 06, 2003
I guess the people who gave this a 9 or 10 must work there. I would have to be real drunk to be convinced the burger I spent 7 bucks on was anywhere near good. The piano player and sing along is what keeps this place open. The... (more)

Shanominon

on Citysearch Mar 28, 2003
The atmosphere at Sloppy Joe's was fun, but the food was pretty bad (stay away from the chicken salad!) and I paid almost $7.00 for a 12 ounce pina colada! (more)

rwnato

on Citysearch Dec 21, 2002
Captain Tony's was Papa's favorite bar, Sloppy Joes is a tourist trap, so so drinks and food and loud music. Talk a walk over to Captain Tony's you will thank yourself! (more)

pabuffettfan

on Citysearch Dec 11, 2002
Awesome food and great atmosphere! Must stop and see the live bands that play. (more)

mbclark151

on Citysearch Dec 11, 2002
If you want bar food you could get anywhere, then this is your place. Sloppy Joe's food is passable, but that's all. You shouldn't eat here while in Key West. (more)

catgirldeb

on Citysearch Nov 21, 2002
Being from New Orleans, La., Sloppy Joe's made me feel right at home. Smiling faces and upbeat music makes it a fun place. (more)

gdyuhr

on Citysearch Jun 03, 2002
This was a really fun place with GREAT food! The entertainment of Pete and Wayne kept us laughing until we hurt! However, they are quite X-rated so it's time to leave when they come on if you have kids with you. A MUST SEE... (more)

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