Experts' Choice Award Sloppy Joe's Bar
What the experts agree on
Historic Key West bar trading on Hemingway lore with live music, dancing, and the signature Sloppy Joe sandwich. Quirky character aplenty despite being touristy, with cheap rum runners and a lively Old Town vibe.
“Bar snacks like wings and conch fritters with a frozen rumrunner that Hemingway would envy.”
– Gayot
Travel + Leisure "In Old Town, nurse a $7 frozen Rum Runner as the live music plays throughout the day." Full review
Frommer's "Even gussied up for the masses, the joint exudes character up the wazoo, with its distinctive Cuban-tile floor; hanging flags; walls crammed with photos, memorabilia, and stuffed trophy fish." Full review
Afar Magazine "With annual events like the Ernest Hemingway look-a-like contest, you know you're in for a good time when you go to Sloppy Joe's. Menu items range from seafood to pizza but don't forget..." Full review
Travel + Leisure "Chow down on the combo of ground beef, onions, peppers, and spices known as The Original Sloppy Joe Sandwich while you enjoy live music, dancing, and people-watching."
The Infatuation "This is the most famous, crowded, and historic bar in Key West. And yes, it’s worth stopping in for a frozen rum runner. Sloppy Joe’s is such an institution because Hemingway himself..." Full review
Rough Guide "Sloppy Joe's is another popular spot but, despite what you may hear (it's a much-debated topic), its original location (now Captain Tony's Saloon) was the bar frequented by Ernest Hemingway"
Condé Nast Traveler "Smack at the corner of Duval Street and Green Street, this landmark bar, dating to 1937 and listed on the National Register of Historic Places, never skips a beat—and it hasn’t in nearly..."
Lonely Planet "A Sloppy Rita at Sloppy Joe's ($11.25): One drink buys entry into a classic Key West institution, often with live music included. Skip a full meal here if you're watching your spending...."
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Time Out "A Hemingway favorite, a great place to start your own self-guided bar tour"
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