What are the Best Gay Bars in Key West?

Key West packs more gay bars per square mile than almost any city in America, with most clustered along a six-block stretch of Duval Street. You can easily walk between all of them in a single night.

Duval Street Bars

• Aqua Bar and Nightclub (711 Duval St) — Key West's premier gay nightclub with two floors, a dance floor, and nightly drag shows from the Aquanettes. No cover most nights
• Bourbon Street Pub (724 Duval St) — One of the longest-running gay bars in Key West, famous for its garden bar, go-go dancers, and late-night energy
• 801 Bourbon Bar (801 Duval St) — Iconic open-air corner bar at Duval and Petronia with the 801 Cabaret upstairs hosting nightly drag shows
• La Te Da (1125 Duval St) — Upscale hotel, bar, and cabaret venue. The Crystal Room hosts top-tier drag and cabaret performances nightly — the most refined show on the island
• Garden of Eden (224 Duval St) — Clothing-optional rooftop bar above the Bull & Whistle, popular with gay visitors especially at sunset

Off-Duval

• Bobby's Monkey Bar (900 Simonton St) — Laid-back neighborhood gay bar one block off Duval with strong drinks, a pool table, and loyal local crowd
• 22&Co — Intimate bar popular with the LGBTQ+ crowd
• The Birdcage Cabaret — Drag cabaret show room in the AquaPlex complex (the renovated former Sidebar space)
• One Saloon — Casual gay bar with regular events

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