28 Florida Keys Bars in 6 Days

A visit to some of the best bars from the top of the Florida Keys to the bottom and back again. See also: "20 More Florida Keys Bars in 6 Days."

[@therealtradersam]

This video is a literal serotonin dump. I can honestly rewatch this over and over and I do. This video is regular programming on tv during the spring and summer. The information led my buddies and me to some of the BEST spots in the Keys. David, you rock buddy!!!

[@thenewsdudeabides]

We appreciate you!

[@therealtradersam]

Same here David! You are very much appreciated!

[@therealtradersam]

I cannot find the music in this video anywhere! What is the name of this song? Thank you in advance!

[@thenewsdudeabides]

@@therealtradersam Do you mean the closing slide show music? I use the KZbin music library that has royalty-free music.

[@therealtradersam]

Yep! That's the song! Good to know! Thank you Dave!!

[@182jayroo]

This is hands down the best Florida keys video of all time! I watch it every time as I prep for a vacation there!

[@thenewsdudeabides]

Thanks! We are going down again by year's end!👍

[@leif1075]

@@thenewsdudeabides do you have full video walkthrughs and not just slide shows??

[@thenewsdudeabides]

@@leif1075 Check "20 More Florida Keys Bars in 6 Days". Heading down to record more in May! 😁

[@thenewsdudeabides]

@@leif1075 Check out "20 More Florida Keys Bars in 6 Days." I'm filming another in May.

[@1970boobear]

We have watched this video no less than 20 times on the big screen. Thank you for the vicarious vacation vibes! 😍🍻

[@thenewsdudeabides]

Thanks! You made my day! Try "20 More Florida Keys Bars in 6 Days" 😁

[@1970boobear]

@@thenewsdudeabides Oh you know I will!! Cheers! 🍹😃

[@therealtradersam]

Same here! This video is a weekend staple in the spring and summer!

[@thenewsdudeabides]

Thanks loads for watching! Anita thanks you, too. 👍🍹

[@thenewsdudeabides]

You have also made our day! Thanks for connecting. We are currently making The Bars of Palm Beach County. We live here and figured we oughtta share our favorites!🍹🥂🍺🍷

[@brucesteger2699]

I lived in Key West as a Cat Marine Mechanic, single and straight on a 28 ft sloop 1977 to 1984. There was no Hogs Breath Saloon at the location but the Key West Tee-shirt shop! The Hogs Breath started business in 1988. The sign says est 1976 but that was when the tee shirt shop started. The Green Parrot was a dive back then that the locals went to have a beer without the tourist around. Their Tee-shirts said "See The Lower Keys On Your Hands And Knees" ! The Hemingway look alike contest is always held at the present Sloppy Joe's and Jack Waterberry won the 1986 contest. Mel Fisher frequented the Half Shell Raw bar and not very often the Schooner Wharf Bar! I know because I knew Mel and Pete Poppes his engineer as I worked on his boats! Key West was a sleepy town when I arrived in 77 with a laid back attitude that I loved, BUT when the tourist business went wild, IT RUINED Key West! I recommend staying North of Key West in a Mom & Pop motel and get a skiff with an outboard to knock around. Then drive to Key West to get the tourist bug over with. I now live in Lake Tahoe.

[@VolcanoTimeLapse]

I'm not a big fan of Key West, it's too expensive. And with no natural sand beaches, it kind of just a drinkers town. The upper Keys are more interesting to me. I enjoyed reading how things use to be.

[@brucesteger2699]

@@VolcanoTimeLapse I agree that Key West has turned out to be a tourist trap! It was much more interesting back then.

[@VolcanoTimeLapse]

@@brucesteger2699 we bought breakfast in key west and it was 70.00! for two people. i freaked out!

[@brucesteger2699]

@@VolcanoTimeLapse Well, I just had a great breakfast at the Red Hut a Lake Tahoe locals favorite! I recommend the Red Hut Rosti which is hash browns with ham/bacon/red pepper/onions and cheese all grilled together. I always have two sunny side up eggs on top as well. total cost with a never ending cup of hot chocolate with tip was $16.75. So now that I made you hungry, if you ever make it here you will have a great place for breakfast at least. I also recommend staying in the Southern end of Lake Tahoe as it is much cheaper as the Northern half have raised noses. The summers are fabulous with maybe a week of over 85 F temps. There are hundreds of great hiking trails. I left FL and am over the Caribbean as well that I have been there done that.

[@Qwerty-lp7cj]

this guy's voice makes me think that I am watching a pbs documentary

[@manfredadams3252]

Radio voice and radio face.

[@JC-dh4gq]

I was thinking “baseball announcer”; good video by the way....

[@ecasas8253]

I was going to write that too!

[@scottmckay3948]

Definitely a great voice

[@trishwhite2330]

BOLOL 😂 ok yesss lol😜

[@robertbenefiel2781]

I went to the keys fifty years ago and it may have been the happiest days of my life !!

[@shaun17304]

this guys voice makes me chill out and relax.... love to have him as my guide

[@thenewsdudeabides]

To those suggesting tons of great bars I omitted--I've put together a new list and will undertake to make another trip before too long. Thanks for all the nominations for mentions next time!

[@kennethfurley9593]

I have just enjoyed being with you on your very Informative journey around the beautiful area of the Keys,I know that I could never visit myself,and thank you for your Wonderful Relaxed show,Kenny ,London

[@davidbell786]

A great travelogue,can't wait to do that trip,sounds fun!!

[@sportsfront5480]

This was fantastic in trip planning. Well done and thank you.

[@fantasyfootballhq7056]

Exceptional Video David.

[@artteacher71]

Great video! I love the dry sense of humor, but also very informative.

[@bradxanders9465]

Maybe the best video I've watched yet on making your way down through the Keys, especially if you like to bar hop. Great video, thanks for taking the time to make it and share. Cheers to you......

[@Ralphinsc]

Great list. Actually staying at the Dove Creek resort on our way down to Key West next week (where your closing shots were filmed). Before even seeing this video, I had a good half of the bars you mentioned on my "to do" list. Now to add a few more. LOL

[@cherylbarnes4032]

Love this!! Thanks 😍😍 Could watch it over and over till I get down!!😍😍Cher

[@mr.elastomeric1787]

God bless Lazy Days and there best dish on the menu The Grouper Lorenzo with the 50/50 mashed potatoes, MMMM great video; great place to stay is Kon Tiki.

[@dorothyg.mullis2673]

Very informative tour! Thank you!

[@KSF190150]

Absolutely brilliant filming and commentary that has whetted my appetite for a trip from Great Britain next March. The information provided was first class and I just cannot wait to sample it for myself. Thank You so much for posting.

[@thenewsdudeabides]

I've enjoyed many of Britain's pubs! You'll love ours too.

[@drdeanstyles]

Great job! Lots of new places! Time to do it again!

[@The7ofus]

Fantastic video best I've seen of the Keys. Wife & me were just there last month. Thanks again

[@mikedemasi5137]

How could anyone hit the dislike button on this video? Great video, love the keys just got back. I head down about 3 times a year and have been to all but 4 four places in the video have to hit them next time

[@richardslingwine3197]

Nicely done! Makes me want to start my trip now!

[@Sonnid09]

You have a great voice. It's a pleasure to listen to your videos.

[@JimHarvey001]

Well documented, professional video and very helpful to the first time traveller, thank you.

[@lighthouse3879]

You really brought back some fond memories. Thank you.

[@donnamanitu8372]

Such a great, detailed video...thank you !

[@Rudebp]

Visiting the Keys in less than 2 weeks, Alabama Jacks will be our first stop after we pick up our rental car. Can't wait! Thanks for the video!

[@stephenhiggins4770]

This is a very good presentation of the keys , I believe it deserves more views .

[@homorody]

It is so great to see your Florida Keys Dive Bar tour come to life in this wonderful travelogue.

[@veterannewsman]

+David Homorody --Funny. It took this long to see that I had comments on this video! My wife calls being Oblivious my superpower. Thanks!

[@richardkosonen2334]

Great job mate,that sounds like the best pub crawl on earth.

[@greasybaconking5988]

Looking forward to Part 2, covering Sharkey's, Pilot House, Florida Boy, Herbie's, Barnacle Barney's, Keys Fisheries, Castaways, No Name Pub, Square Grouper's New Joint, Hogfish, the Bull, Irish Kevin's, and the Retro Room.

[@brucesteger2699]

Living in Key West 1977 to 1984 as a Caterpillar Mechanic, I powered many a drug boat that had to be fast, with long range yet low key to avoid suspicion. Most of those places you mention were not around yet.

[@thenewsdudeabides]

We did 20 More Florida Keys Bars in 6 Days. We will be going back for more! 😁

[@joepalo6600]

u lost me with herbies. SS shipwreck, Smokin Tunas, Gilberts, Garden Cove. Pretty solid list tho

[@gabrielbosse8041]

Excellent video! This dudes voice is perfect. Well done good sir, well done!

[@stevebirks2186]

Thankyou for letting us tag along with you while you took us on that amazing journey around the keys !My old Pop when he was alive used to say :- " you can alway tell a lot about a chap - When you're lost while driving and so you stop to ask him for a location - And he will either give you directions usìng Public bars or Churches as a directional aid " !

[@thenewsdudeabides]

What a great quote! Funny. I have to add that at one time in my life or another I have found both places to be inspirational.

[@stevebirks2186]

Always wanted to visit the Keys - But have a pub crawl never crossed my mind (honest) -That is until I saw this great vid both informative and entertaining - I cracked open a sherbert while watching ! - Thanks for sharing !

[@BerniceWonderdog]

Doing some COVID tourism and wow - this is Best of Class video road tripping. You've got a great voice.

[@thenewsdudeabides]

Thanks! We're heading back for part 2 soon as we get vaccinated.

[@stephenbirks6458]

One Day ! - One Day ! - I will get across and taste your fine beers ! - This list is a great step forwards into where to visit & in what order ! - Many thanks indeed -Steve B - British Isles

[@eablaz32]

Loved this video! As new lower keys residents, we added to our list!

[@coralgwyn-williams9933]

thanks for including Schooner's, my all-time favorite hangout when I lived down there

[@thenewsdudeabides]

My favorite Key West bar too.

[@gomogo2000]

23:28 Sweet Florida Keys pics and music! Plus the complete tour list.

[@davidlima8204]

what a great video..thank you !

[@johnbryan5608]

“Assorted scallywags and presidents.” Lol

[@TheRealJaded]

Loved this video

[@GatheringSticks]

your voice and sense humour are awesome

[@poblano1152]

Nice video! Missing the Keys now badly.

[@paulsuprono7225]

I'm lovin it ! If I partake, and practice in full . . . will not remember my 'crawl' unless I record, for the record !

[@davidwatson8677]

Watching this was like taking a vacation. I've been to a few of these bars. There was a bar called Salty's in Marathon you would have liked but it burned down several years back.

[@davewme]

I just watched both of your bar tour videos.. living on the prairies in Canada, I’ve really enjoyed them :). You however missed Sharky’s bar and grille, key largo. I love that place! Attached to a dive shop, and scuba charter base. Your vids remind me I have to get back down to the keys this December. Thank you :)

[@thenewsdudeabides]

Hey thanks! You made my day! I'll put Sharky's on the list for our next trip. 😁

[@steveandpaula3541]

Awesome review!! Thx!!

[@steveinsaugus]

Great narration and information. Please make more videos! : )

[@laurenarmitagelah7633]

Great video- helpful and funny. We are visiting for the first time in 3 weeks!

[@emilywilkinson2915]

Great re-cap of Keys bars!!! very well done

[@thenewsdudeabides]

Thanks! Gotta return for a sequel one of these days.

[@petermyers479]

Fun and interesting video. I’m delighted you apparently sailed right through the entire Lower Keys, missing at least three bars worthy of mention. Come again.

[@OffTheRecordBandOTR]

Faro Blanco was our fav place to stay at back before it was "upgraded" they had small cottages to stay in, Anglers Pub and Kelseys resturant were the best palces to eat and drink in Marathon(Vaca Key)!!!!! Miss those days......oh yea they had the biggest freshwater pool in the keys!!!!

[@m2350m]

My wife and I did this in 2016 (As much as we could) It was an absolute blast!! We also added in Snorkeling and SNUBA to sober up a bit. Flew into Lauderdale and flew home out of Key West. We talk about that trip all the time and have been back twice.

[@thenewsdudeabides]

My wife and I are waiting for our second vaccine shots. Then we plan to go back soon!

[@macdavid513]

thank you for the great video....

[@jpindahaus]

Great Review - thanks!

[@ettaplace6716]

Thanks !😊 great narration and very helpful for bar hopping ! What better place to do it than fun in the keys ???

[@keating_around]

I normally can’t stand slideshows, but you’re information and delivery kept me in it. Thanks for the information!

[@thenewsdudeabides]

Thanks. I switched to video in the followup--20 More Florida Keys Bars in 6 Days. 😁

[@juliejensen7370]

Thanks for knowing some history!

[@HCHMuseum]

Wow Dave, this puts other amateur travel videos to shame! You are my liver's spirit animal. Cheers!

[@thenewsdudeabides]

Thanks! Trying to plan a return trip soon.

[@lmichael5034]

We have been to most but not all - going back this April of 2017

[@gtf2648]

Spectacular video !

[@sd8023]

Its on my list of bars to check out.. omg

[@NoNORADon911]

Great video

[@troprocker]

Nice video. Looks like you had a great time! As others have said, many bars missed, but they've added most of the ones I would recommend. You really should have had the Hogfish sandwich, it's delicious! Next time you can get your Hogfish at the Hogfish Bar & Grill on Stock Island. A must stop if you're in Key West.

[@robsimpson3771]

I swear I’ve heard this guys voice somewhere before. Definitely a voice for radio. Terrific job of bar hopping! I’m going to explore more of these places. I am saddened by the tearing down of one of my favorite places. The “dead animal bar “ safari lounge.

[@thenewsdudeabides]

I'm sorry for your loss. My voice was on Chicago radio and South FL radio if that helps.

[@robsimpson3771]

David Pollock it does help. I’m from Chicago and still living here. Did you do commercials for radio , or did you have a show? If so which ones.

[@frankcarr7029]

Peter Graves...

[@tedfox2683]

Dave I wish you did news report every night . The way you speak Is honest and respectful Like a Conservative Republican. I'm so sick of the left wing leftist lying corrupt media it's unbelievable.

[@jackielosey9446]

I love Your key West videos. We need a new one. You are great at these. Anita seems like a sweet person. I’m sure she is. You two seem like the perfect couple. You both are enjoyable to watch.

[@thenewsdudeabides]

We're planning our next Keys bars visit now! 😁

[@r-fw-bpk1109]

loads of great locals bars between Big Pine Key (where I lived for 19 years) & Key West (about 20 miles worth)

[@VolcanoTimeLapse]

Hey, love this! You guys must be fun to be with. lol..Thank you

[@bpporter]

HAAAAAAAAAA!!!!!!! U GOT ME WITH THE PEN AND PAPER COMMENT!! I was takin' notes!!

[@jewelhaines8842]

I lived in Tavernier I was a hotdog girl in Islmorada. I had my own cart. This brought back memories! I want to go back!

[@thenewsdudeabides]

Me too. I'll wait to give damaged bars time to repair. Some were badly damaged by Irma.

[@Chris-fo8wp]

Sunset Grill has been a stop for me for the last 30 years!!!

[@juliejensen7370]

Glad you mentioned taking your time. Not to be a downer, but so many die on the Highway.

[@thewayfaringwanderers]

Hi! Thanks for the great info! Would you be able to give suggestions on hotels to stay each night?

[@KeyLargoDude]

Great video!

[@thenewsdudeabides]

Heading back down in December!

[@LeesaGio]

2 trips to the keys and didn't try the conch fritters! Suppose I was young and mis-adventurous with food . Coming back just for them!😉🌴💜

[@TheJsoren11]

MM 68 in Layton, The Florida Boy Bar and grill offers Florida's best Chicken and Waffles and the coldest beer in the keys. Tucked nicely into the Lime Tree Bay Resort's parking lot, beach swings, and pool and hot tub will make your rvening complete after a game of corn hole... Try it out!!

[@joemorrow7691]

JON SORENSEN will do 👍👍🍺🍺

[@robertfetherston537]

I can't wait to get back

[@Erikthetravelguy]

No place like the Florida Keys! I've never been to Alabama Jacks but it looks amazing. Thanks for the tips!

[@FINfinFINfinFINfin]

I've never been on the 18 mile stretch. We hit AJ's coming and going into the Keys.

[@joanmelnick1704]

My brother spent a lot of his time in Sunset Bar last year. Alabama Jacks was another. Jimmy Johnson's was another.

[@stephanierummel9555]

LOVE Flakeys! See you soon Florida Keys Brewing Company!

[@roadking99jokerst60]

Coming south out of Miami, you Don't want to stop for gas in Homestead. The locals park at pumps and just hang out,,taking up space. It was long years ago, as gas was $1.

[@thenewsdudeabides]

Good advice. Right now I'd check a gas price app for your best bet going down the Keys.

[@lexrex5773]

You sound like the TSA Security Announcement guy at airports. Love it!

[@soflodoug]

Lex Rex Who else would make such a video with such detail. Its a gift😂🤣

[@agentrobtaylor]

just after Alabama Jack's, first bar at Key Largo is Gilbert's...is that not in business anymore? We used to call it Tiki Bar hopping from Homestead AFB down into the keys. Cool video...cheers

[@khunopie9159]

This video is the KEY to a happy 6 days of drinking!

[@JohnDoe-ew3xt]

great video! thanks so much! although it's hard to believe you left out the no name pub.... it's a great place, if you can find it.

[@thenewsdudeabides]

You are right. No Name was one of the first bars I ever visited in the Keys because it was close to a cousin's house. But I did include it at the end of my second video called "20 More Florida Keys Bars in 6 Days." Next time I'll put it first! 😁

[@JohnDoe-ew3xt]

@@thenewsdudeabides yea, my brother took me to no name for the first time last june, he is still a "local" in west palm where we grew up, so he knows some local spots.. he has a boat we trailer sometimes, but we just did the tourist trip in june, and had so much fun. played golf in marathon, and my first time actually going to key west. the tourist trip with some bridge fishing and actually playing golf was so much fun, we are actually doing it again NEXT WEEK!! I will check out your 20 more video, and hopefully check out another new place you pointed out in your vids! so much fun!! thanks!

[@mermaidtours6057]

Great video but you missed some great ones in Marathon and some others on lower keys. Drove right past Keys Fisheries to get to sunset grill no name pub on no name key lots of others.

[@thenewsdudeabides]

Thanks for the touts. I've been collecting bar suggestions for the next trip. I love No Name too.

[@catrashoo]

Are these places back in bussines after Maria ? I want to revisit in March.

[@thenewsdudeabides]

catrashoo ...Most are back in business but not all. Snappers in Key Largo was totally destroyed by storm surge but is serving drinks and a pared down menu from a temporary spot while they rebuild. Cheeca Lodge reopens in March but total reconstruction will be finished in April. Haven't been back since Irma. Visiting in summer. Have fun!

[@thenewsdudeabides]

Don't know about all of them. Snappers was totally destroyed but is being rebuilt. I've heard most are open.

[@kpakbigo4915]

waiting for the sequel, I will ride shotgun with you, been to some of these places, can never find my way out.

[@ms3173]

That view behind him 😍

[@robertgagne6506]

Fantastic video, but I would suggest an update. One bar you missed on Big Pine Key is No Name Bar., otherwise spot on!!

[@thenewsdudeabides]

I made another called 20 More Florida Keys Bars in 6 days. I included No Name 😁

[@kmmkmm7499]

Great video, I gained 12lbs watching it👍

[@juliejensen7370]

I'll hit some Key West bars you mention. Drinking and walking are safer?

[@cement696969]

That brought a thirst on.

[@athenag745]

are there driving services you can hire for the day to take you from bar to bar and wait?

[@thenewsdudeabides]

Visit Facebook group KEY WEST AND FLORIDA KEYS - ASK THE LOCALS. Someone may have an idea. Have fun!

[@chrisphinney6430]

I was hoping you would include margaritaville. Was surprised you did not.

[@srok62]

Scary.... I've only not visited 5 out of this list!

[@SilverHonda0767]

Great ! You didn't mention "No Name Pub" in Big Pine Key where the locals go. I'm going to keep that one a secret so the tourist do go there....lol