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We didn't spend a lot of time IN Kevin's but that doesn't mean we didn't partake of the entertainment. You can HEAR Kevin's for blocks in all directions. Advertised as an Irish bar, Kevin's is largely open to the street, and the music coming out is deafening. You can only imagine how much Advil you'd need to spend more than a few minutes inside.
The crowd inside seemed to be having a good time, but I'd suggest Kevins only as a place to take a companion that you have no interest in getting to know. Talk may be cheap in some cases, but it seems impossible at Irish Kevin's.
I think you have to wear shoes. After that, it's pretty loose. Leave a Comment Theme: OtherPhone: (305)292-1262Directions: Truman into Key West, turn right on Duval. It's probably about six blocks down on your right.Website: http://www.irishkevins.com/home.htm
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This was one of the few happening spots on a Sunday night in April. Beers were expensive, and the music was annoying. I’m not too big on Bruce Springsteen to AC/DC to Buffet covers.
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Offering your favorite sing-a-long songs and "free tequila for the kids", Irish Kevin's is certainly representative of the mix of tourist and local flavor of Key West. Irish Kevin, Jared Michael Hobgood, and several other guitar players take turns entertaining the crowd and encouraging crowd participation in Guinness chugging, song-leading, and the occasional female flashing the crowd. It can get crowded, so if you want to sit at one of the front tables, get there EARLY (and if you get a table, don't give it up!) if not, head towards the back where there's more breathing room (and the all important restrooms) It's best enjoyed with a small (or not so small) group of friends, and after enough drinks that singing "Take Me Home Country Roads" or "The Wild Rover" on stage seems like a good idea.
This happens to be my favorite bar in the Keys, even with the repetitiveness of the music from night to night. They celebrate New Year's twice (once at midnight and once at 7pm/midnight in Dublin) and they actually gave out as many free shots as you could drink a few years ago the night before Hurricane Michelle hit.
Be forwarned, wearing something loud and/or ugly and/or overdressed , and walking past Irish Kevin onstage, is an invitation for him to point you out to the rest of the bar and bring your butt on stage for a shot of tequila or whiskey. Leave a Comment Theme: Eating and DrinkingPhone: (305)292-1262Directions: Dvual Street, 1/2 block south of Sloppy Joe's; directly across Duval from Rick'sWebsite: http://www.irishkevins.com/home.htm
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Irish Kevin's has live music every night. Their performers are fun guys and will start yelling at you on the sidewalk to come into the bar and join them. They do cover tunes of popular music - old and new. Even when it's crowded in there, you can often find a seat at the bar.
This is one of the most popular bars on Duval, so you if you prefer it less crowded, go on weeknights - it starts getting crowded on Thursday and is a zoo on Saturday.
If you're like me and you know the rules, you'll be annoyed by the sign-postings behind a few of the Key West bars about credit cards - insisting on a $20 minimum charge (this is prohibited by MasterCard & Visa - you can charge .50 cents if you want). If you're not up to arguing that point with the staff - remember to bring your cash.
No dress code.
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Irish Kevins is a little up Duval Street from Sloppy Joes. While more people may have heard of Sloppy Joes and it may be more crowded i guarantee everyone who goes to Key West will gravitate towards Irish Kevin's for at least one night of drinking.
There is a main stage that you will see from the street that always is manned by a guitar player playing old, new, and reworded songs that everyone will recognize. Depending on the singer it can go anywhere from a traditional guitar playing song to an opportunity to joke with (and on) the patrons of the bar. Though its all in good fun. If they catch you looking from the street the player will lead the crowd in a chant of "come on in". Also while wandering down Duval you may hear one side of the bar competing against the other in renditions of songs such as Piano Man. That is how i first came across Kevin's.
Casual like all of Key West. Leave a Comment
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this is one of my favorit night spots in key west. I love this bar. The veriaty of musical entertainment here is very good. Not only they play the most up to date music to suite every ones lif style but they are also very comical. They even have drinking compitions from time to time where they give away free gifts for who can drink a pint of guiness the fastest. As i said I love this bar.
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A great spot for a drink, Irish Kevins has great bar decor and one of the favorite stops in Key West bar hopping.
Dress however you like, if you suit up you'll probably stick out, most are dressed very casual. Leave a Comment
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Irish Kevin's is a fun place to stop by and have a drink. The bar was opened in 1998 by, yes, Irish Kevin, who came to Key West from Ireland in 1992. He plays live on most nights.
Don't order food because the service is terrible - I'm STILL waiting for my sandwich and I was there for 2 hours. I had a bite of my cousin's sandwich - they aren't too good anyways.
OK bad food aside, this place has a decent laid-back atmosphere and we had a good time. There is live music which is very entertaining and encourages audience participation. Just don't plan on eating here. Leave a Comment
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irish kevin's is an irish pub on the same block as sloppy joe's. i really can not call this a replica irish pub in that it is a large keys type bar that serves irish beer. but for those who need a guinness or harp in this part of duval street stop in for a pint or two.
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Of course there has to be an Irish bar. This place belts out live music everynight and it mingles in the air with the country , blues and rock as you stroll Duval St. It's been here since 1998 and is popular with the locals and tourists alike.
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