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 Sloppy Joe's Bar in Key West by pchamlis
So, Sloppy Joe's is as much a tourist spot as a bar.
But, the good news is that it's still a pretty decent bar. And if you'll visit earlier in the evening or in late afternoon, you might actually be able to breath inside, as most of the Sloppy Joe patrons are probably nursing their previous day's hangove at those times.
On an annual basis, Sloppy Joe's hosts the famous "Ernest Hemingway Look-Alike Contest". It amazes me how much some of the past winners actually do look like Papa. It's too bad that they're not doing an Ernest Hemingway Write-Alike contest. (visit the www.sloppyjoes.com site for pictures of the 2006 winner)
The present location (since 1937) of Sloppy Joe's is not where Ernest spent much of his time. The old place was a few blocks away, and it moved when the landlord tried to raise the rent by some ridiculous amount of money...$1 a week I think.
For a live webcam look at Sloppy Joe's go to www.sloppyjoes.com/sloppycam/<br /> I'd suggest taking a look around 10 pm.
As with other Conch Republic establishments, I think you have to wear shoes. I'm pretty sure that female patrons have to wear a top of some kind too, although it clearly doesn't have to be much of a top. Leave a Comment Theme: Eating and DrinkingAddress: 201 Duval Street (Corner of Duval and Greene)Directions: Truman into Key West and turn right on Duval. Go about five blocks and look on the right. Sloppy Joe's is at the corner of Duval and Greene.Website: www.sloppyjoes.com
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 Hemingway's Hangout by Cruefan
Next door to the bar is a shop that sells all your Sloppy Joe's merchandise. The prices are high , as everything else is in a tourist destination.
The live music the night I went (March 2nd, 2004) was a band called "VS. The Earth" They were good and people seemed to like them.
The wrap around bar was packed, and it took awhile to even get a drink. Also be aware that they serve regulars first even if it means making the non-regulars wait for 20 minutes.
All in all I agree that if you go to Key West you have to visit Sloppy Joe's.
I didn't eat at Sloppy Joes so I can't give any insight.
A dress code in Key West is casual, very casual. shorts and t-shirts will get you in the door. Leave a Comment Theme: Live MusicAddress: Corner of Duval and Greene Str.Phone: Who caresDirections: Just walk down Duval Str. It's right across from Rick's Key WestWebsite: www.sloppyjoes.com Other Contact: 201 Duval Street
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 Sloppy Joe's by Jim_EliasonLeave a Comment
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 Sloppy Joe's by goingsolo
Actually, it is more than a nightlife spot as it opens early for those who like to begin imbibing in the a.m. hours or who, perhaps, are still going from the night before. The bar and restaurant are open all day, serving typical bar food and Florida Keys typical mixed drinks and beer.
In the evenings, live music is played here and the place attracts a crowd of locals and tourists, although more of the latter. Its a loud and rowdy place usually filled with sunburnt, tropical attire clad and drunken revelers. A visit to Key West would not be complete without visiting Sloppy Joe's.
In the Keys, virtually anything goes, so long as you are decent. Given the hot weather and the laid back attitude, you would be overdressed in anything more than shorts and a t-shirt. Leave a Comment Theme: Eating and DrinkingAddress: 201 Duval StreetDirections: Corner of Greene and Duval Street.Website: www.sloppyjoes.com
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 by nuker
Casual. Everybody in Key West wears shorts and sandals, as well as Hawaiin shirts. Leave a Comment Theme: Live MusicDirections: Duval StreetOther Contact: More of a tourist attraction tha
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 by rossandkelli
Everyone parties in Key West and is there to have a good time. Sloppy Joes has live entertainment and is always a great time.
You can pretty much wear whatever you want whenever you want. It's the beach, it's young, it's wild so most things go. Especially during the Halloween Week, it's their yearly festival and from what I hear in incredible. Basically for a week people dress up or do body paintings! A lot of people won't wear any cloths they are just painted from head to toe! You may have seen pictures on the net - I hear it blows away New Orleans but I've never been there so I don't know for sure. Leave a Comment Theme: Adult Spot
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 Sloppy Joe's by Roeffie
The rowdy, come-as-you-are saloon was renamed the Silver Slipper upon the addition of a dance floor, but that didn't matter--it remained a place of shabby discomfort, good friends and gambling, fifteen-cent whiskey, and ten-cent shots of gin. It was Hemingway, a favorite patron of Russell's bar from the start, who encouraged its name change to Sloppy Joe's. The new name was adopted from Jose Garcia Rio Havana club selling liquor and iced seafood. Because the floor was always wet with melted ice, his patrons taunted this Spanish Joe with running a sloppy place... and the name stuck.
In its early days in Key West, Sloppy Joe's boasted several trademark 'fixtures' besides Hemingway. There way 'Big' Skinner, the hearty black bartender who tipped the scales at 300 pounds and served Sloppy's customers for more than two decades. The long bar curved rakishly; gambling and the requisite pool tables were in the rear.
Very Casual! Leave a Comment Theme: Live MusicAddress: 201 Duval Street, Key West, FloridaPhone: 305-294-5717
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Casual. Leave a Comment Theme: NightclubDirections: 201 Duval Street Key West, FL 33040Other Contact: Tel: (305) 294-5717
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