SORRY...another Key West WWYD Question

[SMLCHNG]

HEY!!! Isn't there a ball game on!

IT'S ON, IT'S ON!!!!

Rockies up 3-0.

[HsvParrothead]

Captain Tony's kids don't talk to him???

That's funny... cause his daughter brought him into our bar for dinner one afternoon last April. Hell of a thing to do for someone you don't talk to.. must be tough as well to be such a loser who has to resort to begging for change.. yeah, must be rough - still owning those 3 houses in Key West and all. Geez, I would think a beggar couldn't afford the windstorm insurance alone on such properties.. makes ya wonder how he manages

He also doesn't think he still owns the bar.. he just makes appearances 3 nights a week from 7-9pm.

FTR - the man's honestly sharp as hell for his age. Senile? Not hardly, although he will turn his hearing aid off whenever he's dealing with an a**hole and then not really pay attention to them.. maybe that's the reason for some peoples interp

[RinglingRingling]

My wife and I enjoyed the Conch Train on our first trip there.
I believe it's nearly $35 a piece now.

Definitely have a few beers in Captain Tony's.

Dude . . . if you had 6 hours on Key West would you want to sit on the Conch Train for 70 bucks a couple?

Personally, I hate stuff like that.

And Captain Tony's is nothing more than a boutique for tourists who like Last Mango in Paris. Not trying to be argumentitive but just for conversation purposes why would anyone want to drop 5.50 for a Bud Light in that dank sh it hole?

Capt. Tony wasn't there to sign your underwear the day you went, was he...

I've met that senile old fu ck numerous times. Nice guy. And if you talk in a manner more polite than mine here you will be, not so kindly asked, to leave his bar. He thinks he still owns it. So senile. Such a fu ck.

why would my goal be to be tossed out of a bar?

would it? not sure. I know I don't like Captain Tonys and 5.50 Bud Lights. I know that Tony T himself is a loser and a beggar. I know his kids don't talk to him and that he grabs female tourists because he thinks its funny. I know he way always nice to me and my crew . . . I know I sometimes feel bad for him because he still tries to make pennies off of a song written, loosely, about him a long long time ago. But as to why anyone would want to get thrown out of a bar I am not sure. Tony likes to swear. What can I say?

I am going with my first answer. You're incredibly-bitter because he wouldn't sign your underwear.

[carolinagirl]

Have lunch at Kelly's.

Stop at Kermits for some Key Lime Pie on a stick.

Have a drink at Hogsbreath.

If you need breakfast, Blue Heaven.

Blue Heaven is wonderful for lunch, too. My favorite place in all the keys.

BTW, this thread is on what to do in one day in Key West, due to a cruise. Maybe you and Karacal are on the same cruise ship?
http://www.buffettnews.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=59980

[drunkpirate66]

Captain Tony's kids don't talk to him???

That's funny... cause his daughter brought him into our bar for dinner one afternoon last April. Hell of a thing to do for someone you don't talk to.. must be tough as well to be such a loser who has to resort to begging for change.. yeah, must be rough - still owning those 3 houses in Key West and all. Geez, I would think a beggar couldn't afford the windstorm insurance alone on such properties.. makes ya wonder how he manages

He also doesn't think he still owns the bar.. he just makes appearances 3 nights a week from 7-9pm.

FTR - the man's honestly sharp as hell for his age. Senile? Not hardly, although he will turn his hearing aid off whenever he's dealing with an a**hole and then not really pay attention to them.. maybe that's the reason for some peoples interp

Huh? Is this guy your friend or something? Relax. Tony has numerous kids from numerous women and several have attempted to sue him (commone knowledge). He is a self admitted beggar who carries around a tip jar to pay for "hookers and taxes" which he probably said to me as a joke . . . but; He now owns one house in Key West that he told me and my crew that he really can't afford anymore. He does beg for money. He does. Anyone who walks around with a tip jar because he was mentioned in a song, to me, is kind of lame.

One of the bartenders at Captain Tony's went off on him once (it actually made the KW paper) and the cops had to be called because Tony was bossing her around. I guess it caused quite a scene. That is where the "thinks he owns" line came from. But like I said, he was always nice to me and those who I hung around with. Not sure where the a**hole line came from . . . but whatever. No need to be overly defensive . . .

Do you live down there? If so, whereabouts?

[HsvParrothead]

Captain Tony's kids don't talk to him???

That's funny... cause his daughter brought him into our bar for dinner one afternoon last April. Hell of a thing to do for someone you don't talk to.. must be tough as well to be such a loser who has to resort to begging for change.. yeah, must be rough - still owning those 3 houses in Key West and all. Geez, I would think a beggar couldn't afford the windstorm insurance alone on such properties.. makes ya wonder how he manages

He also doesn't think he still owns the bar.. he just makes appearances 3 nights a week from 7-9pm.

FTR - the man's honestly sharp as hell for his age. Senile? Not hardly, although he will turn his hearing aid off whenever he's dealing with an a**hole and then not really pay attention to them.. maybe that's the reason for some peoples interp

Huh? Is this guy your friend or something? Relax. Tony has numerous kids from numerous women and several have attempted to sue him (commone knowledge). He is a self admitted beggar who carries around a tip jar to pay for "hookers and taxes" which he probably said to me as a joke . . . but; He now owns one house in Key West that he told me and my crew that he really can't afford anymore. He does beg for money. He does. Anyone who walks around with a tip jar because he was mentioned in a song, to me, is kind of lame.

One of the bartenders at Captain Tony's went off on him once (it actually made the KW paper) and the cops had to be called because Tony was bossing her around. I guess it caused quite a scene. That is where the "thinks he owns" line came from. But like I said, he was always nice to me and those who I hung around with. Not sure where the a**hole line came from . . . but whatever. No need to be overly defensive . . .

Do you live down there? If so, whereabouts?

the a**hole line was in reference to all the references you made about him being an "old *****" and a "loser"

Also calling the bar itself a "s*** hole" (when anybody that takes the time to open their eyes in that town can tell you that all those places are "s*** holes" some are just better at disguising it from tourist than others) I can tell numerous stories from this crowds favorite cafe that would turn the strongest of stomachs - but I wont.. it's all need to know!

In general.. I thought the attitude driving your post was a bit uncalled for and extremely disrespectful of an old man.. where I come from we don't talk about elders that way - and I'm usually the first to call people on bs when I don't honestly believe they know what their talking about!

[DISCLAIMER: I will note that since I am not familiar with you - I suppose that I could have mistaken your tone to be more aggressive than your actual intent - If so, then I acknowledge that and offer a "my bad" in advance]

Yes.. I lived there for a couple of seasons.. and recently moved off the island a couple of months ago! Lived in a couple of place... spent a year on Thomas (ghetto neighbors and landlady from hell).. then my roomate and I moved into another place (our buddy Fred's house) off of George.. after a year in the village and 4 houses down from Blue Heaven.. mid-town was a welcome change! Nonetheless, I'm friends with most of the staff at Tony's, as we would usually all meet on Sat. nights after work at the Tree Bar (when, previously mentioned, Fred or Carlos were bartending) and watch tourist make asses of themselves once they had too much to drink outside of Angelina's. But I will say... if a domestic beer is truly $5.50 @ Capt. Tony's then YES, there are much cheaper places to drink.. pretty much anywhere in town - but that price sounds high for domestic, even in KW! However, I wouldn't know.. don't believe I ever paid for a drink in Tony's whether I was just passing through and saying Hello to Mike and the gang or just watching Bender play an afternoon acoustic set while he got tanked before proceeding to run the sound board at M'ville!!
All I know is this.. the man always treated me with respect (and vice-versa) as well as my daughters when they were down for a visit and the staff at Tony's (who obviously knew him well) only had great things to say about the man - always!

That said... Kelly's IS a great little happy hour secret! Highly recommended.. and if your down for some liquid cocaine (coffee) then go to Five Brothers for a "large with two"... warning - that coffee is not for the faint of heart when your not use to it! (Now that I've moved I can't find a decent cup of coffee) And if you want a really good Cuban Mix then my favorite was over at Sandy's.

[BilltheLizard]

Thanks to the many of you for all the suggestions.

On a side note had I known that such a simple topic would have raised such anger and ill-will, I would never had asked the question.

I would like to ask that people just give their recommendations and if someone differs, so be it. I am sure that we have all had the experience of going to a place and the first time and it is was great and the second we swore we would never go back. I know where ever we end up we will have a great time. Power of Positive Thinking.

Again thanks for all the suggestions.

FINS UP!!!!!!!!

[sonofabeach]

My wife and I enjoyed the Conch Train on our first trip there.
I believe it's nearly $35 a piece now.

Definitely have a few beers in Captain Tony's.

Dude . . . if you had 6 hours on Key West would you want to sit on the Conch Train for 70 bucks a couple?

Personally, I hate stuff like that.

And Captain Tony's is nothing more than a boutique for tourists who like Last Mango in Paris. Not trying to be argumentitive but just for conversation purposes why would anyone want to drop 5.50 for a Bud Light in that dank sh it hole?

I happen to like dives.
We all have our own tastes. And I'm sure you got ripped for that $5.50 beer.
I myself was very disappointed in Louie's for example.
It had a too much "pinky up/polo shirt" feel for me.
& I'm not sure if "internet tough guy" is your shtick but you do come accross as argumentative in a lot of posts.

[drunkpirate66]

Captain Tony's kids don't talk to him???

That's funny... cause his daughter brought him into our bar for dinner one afternoon last April. Hell of a thing to do for someone you don't talk to.. must be tough as well to be such a loser who has to resort to begging for change.. yeah, must be rough - still owning those 3 houses in Key West and all. Geez, I would think a beggar couldn't afford the windstorm insurance alone on such properties.. makes ya wonder how he manages

He also doesn't think he still owns the bar.. he just makes appearances 3 nights a week from 7-9pm.

FTR - the man's honestly sharp as hell for his age. Senile? Not hardly, although he will turn his hearing aid off whenever he's dealing with an a**hole and then not really pay attention to them.. maybe that's the reason for some peoples interp

Huh? Is this guy your friend or something? Relax. Tony has numerous kids from numerous women and several have attempted to sue him (commone knowledge). He is a self admitted beggar who carries around a tip jar to pay for "hookers and taxes" which he probably said to me as a joke . . . but; He now owns one house in Key West that he told me and my crew that he really can't afford anymore. He does beg for money. He does. Anyone who walks around with a tip jar because he was mentioned in a song, to me, is kind of lame.

One of the bartenders at Captain Tony's went off on him once (it actually made the KW paper) and the cops had to be called because Tony was bossing her around. I guess it caused quite a scene. That is where the "thinks he owns" line came from. But like I said, he was always nice to me and those who I hung around with. Not sure where the a**hole line came from . . . but whatever. No need to be overly defensive . . .

Do you live down there? If so, whereabouts?

the a**hole line was in reference to all the references you made about him being an "old *****" and a "loser"

Also calling the bar itself a "s*** hole" (when anybody that takes the time to open their eyes in that town can tell you that all those places are "s*** holes" some are just better at disguising it from tourist than others) I can tell numerous stories from this crowds favorite cafe that would turn the strongest of stomachs - but I wont.. it's all need to know!

In general.. I thought the attitude driving your post was a bit uncalled for and extremely disrespectful of an old man.. where I come from we don't talk about elders that way - and I'm usually the first to call people on bs when I don't honestly believe they know what their talking about!

[DISCLAIMER: I will note that since I am not familiar with you - I suppose that I could have mistaken your tone to be more aggressive than your actual intent - If so, then I acknowledge that and offer a "my bad" in advance]

Yes.. I lived there for a couple of seasons.. and recently moved off the island a couple of months ago! Lived in a couple of place... spent a year on Thomas (ghetto neighbors and landlady from hell).. then my roomate and I moved into another place (our buddy Fred's house) off of George.. after a year in the village and 4 houses down from Blue Heaven.. mid-town was a welcome change! Nonetheless, I'm friends with most of the staff at Tony's, as we would usually all meet on Sat. nights after work at the Tree Bar (when, previously mentioned, Fred or Carlos were bartending) and watch tourist make asses of themselves once they had too much to drink outside of Angelina's. But I will say... if a domestic beer is truly $5.50 @ Capt. Tony's then YES, there are much cheaper places to drink.. pretty much anywhere in town - but that price sounds high for domestic, even in KW! However, I wouldn't know.. don't believe I ever paid for a drink in Tony's whether I was just passing through and saying Hello to Mike and the gang or just watching Bender play an afternoon acoustic set while he got tanked before proceeding to run the sound board at M'ville!!
All I know is this.. the man always treated me with respect (and vice-versa) as well as my daughters when they were down for a visit and the staff at Tony's (who obviously knew him well) only had great things to say about the man - always!

That said... Kelly's IS a great little happy hour secret! Highly recommended.. and if your down for some liquid cocaine (coffee) then go to Five Brothers for a "large with two"... warning - that coffee is not for the faint of heart when your not use to it! (Now that I've moved I can't find a decent cup of coffee) And if you want a really good Cuban Mix then my favorite was over at Sandy's.

lots of people get harsh around here. I deal. I don't care. My tone was not harsh. I have my opinion about Tony as an old man . . . you got yours. No anger. Not sure about all the abrasive comments but Key West is what it is and Tony fits the role. Glad you drank for free and at Tony's and all that. Not sure what your definition of tourist is but after a year or living on island I still considered myself one. Even after I became fluent with the waters. Everyone is. Almost.

[popcornjack]

I'm afraid to mention where I would go, for fear of starting a fight, but here goes....and keep in mind this is what I would do, Our tastes might differ, and I also have the perspective od having lived there for a while.

I would wander off towards shrimpboat sounds and schooner wharf (directions having been previously provided) From the wharf you can continue to walk down a way and hit a few more places or you can head back towards Duval and go to Margaritaville, irish Kevin's (one of my favorites) Bull and Whistle (first floor has live entertainment, second floor is much more just a bar and more local-oriented) and 20 others to choose from. I'm not a huge fan of Sloppy Joe's (too crowded for my taste) or Hog's Breath (service always seemed waaaaaay too spotty) but it's a nice set up. I'm also a fan of the Chart House room in the pier House resort at Zero Duval street. It is this old bar that they built the resort around, anyone can go, and it is nothing like a resort bar at all. You'll be surprised. And finally, to plug two of my previous places of employment, the Rum Barrel on Front and Simonton offers 120 different kinds of rum and has a cool second floor outside deck, and The Rooftop cafe a half a block the other side of Duval on Front has great food and also an outdoor deck that is nice.

As for why ships only come in the morning, you pretty much hit it on the head. there used to be a boat every Tuesday night that would leave at 11:00pm or midnight, and almost every week some sap would be at the airport trying to get a connection to his next port of call.

[Westway001]

How gald am I that the last post has calmed things down down a little!

My own view (for what its worth) is that Capt Tony's is a must visit for a Buffett fan (if just to see the pics and clippings on the wall) and hopefully catch Gary Hempsey playing guitar. Canned beers are well under $5 ($3.50?) unless you were there at the height of Fantasyfest or such.
The bartenders Nate, Kevin, Mitch, John, Andy are great folk if you get the opportunity to know them.

Schooner Wharf for lunch and Mike McCloud.

Drop into Sloppys (you must at least walk through), Hogsbreath, Kevin's if you have time.

You're in early, so I would check out the Mel Fisher museum and have a wander through Bahama Village to Blue Heaven for breakfast (maybe a Bloody Mary if you have to wait... ) - or vice versa depending on timing since the museum doesn't open till 9.30. And just have a stroll around Old Town, the cemetary area around Olivia, Southard, Simonton, Frances Streets to get a sense of the history of the place - some of the old architecture is stunning.
Dave

[popcornjack]

If you're there on Monday or Tuesday, Michael McCloud won't be at Schooner's, and other day he usually is from 12-5, and I highly recommend him.

If you do go to Tony's, stand right near the tree with it between you and the stage, a little to the right of it, maybe two feet back. Look up. Find my business card. "Jack Terry. General Manager. Coach's sport's bar and grill" It'll give you something to do while you're drinking.

[drunkpirate66]

How gald am I that the last post has calmed things down down a little!

My own view (for what its worth) is that Capt Tony's is a must visit for a Buffett fan (if just to see the pics and clippings on the wall) and hopefully catch Gary Hempsey playing guitar. Canned beers are well under $5 ($3.50?) unless you were there at the height of Fantasyfest or such.
The bartenders Nate, Kevin, Mitch, John, Andy are great folk if you get the opportunity to know them.

Schooner Wharf for lunch and Mike McCloud.

Drop into Sloppys (you must at least walk through), Hogsbreath, Kevin's if you have time.

You're in early, so I would check out the Mel Fisher museum and have a wander through Bahama Village to Blue Heaven for breakfast (maybe a Bloody Mary if you have to wait... ) - or vice versa depending on timing since the museum doesn't open till 9.30. And just have a stroll around Old Town, the cemetary area around Olivia, Southard, Simonton, Frances Streets to get a sense of the history of the place - some of the old architecture is stunning.
Dave

not when the cruise ships land. and Captain Tonys is not alone there.

[drunkpirate66]

How gald am I that the last post has calmed things down down a little!

My own view (for what its worth) is that Capt Tony's is a must visit for a Buffett fan (if just to see the pics and clippings on the wall) and hopefully catch Gary Hempsey playing guitar. Canned beers are well under $5 ($3.50?) unless you were there at the height of Fantasyfest or such.
The bartenders Nate, Kevin, Mitch, John, Andy are great folk if you get the opportunity to know them.

Schooner Wharf for lunch and Mike McCloud.

Drop into Sloppys (you must at least walk through), Hogsbreath, Kevin's if you have time.

You're in early, so I would check out the Mel Fisher museum and have a wander through Bahama Village to Blue Heaven for breakfast (maybe a Bloody Mary if you have to wait... ) - or vice versa depending on timing since the museum doesn't open till 9.30. And just have a stroll around Old Town, the cemetary area around Olivia, Southard, Simonton, Frances Streets to get a sense of the history of the place - some of the old architecture is stunning.Dave

couldn't agree more. Duval and most bars adjacent are now boutiques. that is the reallure of Key West. On land anyways. It really amazes me how many people go to Key West and not get out on the water other than some over priced sunset cruise. Key West is about sailing. Boating. Fishing. Life on the water.

I can't tell you how many tourists I ran into (and again after 357 days of living there I still consder myself a Key West tourist) who just go to drink and find the amazement of walking from one bar to another with a drink in their hand. Sad really. But the walk around that part of town is priceless. I miss it.

[STL PARROTHEAD]

boy, Bill you sure know how to throw a party!!

[ContinentalDrifterIII]

Heres my list in no particular order:

Chart Room Bar (One of Jimmy's favorite bars when he lived in Key West)
Green Parrot Bar (Great bar, friendly locals and Alice the monkey)
Schooner Wharf (Live Music)
Half Shell Raw Bar (good happy hour)
Irish Kevins (Great live music)
Bull & Whistle (3 floors with a clothing optional bar on top)
Rick's Tree Bar (the best Bloody Mary's)
Capt Tony's (Pirate Punch)
Blue Heaven (Great restaurant)
Margaritaville

[jons211]

We stayed in Key West for five nights during our honeymoon. We hit Sloppy Joe's the first night and after paying $40 for two sandwiches (no fries or chips) and 4 beers, we were deathly afraid that we wouldn't be able to afford the rest of our stay. Needless to say, we went grocery shopping the next morning and brown bagged it for lunch the rest of the time and enjoyed our dinners out on the town. We rented bikes and rode around for days. What a phun way to see the island!!

We took a cruise the next year and made sure that it stopped in the Keys so we could celebrate our one year anniversary there. With such a short time, we made sure to go to the places that we enjoyed the most the year before. Cheeseburger and a couple beers at Margaritaville, pizza and a pitcher at Angelina's, and more beer at other bars but I don't remember their names.

Our last stop before getting back on the boat was a little store called Peppers of Key West. If you like hot sauce, then you CANNOT afford to miss this place. Bring in a pitcher of beer (they have an "understanding" with the bar next door ), and sit at their hot sauce bar where they'll let you try all their hundreds of hot sauces for free. Share your beer with them and they'll treat you right! Of course, some of their sauces are really hot hot hot and that just makes you drink drink drink... and that's why this was our last stop before getting back on the boat.

[SMLCHNG]

Heres my list in no particular order:

Chart Room Bar (One of Jimmy's favorite bars when he lived in Key West)
Green Parrot Bar (Great bar, friendly locals and Alice the monkey)
Schooner Wharf (Live Music)
Half Shell Raw Bar (good happy hour)
Irish Kevins (Great live music)
Bull & Whistle (3 floors with a clothing optional bar on top)
Rick's Tree Bar (the best Bloody Mary's)
Capt Tony's (Pirate Punch)
Blue Heaven (Great restaurant)
Margaritaville

GREAT choices for a quick visit!!

[drunkpirate66]

Heres my list in no particular order:

Chart Room Bar (One of Jimmy's favorite bars when he lived in Key West)
Green Parrot Bar (Great bar, friendly locals and Alice the monkey)
Schooner Wharf (Live Music)
Half Shell Raw Bar (good happy hour)
Irish Kevins (Great live music)
Bull & Whistle (3 floors with a clothing optional bar on top)
Rick's Tree Bar (the best Bloody Mary's)
Capt Tony's (Pirate Punch)
Blue Heaven (Great restaurant)
Margaritaville

GREAT choices for a quick visit!!

I am surprised you braved the dangerous pirate filled roads and stepped off Duval Street to hit a Jimmy Buffett covered Hemmingway hangout. Did you see the boxing ring behind the Blue Heaven? If not then stay on the Duval Boutique . . . or street.

[SMLCHNG]

I am surprised you braved the dangerous pirate filled roads and stepped off Duval Street to hit a Jimmy Buffett covered Hemmingway hangout. Did you see the boxing ring behind the Blue Heaven? If not then stay on the Duval Boutique . . . or street.

Pfffft!! Most of the time we were last down there in June for our honeymoon was not all on Duval. Never saw a boxing ring??