Sloppy Joe’s – Key West

Windows Mobile is going to help us chronicle our many travels to bars and events around the globe with their mobile and mapping technology. To kick this off—and with it being cold everywhere except Florida and Hawaii these days—, what would be more perfect than to visit Hemingway hangout in sunny, warm Key West institution Sloppy Joe’s Bar?

Located at Greene & Duval Streets in the heart of Key West, Sloppy Joe’s has been delighting local and tourists since December 5th, 1933 the very day they repealed prohibition. As for Hemingway, his house was just down the street.

“Hemingway and his “Mob” of cohorts were enthusiastic regular customers. In fact, the author once called himself a co-owner or silent partner in the enterprise. The “Mob” consisted of some of the literary lights of the day as well as a variety of famous and infamous local residents”

Make sure visit Sloppy Joe’s nest time you find yourself in Key West and hoist one for Papa!

If your stuck at home you can still enjoy the fun with their series of webcams focused on the stage, bar and Duval Street.

Sloppy Joe’s Bar

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