Be sure to try the Australian ring-toss game or a round of darts between sets. Off the beaten path about as far as you can go in Big Pine, this small saloon sports a funky bar and a pool table. Bayside, Barry Ave. Party bashes celebrating the full moon, Valentine's Day, the Kentucky Derby and more compete with myriad pool tables and an enormous bar. On Monday night, women can drink two for one, and on Sunday evenings outdoor live entertainment draws a crowd of locals to the starlit dance floor.
Boondocks serves beer and wine only.
Something of an institution in the Lower Keys, Mangrove Mama's grooves on Friday and Saturday nights, when the Caribbean-style roadhouse restaurant puts away the good china and pulsates with live entertainment. Space is limited here so plan to arrive early to secure your spot.