Most bars have an old-time nautical feel about them. Dark wood walls, bamboo ceiling fans and large windows that can open up to the outside giving one a sense of Key West's maritime history. Every place in town features live music. Generally speaking, the music quality increases with the passing hours, reaching a peak in the evening. Most places have Happy Hours from 4-7 p.m., with special drink prices.
Margaritas are king and rum drinks are as plentiful as the pubs themselves.
There are no cover charges and crowds are largely comprised of weekend warriors from South Florida who come down by the car loads for two days of escapism and revelry. They mix in with visitors from other Southern and Eastern states in the U.S., and a sprinkling of European tourists. Most of the latter are vacationing in South Florida and simply make Key West a stop on their itinerary. What you will find is a very friendly party crowd and great hosts that gives Key West a very family-oriented feel. Except it's hard to imagine staggering across the street from the Hog's Breath to Sloppy Joes with mom and dad in tow.