Cowboy Bill's Honky Tonk Saloon

I recently returned from a "business trip" in Key West - I found myself walking into Cowboy Bill's many times during the week in between work functions.  

The place had a great party vibe every night I was there.  There was good music playing and people from all walks of life just having a good time, drinking and carrying on.  Watching ladies attempt to ride the mechanical bull was hilarious! During the day, it was nice to just chill at the bar with some food and a beer to watch sports on the TVs.  The bartenders and servers were beautiful and attentive, and the food was awesome - I highly recommend the Gumbo and Alligator Bites.  

All in all, a cool place with a friendly party atmosphere.  Next time you're in Key West definitely give Cowboy Bill's a try!

Reopened and worse than ever.  Bad bands, dead crowd, and TERRIBLE food from "The Quarter".  This place was better off remaining closed.

I arrived in Key West in the middle of Fantasy Fest... it was a bit of a shock.

So much nudity... so much body paint... so many people who look like my uncle trying to flirt with me...

This young lady from Aus was way out of her element! I'd just been to Miami and killed all my brain cells... I felt a million miles from home... and all I could think was "please leave me alone with a beer, some food, wifi for my iPad and a screen to watch the baseball..."

Cowboy Bills saved the day! Despite the fact that there were women in the front window having their boobs painted green ("darlin' that colour takes ten years off your chest"?!), this bar was the perfect place to chill out on my own and recalibrate... while watching the Giants, snacking on nachos and drinking cold American beers (is it any wonder I felt bloated after my holiday?).

The drinks were cold, the food was satisfying and the staff were incredibly friendly (I love American hospitality!)... It's not the kind of place I'd usually hang out in but it was perfect at the time.

I just wish I'd seen the mechanical bull in action...