Drinks, Live Music, and the Key West Sunset
The Patio Bar at Mallory Square. Cuban cocktails and Caribbean music by the water—your first stop before Duval. Back to El Mesón de Pepe · View our Cuban food menu.
Tonight's Flow
- 1. Arrive — Walk in (first come, first served) or put your name on the waitlist for a specific time. Grab a seat on the patio.
- 2. Order — A mojito, a caipirinha, or something tropical. We'll get it to you.
- 3. Sunset & music — Key West sunset over the Gulf. Live Caribbean music nightly.
- 4. Stay or go — Tapas and dinner here, or head to Duval when you're ready.
Why the Patio
- Live Caribbean music nightly — Caribe of Key West, the island's only local Salsa band
- Front-row Mallory Square sunset views over the Gulf
- No reservations — walk in (first come, first served) or join the waitlist for a specific time
- Award-winning mojitos and hand-crafted Cuban cocktails
- Groups and couples — patio seating for two or a crowd
- Right at the water — best sunset bar in Mallory Square
Key West is full of great bars—but few offer Cuban flavors, live Salsa, and sunset views in one spot. Start here, then wander down Duval when you're ready. Sunset Celebration at Mallory Square is right outside.
Cocktail specialties
Classics with a Cuban twist
Something cold, something Cuban. Our drinks are made to order with fresh ingredients. Start with a classic, then explore.
Signature
Meson Mojito
Award winningFresh mint, lime, and rum. The one we're known for. Order it in a 14 oz. souvenir glass and take the night home.
Caipirinha
Crushed lime, sugar, and cachaça. Refreshing, strong, and made for the patio.
Fan favorite
Pepe's Homemade Sangria
Glass, ½ carafe, or carafe
Agent Orange
Jose Cuervo Gold and Grand Marnier, chilled
Tangerine Dream
Vodka, Cointreau, peach schnapps, orange and cranberry
Cuba Libre
Bacardi and Mexican Coca-Cola on the rocks with lime
Pepe's Lemonade
Bacardi Limón and tropical refreshment
Ask your server for our full drink menu.
Live music
Caribe of Key West
The island's only local Salsa band plays every evening before and during sunset. Live Caribbean music—part of the Mallory Square ritual.
Arrive 1–2 hours before sunset for the best seats. Sunset tonight: ...
What guests say about the Patio
- “Came for one mojito, stayed for the sunset and the band.”
- “Best spot in Mallory Square for drinks before dinner.”
- “The patio at sunset with live music—exactly what we wanted in Key West.”
Patio Bar FAQ
- Do we take reservations?
- We don't take reservations. You can walk in (first come, first served) or put your name on the waitlist for a specific time. Come early for sunset seats.
- When's the best time to get a table for the Key West sunset?
- Arrive 1–2 hours before sunset to secure a patio spot and enjoy the build-up.
- When does the live music start?
- Live Caribbean music plays every evening before and during sunset.
- Can we bring a group?
- Yes. The patio fits couples and groups. Walk in or join the waitlist for a specific time; we'll seat you as space allows.
- Is it family-friendly?
- Yes. All ages welcome. Kids can enjoy the music and the view.
- What's the vibe—what should we wear?
- Key West casual. Sandals and shorts are fine. Relaxed, waterfront, Caribbean.
Strong & tropical
Piña Colada
Coconut and pineapple with Flor de Caña Rum, dark rum float.
Rum Runner
Dark and light rums, crème de banana, blackberry brandy, juices.
Daiquiri
Flor de Caña with lime, strawberry, or mango — frozen.
Banana Bash
Cruzan Banana rum and crème de banana, frozen.
Margarita
Tequila, triple sec, sour, lime — rocks or frozen, with or without salt.
Gold / Grand Gold Margarita
Premium tequila; Grand Gold adds Grand Marnier.
Beer
Domestic
Budweiser, Bud Light, Miller Light, O'Douls
Premium
Corona, Presidente, Negra Modelo, Heineken, Hatuey
On tap
Bud Light, Coors Light, Michelob AmberBoch, Shipyard IPA
Mallory Square, the Gulf, and a drink in your hand. No reservations—walk in or join the waitlist for a specific time. See our Sunset Celebration page for the full show.