Super Bowl LX 2026 Key West Venues

Question

Looking for suggestions on best venues in Key West for Super Bowl viewing. We're NOT looking for overcrowded and deafening places. Past reviews are a bit outdated and we need suggestions based on experiences last year. Please comment on food, crowd noise, and game viewing/volume. Staying just off mid-Duval.

Answer

Good question. Based on recent (2024–2025) local insight and reviewer feedback, here are several Key West venues to consider for Super Bowl LX viewing — especially since you’re trying to avoid the “deafening, overcrowded tourist bar” vibe. Because you’re staying just off mid-Duval, some spots will be very convenient; others might require a short walk or ride, but are worth it for a more balanced viewing experience.

Jack Flats (on Duval) — This is a top pick for serious game watching. According to local guides, there are ~19 TVs (some big screens), and the staff reportedly tries to seat you based on which team you’re rooting for, so you’re more likely to be near fans of your team. The food leans toward bar comfort fare — things like U.S. 1 sliders, pretzel bread, nachos, wings. Because it’s a popular spot, it can get busy on game day, but the AC helps, and it's less of a tourist gauntlet than some of the big Duval Street bars.
Pickles Pub & Sandbar — If you want maximum TV coverage, Pickles is a favorite: the place has something like 40 HD TVs. The bar layout is bigger, so it feels more open (versus a super crowded dive), though during big games it may fill. The food is good bar grub — wings, burgers, tacos. Because of the scale, this may feel more like a classic sports bar, with crowd noise, but less claustrophobic than the Duval tourist mainstays. Locals recommend getting there early.
Mary Ellen’s — This is a more low-key, neighborhood-style spot. According to guides, they have 13 TVs and a comfort-food menu: grilled cheese, tots, wings, that kind of fare. The atmosphere is more laid back than a “sports stadium bar,” and reviewers say the vibe is local and friendly. On Reddit, people also mention it as a go-to spot when they don’t want the Duval chaos.
Brady’s Irish Pub — If you’re okay with a pub-style setting, this place is more relaxing. According to Fun in Key West, Brady’s has 11 big TVs and a large screen, plus a traditional Irish pub feel. The food is classic pub fare, and the drink selection is solid. Because it’s not purely a “sports bar,” the noise level may be more moderate; people seem to enjoy that you can watch without it feeling like a rowdy football stadium.
The Waterfront Brewery — This is a bit off the beaten tourist track and favored by locals, per several sources. It has a chill, slightly industrial game-room feel, with TVs for games and a game-room-ish section. Fun in Key West’s blog mentions it as a place where you can watch the game and also enjoy some craft beer. Because it's more spread out, it's likely to feel less crowded than Duval’s dens — especially if you go for Super Bowl Sunday, you’ll potentially find enough space without being squashed.
Mac’s Place — This one is a marina-side tiki/restaurant bar hybrid. According to their own site, they have 14 TVs and they regularly show games (NFL included). Because of the outdoor marina patio, you can spread out a bit; it’s not purely a cramped bar, and there’s a more relaxed, tropical vibe. Food is solid — they do breakfast, lunch, and dinner, plus bar favorites — and the drink specials plus laid-back ambiance mean you might avoid the “deafening shout-fest” and enjoy a slightly more balanced Super Bowl party.
Schooner Wharf Bar — For a very Key West-style experience: this waterfront, dockside bar is known for having big outdoor screens (per their Super Bowl event history) and surround-sound-style speakers. The trade-off: outdoor means more ambient noise (wind, water) but perhaps less of a wall-of-shout than an indoor bar. In past Super Bowls they’ve run buffets, drink specials, and fun giveaways. Because it’s very locally rooted, you might get a more community-feel than a tourist crush, especially if you show up early.

Summary / Recommendation: If I were in your shoes (just off mid-Duval, wanting good viewing but not full-on tourist rager), I’d probably lean toward Jack Flats or Mary Ellen’s first, because they strike the best balance of good TVs, decent food, and not being *so* wild that it's hard to talk or enjoy the game. If you’re okay with a slightly bigger, more classic sports-bar feel, Pickles is excellent. For something more laid back and local, Waterfront Brewery or Mac’s Place will feel less like a sports stadium and more like a place where you can actually enjoy the game *and* hang out. And for the Super Bowl Sunday party flavor with an island twist, Schooner Wharf is a great pick.

Pro tip: Whatever spot you pick, try to get there early — the Super Bowl draws are strong even in Key West, and places like Jack Flats or Pickles will likely fill up fast. Also, ask when you sit down about which TV is “ideal” for the game broadcast (some bars will direct you to TVs with better reception or volume).