This video is a literal serotonin dump. I can honestly rewatch this over and over and I do. This video is regular programming on tv during the spring and summer. The information led my buddies and me to some of the BEST spots in the Keys. David, you rock buddy!!!

@thenewsdudeabides

Жыл бұрын

We appreciate you!

@therealtradersam

Жыл бұрын

Same here David! You are very much appreciated!

@therealtradersam

Жыл бұрын

I cannot find the music in this video anywhere! What is the name of this song? Thank you in advance!

@thenewsdudeabides

Жыл бұрын

@@therealtradersam Do you mean the closing slide show music? I use the KZread music library that has royalty-free music.

@therealtradersam

Жыл бұрын

Yep! That's the song! Good to know! Thank you Dave!!

This is hands down the best Florida keys video of all time! I watch it every time as I prep for a vacation there!

@thenewsdudeabides

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks! We are going down again by year's end!👍

@leif1075

Жыл бұрын

@@thenewsdudeabides do you have full video walkthrughs and not just slide shows??

@thenewsdudeabides

Жыл бұрын

@@leif1075 Check "20 More Florida Keys Bars in 6 Days". Heading down to record more in May! 😁

@thenewsdudeabides

Жыл бұрын

@@leif1075 Check out "20 More Florida Keys Bars in 6 Days." I'm filming another in May.

I went to the keys fifty years ago and it may have been the happiest days of my life !!

We have watched this video no less than 20 times on the big screen. Thank you for the vicarious vacation vibes! 😍🍻

@thenewsdudeabides

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks! You made my day! Try "20 More Florida Keys Bars in 6 Days" 😁

@1970boobear

2 жыл бұрын

@@thenewsdudeabides Oh you know I will!! Cheers! 🍹😃

@therealtradersam

Жыл бұрын

Same here! This video is a weekend staple in the spring and summer!

@thenewsdudeabides

Жыл бұрын

Thanks loads for watching! Anita thanks you, too. 👍🍹

@thenewsdudeabides

Жыл бұрын

You have also made our day! Thanks for connecting. We are currently making The Bars of Palm Beach County. We live here and figured we oughtta share our favorites!🍹🥂🍺🍷

I lived in Key West as a Cat Marine Mechanic, single and straight on a 28 ft sloop 1977 to 1984. There was no Hogs Breath Saloon at the location but the Key West Tee-shirt shop! The Hogs Breath started business in 1988. The sign says est 1976 but that was when the tee shirt shop started. The Green Parrot was a dive back then that the locals went to have a beer without the tourist around. Their Tee-shirts said "See The Lower Keys On Your Hands And Knees" ! The Hemingway look alike contest is always held at the present Sloppy Joe's and Jack Waterberry won the 1986 contest. Mel Fisher frequented the Half Shell Raw bar and not very often the Schooner Wharf Bar! I know because I knew Mel and Pete Poppes his engineer as I worked on his boats! Key West was a sleepy town when I arrived in 77 with a laid back attitude that I loved, BUT when the tourist business went wild, IT RUINED Key West! I recommend staying North of Key West in a Mom & Pop motel and get a skiff with an outboard to knock around. Then drive to Key West to get the tourist bug over with. I now live in Lake Tahoe.

@VolcanoTimeLapse

2 жыл бұрын

I'm not a big fan of Key West, it's too expensive. And with no natural sand beaches, it kind of just a drinkers town. The upper Keys are more interesting to me. I enjoyed reading how things use to be.

@brucesteger2699

2 жыл бұрын

@@VolcanoTimeLapse I agree that Key West has turned out to be a tourist trap! It was much more interesting back then.

@VolcanoTimeLapse

2 жыл бұрын

@@brucesteger2699 we bought breakfast in key west and it was 70.00! for two people. i freaked out!

@brucesteger2699

2 жыл бұрын

@@VolcanoTimeLapse Well, I just had a great breakfast at the Red Hut a Lake Tahoe locals favorite! I recommend the Red Hut Rosti which is hash browns with ham/bacon/red pepper/onions and cheese all grilled together. I always have two sunny side up eggs on top as well. total cost with a never ending cup of hot chocolate with tip was $16.75. So now that I made you hungry, if you ever make it here you will have a great place for breakfast at least. I also recommend staying in the Southern end of Lake Tahoe as it is much cheaper as the Northern half have raised noses. The summers are fabulous with maybe a week of over 85 F temps. There are hundreds of great hiking trails. I left FL and am over the Caribbean as well that I have been there done that.

this guy's voice makes me think that I am watching a pbs documentary

@manfredadams3252

4 жыл бұрын

Radio voice and radio face.

@JC-dh4gq

4 жыл бұрын

I was thinking “baseball announcer”; good video by the way....

@ecasas8253

4 жыл бұрын

I was going to write that too!

@scottmckay3948

3 жыл бұрын

Definitely a great voice

@trishwhite2330

Жыл бұрын

BOLOL 😂 ok yesss lol😜

this guys voice makes me chill out and relax.... love to have him as my guide

To those suggesting tons of great bars I omitted--I've put together a new list and will undertake to make another trip before too long. Thanks for all the nominations for mentions next time!

I have just enjoyed being with you on your very Informative journey around the beautiful area of the Keys,I know that I could never visit myself,and thank you for your Wonderful Relaxed show,Kenny ,London

Great video! I love the dry sense of humor, but also very informative.

This was fantastic in trip planning. Well done and thank you.

Exceptional Video David.

A great travelogue,can't wait to do that trip,sounds fun!!

Great list. Actually staying at the Dove Creek resort on our way down to Key West next week (where your closing shots were filmed). Before even seeing this video, I had a good half of the bars you mentioned on my "to do" list. Now to add a few more. LOL

How could anyone hit the dislike button on this video? Great video, love the keys just got back. I head down about 3 times a year and have been to all but 4 four places in the video have to hit them next time

Maybe the best video I've watched yet on making your way down through the Keys, especially if you like to bar hop. Great video, thanks for taking the time to make it and share. Cheers to you......

God bless Lazy Days and there best dish on the menu The Grouper Lorenzo with the 50/50 mashed potatoes, MMMM great video; great place to stay is Kon Tiki.

Love this!! Thanks 😍😍 Could watch it over and over till I get down!!😍😍Cher

Very informative tour! Thank you!

Absolutely brilliant filming and commentary that has whetted my appetite for a trip from Great Britain next March. The information provided was first class and I just cannot wait to sample it for myself. Thank You so much for posting.

@thenewsdudeabides

5 жыл бұрын

I've enjoyed many of Britain's pubs! You'll love ours too.

You have a great voice. It's a pleasure to listen to your videos.

Great job! Lots of new places! Time to do it again!

Nicely done! Makes me want to start my trip now!

Fantastic video best I've seen of the Keys. Wife & me were just there last month. Thanks again

Dave I wish you did news report every night . The way you speak Is honest and respectful Like a Conservative Republican. I'm so sick of the left wing leftist lying corrupt media it's unbelievable.

This is a very good presentation of the keys , I believe it deserves more views .

Looking forward to Part 2, covering Sharkey's, Pilot House, Florida Boy, Herbie's, Barnacle Barney's, Keys Fisheries, Castaways, No Name Pub, Square Grouper's New Joint, Hogfish, the Bull, Irish Kevin's, and the Retro Room.

@brucesteger2699

4 жыл бұрын

Living in Key West 1977 to 1984 as a Caterpillar Mechanic, I powered many a drug boat that had to be fast, with long range yet low key to avoid suspicion. Most of those places you mention were not around yet.

@thenewsdudeabides

Жыл бұрын

We did 20 More Florida Keys Bars in 6 Days. We will be going back for more! 😁

@joepalo6600

10 күн бұрын

u lost me with herbies. SS shipwreck, Smokin Tunas, Gilberts, Garden Cove. Pretty solid list tho

It is so great to see your Florida Keys Dive Bar tour come to life in this wonderful travelogue.

@veterannewsman

8 жыл бұрын

+David Homorody --Funny. It took this long to see that I had comments on this video! My wife calls being Oblivious my superpower. Thanks!

Visiting the Keys in less than 2 weeks, Alabama Jacks will be our first stop after we pick up our rental car. Can't wait! Thanks for the video!

Such a great, detailed video...thank you !

23:28 Sweet Florida Keys pics and music! Plus the complete tour list.

You really brought back some fond memories. Thank you.

Watching this was like taking a vacation. I've been to a few of these bars. There was a bar called Salty's in Marathon you would have liked but it burned down several years back.

Nice video! Missing the Keys now badly.

Well documented, professional video and very helpful to the first time traveller, thank you.

Loved this video! As new lower keys residents, we added to our list!

Great job mate,that sounds like the best pub crawl on earth.

your voice and sense humour are awesome

Doing some COVID tourism and wow - this is Best of Class video road tripping. You've got a great voice.

@thenewsdudeabides

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks! We're heading back for part 2 soon as we get vaccinated.

Always wanted to visit the Keys - But have a pub crawl never crossed my mind (honest) -That is until I saw this great vid both informative and entertaining - I cracked open a sherbert while watching ! - Thanks for sharing !

One Day ! - One Day ! - I will get across and taste your fine beers ! - This list is a great step forwards into where to visit & in what order ! - Many thanks indeed -Steve B - British Isles

what a great video..thank you !

Great narration and information. Please make more videos! : )

Excellent video! This dudes voice is perfect. Well done good sir, well done!

Thankyou for letting us tag along with you while you took us on that amazing journey around the keys !My old Pop when he was alive used to say :- " you can alway tell a lot about a chap - When you're lost while driving and so you stop to ask him for a location - And he will either give you directions usìng Public bars or Churches as a directional aid " !

@thenewsdudeabides

7 жыл бұрын

What a great quote! Funny. I have to add that at one time in my life or another I have found both places to be inspirational.

thanks for including Schooner's, my all-time favorite hangout when I lived down there

@thenewsdudeabides

3 жыл бұрын

My favorite Key West bar too.

Faro Blanco was our fav place to stay at back before it was "upgraded" they had small cottages to stay in, Anglers Pub and Kelseys resturant were the best palces to eat and drink in Marathon(Vaca Key)!!!!! Miss those days......oh yea they had the biggest freshwater pool in the keys!!!!

Thanks !😊 great narration and very helpful for bar hopping ! What better place to do it than fun in the keys ???

I'm lovin it ! If I partake, and practice in full . . . will not remember my 'crawl' unless I record, for the record !

My wife and I did this in 2016 (As much as we could) It was an absolute blast!! We also added in Snorkeling and SNUBA to sober up a bit. Flew into Lauderdale and flew home out of Key West. We talk about that trip all the time and have been back twice.

@thenewsdudeabides

3 жыл бұрын

My wife and I are waiting for our second vaccine shots. Then we plan to go back soon!

Awesome review!! Thx!!

Wow Dave, this puts other amateur travel videos to shame! You are my liver's spirit animal. Cheers!

@thenewsdudeabides

6 жыл бұрын

Thanks! Trying to plan a return trip soon.

Fun and interesting video. I’m delighted you apparently sailed right through the entire Lower Keys, missing at least three bars worthy of mention. Come again.

thank you for the great video....

I normally can’t stand slideshows, but you’re information and delivery kept me in it. Thanks for the information!

@thenewsdudeabides

Жыл бұрын

Thanks. I switched to video in the followup--20 More Florida Keys Bars in 6 Days. 😁

I love Your key West videos. We need a new one. You are great at these. Anita seems like a sweet person. I’m sure she is. You two seem like the perfect couple. You both are enjoyable to watch.

@thenewsdudeabides

Жыл бұрын

We're planning our next Keys bars visit now! 😁

Great Review - thanks!

Loved this video

“Assorted scallywags and presidents.” Lol

Hi! Thanks for the great info! Would you be able to give suggestions on hotels to stay each night?

Nice video. Looks like you had a great time! As others have said, many bars missed, but they've added most of the ones I would recommend. You really should have had the Hogfish sandwich, it's delicious! Next time you can get your Hogfish at the Hogfish Bar & Grill on Stock Island. A must stop if you're in Key West.

Spectacular video !

We have been to most but not all - going back this April of 2017

loads of great locals bars between Big Pine Key (where I lived for 19 years) & Key West (about 20 miles worth)

I just watched both of your bar tour videos.. living on the prairies in Canada, I’ve really enjoyed them :). You however missed Sharky’s bar and grille, key largo. I love that place! Attached to a dive shop, and scuba charter base. Your vids remind me I have to get back down to the keys this December. Thank you :)

@thenewsdudeabides

Жыл бұрын

Hey thanks! You made my day! I'll put Sharky's on the list for our next trip. 😁

Its on my list of bars to check out.. omg

Sunset Grill has been a stop for me for the last 30 years!!!

I swear I’ve heard this guys voice somewhere before. Definitely a voice for radio. Terrific job of bar hopping! I’m going to explore more of these places. I am saddened by the tearing down of one of my favorite places. The “dead animal bar “ safari lounge.

@thenewsdudeabides

5 жыл бұрын

I'm sorry for your loss. My voice was on Chicago radio and South FL radio if that helps.

@robsimpson3771

5 жыл бұрын

David Pollock it does help. I’m from Chicago and still living here. Did you do commercials for radio , or did you have a show? If so which ones.

@frankcarr7029

Жыл бұрын

Peter Graves...

Great re-cap of Keys bars!!! very well done

@thenewsdudeabides

7 жыл бұрын

Thanks! Gotta return for a sequel one of these days.

HAAAAAAAAAA!!!!!!! U GOT ME WITH THE PEN AND PAPER COMMENT!! I was takin' notes!!

Great video

Thanks for knowing some history!

Glad you mentioned taking your time. Not to be a downer, but so many die on the Highway.

Hey, love this! You guys must be fun to be with. lol..Thank you

just after Alabama Jack's, first bar at Key Largo is Gilbert's...is that not in business anymore? We used to call it Tiki Bar hopping from Homestead AFB down into the keys. Cool video...cheers

MM 68 in Layton, The Florida Boy Bar and grill offers Florida's best Chicken and Waffles and the coldest beer in the keys. Tucked nicely into the Lime Tree Bay Resort's parking lot, beach swings, and pool and hot tub will make your rvening complete after a game of corn hole... Try it out!!

@joemorrow7691

6 жыл бұрын

JON SORENSEN will do 👍👍🍺🍺

Great video- helpful and funny. We are visiting for the first time in 3 weeks!

I lived in Tavernier I was a hotdog girl in Islmorada. I had my own cart. This brought back memories! I want to go back!

@thenewsdudeabides

6 жыл бұрын

Me too. I'll wait to give damaged bars time to repair. Some were badly damaged by Irma.

2 trips to the keys and didn't try the conch fritters! Suppose I was young and mis-adventurous with food . Coming back just for them!😉🌴💜

I can't wait to get back

Great video!

@thenewsdudeabides

2 жыл бұрын

Heading back down in December!

LOVE Flakeys! See you soon Florida Keys Brewing Company!

Great video but you missed some great ones in Marathon and some others on lower keys. Drove right past Keys Fisheries to get to sunset grill no name pub on no name key lots of others.

@thenewsdudeabides

5 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the touts. I've been collecting bar suggestions for the next trip. I love No Name too.

No place like the Florida Keys! I've never been to Alabama Jacks but it looks amazing. Thanks for the tips!

@FINfinFINfinFINfin

3 жыл бұрын

I've never been on the 18 mile stretch. We hit AJ's coming and going into the Keys.

My brother spent a lot of his time in Sunset Bar last year. Alabama Jacks was another. Jimmy Johnson's was another.

You sound like the TSA Security Announcement guy at airports. Love it!

@soflodoug

6 жыл бұрын

Lex Rex Who else would make such a video with such detail. Its a gift😂🤣

waiting for the sequel, I will ride shotgun with you, been to some of these places, can never find my way out.

are there driving services you can hire for the day to take you from bar to bar and wait?

@thenewsdudeabides

10 ай бұрын

Visit Facebook group KEY WEST AND FLORIDA KEYS - ASK THE LOCALS. Someone may have an idea. Have fun!

This video is the KEY to a happy 6 days of drinking!

great video! thanks so much! although it's hard to believe you left out the no name pub.... it's a great place, if you can find it.

@thenewsdudeabides

Жыл бұрын

You are right. No Name was one of the first bars I ever visited in the Keys because it was close to a cousin's house. But I did include it at the end of my second video called "20 More Florida Keys Bars in 6 Days." Next time I'll put it first! 😁

@JohnDoe-ew3xt

Жыл бұрын

@@thenewsdudeabides yea, my brother took me to no name for the first time last june, he is still a "local" in west palm where we grew up, so he knows some local spots.. he has a boat we trailer sometimes, but we just did the tourist trip in june, and had so much fun. played golf in marathon, and my first time actually going to key west. the tourist trip with some bridge fishing and actually playing golf was so much fun, we are actually doing it again NEXT WEEK!! I will check out your 20 more video, and hopefully check out another new place you pointed out in your vids! so much fun!! thanks!

Coming south out of Miami, you Don't want to stop for gas in Homestead. The locals park at pumps and just hang out,,taking up space. It was long years ago, as gas was $1.

@thenewsdudeabides

2 жыл бұрын

Good advice. Right now I'd check a gas price app for your best bet going down the Keys.

Do any of them have AC for when you want to take a break from the heat ?

@thenewsdudeabides

2 жыл бұрын

Sorry. Missed this. Morada Bay has indoor AC. Most are outdoors.

Are these places back in bussines after Maria ? I want to revisit in March.

@thenewsdudeabides

6 жыл бұрын

catrashoo ...Most are back in business but not all. Snappers in Key Largo was totally destroyed by storm surge but is serving drinks and a pared down menu from a temporary spot while they rebuild. Cheeca Lodge reopens in March but total reconstruction will be finished in April. Haven't been back since Irma. Visiting in summer. Have fun!

@thenewsdudeabides

6 жыл бұрын

Don't know about all of them. Snappers was totally destroyed but is being rebuilt. I've heard most are open.

Fantastic video, but I would suggest an update. One bar you missed on Big Pine Key is No Name Bar., otherwise spot on!!

@thenewsdudeabides

2 жыл бұрын

I made another called 20 More Florida Keys Bars in 6 days. I included No Name 😁

I'll hit some Key West bars you mention. Drinking and walking are safer?

Great video, I gained 12lbs watching it👍

I was hoping you would include margaritaville. Was surprised you did not.

Safari aka " Dead Animal Bar" and No Name Pub to me are must stops as well, just saying. Still a good video

No mention of the No Name Pub!?

@thenewsdudeabides

5 жыл бұрын

Love No Name. Didn't detour off Route 1 this time but agree with you that it's aces. Others have alerted me that I skipped their favorites too. I will undertake to fix that next trip.

@Georgecook1

5 жыл бұрын

Good show. Hell of a list otherwise!

Great ! You didn't mention "No Name Pub" in Big Pine Key where the locals go. I'm going to keep that one a secret so the tourist do go there....lol