Key West's Adult Scene Concentrates on Duval

Key West's Adult Scene Concentrates on Duval

Key West's longstanding libertine reputation is mostly accurate when it comes to adult venues. Bare Assets on Duval is the longest-running gentleman's club on the island and has operated for decades. The Garden of Eden rooftop at the Bull & Whistle is a famously clothing-optional bar, not a strip club, but sits at the same cultural address.

Florida law permits topless-with-alcohol and Key West enforces standard dress and behavior rules. Fantasy Fest in October shifts the island's baseline considerably for a week each year — body paint, costume contests, and a notable relaxation of usual street norms.

The Key West style is casual and doesn't try to hide what it is. Know what you're walking into, budget accordingly, and Uber after midnight.