801 Bourbon Bar
Dancing · Karaoke · Key West, FL
About
The first thing you'll notice is the long hours — 801 Bourbon Bar opens at 10am and doesn't close until 4am every day. This is the official home of Sushi the Drag Queen, and they pack the schedule with drag shows, karaoke, live music, and bingo daily. The crowd spans 20s to 40s with a mix of locals and tourists.
Reviews on the drag shows vary: some guests love the energy, while others found the performances uneven. The bar itself is comfortable, with a smoking area and happy hour specials. During Key West's Pride celebration, they host several events. For a classic Duval Street night, you can walk next door to Bourbon Street Pub for more options.
Located on Duval Street in Key West, surrounded by other gay bars and nightlife venues.
Features
- ✓Daily drag shows and karaoke lineup
- ✓Happy hour and after-hours scene
- ✓Smoking area available
- ✓Mixed crowd from 20s to 40s
Good for
Practical
What people say
Rated from 185 reviews. 97 community ratings. View this venue on Yelp
From the community
When I visited, the place felt dead. Maybe I just picked the wrong night. Definitely give it a shot and see for yourself.
A visitor · Over a year ago
“Interesting Drag show”
The drag show in late 2015 was enjoyable, and I was surprised by how many couples were there. Everyone seemed to have a good time.
A guest · Over a year ago
“topless bartender”
A great spot to have conversations with people and watch the boys looking at the puppies through the window across the street.
A recent visitor · Over a year ago
“Bad Drag”
This was my first trip to Key West but definitely not my first drag show. I caught the Saturday 9pm performance, and the audience seemed about 60% straight and 40% gay. It was the worst drag I have ever seen. Gugi only told fart and tampon jokes the whole night, and they weren't funny. Kylie hadn't bothered to shave and had no rhythm, just kicking her leg out constantly, nearly hitting people in the front row. You know a queen is bad when all she does is grab someone's head, shove it under her skirt, and hump. Deja was the only one who seemed to put effort into her numbers. And if they shoved that tip bucket in my face one more time, I would have started taking money out. Gugi, I already paid cover, so do something worth tipping for. I would never return to this show. The bar was fine, but there are better options on Duval Street.
A local visitor · Over a year ago
Frequently Asked Questions
Does 801 Bourbon Bar have drag shows? +
Yes, drag shows are a daily feature. The venue is home to Sushi the Drag Queen.
What are the hours? +
Open daily from 10am to 4am, including overnight hours.
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