Sun, rooftops and outdoor dining in Key West
We currently track 8 terraces, rooftop bars and sun spots in Key West, kept up to date by the community. None of them are in the sun right now — check the sun hours below.
Local favourites
Sunset is at 18:51 and golden hour starts at 18:20.
City snapshot
11h 19min
Daylight
Find outdoor dining in Key West, compare patios and rooftop bars, and check estimated sun hours before heading out. Sun estimates use the sun's position, available venue sun hours and local weather where available. Guest sun reports are separate observations, not a guarantee of sunshine at a particular table. Coverage is a selection of listed places, not every restaurant in the city. Browse free, or share a group poll to choose where to meet.
Winter sun in Key West: patios & rooftops
Best time for winter sun in Key West
Key West's warm winter makes sunset drinks outside a daily ritual; check the sunset time on the city page.
Find the patio that keeps the sun
Low winter sun can leave patios in building shade before sunset. Compare estimated sun hours for listed Key West patios and rooftop bars using available venue hours and local weather. Guest reports are separate observations; forecasts do not guarantee a sunny table. Check today's weather and outdoor service with the venue.
Plan a winter happy hour
Pick a few sunny spots and start a poll — friends vote with one link, no app or account needed.
Outdoor dining and group drinks in Key West
Compare listed outdoor seating, estimated sun hours and places to meet in Key West.
Sun forecasts, with limits made clear
Compare estimated sun hours for 8 listed spots in Key West. Calculations and venue-provided hours help with planning, but buildings, umbrellas and a table's position can change actual conditions.
Ratings where available
Check available Google and Sun Map guest ratings alongside venue details. Missing ratings do not imply a place has been reviewed.
Live reports from locals
Guest reports describe conditions someone observed at a venue. Where available, compare these with the forecast; a report is not a promise about your table.
Filtered your way
Browse available rooftop, waterfront and shade categories. Details depend on the tags and sun hours recorded for each venue.
Free, and no account required
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Choose a happy hour meeting spot together
Pick a few venues and share a free after-work poll by message, email or any chat. Friends vote without an account or app. Check drink offers, opening hours and reservations directly with the venue; the poll does not book a table.
Top 10 sunny terraces in Key West
The ten best sun spots in Key West right now, ranked from 8 mapped terraces.
Joe's Tap Room
Duval Street 201
2
Sun score
Key Lime Pie Factory
Greene Street 412
2
Sun score
Off the Hook
Caroline Street 920
2
Sun score
Pickles Pub's Sandbar
Greene Street 511
2
Sun score
Starbucks
North Roosevelt Boulevard 2500
2
Sun score
Cafelito
Key West
0
Sun score
Old Town Taveen
Key West
0
Sun score
Rams Head Southernmost
Key West
0
Sun score
The sun score is calculated automatically from sunlit hours, how late the evening sun lasts, community ratings and check-ins, photos and how complete the listing is.
Best chance of evening sun today
No sun right now — these spots have the best aspect until sunset at 18:51.
Cafelito
Key West
20%
chance
Joe's Tap Room
Duval Street 201
20%
chance
Key Lime Pie Factory
Greene Street 412
20%
chance
Off the Hook
Caroline Street 920
20%
chance
Old Town Taveen
Key West
20%
chance
Pickles Pub's Sandbar
Greene Street 511
20%
chance
Rams Head Southernmost
Key West
20%
chance
Starbucks
North Roosevelt Boulevard 2500
20%
chance
Ranked by sun path, sunset, open western aspect and shade from buildings.
The sun in Key West this week (week 44)
Here is the sun outlook for Key West, 26 Oct–1 Nov. We track 8 terraces, rooftop bars and sun spots in the city and keep the sun hours up to date.
The best day for evening sun is Monday, when the sun sets at 18:52 after 11h 21min of daylight.
Days get 7 minutes shorter this week — by the weekend the sun sets at 17:48.
Planning after-work drinks in the sun? Aim for Monday in Key West and pick a spot with sun until 18:52.
| Day | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|
| Monday 26 Oct Best evening | 18:52 | 11h 21min |
| Tuesday 27 Oct | 18:52 | 11h 20min |
| Wednesday 28 Oct | 18:51 | 11h 19min |
| Thursday 29 Oct | 18:50 | 11h 17min |
| Friday 30 Oct | 18:50 | 11h 16min |
| Saturday 31 Oct | 18:49 | 11h 15min |
| Sunday 1 Nov | 17:48 | 11h 14min |
The sun in Key West today
Sunrise
07:32
Sun highest
13:12
Sunset
18:51
Golden hour
18:20
Daylight
11h 19min
Explore by type
Pick what you're after in Key West – rooftop, beach club, waterfront or shade.
8 spots
Cafelito
Key West
Joe's Tap Room
Duval Street 201
Key Lime Pie Factory
Greene Street 412
Off the Hook
Caroline Street 920
Old Town Taveen
Key West
Pickles Pub's Sandbar
Greene Street 511
Rams Head Southernmost
Key West
Starbucks
North Roosevelt Boulevard 2500
Sunset in Key West month by month
How long the evening sun lasts on terraces in Key West across the year.
| Month | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|
| January | 18:01 | 10h 47min |
| February | 18:22 | 11h 20min |
| March | 19:37 | 12h 0min |
| April | 19:50 | 12h 44min |
| May | 20:04 | 13h 20min |
| June | 20:18 | 13h 39min |
| July | 20:19 | 13h 31min |
| August | 20:03 | 13h 0min |
| September | 19:33 | 12h 18min |
| October | 19:02 | 11h 36min |
| November | 17:41 | 10h 57min |
| December | 17:42 | 10h 37min |
Updated automatically
Guide: sun and terraces in Key West
Sun Map maps 8 outdoor spots in Key West, including 0 rooftop bars and 0 beach clubs. Sun status is calculated from the real-time position of the sun and topped up with sun hours flagged by guests and owners. You see where the sun actually is right now – not just where there are outdoor tables.
Good to know
- Narrow streets lose the sun earlier – rooftop bars in Key West keep it longest.
- Prefer shade? Filter on Shade for umbrellas, pergolas and awnings.
- Opening and sun hours are kept up to date by the community – flag any changes.
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FAQ – Key West
- Which Key West patios have sun right now?
- Browse 8 listed outdoor dining spots in Key West and compare estimated sun hours. Sun calculations, recorded venue hours and local weather where available support the estimate. Guest reports are separate observations. Sunshine at a particular table is not guaranteed.
- What are the best rooftop bars in Key West?
- Browse the rooftop category for Key West where listings are available, then compare venue details, estimated sun hours and available ratings. Check the venue's own website for access rules and reservations.
- Is Sun Map free?
- Yes. Searching, sun hours, live conditions, ratings and directions are free, and you do not need an account. A free account adds favorites, check-ins, sun reports and friend activity.
- Does Sun Map work for shade and hot days too?
- Browse the shade category where venues have shade or shelter tags. Not every listing has these details; confirm umbrellas, covered seating and availability with the venue.
- Can I find late outdoor dining in Key West?
- Compare estimated evening sun and recorded opening hours for Key West venues. Sunset changes with the season, so evening sun is not always available; confirm dinner service with the venue.
- How can we choose a happy hour spot in Key West?
- Choose a few venues on Sun Map, start an after-work poll and share its link by message, email or any chat. Friends can vote without an account or app. The poll chooses a meeting place, not a reservation or verified happy-hour deal; check offers directly with the venue.
- I own a restaurant in Key West — how do I get listed?
- Claim your venue for free to update sun hours, hours of operation, photos, menu links and events. Verified owners appear with a claimed badge on their page.
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