You can argue about whether Sloppy Joe’s is a tourist trap (and plenty do), but you cannot argue about its place in American bar history. Founded on December 5, 1933, the day Prohibition was repealed, and located at the corner of Duval and Greene since 1937, this is Ernest Hemingway’s legendary watering hole, a National Register of Historic Places landmark, and still the loudest, most unapologetic party on Duval Street. Live music and dancing daily from 10 AM to 2 AM, 365 days a year. The Sloppy Rita and Papa Dobles are the drinks to order; the conch fritters and smoked fish dip get the most reps. Love it or pretend you’re above it, you’re still going.
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