Chart Room

"This dingy spot on the corner of Chartres and Bienville has regulars that date back to the 70s, the days when the French Quarter was a real neighborhood and residents were proud to be called Quarter rats. The drinks are cheap, the bar grungy, and the crowd mostly talkative. An ideal place to find solace away from the masses." - Eater Staff

"Key West bars, especially the popular ones, can get crowded. So if you’re looking for somewhere to escape—and if you generally prefer drinking at a dive bar—go seek shelter at Chart Room. This Key West staple is impossible to stumble upon unless you know about it, as it’s located inside a bougie resort, but completely open to the public. Every inch of the small room is covered in a flag, photo, or bumper sticker, and it’s quiet enough for a conversation or a game of backgammon over a very tasty Old Fashioned. Also, there are complimentary peanuts and hot dogs for anyone brave enough to reach into the slow cooker." - Ryan Pfeffer

"This dingy spot on the corner of Chartres and Bienville has regulars that date back to the 70s, the days when the French Quarter was a real neighborhood and residents were proud to be called Quarter rats. The drinks are cheap, the bar grungy, the crowd mostly talkative. An ideal place to find solace away from the masses." - Eater Staff

"This dingy spot on the corner of Chartres and Bienville has regulars that date back to the 70s, the days when the French Quarter was a real neighborhood and residents were proud to be called Quarter rats. The drinks are cheap, the bar grungy, the crowd mostly talkative. An ideal place to find solace away from the masses." - Eater Staff

"The grand dame of dive bars, it draws a crowd that is equal parts industry folk and intrepid tourists. The action's on the jukebox, a rusty ol' relic that puts local jazz acts on a pedestal and takes requests every time you feed it a dollar. Come for people-watching and impromptu conversations with perfect strangers. Don’t be surprised if you feel like you have true superpowers after having a few of their Sazeracs." - Andrew Parks, Paul Oswell