The Sunset Patio Bar at Mallory Square
This is the place to watch the sunset, listen to music, and have drinks.
Grab a mojito, settle into the patio, hear the music, and enjoy the energy of Mallory Square before, during, or after the sunset celebration. We're the premier Cuban restaurant in Key West for outdoor dining and live music.
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The Outdoor Heart of El Meson
At El Meson de Pepe, the patio is more than outdoor seating. It is where sunset, music, drinks, Cuban food, and Key West energy come together.
The Patio Bar is made for people who want to enjoy Key West outside — friends meeting before sunset, couples stopping in for drinks, families sharing Cuban food, and guests who want live music with their mojito. In the summer, the patio is often where the music, dancing, and energy happen. When the Key West heat kicks in, the energy may move inside, where the indoor bar becomes a lively place to cool off and keep the night going.
This is not just a bar. It is part of the El Meson experience: Cuban food, cocktails, music, history, hospitality, and Mallory Square energy all in one place.
Live Music
When the music is on the patio, the whole space comes alive with Key West rhythm and Cuban energy. Learn more about live music in Key West.
Mojitos
Sip a fresh mojito or cocktail just steps from the Mallory Square Sunset Celebration.
Outdoor Dining
Friends meeting before sunset, couples stopping in for drinks, and families sharing Cuban food under the open sky.
Mallory Square Energy
The patio brings people together with music, drinks, and the excitement of Key West's most famous waterfront gathering place.
The Cistern Courtyard
Tucked within El Meson de Pepe is one of our most charming outdoor spaces — a historic cistern courtyard with a water fountain at the center. Open weather permitting, it offers a more intimate setting for date nights, quiet cocktails, special moments, and guests who want to enjoy the softer side of Mallory Square.
This is the kind of place where Cuban food, mojitos, warm evening air, and the sound of the fountain come together for a memorable Key West night.
* Outdoor courtyard seating is available weather permitting.
Romantic Date Nights
A quieter outdoor setting for couples, cocktails, Cuban food, and conversation.
Historic Cistern Setting
A unique outdoor space with Key West character and a fountain at the center.
Weather Permitting
Available when the weather allows, with indoor and patio options nearby.
Mojitos Under the Sky
Enjoy Cuban cocktails and island atmosphere in one of El Meson's most charming outdoor areas.
Patio Moments
A look at the outdoor seating, music, drinks, and Mallory Square atmosphere at El Meson de Pepe.
Too Hot Outside? Start at the Inside Bar
Key West days can get hot. When the patio heats up, the inside bar becomes the perfect place to cool off, grab a mojito, and enjoy the same El Meson energy indoors. Some days the party is outside. Some days everyone gathers inside. Either way, the atmosphere is part of what makes El Meson de Pepe special.
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Open Today
Check our current hours and stop by before or after sunset.
Near Mallory Square
We are located steps from the Mallory Square Sunset Celebration.
Call for Seating
Call ahead for same-day seating, especially during busy evenings.
View Menu
Pair your drinks with Cuban classics, sandwiches, and island favorites.
Live Music
Ask about live music and patio energy during your visit.
Inside & Outside Bar
Enjoy drinks outside or cool off inside when the weather is hot.
Patio Bar FAQ
Meet Us at the Sunset Patio Bar
The Patio Bar is an easy stop before the Mallory Square Sunset Celebration or a place to come back afterward for drinks, Cuban food, and music. Come for the sunset, stay for the music, and enjoy Mallory Square energy at El Meson de Pepe.