Eat and Drink Guide: Hemingway Days Key West in Key West, Florida

Hemingway Days revelers pack Key West's Mallory Square area every summer to celebrate Ernest Hemingway's literary legacy, maritime passion, and iconic Key West lifestyle. El Mesón de Pepe serves classic Cuban dishes like Ropa Vieja and Vaca Frita, alongside handcrafted mojitos muddled with fresh mint and lime.

Celebrating Papa Hemingway at Mallory Square

Ernest Hemingway loved the vibrant street life, fresh seafood, and tropical energy of Key West. Located at historic Mallory Square in the 1879 William Wall Warehouse, El Mesón de Pepe is the ideal destination during Hemingway Days for authentic Cuban dining, rum cocktails, and sunset views.

Signature Drinks and Cuban Favorites

Sip an award-winning Papa Doble or traditional Cuban Mojito at our Patio Bar while enjoying live salsa music as the sun sets over the Gulf of Mexico.