Bars & Saloons
Coconuts Bar
30535 Overseas Hwy, Big Pine Key, FL
Coconuts Bar and Package operates as a dual-purpose establishment combining a casual dive bar with a drive-through liquor store, both managed by the same family ownership that built and has continuously operated the facility since 1983. The bar section features vintage Brunswick billiard tables, video games, dart boards, and a Foosball table, creating an old-school game room atmosphere that maintains authentic Keys character with minimal recent modification. The venue is known colloquially as "the NUT" by long-time local residents (Piners), reflecting both the informal naming and the bar's deep roots in the Big Pine Key community across four decades.
The dual retail and bar model reflects practical Keys efficiency—patrons can provision directly from the package store while the bar provides the social gathering space. The establishment represents one of the remaining original Florida Keys bars, maintaining consistent operations and ownership through significant regional changes and serving both locals and transient visitors seeking an unpretentious Keys bar experience.
Common Questions
What is included in the bar at Coconuts?
The bar features professional Brunswick billiard tables, video games, dart boards, and Foosball, creating a game room atmosphere typical of Keys establishments.
Why is it called 'the NUT' locally?
Long-time residents (Piners) and regular patrons refer to the venue by this informal nickname, which has become embedded in Big Pine Key community vernacular.
How long has the bar been operating?
Coconuts was established in 1983 by the same family that continues to own and operate it, making it one of the remaining original Keys bars with consistent ownership.