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First Flight Island Restaurant & Brewery

301 Whitehead St, Key West, FL

First Flight Island Restaurant & Brewery occupies the historic building where Pan American World Airways sold its first airline tickets in 1927, marking the beginning of international aviation from Key West to Havana. The venue honors this aviation heritage with The Crash Bar, a signature drinking space featuring a vintage Sikorsky seaplane suspended through the ceiling and an aircraft-wing bar surface where guests drink beneath the aircraft's fuselage. The restaurant operates a full on-site brewery called the Southernmost Brewery, producing original craft beers alongside a menu emphasizing locally sourced seafood, house-braised entrees, and seasonal ingredients. Dining unfolds beneath a canopy of lush trees in an open garden setting on the historic property, creating an immersive experience that blends aviation history with contemporary dining and craft beer production. First Flight serves as both a casual restaurant and a destination brewery, welcoming guests to explore a unique piece of Key West's role in aviation history.

Common Questions

What is the historical significance of First Flight's building?

The building is where Pan American World Airways sold its first airline ticket on October 28, 1927, launching international aviation from Key West to Havana.

What is The Crash Bar?

A signature bar space featuring a vintage Sikorsky seaplane suspended through the ceiling with an aircraft-wing bar surface below.

Does First Flight have its own brewery?

Yes, the Southernmost Brewery operates on-site, producing original craft beers served throughout the restaurant.

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