Garden of Eden

interesting bar…
don’t sit down…

It’s clothing optional for patrons — probably one of the only venues of its kind in the U.S. The main entrance at ground level takes you up a flight of stairs where you get a bracelet and can enjoy a totally regular bar with billiards and probably darts. The next set of stairs has a second bouncer and you need to pay a cover charge to get a second bracelet. This allows you to go up to the roof deck to another bar with a dancefloor and DJ. This is really where the nude or partial nude dancing takes place. There is also a body paint artist in the corner so those interested. It is sort of pricey, easily hitting $ 70+ for certain artwork.
The vibe really just depends on who is up on the roof deck. There’s a good chance for creepy, totally naked dudes just staring at the dance floor waiting for something interesting to happen. But there is absolutely no pressure to take off clothes at any portion. Plenty of people danced fully clothed or just in their underwear. It was fun, but mostly it’s a draw for the novelty aspect, not because the bar is that great per se.
It was certainly a unique experience that I can’t really recommend or warn against. It all depends on who you are and who you are with. Not for the faint of heart.
N.B. If you pull out your phone or camera while on the roof deck, you will be escorted out.

All you naysayers better eat your words; my sister and I hung out naked here last Saturday afternoon… and it was GREAT!
Rooftop patio bar, sort of like a pool deck only without the pool. At the time of my visit there were probably about 7 naked men between the ages of 35 – 70, and 5 naked women between 30 – 60. Although why age should make any difference to a true nudist is beyond me; are you here to be a fuckin’ perv, or just to hang out naked?! I personally don’t give a fuck how old/​saggy/​fake-​titted/​whatever you are; if you’re comfortable being naked, then you’re A-​OK in my book. The rest of you can suck a dick!
This is a great place to have a drink in the sunshine, without fear of getting tan lines. You can hang over the railing and watch the fracas below on Duval St., and it’s just great. Drinks are reasonably priced at around $ 6/​rum & coke, and the vibe is chillaxed. Before you know it, I was hula-​hooping nude… and having the time of my life!
The only downside (aside from the pervs bitching about old people) is that the bathrooms are downstairs, so you have to get dressed to go pee. Other than that, a fabulous place, and I will DEFINITELY come back here again.
And if i see any of the whiners who gave this place bad reviews because «it’s all old people…» mark my words, I’ll shit in your drink!!!

Ok positives first– the bartender was very personable and nice, strong drinks, the whole place was cleaner and nicer than I was expecting. It was freezing, but some brave ladies were giving the airbrushing a go. It was lovely by the way. Negatives– the crowd was elderly white people on vacation and they took up the whole bar. No one was leering or enjoying the atmosphere, they were watching TV and silently drinking. Come on gang! Why no bouncer to weed out the duds? Anyhoo fun concept.

I went there on my 21^st the lady singing in the bull and whistle was awesome I forget here name but she kept on telling me she was the town cougar. Sang Janice Joplin for me! =]

After going I can see why the reviews can be all over the place but I will say I had a blast. First, if your a group of guys just looking to see a bunch of naked chicks then don’t go here. Just go to a strip club. I went with my girlfriend and when we first went upstairs everyone was dressed except one dude just walking around totally naked with flip flops. As it got later and people got more drunk more clothes started coming off people. Definitely not a «nudist bar» because even at like 2am when everyone was bombed it pretty much was guys in their boxer shorts and a some girls dancing topless. At one point 2 hot topless chicks were all over each other dancing so that definitely made the night more fun lol.
Overall If your already have a girl with you then the place is a total blast. The drinks aren’t expensive. You have a great view of all the drunken nonsense going on down on Duval, and the Dj was really good. Yeah there are gonna be a couple of older creepy naked guys staring at your girlfriend/​wife but it actually adds to the atmosphere of how funny it is.

I have been here a few times with friends and did not care for it too much. The employees seem to all have major attitudes and there is really nothing great going on up here. A few naked people standing around in the crowd of Duval bar hoppers. Music average to below, hard to get served. Just not my kind of place.

Came down for fantasy fest with my guy and this place was fun. We personally think if it’s called the «GARDEN OF EDEN» then it shouldn’t be clothing optional. It should be nudity is a must in order to go in. Its not that big of a place so it can get busy with the right crowd. We don’t like spectators. Live a little get naked and have fun. We more than likely will not be back to key west until next year fantasy fest but when that time comes we will be back at the garden of eden. Hopefully by then it will be nude mandatory.

Let’s make one thing perfectly clear: You will not find Eve here, only her 50-​year-​old, habitual Marlboro-​smoking cousin.
When you find yourself walking drunk on Duval street and your buddy says «dude, let’s check it out!» pause for a second and ask yourself who really goes to a clothing-​optional bar.
This rooftop bar mostly attracts older nudists, and a fair share of naked old men who scope out drunk pray from a corner like hyenas stalking a wounded gazelle.
Two final thoughts: is there a locker room to change or do they come in naked? and why do they keep their shoes on?

Interesting, Nude people. Great scene for entertainment and a laugh. $ 5 during the weekend, during the week is free to go up. Something everyone should experience when they go to the Keys just for a laugh or a good time for a couple hours. ⁵⁰⁄₅₀ on if it would be your type of scene… if you don’t want to see all types of nude people dancing or you get offended easily by that type of stuff then I wouldn’t recommend.

First time here… DJ was awesome… Atmosphere was great. This is def a place worth checking out. Lots of swingers if you’re into that type of thing and of course clothing is optional! Great time all around! Prepare to sweat!

Been going here for 8 years during bike week. Never paid a cover in all that time. This year $ 5.00 cover. Not worth it. ¼ the number of people… same old danglers! Don’t both 3:1 men to women… Most men 40 +… Hoping to see some naked women!

No one wore clothes in the real Garden of Eden. In the Garden of Eden bar on the roof deck of the Whistle Bar, the option to become one with your natural state once again became an option.
So during my recent visit, not many folks actually stripped down. There was a girl who went topless. And a few guys who did too (yea, big deal). Other than that, it was just a nice open roof top space where you could dance to the DJs beats. I guess I wasn’t lucky enough to catch an attractive adventure seeking nudists.
It’s a cool theme and the venue has the right setup. I could imagine it getting a little wild with the right crowd.
It was a little discouraging that they were charging a cover on Saturday night. None of us had cash and probably could have seen more wild of a party than we did on our Sunday night visit.
My friend got yelled at for taking out a phone for a text. The no-​phone policy is for the best. What happens in Eden, stays in Eden…

We went here just to see what the clothing optional bar was all about. We walked in, and there it was! A naked guy with a huge dong just standing alone in nothing but black sneakers. We cautiously looked around and saw a few more naked guys to include a short, overweight, old guy with a tiny penis. Another guys was about 350 lbs. but we stayed, the music was really good. A few hot women showed up and decided to get naked as well. A wedding then arrived and the party went to another level. So irks definetly worth checking out, if for nothing but the experience alone.

FUN FUN FUN at GOE !!!
Best party on Duval St.
Good people, good drinks, good time.
I visit KW 4 – 5 times a year and Garden of Eden is always a favorite.
I wish they would add a misting fan or sprayer (especially in summertime).
Kudos to security staff for always maintaining the necessary ban on cameras/​phones.
Can’t wait to come back.

Heck yes.
Some people here are naked. Some are not. Get over it. The people that write reviews making fun of «old saggy tits» are lame and kinda suck at life. If you care about what someone looks like when they are enjoying life or just want to make fun of people then maybe don’t come here ?
For me, I enjoyed that there were people of all ages, shapes and sizes, clothed or nude enjoying drinking, dancing and being on a roof in beautiful key west. Sure the bars downstairs aren’t much but the drinks are strong and the service is good and the roof is golden.
Check it out! Especially if your from out of town, when will you have this experience again?

What to say about Garden of Eden?
This is another stop on my «must go» list in Key West. It is clothing optional. I always take te option to leave my clothing on, but it is a fun place to have some drinks and do some dancing and always people watching! They will not allow you to use your phone in Garden of Eden due to the clothing optional nature. The drinks are inexpensive and the atmosphere is very Key West!

Use the side entrance if you don’t want gawks from people who see you traveling to the rooftop. Also, don’t even think of carrying your camera in your hand they will yell at you

Amazingly this place was empty for just after midnight. There were a few vultures in the corner waiting for some nudity, but all they got was one naked guy. Ironically they left after that.
I will admit, I thought there was nothing special about Garden of Eden. The highlight to me was the rooftop location. The music was too much typical pop and whatever, which is not my style. This place really is only meant for for either dancing or standing around watching those dance. Personally this isn’t a place I would spend time at, but my friend said I had to experience it once.

Don’t come to Garden of Eden until you’ve been fully immersed into the Key West frame of mind; you’ve got to get a combo going of vacation mode, alcohol, and a heavy dose of sun exposure before making your way to this clothing optional bar in order to fully enjoy the experience. In other words, don’t come here fresh.
As I see it, you have two options: dance like a maniac fully clothed, OR stand around naked. If you just stand around while fully clothed, staring at the flaccid junk and saggy titties amongst you, then you are edging on top-​notch creeper status. If you are nakkie and bumpin and grinding with the clothed kids, this makes you a borderline rapist.
Once you get a hold of the order here and acclimate yourself, Garden of Eden is a blast. It’s hot as shit being outside and in the Florida heat/​humidity, but still, a blast. As long as you let it all go and kiss your cares goodbye, there is something totally freeing about either going naked if you’re feeling it or being able to dance like a complete freak, knowing that you will never be judged as hard as the guy with the pierced sack and cottage-​cheese thighs standing nude by the bar.
P. S. true story– I saw a dude with a pierced sack here: two bars– one through each ball. I stared.