Brewery Profile

First Flight Island Restaurant & Brewery

For visitors mapping out Key West’s beer options, this downtown brewery stands out because the setting is as much a part of the visit as the beer. The building dates to 1927 and is tied to the origins of Pan American World Airways; it is described as the birthplace of Pan Am, where the first Pan-Am tickets were sold. That aviation history gives the stop a different feel from a standard taproom visit. Walk in expecting a craft brewery experience set inside a recognizable piece of local and travel history, with the island atmosphere of Key West close at hand rather than a production-focused industrial space outside town.

Travelers in the Florida Keys often look for drinks that fit the climate and pace: something refreshing after walking downtown, returning from the water, or spending time in the sun. First Flight Island Restaurant & Brewery fits that kind of itinerary without requiring a separate trip away from the main visitor areas. The known emphasis here is on craft beer in a historic island setting, so the appeal is less about chasing a specific rare release and more about pausing for a local pour in a place connected to early global air travel. For visitors interested in both beer and backstory, the Pan Am connection gives the stop a clear identity.

Plan the visit as a downtown Key West stop and confirm the day’s beer selection when you arrive, since specific styles and pours are not listed here. The taproom or host stand is the place to ask what is currently available and whether there are any service details to know before settling in. If you are building a casual route through town, it can work well as a break between sightseeing stops because its main known assets are central location, craft beer, and the historic 1927 setting. Go for the combination of a Key West brewery visit and a toast to the building where Pan-Am history began.

Located in downtown Key West, First Flight Island Brewery offers refreshing craft beers in a truly historic setting. Before it poured pints, this iconic 1927 building was the birthplace of Pan American World Airways, where the first Pan-Am tickets were sold. Stop in for a brew and toast to aviation history and island life under the palm trees. (This works perfectly.)Located in downtown Key West, First Flight Island Brewery offers refreshing craft beers in a truly historic setting. Before it poured pints, this iconic 1927 building was the birthplace of Pan American World Airways, where the first Pan-Am tickets were sold. Stop in for a brew and toast to aviation history and island life in the place where global travel began.

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301 Whitehead St, Key West, Florida, 33040-6542

Phone: 305-293-8484

Website: http://firstflightkw.com

Hours: Monday: 11am - 10pm, Tuesday: 11am - 10pm, Wednesday: 11am - 10pm, Thursday: 11am - 10pm, Friday: 11am - 10pm, Saturday: 11am - 10pm, Sunday: 11am - 10pm