Jackie and I stumbled onto a new haunt while prowling Islamorada – the Ocean View (“OV”) Inn & Sports Pub.
Not exactly what a sportsbar should look like, right? This is the “back bar” that looks out at this nice view and has a walkway out to the end.
The owner Gary Dunn was a defensive tackle for the Pittsburgh Steelers. He and his friend – LA Rams All-Pro Dennis Harrah purchased the Ocean View in 1996.
They immediately started a complete renovation project, with the goal of making the Inn an affordable, tourist-friendly location while preserving its history and charm. The back bar is a delight – cool and shady while letting you look out at an impressive amount of water.
Some evidence from the latest Hurricane still survives.
This place has a bit of an edge… the good kind of edge. And the Monday-Friday Happy Hour may be less expensive than your bar back home. Give it a try – we’ll be back.