Tired of the Rick's/Rumrunner's/Spring Break atmosphere at the main part of Duval, we ended up heading towards Epoch at the other end of Duval. Along the way, we met a couple of fascinating local guys who (after complimenting us on our shoes and polished toes...) informed us that Epoch was not a fun place to go, and that we should try this little club around the corner, Wax.
Located on tiny Appelrouth Lane, a little ways off of Duval, you wouldn't know to look for this place. Our new friends knew the door man, and we all got in free. Walking in, we were immediately transported somewhere other than Key West. Somewhere more sophisticated and urban. The almost pitch black tiny club was only illuminated by the strobe lights on the dance floor. Adding to the dark feel were the dark red velvet covered walls and chinese laterns. The place really felt like a nightclub in a big city, complete with the techno-mixing DJ.
Surrounding the dance floor are several velvet covered booths & seats. The most coveted of all the booths are the two in the front near the windows. Get there early to get one of those.
Like any techno dance club, it doesn't get real crowded until midnight, when it fills up with the hippest of the Key West locals and tourists that are in "the know."