Live Music.

Cold Drinks.

Good times.

Live Music at Key West Empourium's Backyard Bar

Our Backyard is your backyard.

The Backyard Bar at The Key West EmPOURium is a tropical oasis just inches off Duval St. With weekly live music, special events, and plenty of covered space to kick off your shoes and relax, it's the perfect destination for drinking, dancing, singing, and all around frivolity. Welcome to the largest bar in Key West, y'all!

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Live Music

Featuring local and traveling bands from around the world, The EmPOURium's Backyard Bar hosts a variety of musicians for a rockin' good time.

Check out our calendar for more information.

Sports TVs

With twenty-two televisions around The EmPOURium, you'll always find a seat to watch your favorite game.

Plus, our big screen projector in The Backyard Bar is the best place to grab a drink, get loud, and cheer on your team.

Special Events

Magic shows. Line dancing. Film screenings. Q&As. Arts and crafts workshops. Community events and fundraisers.

The Backyard Bar welcomes all kinds of guests and events to its little slice of paradise.

Events Calendar

Multiple Dates
Fri, Jul 11
Fish Out of Water
Key West
Jul 11, 2025, 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Key West, 618 Duval St, Key West, FL 33040, USA
San Diego-based, Fish Out of Water blends well-oiled rock, funk, reggae, and even hip-hop in a truly eclectic blend!
Multiple Dates
Sat, Jul 12
Fish Out of Water
Key West
Jul 12, 2025, 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Key West, 618 Duval St, Key West, FL 33040, USA
San Diego-based, Fish Out of Water blends well-oiled rock, funk, reggae, and even hip-hop in a truly eclectic blend!
Multiple Dates
Wed, Jul 16
Line Dancing Class
Key West
Jul 16, 2025, 6:30 PM – Aug 27, 2025, 8:30 PM
Key West, 618 Duval St, Key West, FL 33040, USA
Dust off yer boots and learn to line dance every Wednesday from 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM. FREE.
Multiple Dates
Thu, Jul 17
Mac Calhoun & Cotton
Key West
Jul 17, 2025, 5:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Key West, 618 Duval St, Key West, FL 33040, USA
Guitarist and singer, Mac Calhoun, brings his tropical rock, acoustic sounds to the EmPOURium!
Multiple Dates
Thu, Jul 17
Trivia Thursdays in the Karaoke Lounge
Key West
Jul 17, 2025, 6:00 PM – Aug 28, 2025, 7:30 PM
Key West, 618 Duval St, Key West, FL 33040, USA
Bring your besties and your brain power for a fun-filled night of trivia with host, Bill Hoebee. Free to attend. Win prizes! Sponsored by Pilar Rum and Bombara Vodka.
Multiple Dates
Fri, Jul 18
Disco Nap
Key West
Jul 18, 2025, 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Key West, 618 Duval St, Key West, FL 33040, USA
Get groovy and unwind with the cool, hip sounds of Disco Nap.
Multiple Dates
Sat, Jul 19
Toko Irie & New Beginnings
Key West
Jul 19, 2025, 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Key West, 618 Duval St, Key West, FL 33040, USA
Unwind and chill out with Toko Irie and his fresh, new, reggae band, "New Beginnings."
Multiple Dates
Wed, Jul 23
Line Dancing Class
Key West
Jul 23, 2025, 6:30 PM – Sep 03, 2025, 8:30 PM
Key West, 618 Duval St, Key West, FL 33040, USA
Dust off yer boots and learn to line dance every Wednesday from 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM. FREE.
Multiple Dates
Thu, Jul 24
Mac Calhoun & Cotton
Key West
Jul 24, 2025, 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Key West, 618 Duval St, Key West, FL 33040, USA
Guitarist and singer, Mac Calhoun, brings his tropical rock, acoustic sounds to the EmPOURium!
Multiple Dates
Thu, Jul 24
Trivia Thursdays in the Karaoke Lounge
Key West
Jul 24, 2025, 6:00 PM – Sep 04, 2025, 7:30 PM
Key West, 618 Duval St, Key West, FL 33040, USA
Bring your besties and your brain power for a fun-filled night of trivia with host, Bill Hoebee. Free to attend. Win prizes! Sponsored by Pilar Rum and Bombara Vodka.
Multiple Dates
Fri, Jul 25
Disco Nap
Key West
Jul 25, 2025, 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Key West, 618 Duval St, Key West, FL 33040, USA
Get groovy and unwind with the cool, hip sounds of Disco Nap.
Multiple Dates
Sat, Jul 26
Toko Irie & New Beginnings
Key West
Jul 26, 2025, 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Key West, 618 Duval St, Key West, FL 33040, USA
Unwind and chill out with Toko Irie and his fresh, new, reggae band, "New Beginnings."