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
Sat, Nov 29
Toko Irie & New Beginnings
Key West
Nov 29, 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
Sun, Nov 30
The Newtons
Key West
Nov 30, 2025, 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Key West, 618 Duval St, Key West, FL 33040, USA
The multi-talented Newton family bring their soulful, jazzy piano and guitar tunes to the Backyard Bar.
Multiple Dates
Thu, Dec 04
Trivia Thursdays in the Karaoke Lounge
Key West
Dec 04, 2025, 6:00 PM – 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
Thu, Dec 11
Trivia Thursdays in the Karaoke Lounge
Key West
Dec 11, 2025, 6:00 PM – 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
Thu, Dec 18
Trivia Thursdays in the Karaoke Lounge
Key West
Dec 18, 2025, 6:00 PM – 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
Tue, Dec 23
Lance Taylor
Key West
Dec 23, 2025, 12:00 PM – 3:00 PM
Key West, 618 Duval St, Key West, FL 33040, USA
A walking one man band, playing multiple instruments himself, enjoy Lance Taylor's folk, blues, and soft rock vibes.
Multiple Dates
Tue, Dec 30
Lance Taylor
Key West
Dec 30, 2025, 12:00 PM – 3:00 PM
Key West, 618 Duval St, Key West, FL 33040, USA
A walking one man band, playing multiple instruments himself, enjoy Lance Taylor's folk, blues, and soft rock vibes.