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Celebrate with Hard Rock Cafe Key West!

  • Hard Rock Cafe Key West’s 1889 Gingerbread-style mansion is the perfect scene to keep your party going! Let us create an unforgettable experience in our eclectic and unconventional venue located in the heart of downtown Key West on world famous Duval Street!

Get Rock Star Treatment For Your Private Reception, Rehearsal Dinner, Catering or After Party!

  • We offer a diverse list of menu and bar options to suit any taste or budget and any of the choices listed in this package can also be tailored to your specific request. And of course – music! Bring your own or jam with ours! Just say the word and we’ll have you rocking the night away in paradise!
  • Hard Rock Food & Beverage events packages offer a wide variety of options from Buffet or Plated Style receptions to simply Drinks & Hors’ d oeuvres.
  • Upgraded Linens and rentals are available by request.

Facilities and Capacity

  • Our venue offers several event spaces and options– from our main floor – which can accommodate up to 200 guests, to our patio or to a more intimate setting on our second floor for as few as 20, up to 120.
  • We also can offer the main café & outdoor patio for larger parties up to 300 guests. Full Café buyouts are also an option, which can accommodate up to 500 Guests.
  • Our second floor Private Event space includes your own large private balcony overlooking Duval Street with 5 High Top Tables & Chairs, provides a full-service bar, banquet staff, private restrooms and access to main floor.

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Frequently asked questions

Do you have a site fee for wedding receptions at your venue?

Yes

What is the starting site fee for wedding receptions during peak season?

1,500

What is the starting site fee for wedding receptions during off-peak season?

$800

Do you have a site fee for wedding ceremonies at your venue?

Yes

What is the starting site fee for wedding ceremonies during peak season?

1,000

What is the starting site fee for wedding ceremonies during off-peak season?

$500

Which of the following are included in the starting site fee?

Chairs
China
Clean Up
Event Planning
Flatware
Glassware
Lighting/Sound
Linens
Set Up
Tables

Which of the following are included in the cost of wedding catering?

Cake Cutting
Dessert
Server(s)
Wedding Cake

What is the starting price per person for bar service?

$25

Which of the following are included in the starting price for bar service?

Bartender(s)
Champagne Toast
House Beer
House Liquor
House Wine
Limited Bar
Open Bar
Premium Liquor
Signature Drink
Specialty Beer
Specialty Wine

What is the minimum number of guests required to book your venue?

40

How many event spaces or rooms does your venue offer?

4

Describe your venue:

Historic Building
Mansion
Restaurant

What kind of settings are available?

Indoor
Uncovered Outdoor

Which of the following wedding events does your venue service?

Ceremony
Reception
Bridal Shower
Engagement Party
Elopements
Rehearsal Dinner

What event services do you offer?

Bar Services
Catering Services
Clean Up
Event Planner
Event Rentals
Outside Vendors
Wifi

What catering services do you offer?

Buffet
Cocktail Reception
Dessert
Family Style
Hors d'oeuvres
Outside Cake
Plated
Server(s)
Stations
Tastings

What bar services do you provide?

Bartender(s)
Cash Bar
Champagne Toast
House Beer
House Liquor
House Wine
Limited Bar
Liquor License
Open Bar
Outside Alcohol
Premium Liquor
Signature Drink
Specialty Beer
Specialty Wine

What event items are available?

Audio Equipment
Chairs
Drapery
Furniture
Tables

What food and beverage items are available?

Barware
China
Flatware
Glassware
Linens

What transportation and access is available?

Shuttle
Wheelchair Access

What months are included in your peak season?

January
February
March
April
May
June
October
November
December

What months are included in your off-peak season?

July
August
September

Reviews of Hard Rock Cafe Key West

M
Maida Sent on 01/24/2022
5 out of 5 rating

Absolutely perfect!

We recently hosted a rehearsal dinner and welcome party for our son’s destination wedding. Nicole, the Sales and Marketing Manager, was a joy to work with. Unlike many of the other vendors, Nicole and the staff at the Hard Rock made the long distance planning easy. I strongly recommend using them for all types of events!!
Stephanie
Stephanie Sent on 02/18/2021
5 out of 5 rating

Exceptional Experience & Service

I started working with Nicole @ the Hard Rock Cafe at the beginning of the COVID 19 pandemic. I wanted to organize a rehearsal dinner for our wedding party of 33 people. Right away she made me feel at ease with the flexibility that things could rapidly change with attendee numbers, cancellations, and overall uncertainty with Covid and potential shut downs. I knew after talking with her this was the place to host this. She was responsive, kind, personable and had open communication throughout the planning process. I knew when we showed up, things were going to be in place and perfect for us! We were able to treat our guests with amazing entrees, drinks and desserts at a reasonable cost too. Once we arrived in Key West, we stopped for introductions and I was greeted with friendly staff and met Nicole in person! She had everything set for our special night.

The service the night of the rehearsal dinner was beyond amazing. The wait staff was efficient, the portions perfect and the drinks always full when we needed. Our bartender was funny and fit right in with our WI group. It would take a lot to top this night in Key West, it was relaxing, had great music and had a historic feel/atmosphere. We weren’t rushed and overall fabulous at it can come. Thank you Hard Rock Cafe Key West, you have our whole hearts (and stomachs) ❤️. See you for the renewal!
J
Jamie Sent on 11/29/2016
5 out of 5 rating
Just wanted to share what a great experience we had at the Hard Rock cafe on November 26. We booked my daughter's wedding reception with Diane back in the summer. She was awesome, excellent to work with, and delivered everything as promised and more. The upstairs room was beautiful. We met with Kelly the day before the wedding and she was very helpful and answered all of our questions. We were able to have access to the upstairs room the morning of the wedding to decorate it the way we wanted. Ivan and Howard were there the night of the reception and were very attentive and were making sure that everything was going as planned. Our server and bartender were exceptional, very friendly and attentive as well. I would highly recommend the Hard Rock as your venue for your wedding reception or any type of private party. The private upstairs room, the food and the service are an A+. Thank you again to all who were involved in the Tezzas/Stilwell reception to make it a perfect experience.
S
Stephanie Sent on 08/04/2016
5 out of 5 rating
Highly recommend The Hard Rock Key West for a rock your socks off Wedding Reception venue. This place is really beautiful from the outside in it's 5 stars all the way...and when I say totally professional I mean you show up and the stress and worries are OVER. Time to party and enjoy yourself! The party room has a balcony over looking Duval St., the service, food and drinks were perfect. We all had a really great time ending a stressful way too busy day to full of smiles and amazing memories to share with our family and guests. We will definitely be back every time I visit Key West, just a beautiful spot to repeat our memories of a special day. Diane went way out of her way to pull this together for us, I will never forget her. After the other place we booked months in advance dropped us for a bigger reception party. Within minutes of her hearing about our horrid ordeal she pulled together a NEW stress free plan, coordinated a menu and calmed me down. My tears of fear of ruining our special day (with no reception place to schedule with a two weeks notice to re-plan everything) were turned to tears of joy that someone would go to such lengths for a perfect stranger. We will be back every time we visit! It is so refreshing to see such good caring people in a big commercial company like the Hard Rock.

Thank you so much,
Steve & Stephy Simmons
Event Date: 2016-07-16
My contact for Hard Rock:
Diane Eliopoulos
Sales and Marketing Manager
Hard Rock Cafe Key West
313 Duval Street, Key West, FL, 33040
www.hardrock.com/keywest
diane_eliopoulos@hardrock.com
P: 305-293-0230 ext. 27
F: 305-293-0287
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Ashley Sent on 07/29/2014
5 out of 5 rating
We had such an amazing wedding at the Ernest Hemingway House on July 21 and Hard Rock Cafe Key West killed it. Every single guest loved all the food. The bar was great and the staff was having just as much fun as we were!!! Thank you so much for everything Diane!!! Thank you Jose and the rest of the staff!!!
K
Kristie Sent on 06/03/2013
5 out of 5 rating
They delivered great tasting food to our hotel during our honeymoon. Fast service.
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Amy Sent on 12/05/2011
5 out of 5 rating
We had a simple wedding on smathers beach. So we chose a brunch reception at the hard rock. It was perfect!! Mandy is professional and laid back. She set up our brunch with no real direction from me and it was perfect. The bar and waitstaff were absolutely fabulous. I would recommend the hard Rock for a similar reception or rehearsal dinner. Great food! Great staff!!
S
Sandra Sent on 08/08/2011
5 out of 5 rating
The manager (Mandy) and staff were great, I was not nervous about anything when it came down to our reception, the food was great, and the staff was friendly and interacting with our guest. Choosing the Hard Rock was the best decision we made for our reception site.
Tracie LeSage
Tracie Sent on 03/01/2010
5 out of 5 rating
The Hard Rock was amazing! You can rent out the whole restaurant, but we just did the 2nd floor which hold about 40 people. Absolutely amazing balcony and private bar. Not to mention the glam decor! I can't give Mandy the sales manager enough praise!
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Awards

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WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2012 Winner

Professional Network & Endorsements

2 Endorsements
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Hard Rock Cafe Key West is a great place to host your wedding reception. The atmosphere is lively and fun and the staff have personalities to match. The food portions are large and always delicious. Its prime location right on Duval Street make it a fabulous choice for couples looking for evening entertainment.

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Hard Rock Cafe Key West is a great venue in the most happening part of Key West. They are a world class establishment and they take pride in providing exceptional guest service on an island where this is rare! Their team is well trained and very accommodating.

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Hard Rock Cafe Key West frequently asked questions

Hard Rock Cafe Key West includes the following items and services for wedding events in its starting site fee:
  • Chairs
  • China
  • Clean Up
  • Event Planning
  • Flatware
  • Glassware
  • Lighting/Sound
  • Linens
  • Set Up
  • Tables
Hard Rock Cafe Key West includes the following items and services in its wedding catering costs:
  • Cake Cutting
  • Dessert
  • Server(s)
  • Wedding Cake
The bar service starting price at Hard Rock Cafe Key West includes:
  • Bartender(s)
  • Champagne Toast
  • House Beer
  • House Liquor
  • House Wine
  • Limited Bar
  • Open Bar
  • Premium Liquor
  • Signature Drink
  • Specialty Beer
  • Specialty Wine
The space offered by Hard Rock Cafe Key West for wedding events is known for:
  • Historic Building
  • Mansion
  • Restaurant
Hard Rock Cafe Key West offers the following indoor/outdoor options for weddings:
  • Indoor
  • Uncovered Outdoor
Hard Rock Cafe Key West offers the following types of wedding events:
  • Ceremony
  • Reception
  • Bridal Shower
  • Engagement Party
  • Elopements
  • Rehearsal Dinner
Hard Rock Cafe Key West offers the following services for wedding events:
  • Bar Services
  • Catering Services
  • Clean Up
  • Event Planner
  • Event Rentals
  • Outside Vendors
  • Wifi
Hard Rock Cafe Key West offers the following furniture and decor items for weddings:
  • Audio Equipment
  • Chairs
  • Drapery
  • Furniture
  • Tables
Hard Rock Cafe Key West is recommended by 100% of couples who have used their services. Their overall rating is 5.0, with the same score awarded for quality of service, flexibility, value, professionalism and average response time.
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