The Backyard Pool & Social Club: events, entertainment and nightlife
The Backyard Pool & Social Club at Blue Flamingo Resort Key West is the resort's poolside activity hub centered on two outdoor pools, cabanas, lawn games and nightly entertainment such as live music and karaoke. It runs poolside programming tied to on-site food and drink from Rum Row and Toasted Coconut and is available to guests of all ages.
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What the Backyard Pool & Social Club is
The Backyard Pool & Social Club is Blue Flamingo Resort Key West’s poolside social area built around the resort’s two outdoor pools, cabanas and lawn space. Programming includes live music, karaoke in a converted airstream, and an all-day lineup of lawn games.
The space is used for casual daytime pool activity and evening entertainment; resort-fee inclusions note live music and evening programming as part of the guest experience.
- Two outdoor pools with chaise lounges and cabanas (cabanas available for an extra charge).
- Lawn games: cornhole, ping pong, shuffleboard, mini golf and other all-day options.
- Karaoke in a converted airstream and scheduled live-music nights.
Events, nightly entertainment and schedule basics
Evening entertainment at the Backyard typically includes live music, concerts or DJ nights and karaoke; the property lists concerts/live shows and karaoke among its regular offerings. Specific nightly lineups and schedules are set by the resort and can change seasonally.
The resort-fee covers access to live entertainment and happy-hour programming, but details such as artist names, set times and ticketing (if any) are provided by the resort’s events team at check-in or on the daily activities sheet.
- Daily happy hours are offered at on-site bars (Rum Row and Toasted Coconut) and included in resort-fee programming access.
- Karaoke is a recurring feature — check the resort’s daily schedule for exact nights and start times.
- Larger concert or festival-style activations can be staged on the outdoor event lawn for bigger audiences.
| Typical Program | Typical Timeframe |
|---|---|
| Pool hours and daytime games | Morning–early evening (pool open 7:00 AM–11:00 PM) |
| Happy hour / early evening music | Late afternoon–early evening (times vary by venue) |
| Karaoke / live shows | Evening (check daily schedule) |
Food, drinks and poolside bars
Poolside dining and drinks are centered on Rum Row (a tiki Caribbean bar and food truck) and Toasted Coconut (poolside island-inspired American restaurant). Rum Row pours Cuban-inspired cocktails, frozen drinks and local beers and serves poolside bites; Toasted Coconut serves breakfast-through-afternoon items.
Both venues run happy hours (Rum Row daily 4pm–6pm; Toasted Coconut happy hour 2pm–4pm) and are integrated with Backyard programming. Breakfast is optional and not included in standard room rates.
- Rum Row: cocktails, frozen drinks, local beers, sandwiches, conch fritters and pizzas; hours vary (Mon–Thu 10am–6pm, Fri–Sun 10am–10pm).
- Toasted Coconut: breakfast and daytime menu (regular hours listed as 8am–4pm on the resort site).
- On-site Starbucks and a coffee shop are available for morning drinks and pastries.
| Venue | Typical Hours | What to Expect |
|---|---|---|
| Rum Row | Mon–Thu 10:00–18:00; Fri–Sun 10:00–22:00 | Tiki cocktails, frozen drinks, poolside bites |
| Toasted Coconut | All day | 8:00–16:00 | Breakfast items and island-inspired lunch bites |
Hosting private events, weddings and group buyouts
The Backyard is designed for poolside ceremonies, receptions and social gatherings and pairs two pools, cabanas and tiki-bar energy for event use. The resort lists a Backyard venue capacity of 200 guests for poolside events, and larger outdoor lawns can handle much bigger receptions.
Blue Flamingo Resort Key West has an events team and on-site catering to support weddings and private events; larger outdoor event lawn capacities reported by venue resources extend into the thousands for festival-style activations, so confirm space and limits with the events team.
- On-site event rooms include the Conch Republic Meeting Room and multiple meeting spaces for smaller receptions or breakout needs.
- Outdoor Sunset Green Event Lawn capacities are available for large ceremonies and concerts; the resort provides on-site catering.
- Contact the resort’s events team to confirm AV, layout, guest capacity and any rental fees.
| Space | Noted Capacity |
|---|---|
| Backyard (Pool & Social Club) | 200 guests (venue listing) |
| Sunset Green Event Lawn (outdoor) | Up to ~1,200+ reception capacity in published venue materials |
| Conch Republic Meeting Room (indoor) | Capacity varies by configuration (example: classroom 45, reception 100) |
Who the Backyard suits and family tips
Blue Flamingo Resort Key West is marketed as a family-friendly property and the Backyard welcomes guests of all ages — the resort lists children’s amenities like a play area and board games. However, some evening entertainment and late-night events are naturally more adult-oriented, so families should check the schedule if they need quieter evenings.
Pools are open year-round from 7:00 AM to 11:00 PM and cabanas are available for rent at an extra charge. Lifeguards are not listed in the public materials, so supervise young swimmers and confirm any pool rules at check-in.
- Pools open 7:00 AM–11:00 PM year-round.
- Cabanas carry an additional surcharge; book early for events or peak times.
- Resort is family-friendly but minimum age for primary check-in is 21 years old.
Practical details and planning your visit
Blue Flamingo Resort Key West sits at 3820 North Roosevelt Boulevard at the island gateway (New Town). The property is about 1 mile from Key West International Airport and roughly 3.1 miles from Old Town/center of Key West; the resort-fee includes a shuttle into Old Town.
Rooms available at the resort include Room, Room, Pool View, Room (Island View, High Floor), Room, Ocean View, Studio Suite, Ocean View, Suite, 1 Bedroom, Pool View and Suite, 1 Bedroom, Ocean View. Free Wi‑Fi is provided across the property.
- Address: 3820 North Roosevelt Boulevard, Key West, Florida, 33040, US.
- Check-in: 4:00 PM; check-out: 11:00 AM; front desk staffed 24/7 (late arrivals accepted).
- Resort fee is mandatory and includes shuttle to Old Town, live entertainment access and high-speed internet (fee amount published separately).
- Parking: self-parking is available for a surcharge; EV charging is offered on site.
| Contact | Info |
|---|---|
| BookResorts agents (24/7) | +1 (888) 605-1350 |
| Nearest airport | Key West International Airport (about 1 mile) |
