We hosted our welcome party here for about 100 guests and it was an unforgettable start to our wedding weekend! From the moment we booked, I knew the physical venue was perfect—but the actual event exceeded every expectation. The staff were truly exceptional: warm, attentive, and incredibly kind, making every guest feel welcomed. The drinks were absolutely phenomenal—it's hard to pick a favorite! Most importantly, the atmosphere the team helped create was beyond anything we could have imagined and it really set the tone for the weekend. Our welcome party was an absolute highlight for us and our guests, and we couldn’t recommend this venue, the staff, and the event team more highly. If you're considering booking an event here, do it. It was one of the best decisions we made.
Jennifer Cody
Hurricane Helen and Skipper Emily were amazing. The New Years Eve cocktail experience was fun and entertaining. Helen and Emily were attentive and extremely knowledgeable. Was a great time and I would highly recommend doing the cocktail class as you learn so much about drinking properly and with your senses!!
Eric Pina
great tour with fantastic rums, recommend the dark and blonde!
jennifer climenhaga
Fun tour & informative tasting session. Staff is friendly & helpful. Make sure you go to their social club. The vibe is nostalgic and laid back, and the drinks are unique & tasty. We had someone tell us the evening before that the tour was "boring as hell." He was so wrong.
Phil Bastien
Ordered a Mad nog -$18 and received a half tumbler of eggnog/rum……and the attitude of the place needs adjusting
Jessica M
Stopped to try a flight and the cocktails, was not disappointed! Friendly staff and nice, comfortable place. My husband loved the blonde rum and cherry barreled rum.
Ingrid Jakab
Great experience. Do not miss if you are in Key West. Staff is really nice and kind. Definitely recommend.
Trudy Meinecke
Tried the tasting of all 4 of their rums. Had a great experience with Emily and learned so much while sharing drink recipes and tips. We walked out with 2 bottles 🥴
Fuyuhiko Takaya
Rum tasting for 5 USD
Clarence Williams
Great place for social engagements and the drinks are WONDERFUL!!!
I love this place!! We missed the tour and decided to hang out in the shop and learn more. The ladies behind the counter were full of information and history. We learned alot and ordered items as well. We had a tiny issue with the barrell top we ordered and the exchange was painless. Visit the shop
Cam Davis
Had an amazing time on the distillery tour, hurricane Helen knew so much and was an excellent presenter on the tour! Would highly recommend going on the tour, the rye aged rum was delicious
Chris Curtis
Great Tour, great rum, great atmosphere. Stop in and enjoy everything about the Hemingway Distillery
Jeff Wilson
Amazing Rum at the Pilar Hemingway distillery. Bartender was super aware of the nuances in the rums and rye whiskey.
We hosted our welcome party here for about 100 guests and it was an unforgettable start to our wedding weekend! From the moment we booked, I knew the physical venue was perfect—but the actual event exceeded every expectation. The staff were truly exceptional: warm, attentive, and incredibly kind, making every guest feel welcomed. The drinks were absolutely phenomenal—it's hard to pick a favorite! Most importantly, the atmosphere the team helped create was beyond anything we could have imagined and it really set the tone for the weekend. Our welcome party was an absolute highlight for us and our guests, and we couldn’t recommend this venue, the staff, and the event team more highly. If you're considering booking an event here, do it. It was one of the best decisions we made.
Hurricane Helen and Skipper Emily were amazing. The New Years Eve cocktail experience was fun and entertaining. Helen and Emily were attentive and extremely knowledgeable. Was a great time and I would highly recommend doing the cocktail class as you learn so much about drinking properly and with your senses!!
great tour with fantastic rums, recommend the dark and blonde!
Fun tour & informative tasting session. Staff is friendly & helpful. Make sure you go to their social club. The vibe is nostalgic and laid back, and the drinks are unique & tasty. We had someone tell us the evening before that the tour was "boring as hell." He was so wrong.
Ordered a Mad nog -$18 and received a half tumbler of eggnog/rum……and the attitude of the place needs adjusting
Stopped to try a flight and the cocktails, was not disappointed! Friendly staff and nice, comfortable place. My husband loved the blonde rum and cherry barreled rum.
Great experience. Do not miss if you are in Key West. Staff is really nice and kind. Definitely recommend.
Tried the tasting of all 4 of their rums. Had a great experience with Emily and learned so much while sharing drink recipes and tips. We walked out with 2 bottles 🥴
Rum tasting for 5 USD
Great place for social engagements and the drinks are WONDERFUL!!!
Restaurantji Recommends
Never go to Key West without visiting Pilar
I love this place!! We missed the tour and decided to hang out in the shop and learn more. The ladies behind the counter were full of information and history. We learned alot and ordered items as well. We had a tiny issue with the barrell top we ordered and the exchange was painless. Visit the shop
Had an amazing time on the distillery tour, hurricane Helen knew so much and was an excellent presenter on the tour! Would highly recommend going on the tour, the rye aged rum was delicious
Great Tour, great rum, great atmosphere. Stop in and enjoy everything about the Hemingway Distillery
Amazing Rum at the Pilar Hemingway distillery. Bartender was super aware of the nuances in the rums and rye whiskey.
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