Velvet Bar at Hard Rock Hotel Orlando – photos, menus, & reviews

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What is Velvet Bar?

Velvet Bar is the lobby-level bar in Hard Rock Hotel Orlando, serving up appetizers, cocktails, and live music. The atmosphere oozes cool, and the dark wood, red leather, and rich fabrics combine for an exclusive hangout for aspiring musicians and their groupies.

Velvet Bar occasionally hosts Velvet Sessions. These parties feature specialty cocktails, finger foods, and live music from legendary bands. The impressive lineup of past performers includes Joan Jett, Foreigner, and Blue Oyster Cult.

Where is Velvet Bar located?

At Hard Rock Hotel, one of Universal Orlando Resort’s hotels.

Velvet Bar – hours and reservations

Monday – Thursday: 5:00 PM – 2:00 AM
Friday – Sunday: 4:00 PM – 2:00 AM
Last Call at 1:30 AM

Live music or DJ entertainment nightly from 8:00 PM – 11:00 PM.

Online reservations are not available.

What’s on the menu at Velvet Bar?

Food

Boards

Combo Board – $40.00
Chef’s selection of cheeses and meats, various berries, marinated olives, and butter pickles

Cheese Board – $22.00
Chef’s selection of international and domestic cheeses, marinated olives, and apricot chutney

Charcuterie Board – $26.00
Chef’s selection of charcuterie, house-made bread and butter pickles, and mustards

Flatbreads

Margherita Flatbread – $16.00
San Marzano tomato sauce, fresh mozzarella, torn basil, and extra virgin olive oil

Roasted Pear – $16.00
Pecan pesto, pickled onions, gorgonzola cheese, balsamic glaze

Small Plates

A Well Made Cheeseburger – $22.00
Double wagyu beef patties, American cheese, pickles, secret sauce

Ribeye Street Tacos – $16.00
Shaved ribeye, house-made kimchee, sweet soy glaze, kimchee aioli

Roasted Cauliflower & Chickpea Tacos – $13.00
Cilantro pesto, pickled jalapeños, romesco

Pimento Grilled Cheese – $14.00
Cusanos sourdough bread, bourbon caramelized onions, pickled jalapeños, tomato jam dip

Meat Artisan Duck Fat Hot Dog – $15.00
Duck fat infused beef hot dog in a pork casing, Cusano brioche roll, house-made relish

Chicken Wings – $17.00
Florida golden BBQ or classic buffalo, heirloom baby carrots, house-made ranch

Warm Pretzel Sticks – $14.00
Guinness beer cheese, sea salt, garden chives

Ahi Tuna Wonton Chips – $21.00
Sesame soy marinated ahi, avocado, kimchee aioli, carrot, cucumber, radish, scallions

Duck Fat – $10.00
Herb salt, pickled ketchup, Green Goddess

Warm Marinated Olives – $13.00
Florida orange zest, crushed red pepper, house-made focaccia

Desserts

Rock ‘n’ Swiss Roll – $12.00
Ube cake roll, toasted coconut cream cheese icing, white chocolate glaze

Cream & Sugar – $12.00
Chocolate coffee cups, Kahlúa soaked chocolate cake, coffee praline mousse, vanilla whipped cream, and served with seasonal biscotti

Beers

Draft Beers – $11.00
Michelob Ultra
Blue Moon
VooDoo Ranger IPA
Modelo
Angry Orchard
Stella Artois
Samuel Adams Seasonal
Local Brew Selection

Domestic – $10.00
Budweiser
Bud Light
Bud Light Lime
Coors Light
Fat Tire
Miller Lite
Kona Big Wave

Imported – $9.50-$11.00
Corona Extra
Corona Premier
Dos Equis
Guinness
Heineken

Non-Alcoholic Beers – $9.50
Heineken 0.0
Guinness 0

Hard Seltzers – $9.50
High Noon
Truly
White Claw

Wines

By the Glass (prices given for glass and bottle, when available)

Bubbly

La Marca Prosecco – $17.00

Lunetta Prosecco – $14.00 glass; $56.00 bottle

Jeio by Bisol Prosecco Rosé – $16.00 glass; $64.00 bottle

Ferrari Brut Champagne – $25.00 glass; $100.00 bottle

Nicolas Feuillate Brut Champagne – $38.00 glass; $150.00 bottle

Piper Heidsieck Brut Champagne – $40.00 glass; $130.00 bottle

Chardonnay

Archetype – $11.00 glass; $44.00 bottle

Mer Soleil Reserve – $15.00 glass; $60.00 bottle

Duckhorn – $18.00 glass; $72.00 bottle

Kali Hart – $15.00 glass; $64.00 bottle

Sonoma-Cutrer – $16.00 glass; $64.00 bottle

Kistler – $30.00 glass; $145.00 bottle

Interesting White Wines

Ruffino Moscato – $12.00 glass; $48.00 bottle

Bex Riesling – $12.00 glass; $42.00 bottle

Archetype Sauvignon Blanc – $11.00 glass; $44.00 bottle

Whitehaven Sauvignon Blanc – $15.00 glass; $48.00 bottle

Wither Hills Sauvignon Blanc – $15.00 glass; $60.00 bottle

Bertani Pinot Grigio – $15.00 glass; $60.00 bottle

Dauo Rosé – $17.00 glass; $68.00 bottle

Beringer White Zinfandel – $10.00 glass; $40.00 bottle

Pinot Noir

Archetype – $10.00 glass; $40.00 bottle

Lyric by Etude – $16.00 glass; $64.00 bottle

Argyle – $16.00 glass; $64.00 bottle

Cabernet Sauvignon

Archetype – $11.00 glass; $44.00 bottle

Justin – $16.00 glass; $64.00 bottle

Imagery – $17.00 glass; $76.00 bottle

Louis Martini – $20.00 glass; $80.00 bottle

Daou – $16.00 glass; $64.00 bottle

Canvasback – $19.00 glass; $78.00 bottle

Merlot

Benziger – $16.00 glass; $60.00 bottle

Great Reds

The Pessimist Blend – $16.00 glass; $64.00 bottle

The Prisoner Blend – $25.00 glass; $100.00 bottle

Paraduxx by Duckhorn Blend – $30.00 glass; $120.00 bottle

Aruma by Latife Rothschild Bordeaux – $15.00 glass; $60.00 bottle

8 Years in the Desert by Orin Swift Zinfandel – $25.00 glass; $100.00 bottle

Wines by the Bottle

Bubbly

Schramsberg Blanc de Blanc – $48.00

Moët & Chandon Imperial – $150.00

Pommery Brut Royal – $150.00

Tattinger Brut – $150.00

Don Perignon Brut – $500.00

Krug – $850.00

Moët & Chandon Brut Rosé – $180.00

Vueve Clicquot Yellow Label – $180.00

Bollinger Special Cuvée – $210.00

Louis Roederer Cristal – $600.00

Chardonnay

Landmark Overlook – $52.00

Sanford – $60.00

Browne Family – $75.00

Wente Estate Grown – $64.00

Stags’ Leap – $70.00

Daou Estate – $80.00

Clos Pegase Mitsuko’s Vineyard – $90.00

Chateau Montelena – $155.00

Interesting White Wines

Peyrassol Rosé – $48.00

The Whispering Angel Rosé – $60.00

Kim Crawford Sauvignon Blanc – $64.00

Ferrari-Caranofume Blanc – $70.00

Patient Cottat Sancerre – $80.00

Grgich Hills Fume Blanc – $90.00

Blindfold by Orin Swift White Blend – $90.00

Primarius Pinot Gris – $45.00

Santa Margherita Pinot Grigio – $92.00

Sauvignon Blanc Cloudy Bay – $70.00

Pinot Noir

Meiomi – $64.00

Belle Glos Clark & Telephone – $100.00

Argyle Reserve – $120.00

Domaine Carneros – $120.00

Cabernet Sauvignon

Silver Palm – $80.00

Simi Landslide – $110.00

Taub Family Heritage – $150.00

Chateau Montelena – $155.00

Daou Reserve Estate – $160.00

Chimney Rock – $180.00

Caymus – $210.00

Soul of a Lion by Daou – $220.00

Groth Reserve – $300.00

Foley Johnson – $100.00

Insignia – $750.00

Merlot

Waterbrook Reserve – $85.00

Swanson – $100.00

Duckhorn – $120.00

Red Blend

Brooker Harvey & Harriet Blend – $72.00

Zolo Malbec – $50.00

Red Schooner Malbec – $100.00

Browne Family Malbec – $120.00

Earthquake Zinfandel – $64.00

Costella de Colpaia Classico Docg Chianti – $75.00

Cocktails

Topanga Canyon – $17.00
Ketel One Vodka, hibiscus, lychee, grapefruit

Electric Cumberbatch – $17.00
Mai Tai with Diplomatico Planas Rum, Campari, and pineapple

Took My Chances on a Big Jet Plane – $17.00
Mitcher’s Rye, peach, amaretto, lemon

The Last Resort – $17.00
Cincoro Reposado Tequila, Titos’ Handmade Vodka, mango, spice

All You Criminals – $17.00
Maker’s Mark Bourbon. Velvet Bar’s twist on an Old Fashioned

Guadalajara Won’t Do – $17.00
Patrón Silver Tequila, strawberry, lime, mint

Espresso Martini – $17.00
Chopin Vodka, SelvaRey Chocolate Rum, Owen’s nitro-infused Espresso Martini Mix

Gin Specialty

Drama in the LBC – $17.00
Hendrick’s Gin, grapes, honey, turmeric, tonic

Jouster & Jester – $17.00
Sipsmith Gin, pink peppercorn, basil, lime

The Bees Knees – $17.00
Bar Hill Gin, honey syrup, lemon

Golden Negroni – $17.00
Gunpowder Gin, Amaro Montenegro Dry Vermouth

Blueberry Hill – $17.00
No. 3 Gin, lemon, blueberry syrup

Sippin’ On Gin ‘n’ Juice – $17.00
Indoggo Gin, lemon, strawberries, Fever Tree Elderflower Tonic

Non-Alcoholic

Strawberry Fields – $9.00
Fresh lemonade, strawberries and basil

San Diego Splash – $9.00
Pineapple, orange, cranberry, splash of soda

Pop, Rock, & Drop It! – $9.00
Pop Rocks rimmed glass, Sprite, lime juice, and fresh berries

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