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407 832 4044 hello@51cluborlando.com 1116 Solana Ave, Winter Park FL

Corporate, Event & Wedding Venue · Winter Park, Florida

A venue they'll still be talking about.

A restored Winter Park auto shop where a curated classic-car collection, a 40-foot teak bar and 7,800 square feet give every event a story.

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Capacity
135 guests max
Footprint
7,800 sq ft
On display
Rotating selection
Access
By appt owner-hosted

The Place

Not a ballroom. Not a warehouse. A working tribute to American car culture that also knows how to throw a party.

51 Club is a 7,800-square-foot former auto shop in Winter Park, rebuilt into one of Central Florida's most unusual private venues, staged among classic cars, NASCAR history and a 40-foot bar made from 1800s teak. Rick spent years filling the space with the cars he loved — led by Dale Earnhardt’s black No. 3 Chevrolet Lumina on the wall, the same model he won the 1990 Winston Cup in, with two more NASCAR stockers suspended overhead (including Bill Elliott’s McDonald’s No. 94 Thunderbird), convertibles on working lifts, and teak columns dating back to the 1800s. People kept asking if they could rent the place for a night. Eventually he said yes.

Every booking takes over the entire building, all 7,800 square feet of it. The collection is actively driven and rotated, so the vehicles on display change over time, giving each event a unique automotive backdrop. Your planner and caterer get a blank canvas with real character: one level to work with, a bay door big enough to drive a car through, and parking right out front.

RickOwner & Collector

A living collection.

Our cars are actively driven and circulated, creating a living collection that changes over time rather than a static showroom. Returning guests see new vehicles and displays throughout the year.

Rick built this room around the cars that mattered to him. On the far wall: Dale Earnhardt’s black No. 3 Chevrolet Lumina — the same model car he won the 1990 Winston Cup in, and the machine he points to first on every tour. Overhead, two NASCAR stock cars hang from the trusses, including the McDonald’s No. 94: a 1988 Ford Thunderbird Bill Elliott drove during his 1988 Winston Cup championship season, from the same era as Days of Thunder that put these cars on the wall and in the American imagination.

Overhead view of a seated dinner at 51 Club with classic cars glowing on lifts around candlelit tables
Rotating selectionClassic cars, NASCAR history & memorabilia — a fresh mix at every event
Dale Earnhardt's black number 3 Chevrolet Lumina NASCAR stock car mounted on the wall at 51 Club
Dale Earnhardt’s No. 31990 Chevrolet Lumina · on the wall
A silver Mercedes parked among lounge seating during an evening event at 51 Club
Among the guestsCars stay on the floor
Bill Elliott's McDonald's number 94 NASCAR stock car, a 1988 Ford Thunderbird, mounted above the 51 Club shop floor
Bill Elliott’s No. 941988 McDonald’s Thunderbird · overhead

Four rooms, one floor.

The whole building is yours for the night. Move between the shop, the bar, the lounge and the terrace however your event needs to flow.

Wide view of the 51 Club auto shop set with cocktail tables and lounge seating beneath the exposed truss ceiling
Plate 01
The Shop
01 / The Shop

The Shop

The restored auto shop floor — heart of every event. Dale Earnhardt’s black No. 3 Lumina on the wall, Bill Elliott’s McDonald’s No. 94 Thunderbird overhead, classic cars on the lifts, and 18-foot steel trusses above. Big enough for a reception, a runway, or a sit-down dinner for up to 135 guests.

7,800sq ft
18 ftsteel trusses
1working car lift
The 40-foot teak bar at 51 Club, backed by neon signs and shelves of memorabilia
Plate 02
Ricky's Bar
02 / Ricky's Bar

Ricky's Bar

A 40-foot bar rebuilt from 1800s teak columns, framed by neon and a wall of memorabilia. Bring your own bartenders or use ours. Either way, the bar is yours for the night.

40 ftof bar
1800steak columns
BYObar & vendors
The Polo Room VIP lounge at 51 Club with Chesterfield leather seating, equestrian art and wood paneling
Plate 03
The Polo Room
03 / The Polo Room

The Polo Room

A wood-paneled retreat of Chesterfield leather and equestrian art. It works as a VIP lounge, a bridal suite, or a green room for talent and photographers who need a door that closes.

VIPprivate lounge
Bridalsuite ready
Greenroom for talent
51 Club floor plan with the covered terrace labeled on the right side of the building
Plate 04
Covered Terrace
04 / The Covered Terrace

The Covered Terrace

A screened-in porch out back for cocktails, cigars and fresh air when the shop floor needs a breather. Covered rain or shine — where the party spills over without leaving the building.

Coveredrain or shine
Screened-inporch
Cigarfriendly

What people host here.

One room, many lives. Hover a line to see it in action, then tell us which one is yours.

  • 01 Weddings & Receptions Ceremony, dinner and dancing under one roof
  • 02 Galas & Fundraisers Seated dinners and auctions for up to 135
  • 03 Corporate & Holiday Parties Mixers, launches and team celebrations
  • 04 Casino Nights Blackjack, craps and roulette with pro dealers
  • 05 Milestone Birthdays Big-number birthdays with room to go all out
  • 06 Film & Photo Shoots A ready-made set, full of cars and character

Fifteen years of parties.

A look at what the room becomes once the tables are set, the lights drop and the guests arrive.

Candlelit gala dinner among the cars at 51 Club
Leather lounge seating beneath the mezzanine at an evening event
Dale Earnhardt's black number 3 Chevrolet Lumina on the wall during an event at 51 Club
Guests mingling around a Mercedes parked inside the shop
Cocktail tables with gold and black balloons set for an evening celebration
Wide view of The Shop set for a cocktail event with the number 94 car overhead
The dance floor at 51 Club lit blue, with cars and lounge seating alongside
Guests enjoying an event at 51 Club Orlando
Evening reception in the shop among the collection
Detail of an event setup at 51 Club Orlando
I had my wedding reception here and it was perfect. The staff was amazing, well priced, and we got wonderful use of the space. I cannot recommend it enough.
Yali P.
Wedding reception · Winter Park, FL
7,800square feet, one level
135guests at capacity

The Film

See it in motion.

Photographs only get you so far. Press play and spend a moment inside an evening at 51 Club, from the cars on the shop floor to the last song out on the terrace.

Book the venue

Come see it in person.

Tours are by appointment and hosted by Rick himself. Send your date and headcount, and we will walk you through the whole building, cars and all.

Request a date Call 407 832 4044
1116 Solana Ave, Winter Park, FL By appointment hello@51cluborlando.com

Good questions.

The things planners and hosts ask first. Still curious about something? Call or email and we will answer the rest.

Where is 51 Club Orlando located?

51 Club is at 1116 Solana Ave, Winter Park, FL 32789, about ten minutes north of downtown Orlando.

How many guests can it hold?

Up to 135 guests across 7,800 square feet of indoor auto shop and covered outdoor terrace.

What kinds of events can I host?

Weddings and receptions, galas and fundraisers, corporate and holiday parties, casino nights, milestone birthdays, and film or photo shoots.

Is 51 Club a good wedding and reception venue?

Yes. 51 Club is a one-of-a-kind Winter Park wedding and reception venue. Couples hold the ceremony, dinner and dancing under one roof among the classic cars; the Polo Room doubles as a bridal suite, and the covered terrace works for cocktails or a first look.

Do you host corporate and business events near Orlando?

Absolutely. 51 Club is a popular corporate and business event venue near Orlando for holiday parties, client receptions, product launches, mixers and team celebrations, with a projector, full sound system and an open catering policy.

How far is 51 Club from Orlando?

51 Club is in Winter Park, about ten minutes north of downtown Orlando and roughly 25 minutes from the Orange County Convention Center and International Drive, highway almost the whole way.

Can I bring my own caterer and bar?

Yes. 51 Club has an open vendor policy, so you can bring your own caterer, bartenders and planner, or work from our preferred list. The 40-foot bar comes with the space.

Is there parking?

Yes. Complimentary on-site parking is available, with valet coordination for larger events. The venue is single-level and wheelchair accessible.

How do I book a date or a tour?

Request your date through the contact form or call 407-832-4044. Tours are by appointment and hosted by owner Rick, who walks you through the whole building.