Rum Shops
Here's a list of some of the most popular and iconic rum shops in Barbados:
West Coast
Banks Beer Stand & Sports Bar
- This lively rum shop in Holetown has been around since the 1950s. Relax with a cool Banks beer and freshly grilled mahi-mahi while watching sports on the TVs. Great spot to mix with locals and feel the community vibe.
Hours: Open daily, generally 10am - midnight
Phone: +1 246 432 2731
Boatyard Bar
- Classically simple dockside rum shop overlooking the water in Bridgetown. features casual outdoor tables perfect for watching the sunset. Located right on the beach in Bridgetown, this open-air rum shop has an island vibe with palm trees and nautical decor. Relax with a rum punch while digging your feet in the sand. They often have live music.
Hours: Monday - Saturday, 9am - midnight
Phone: +1 246 426 8881
Website: www.theboatyard.com
Duke Rum Shack
- Casual colorful shack of a rum shop in Speightstown, right on the waterfront. Chill spot to chat with locals over mauby drinks and authentic Bajan snacks like pudding and souse.
Hole in the Wall Bar
- Long-running rum shop situated literally in a hole in the wall on the beach in Holetown. Watch the sunset while sipping rum punch cocktails with your toes in the sand.
John Moore Bar
- Long-running rum shop situated across from the beach in Speightstown. Good value drinks and classic Bajan food. Situated across from the beach in Speightstown, this laidback rum shop serves cold beer and has picnic tables outside perfect for sunset watching. The friendly owner Michael often sings for patrons.
South Coast
Affie Banana Rum Shop
- Tropical rum shop along Worthing Beach serving fruity rum punch mixes. Lively spot with music. This tropical rum shop is often filled with tourists sipping on fruity banana and rum infusions. The decor and music create a lively, festive vibe.
Buster's Rum Shop & Bar
- Another famous rum shop located on the south coast in Good Business. Great for cold Banks beer and chatting with locals. This iconic rum shop in St. Lawrence Gap is known for its colorful murals and delicious rum punch. There's often live music at night. A great place to mix with locals and tourists alike.
Hours: Monday - Saturday, 9am - 9pm
Phone: +1 246 418 1677
Caesar's Rum Bar & Restaurant
- Colourful local rum shop along St. Lawrence Gap offering rum punch cocktails and good prices. Caesar's is a lively open-air rum shop decorated like ancient Rome. Enjoy flavorful rum cocktails and traditional Bajan dishes like pudding and souse.
Hours: Open daily, 11am - 1am
Phone: +1 246 271 5026
Roland's Bar
- Authentic Bajan neighbourhood rum shop in Bridgetown East frequented by locals, serving homemade rum punch. This long-running neighborhood rum shop serves expertly blended rum punch recipes passed down for generations. Chat up Roland himself about local politics and culture.
Hours: Monday - Saturday, 10am - 10pm
Phone: +1 246 231 7086
Pelican Village Rum Shop
- In the heart of Bridgetown, this village-style courtyard rum shop features several huts each specializing in different local rums. Live music most nights.
East Coast
Consett Bay Rum Shop
- This breezy rum shop sits right on beautiful Consett Bay beach, with picturesque views of the water. It's a popular stop for freshly caught seafood, cold Banks beers, and fruity rum punch cocktails. The chill, laidback atmosphere makes it a great place to lime and chat with locals.
Fowl Coop Rum Shop
- Neighbourhood rum shop in a vintage chattel house known for its Friday Fish Fries where you can mingle with locals while enjoying fried fish, macaroni pie, and rum punch.
Marty's Hideaway Rum Shop
- Nestled amongst tropical foliage in the seaside village of Bathsheba, this quirky rum shop is decorated with colorful murals and eccentric artwork. Marty's serves homemade rum infusions in funky flavors like passionfruit and soursop. There's often live music at night.
Moon Town Rum Shop
- This no-frills community rum shop in Bathsheba village is a slice of old Barbados. Stop by for spicy Bajan fish cakes, dominoes with the locals, and expertly mixed rum punches. The owner "Captain" has been running it for decades.
Round House Rum Shop
- On a hilltop overlooking the ocean, this round-shaped rum shop serves fantastic views with your rum cocktails and Banks beers. Located near Bathsheba, it's a great spot to watch the surfers.
North/Northwest
Animal Flower Cave Bar
- Rustic seaside rum shop known as the northernmost rum shop in Barbados, right next to the Animal Flower Cave attraction. This seaside rum shop sits perched on a cliff overlooking the Atlantic Ocean right next to the famous Animal Flower Cave attraction. Enjoy views of breaking waves while sipping rum punch or mauby on the outdoor deck.
Bubba's Popular Spot Bar
- Rum shop housed in an iconic blue chattel house surrounded by lush vegetation in Six Men's. Relax with locals enjoying dominoes, beer, and classic rum cocktails.
Duke Rum Shack
- Overlooking the waterfront in historic Speightstown, this colorful shack pours out cold Banks beers and homemade rum infusions. Chat with the friendly owner Duke as he grills up flying fish and chicken wings.
Maycocks Rum Shop
- Near the north coast in Saint Lucy, this old-school rum shop serves up strong rum punch concoctions favored by locals. Bright pink paint gives it a tropical feel.
Moonshine Bar
- Skylit bar at the Little Arches Boutique Hotel near Bathsheba serving artisanal rums and upscale Bajan cuisine. Breathtaking views of the rugged east coast.
Those iconic Barbadian rum shops offer visitors a taste of the island's culture over cheap drinks in casual, often colourful and lively settings. They're places to soak in the laidback atmosphere Barbados is loved for.
Rum shops are generally open daily during peak afternoon and evening hours, catering to locals and thirsty tourists alike! I hope this information on these rum shops is helpful. Let me know if you need any other specifics.
Please check individual websites for the most up-to-date operating hours and menu information. Enjoy!