VENUE TYPE
Rum Bar & Cocktail Bar
GERALD'S RATING
9.4/10
LOCATION
Athens, Greece
Baba au Rum on Kleitiou Street in Athens is one of the great rum bars in the world. Over 250 rums from every rum-producing region on earth, a cocktail programme that treats the spirit with genuine seriousness, and a team that can explain the difference between a Barbadian pot still and a Jamaican column still without making you feel stupid. The Daiquiris are some of the best in the world.
Over 250 rums, organised by region and style — Barbados, Jamaica, Martinique, Guyana, Cuba, and beyond. The selection includes rare expressions, vintage bottlings, and a range of agricole rums that most bars in the world don't stock. Ask the bartenders for guidance; they know their collection.
The Daiquiri at Baba au Rum is one of the best in Europe. Fresh lime juice, white rum, and a touch of sugar syrup — shaken hard, served straight up in a chilled coupe. The balance is extraordinary. The technique is impeccable. It's the benchmark against which all other Daiquiris should be measured.
The Rum Old Fashioned at Baba au Rum is extraordinary — a Jamaican pot still rum, demerara sugar, and Angostura bitters, stirred until perfectly cold and served over a single large ice cube. It's a drink that rewards patience and attention.
A NOTE FROM NATURALLY STRAWS
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