Baba Au Rum
Athens, Greece
A pioneering cocktail bar founded in 2009 by Thanos Prunarus at 6 Klitiou Street, near Syntagma Square. The establishment is considered the cradle of the cocktail culture revival in Greece and regularly features on The World's 50 Best Bars list. The bar's specialty is a collection of over 400 bottles of rum and cachaça from Martinique, Jamaica, Cuba, and small Caribbean islands. The decor refers to mid-century modern style and 1950s tiki aesthetics. The flagship drink is Spicy Baba, combining dark rum with ginger, lime, and spicy seasonings.
- Visit time: 1 h 15 min
What to look for
- A collection of over 400 rare rum bottles from across the Caribbean archipelago
- The signature Spicy Baba cocktail served in artisanal glassware
- Colorful vintage decor combining modernism with colonial motifs
Before you go
- Best time: In the evening from 8:00 PM
- Crowds: High occupancy of tables after 10:00 PM
- Note: No prior reservation for outdoor tables
Good to know
- Baba Au Rum was the first bar in Greece to introduce an original cocktail menu based exclusively on rum.
Sources: babaaurum.com, worlds50bestbars.com
How long does it take to visit Baba Au Rum?
Plan about 1 h 15 min.
Nearby
- Kostas Souvlaki — 80 m
- Kościół Panagia Kapnikarea — 150 m
- The Clumsies — 170 m
- Feyrouz — 200 m
- Lukumades Aiolou — 200 m
- six d.o.g.s — 210 m
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