It should come as no surprise that the capital city of Barbados – known as “the birthplace of rum” – is full of places to try the national drink. To enjoy it like a local, head to one of Bridgetown’s rum shops – small and colourful community bars. Alternatively, make your way to the coastal side of the city, where beach clubs serve rum cocktails and cold beers in view of the Caribbean Sea. Here are a few of the best places to try.
Just a 20-minute walk from National Heroes Square, Bar Cutters is a bona fide Bajan rum shop. Grab a bottle of Banks or Guinness – or a full bottle of rum if you’re with friends or just feeling thirsty – from the fridge. Then sit down to enjoy a classic Barbadian meal. Don’t miss the rum sauce: it’s home-made and served in slicks on dishes like sorrel-glazed ham and slow-cooked ribs.
The drinks menu at La Cabane is kooky. Crafted by the bar’s in-house sommelier, it features mojitos served popsicle-style, rum served in coconut shells and non-alcoholic options like the Tea Tox made with peach, rosemary and jasmine. The bar sidles up to an ivory-white beach and the seating options include sand-top loungers and swinging egg chairs. As it’s located on the northern edge of Greater Bridgetown, it’s best to hop in a taxi to get here.
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This is an updated rewrite of an article originally by Lydia Picknell.
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