Where to Enjoy Fine Rum in Barbados
As the Birthplace of Rum, Barbados is without question one of the best places in the world to enjoy the sweet stuff. Rumshops here are legendary. They offeri more than a place to drink, but rather a warm, open introduction to authentic Bajan lifestyle. Sit at a Rumshop for a while with an open mind (and an open wallet to keep the drinks coming) and you’re sure to get a crash-course in local culture, politics, sports, sexuality, and other assorted and extremely funny old talk. It’s an experience not to be missed on any trip to Barbados.
Sometimes, though, your taste for rum, and where you might want to enjoy it, may skew toward a more upscale experience. Something a little more refined. Elegant. Exclusive. When that happens, as it did for Patrick and I, then I highly recommend you head to The House.
Fine Rum Sanctuary
Longtime UC fans already know of Patrick’s extreme love for this swanky boutique hotel. It was all new to me when we stopped in, though, and all I can say is wow!
The House is as classy and stylish as hotels come. The place espouses a refined flavor that’s as sexy as it is sophisticated. This is somewhat surprising considering The House’s location astride a very busy road in the heart of St. James.
The bar pictured here is probably less than 100 yards from that busy road, but you’d never know it. We sat at those bar stools for a couple hours as the Holetown Festival raged just a ways down the road, causing a rash of traffic tie-ups. I never heard any of it. Instead, the cool vibe at The House made me feel like I was floating on a private yacht just off the coast. Here, you’re immune to any annoyance.
Limited, Yet Top Shelf
The House’s rum selection was modest, though you get the sense that the waitstaff would move mountains to meet your needs. Mount Gay‘s fine blends were the top choices. We each enjoyed glasses of Extra Old and 1703. Nice.
Adding to the niceness, the tunes. The House playlist was a mix of new wave samba and electronica. That it was accompanied by waves crashing along the shore just a few paces away only made the atmosphere sweeter. It’s hard to imagine it could be any better…
At The House, fine rum just complements equally fine surroundings perfectly.
For more information on The House, click here to visit them online.
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