Due to its protected harbor and friendly locals, Annapolis, MD has long been a yachting hotspot. No wonder that a dockside rum bar fits in so well here. _______________________________________________ Waterfront Imbibing in Annapolis by Mike Streeter . Pusser’s Caribbean Grille hangs over the water on the harbor side of the Marriott Waterfront Hotel at the [...]
A classic nautical themed NYC bar is set to rise from the ashes. The Rum House will re-open its doors with an improved cocktail menu and collection of fine spirits. Click here for the full story.
LA Times reports – “Tiki No in N. Hollywood is the latest port of call for fans of the rum-soaked kitschy theme, which got its start in Los Angeles in the 1930s.” ___________________ Click here for the full story
Beach bars, lowbrow dives and exclusive sailing clubs round out the Wight List of Best Yachting Bars. Check it out. _______________________________________________ The Rum Connection crew prides itself on knowing a thing or two about what makes a good bar. Location, rum selection, skill level and personality of bartenders are all key factors. But, there are [...]
A popular downtown Phoenix, AZ restaurant plans to launch the area’s first rum bar. The Rum Bar at Breadfruit Jamaican Grill will open in late January. Click here for details.
Rum and tiki drinks become chic as the craft cocktail movement gains momentum in Sydney Australia. The Herald Sun has the scoop.
NYC’s Painkiller tiki bar will roll out a hot drink menu this week to warm the bellies of patrons stepping in from nasty weather outside. Check it out. Clip here to get the full scoop.
Drink, gamble and smoke 24 hrs a day. Frankie’s Tiki Room is still THE spot for old school Vegas action without all the tourists and tough guys. Check ‘em out.
Loungerati.com releases their 2010 Best of Lounge list and we’re happy to report that some of our favorite New York rum hot spots are well recognized. Click here for the full list.
Foxy’s is the ONLY place to be for the biggest event of the year! Old Year’s Night is renowned world wide, for ringing in the New Year. Get your tickets today, kiddies! Get the details right here.
The SF Chronicle pays a visit to Trader Vic’s-Emeryville after their five month renovation. See what they have to say about this newly improved tiki mecca. Click here for the full article.
Hemingway’s Lounge, one of LA’s latest hotspots, flaunts several personalities as it converts from early evening cocktail mecca to late night dance party. Click here for the full story.
Bar Agricole, the latest and greatest rum-centric watering hole to hit the San Francisco scene, gets some press for their simplest drink, the Ti Punch. Click here for details.
Adam Kanter and the crew at Philadelphia’s Rum Bar get a glowing review from the Phillyist. The Rum Connection cocktail gets a nod as well. Woohoo!! Click here for the full article.
The Czech city of Karlovy Vary gets a bit of island attitude with the addition of Barracuda Bar, a Caribbean inspired watering hole with world famous rum drinks. Get all the details.