The Rum Bar

Yeah, you can probably get sweet, fruity rum drinks at most bars along Duval Street, but I doubt any of them will be as good as Bahama Bob makes them.  What is his secret - balance!  There's a reason why my husband and I came here everyday while we were in Key West, the drinks were just that damn good.

The Rum Bar is small.  But every one who was there, was always friendly, and somehow we always seemed to find ourselves in a conversation with someone at the bar.  

Between the 2 of us, we tried almost every rum drink on the menu.  My favorite was the Mojito.  The Mojito is a wonderful drink, but so many times it's done wrong.  Either the mint leaves are over muddled, making the drink a bit bitter, as well as getting bits of mint stuck in your throat.  Or they're too sour or too sweet.  Bob's Mojito's were perfect.  The husband preferred Bob's Hemingway Daiquiri.  This isn't your typical Daiquiri aka booze slurpee - but the perfect blend of rum, citrus, and maraschino liquor.   Also try Bob's original version of the Mai Tai or Corn & Oil.

There's also Bob's Bark Juice - 151 Rum that's been marinating various types of barks.  It's not for the faint of heart - but is tasty when sipped on the rocks.   Also, Bob has over 200 types of Rum.  So if you're a rum nerd, definitely hit up The Rum Bar.

Great little bar! Loved the painkiller! Rum punch was pretty bad though. Nice small place. We liked sitting outside. Beware of the house cat out there. She bites!

My wife and I had just come a disappointing wine tasting at a close by wine tasting store so we were ready for something stronger.  We had already eaten so we were here for rum.  With over 180 different rums we had a hard time deciding.  We ordered the rum flight that gives you four different tasting rums.  You are served the rum straight up in a large shot glass and you are offered what ever way you might want to mix it, coke, ice etc.  They offer you a pre-selected menu of flights which basically gives you 25% off the normal shot prices or you can select different rums from the "RUM BIBLE" which is very descriptive in the different flavors they have to offer.  We had a vanilla, coconut, a 14 year old and our favorite, Jumbie.  Weather you like rum or not this is a place to kill a few hours. From here we went to the Museum which made the museum more fun. LOL