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Baba au Rum

An influential central Athens cocktail bar with a deep rum collection, inventive drinks and the easy sociability that defines the city after dark.

Our take

Serious rum without the solemnity

Baba au Rum helped establish Athens as an internationally noticed cocktail city, yet the room still feels playful and democratic rather than clubby. Rum is the central language—explored through a broad bottle list and detailed cocktails—but the bartenders can guide guests who would usually order something else.

Visit early if you want to talk through the menu; later, the narrow space becomes energetic and standing room is common. It is a useful bridge between an afternoon in the historic centre and dinner in the surrounding streets. Check the bar’s current hours directly and drink water alongside the stronger, spirit-led choices.

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