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A pioneering Athens cocktail bar with rum at the centre of its identity and a visual sensibility informed by modernism. It connects specialist spirits knowledge with the energy of a lively neighbourhood bar.
The Story
Origin
Thanos Prunarus opened Baba au Rum in 2009, helping establish a new generation of independent cocktail bars in Athens.
Philosophy
Spirits knowledge and experimentation are presented with warmth, cultural curiosity and little formality.
Why It Matters
An early international standard-bearer for Athens's independent cocktail scene.
Differentiation
A deep commitment to rum coexists with a broader interest in cocktail history, art and contemporary design.
Guest Experience
Guests can explore rum through cocktails or individual pours in a compact, animated setting.
Design Philosophy
Modernist references provide an alternative to the tropical shorthand often associated with rum bars.
Design & Architecture
Lighting
Warm evening lighting.
Architecture
A compact street-level city-centre bar.
Design Language
Eclectic modernism with mid-century references.
Interior Design
Colour, patterned surfaces and modernist details create an identity distinct from a conventional tropical bar.
Graphic Identity
Art- and design-led references extend the bar's cultural identity.
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Watch · Reviews & Tours
Baba au Rum Athens | World's 50 Best Bars | Studio VingTrois
Review · Studio VingTrois · 3y ago
Central Station Presents - Thanos Prunarus - Baba Au Rum Athens
Review · Central Station · 10y ago
Thanos Prunarus from Baba au Rum (Athens): Perle Fisher
Review · le cocktail connoisseur · 5y ago
Baba au Rum - World's 50 Best Bars in Greece
Review · Greek City Times · 4y ago
Elias Stergiopoulos from Baba au Rum (Athens) : Baba au Rum
Review · le cocktail connoisseur · 9y ago
The Mixing Star - Baba Au Rum - Episode 1
Review · mixingstar · 8y ago
