Hospitality Brandbook · Collector's Monograph
Baba au Rum
Athens · Greece
Cocktail Bars
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 Important
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.
Particulars
- Concept Type
- Cocktail Bars
- Category
- Bars & Nightlife
- City
- Athens
- Country
- Greece
- Neighbourhood
- Historic Centre
- Opening Year
- 2009
- Address
- 6 Klitiou Street, Athens 10560
- Founder
- Thanos Prunarus