Rum Bar
Philadelphia, PA 19103
Phone: (215) 751-0404
- Price:
- $$
- Hours:
- Mon-Sun 11am-2am
Editorial Review for Rum Bar – by Christy Buena
In Short
Featuring more than 90 different types of rum and Caribbean tapas, the Rittenhouse Square restaurant transports guests to a tropical yet sophisticated setting. Inside, patrons can find exposed brick and a modern design as well as a bamboo-inspired bar and a pirate lounge. Notable drink specialties include blood orange rum and chili pepper rum. Guests can cool off with a mango passion daiquiri or a mojito. Head to this Caribbean eatery for a night out on the town with tapas, a selection of infused drinks and a cool atmosphere.
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Insider Tips
Where to SitSnag a seat in the broad picture window up front and watch the world go by --- with Mojoito in hand.
When to GoMojito Mondays make imbibing a half-priced affair.
User Reviews for Rum Bar
04/12/2008 Posted by svillager
Great place to go with a group. We were celebrating a bachelorette party. Cool vibes... no dancing unfortunately, but tasty drinks, good noshes, and very cool staff. Flaming bartender lips!
Pros: Drinks and Service
Cons: No DJ or Dancing
04/11/2008 Posted by shawnk83
My friends took me to Rum Bar for dinner. Ive been there before, but never knew they had food! The server let us know that it was a small plate menu and encouraged order 2-4 dishes per person based on our appetitie. I'm a big eater and felt compelled to order a lot. Between the three of us, we ordered about 10 dishes. The food came out scattered, as the server said it would. The only downside to this was that the seabass I was really craving didnt come out until the end. I had a Painkiller #3, which was served in an ovesized cappucino mug. I get this every time I come in for drinks. Its made with rum, coconut, and pineapple with a touch of nutmeg. Great drink! The first food that came out was the scallop ceviche and the guacamole. The guac was so fresh and brightly green. The ceviche had the perfect acidity to bring out the flavors of the scallops. We had mini burgers which blew away the ones I had at Alfa and Barclay. There was an amazing sweetness to it, and the perfectly toasted rolls were dynamite. I couldnt stop talking about the burgers! Other dishes we had were fried calamari, jamaican beef patties (DAMN good!), and that Seabass. Best seabass Ive ever had! My friend Pete had talked it up, and it lived up to the hype! After my Painkiller, I tried a sipping rum. The server suggested a rum called Zaya. I ordered it, and it was great! I didnt know rum could taste so smooth. All in all, what a great night. Great food, great drinks, great service, great ambience. Im definitely gonna take dates here now for dinner.
Pros: The food, the drinks, the service, the ambience
Cons: parking was tough
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