Post #536792 by amybean on Wed, Jun 16, 2010 2:51 PM

I finally made my way over the bridge to Smuggler's Cove! I wrote a short and sweet 5 star review for yelp, but after looking over this thread, thought I'd tell you a little more about what it's like.

My impression was that of an elegant library of rums and rum cocktails, with ample opportunities to join a dedicated society of knowledgeable enthusiasts. Are you a Rum Nerd? You will love it. Are you looking for a Post-Modern Urban Savage Party Palace? You might be bored or overwhelmed by the choices. I'd say it's a Rum Bar not a Tiki Bar.

The interior offers a variety of intimate spaces on 3 small levels- tables and chairs, 2 bars, counters, and some standing room. The decor is a beautifully appointed Nautically Themed Wooden Grotto, with strategically placed low lighting and a few tasteful tiki figures tucked in.

I shared a flight of 4 rums (.5 oz pour of each) with a friend in order to be able to drive myself home. (She had 2 more cocktails, but whatevs) It was really nice to compare and contrast, and to be able to carry on a conversation without getting sloppy drunk or having to holler over a din. I'm wishing I wrote down what we had because the website doesn't list the flight selections. (only the cocktails and the rums by country)

I'm sure it's more chaotic on a weekend or happy hour time zone, but all in all, a sincere and dedicated haven for Rum Enthusiasts.

I highly recommend reading:
...And a Bottle of Rum, History of the New World in 10 Cocktails by Wayne Curtis
Under the Black Flag, The Romance and Reality Among the Pirates by David Cordingly

[ Edited by: amybean 2010-06-16 15:11 ]