#30Global
provisional 2026 rating
★★ Currently qualifies as Actually, Very Good in the Kinda Decent Index 2026.
A standout in Athens, judged against the size of its scene, not just the size of the city. See the full class →
This live rating may change until the incorporated world’s 50 best bars 2026 results and remaining accepted 2026 inputs are locked in a reviewed, committed snapshot and the edition is frozen.
Baba Au Rum is an Athens rum and cocktail society with a deep global spirits selection and house drinks built from locally sourced herbs and fruit. Its current lists range from rum-led classics to experimental and alcohol-free cocktails.
Description source · Checked 2026-09-09
Plan Your Visit
Klitiou 6, Athina 105 60, GreeceHistoric Centre
- Style
- Rum and cocktail barChecked 2026-09-09 · Source
- Hours
- Daily 19:00–03:00.Checked 2026-09-27 · Source
- Booking
- No reservations; walk-ins only, according to the venue's Pinnacle Guide profile. The owner publishes contact details but no online table booking.Checked 2026-09-27 · Source
- Prices
- The current owner menu lists Baba's Zombie at €14, a Mai Tai at €12, experimental cocktails such as Cherry Bomb Mai Tai at €12, and the alcohol-free Bellino at €8.Checked 2026-09-27 · Source
- Menu
- The owner publishes separate classics, experimental cocktails, beer and wine, water and spirits lists.Checked 2026-09-27 · Source
Hours and menus can change. Check the venue’s latest details before visiting.
The score & its evidence
Seven signals. One score.
60.3 / 100
The composite combines the seven weighted signals and the published adjustments. The chart shows each signal before weighting.
Read the full calculation- Guest ratings
- 82.4
- World's 50 Best
- 60.7
- Top 500 Bars
- 78.9
- Spirited Awards
- 59.0
- Regional Recognition
- 45.1
- Serious press
- 15.0
- Social Vibes
- 63.0
Weights: Guest ratings 23% · World's 50 Best 12% · Top 500 Bars 10% · Spirited 12% · Regional Recognition 18% · Press 10% · Social Vibes 15%
Missing evidence, confirmed none and evidence outside a scoring window each contribute zero. We do not redistribute their fixed weight to other signals.
Social Vibes
Score read updated:
Sentiment score
90/ 100
Score context
Long-standing Athenian favourite for its huge rum selection (400+), creative tropical and modern cocktails, joyful hospitality and mid-century/Polynesian vibe. Guests repeatedly call drinks fantastic and atmosphere welcoming; consistent World's 50 Best presence over a decade.
Guest score details
What guests like
- exceptional rum collection
- creative balanced cocktails
- joyful welcoming hospitality
- unique tiki-modern atmosphere
- consistent quality over years
What to know
- can get busy later
Source excerpt
“The best rum bar in the world. And my favorite cocktail bar we visited in Athens. The atmosphere is simultaneously tiki and cocktail bar feeling. The drinks were absolutely fantastic.”
Source: tripadvisor.com (linked below)
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Editorial context
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Crowd signal
Google 4.6★ across 4,834 reviews.
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Awards
Results from the three global systems scored separately in our formula.
Regional Recognition
Regional and national lists, local awards and bartender peer picks considered for this room's Regional Recognition score. The strongest result from each program and year scores; assessed guides use the latest accepted dated status once.