Why Key West is a great place to stay on a Florida Keys holiday

Travelbite.co.uk ran a great piece on the perfect Key West holiday. And we couldn't agree more with their recommendation to stop by The Rum Barrel when you're in town.



Photo courtesy Travelbite.co.uk

 Here a taste of what they said:

"After your meal, why not get into the island spirit with a visit to Pat Croce's Rum Barrel, which claims to offer the largest selection of rum in the world?"

And might I add, we do have one of the largest rum selections anywhere... We've seen the stumbles to prove it.

For more tips on other hawt places to visit in Key West, check out the rest of the article HERE.

Lori and Desi's seaside paradise wedding

One of our gorgeous servers Lori held her wedding reception on the Rum Barrel rooftop. Looks like her crew had a blast! Check out her blog post on the wedding adventure here.

Crazy time

Things have been crazy busy on the Rum Barrel deck. One of our top highlights was the recent Key West Songwriters' Festival. Missed Bo Bice? That's OK. We grabbed a shot or 200 of him on-stage...




Bo Bice and crew rock out on the Rum Barrel Quarterdeck

  
and, of course, with the lovely ladies...




Yes, that's me, Kat C., in the middle like a yellow Wednesday!

Then before we could take a breath, Zane Lamprey with HDNet's Drinking Made Easy TV series--"the celebration, education and enjoyment of adult libations"--descended on the Rum Barrel to try out our famous Kill Devil drink for the show.

Here's what @pat_croce tweeted: "Zane, Steve and I just drank Kill Devils at the Rum Barrel. I'm thru!"

They don't call them Kill Devils for nothing! So, yes, there's always something fun going on at the good ole' RB.

Check out our May events calendar for more details!

RB in the press: Delicious Mischief

Journalist, radio host, author and playwright John DeMers has eaten his way through 136 countries, so we're stoked that he choose to Rum Barrel to stop for a rum drink or five and try out our amazing burger. Here's what the host of Delicious Mischief had to say:

"In a bar with more than 160 rums and its own Rum Bible, how do you decide what to drink? Well, if you’re doing a radio show, you sit down with rum guy Alan Gold at the Rum Barrel and taste the afternoon away. On the air, I think we tasted a mere six different rums, with Alan offering intelligent commentaries on each. It was Alan, in fact, who updated and expanded The Rum Bible a few years back when the Rum Barrel got even more serious about its rums.

Photo Credit: John DeMers

"I’m not sure what would qualify as the ultimate “rum cuisine,” but at the Rum Barrel on Front Street, the Original Burger is a mighty good way to address the odd feeling leftover from a rum tasting on a semi-empty stomach. And yes, the potato chips are made right here too. Another signature dish, which I felt duty-bound to sample, was the Philly cheese steak spring rolls, perfect for dipping into a bowl of melted white American cheese."

Thanks, John! Read the rest of his article, A Day of Key West Eating and Drinking.

Bo Bice at the RB? You know it!

Who remembers Bo Bice from American Idol? That long-haired crooner who made chicks weak in the knees.

Bo!

He came second to Carrie Underwood in that fourth AI season, but Bo will always be our number one stunna, er, winner. 

Here are some things you'll need to know about Bo if you'd like to become an obsessive fan:

1. He was born in Huntsville, Ala.
2. Music is in his family (his mom, grandma and great-grandma were gospel singers)
3. He was nicknamed Bogart as a newborn by his grandma because she thought he had Humphrey Bogart eyes. How cute is that?
4. He moved to England when he was 14 years old because of his dad's work and was a distant neighbor of those crazy Osbornes.
5. Bo released his first CD in 1995 with his band Purge. He opened for Blackfoot and Warrant and performed live and recorded with Johnny Neal, The Allman Brothers Band alum.
6. He'd already recorded two albums before appearing on AI: Ex Gratia in 1999 with Purge and Recipe for Flavor (2000).
7. Quite possibly the best Bo Bice song. Eva. Having Santana in it helps, too! Hope he performs it when he plays at the Rum Barrel next week Thursday for the Key West Songwriters' Festie!