Rum Island Pub in Charlotte Amalie

Charlotte Amalie, St Thomas 00802, U.S. Virgin Islands

★★★★★
(203 reviews)
Categories: Pub

About

Located in historic downtown Charlotte Amalie you will find the home of the world famous Rum Island Punch, the strongest rum punch on the island! Take a break from exploring our downtown shops and sip delicious house infused cocktails and local craft beer. Our open air bar with beautiful views of the harbor will quickly become your new favorite place to unwind with friends that will become family. Rum Island Pub, in Drake’s Passage, is the harbor bar that draws sailors and mermaids alike. We’ll see you in the passage.

Website
rumisland.pub
Address
Charlotte Amalie, St Thomas 00802, U.S. Virgin Islands
Plus Code
83R9+64 Charlotte Amalie, St Thomas, USVI
Time Zone
America/St_Thomas

Business Hours

Monday
10 AM–8 PM
Tuesday
10 AM–8 PM
Wednesday
10 AM–8 PM
Thursday
10 AM–8 PM
Friday
10 AM–8 PM
Saturday
10 AM–8 PM
Sunday
10 AM–8 PM

Services

Service options
Outdoor seating Delivery
Highlights
Great cocktails
Accessibility
Wheelchair-accessible car park Wheelchair-accessible entrance Wheelchair-accessible toilet
Offerings
Alcohol Beer Cocktails Happy-hour drinks Spirits Wine
Dining options
Outside food allowed Seating
Amenities
Toilets Wi-Fi Wi-Fi
Atmosphere
Casual Cosy
Crowd
Groups
Planning
Accepts reservations
Payments
Credit cards Debit cards NFC mobile payments Credit cards

Photos

Reviews

4.8
★★★★★
203 reviews

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★★★★★
November 22, 2024

Visited whilst enjoying a nice visit to the islands. Everyone's very friendly and the drinks are decently priced and very well made. The outdoor atmosphere is nice and everyone was very welcoming! Definitely will go again!

★★★★★
November 12, 2024

Had the most amazing time here! Jeremy gave us an experience we’ll never forget!!! not only is he handsome and available but he also knows how to sling a drink and have a good time!

★★★★★
October 2, 2024

Great place to just sit and relax. Enjoy an ice cold beer 🍻

★★★★★
August 15, 2024

Rum Island Pub is the place to be! Whether you’re looking for a spot before you hit the airport, a drink after shopping on waterfront, or any time any day good atmosphere, you’ve found the right spot. Owner Ryan has great recommendations, and bartender Amy makes awesome drinks. Try the Rum Island Punch or Mermaid Water.

★★★★★
June 3, 2024

Three words. Homemade. Jalapeño. Tequila. Rum Island pub is such a great bar with good vibes and great bartenders. Jeremy made us feel welcome, made a fire spicy margarita and chatted with us! Recommend 10/10

★★★★★
March 19, 2024

Fun little bar in the Alley - had a Caribbean flare to it. The bar tender was very friendly, Willoughby and another dog played for a while. Many locals after five after cruise ships have departed. Bushwhackers and Rum Punch were delicious

★★★★★
January 20, 2024

Watched a basketball game and enjoyed the Blueberry lemonade. It was really good! The bartender was a little annoyed that we asked him to change the channel haha but the drinks were great and you can’t beat the location.

★★★★★
February 22, 2023

My husband and I were on our way back to a cruise ship when we spotted the Rum Island Pub in St. Thomas USVI & I'm so glad we did! We stopped in for just a short visit and had the best rum punch ever! 🧉 We met the owner, Ryan, and enjoyed talking with him! The pub was in a great location and had an atmosphere & decor that draws you in. I wish we had seen it sooner & spent more time there, but hope to go back again someday. Definitely worth stopping in and a highlight of our trip! We had a little fun with one of the photos. 😊

★★★★★
Local Guide
November 23, 2024

Ice cold beer and atmosphere tv... what more do you need

★★★★★
Local Guide
September 23, 2024

Check this place out in St Thomas. Great painkillers and located just inside the Drakes passageway!

★★★★★
Local Guide
August 23, 2024

*EDIT* I changed the review to 5 stars since they corrected the wrong charge on my CC. I wasn t expecting it but they did acknowledge the mistake and fixed it.

★★★★★
July 23, 2024

So fun and cute!! Jeremy was so sweet and fun! Great experience

★★★★★
Local Guide
July 23, 2024

No food here just fantastic people and the best drinks

★★★★★
Local Guide
July 23, 2024

Stopped in for drinks. Jeremy took great care of us. The beer is cold and the Pog is tasty.

★★★★★
July 23, 2024

Jeremy is the best!! Great drinks and recommendations !

★★★★★
June 23, 2024

Jeremy is an amazing bartender! So excited to see another person from NC!

★★★★★
Local Guide
May 23, 2024

Very chill hangout spot down one of the shopping alleys. The bartenders are awesome and the locals like to go here after work.

★★★★★
Local Guide
May 23, 2024

Best bar in town for locals & tourists!!

★★★★★
Local Guide
April 23, 2024

Jeremy is

★★★★★
April 23, 2024

Great little spot. Jeremy is funny and a solid bartender.

★★★★★
April 23, 2024

Jeremy gave us a wonderful experience when we stopped by during our cruise!!!

★★★★★
Local Guide
April 23, 2024

This is a fun place to grab a drink and talk. It is a bar that you can walk up too. Atmosphere and vibe is good. Bar tenders are cool. Sit enjoy and have a drink while tourists and locals pass by. Everyone is welcome here.

★★★★★
March 23, 2024

This is great, Pub, where the locals hang out.

★★★★★
Local Guide
March 23, 2024

Best little ally bar on St Thomas. Friendly service pouring tasty drinks looking out at a fantastic view!

★★★★★
Local Guide
February 23, 2024

Great place to get some drinks when youre downtown.

★★★★★
Local Guide
January 23, 2024

Good spot to watch games

★★★★★
Local Guide
January 23, 2024

Fun rum bar in Drakes Passage. Nice spot to stop for a drink.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2023

Nice place to visit the owner is a good guy he is living the life

★★★★★
December 23, 2023

Great place! Will visit again.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2023

Chill place to stop for a drink in an alley near the waterfront. Great drinks. Good prices.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2023

Great bar tucked in off the street. Good drinks and super nice bartender. What more do you need?!

★★★★
December 23, 2023

Casual spot in an alleyway to stop and have a cold drink while shopping around downtown St.Thomas. Food is not served here but the staff was friendly.

★★★★★
December 23, 2023

Great drinks

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2023

Great atmosphere and good prices. $5 local beers.

★★★★★
December 23, 2023

The best drinks. We tried a couple new ones and loved them. Ryan is great!!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2023

Great atmosphere. Ability to purchase jewelry haggle free while drinking a stiff cocktail

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2023

Stopped by Run Island on vacation. Super cute , tucked away in a tiny alley. Great prices , awesome bartender.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2023

Great local place! Awesome staff!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2023

Excellent service...

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2023

Love RIP. It is a bar in Drakes Passage. Nothing fancy but cold beer. Park you spouse here or at the Greenhouse if you are shopping.

★★★★★
December 23, 2023

I have a question. Would it be possible for me to buy a run island pub hat?

★★★★★
December 23, 2023

Best drinks in town!!!!! Friendly service!!!! Stopped in for one and ended up having three and a couple of tee shirts!!!!! I will definitely go back there next time!!!!

★★★★★
December 23, 2023

Friendly, local atmosphere. Service was great and the drink menu was surprisingly extensive.

★★★★★
December 23, 2023

excellent atmosphere, best pizza on island! hands down.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2023

12/6/23 -will review later

★★★★★
December 23, 2022

Enjoyed a rum cocktail and a Leatherback Island Life Lauger. Ryan is the best bartender/owner! We had a good time and great afternoon drinks.

★★★★
December 23, 2022

Great drinks on my trip

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2022

Cash only but awesome run drinks

★★★★★
December 23, 2022

Best Pain Killer on the island, owner & locals are friendly, definitely a great experience. Will be stopping more before we leave.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2022

Friendly bartender/owner. Nice pour on the rum drinks.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2022

Fun time very welcoming vibe from the bartender

★★★★★
December 23, 2022

The rumpunch was good! And as promised, strong.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2022

Love the location and the service

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2022

Cute place in Old Town with view of the water and great drinks. Ryan made the perfect St. Thomas bushwacker and then took me home with an Alabama bushwacker. My friend had the rum island punch and the painkiller and says both were great. Will come back when we return to St. Thomas.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2022

The owner Ryan is a homie. He is usually there ALL the time they are open. 10:30-11ish until 6-7ish. It is outdoor seating only and a great view of waterfront. If you want to support an independent bar with an owner who truly believes in reasonable prices, service and has inventive local inspired drinks and house made liquors then come here! Shout out to snark snark and Kenny beans! I didnt think you would want me to put your names on blast.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2022

loved it

★★★★★
December 23, 2022

Good drinks, reasonably priced. Good service.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2022

Awesome little spot. Great prices right in downtown. Bryan the bartender is awesome and very personable. The spicy margarita is probably the best Ive ever had. The tequila is included with jalapenos and habanero. Have to stop by

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2022

Great little stop in St. Thomas. Bartender and owner Ryan is a real pleasure to sit and just BS about the island with. If your looking for the inside scoop on St. Thomas this is the place to be.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2022

Owner was nice. Rum punch was good!!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2022

Great pub with a nice view of the water. The owner was nice and has some house infused liquors for drinks. I would definitely go again if we get back to St Thomas. Try the rum punch or two!

★★★★★
December 23, 2022

Great drinks and super cool bartender! Highly recommend. Will be back every year to say hi and tilt back a few. Cheers!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2021

Super cool alley bar, Nick Snarski bartender is the best. Only there a few days here and there unfortunately... Place has history and super local support.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2021

Got RIPd. Great place, great people!

★★★★★
December 23, 2021

Its an Amazing little spot tucked into downtown with good prices and atmosphere.

★★★★★
December 23, 2021

Great bar, fun games, yummy drinks and awesome prices! Not to mention the owner and bartender are great guys!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2021

Mermaid Water cocktail was delicious!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2021

Cool ambiance. We had a cool peanut butter infused whiskey there.

★★★★
December 23, 2021

Fun

★★★★★
December 23, 2021

Hands down 5 stars! Ryan is the best!!

★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2021

The food was absolutely delicious they could do a lot better with hospitality

★★★★★
December 23, 2021

Really good atmosphere and great service

★★★★★
December 23, 2021

Great spot!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2021

KENNEDY WAS THE BEST EVER. WHAT AN AMAZING BARTENDER. FUNNY, POLITE, IMFORMATIVE. MUST GO WHEN IN St. THOMAS.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2021

Super nice place

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2021

Met some great folks at RIP, great drinks and cool people. Mix of tourist and locals, very friendly outside pup. We frequented the pub a few times and were made to feel very welcome.

★★★★★
December 23, 2021

Wonderful friendly little bar that caters to locals & tourists alike. Located in the heart of Downtown Charlotte Amalie. Thanks to owner Ryan & locals who made this our favorite spot in town! Keep up the good work & we will definitely see you again!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2021

Quaint little place with awesome service and great prices.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2021

This is a great spot to swing into if you are informally walking around St. Thomas during a cruise stop. The vibe is great and the staff is super friendly. Although they dont have any food, it is an easy spot to stop and try some different rum drinks before getting back on board. If you follow them on social media, they will give you a free shot or floater. Great experience during our short stop here. I would recommend the Rum Punch!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2020

Really do it!!!

★★★★★
December 23, 2020

Im not normally the type to leave a review, but these folks deserve it. My family stopped here while looking for a bathroom and wound up staying for about two hours because the atmosphere is so great! Cheap drinks, a fantastic view of the beach, and some of the nicest bartenders Ive ever met. If Im lucky enough to wind up back in the USVI, this will be at the top of my list!

★★★★★
December 23, 2020

Excellent food and service.

★★★★★
December 23, 2020

Coolest little bar in the Caribbean. Great drinks and great people with a view of the harbor. You will go for one and find yourself there for hours.

★★★★★
December 23, 2020

Great drinks and great atmosphere

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2020

Cute little place. Bartender was very friendly. Cash only. Drinks are good, but expensive. However, they all are in that area. No bathroom. You have to ask for a key to one if needed. We enjoyed it and would go back.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2020

Awesome visit. Christine is the best. Make sure to stop bye for a drink and say hi to her!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2020

Great place must stop!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2020

A must do! This little bar is named THE HUSBAND DAYCARE and is ran by the 2 nicest people in the town. This couple made the trip and our drinks were awesome. Close to the flea market and walking distance from the ships!!!! Get a few beers while the wife shops.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2020

A place for men to sit down and drink rum whilst the wives shop

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2020

In the Caribbean what more can I say..

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2020

Great little spot and perfect for a quick stop while visiting downtown. The bartenders were super friendly, just be aware that this place (like many others!) is cash only!

★★★★★
December 23, 2020

Wonderfull hostess. Knows how to make excellent drinks.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2020

Love this place. Dont miss it!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2020

Island bar. Fun and friendly place to grab a drink in Charlotte Amalie when shopping.

★★★★★
December 23, 2020

This place was awesome, if ever in St Thomas be sure to stop by.

★★★★★
December 23, 2020

Best place in Charlotte Amalie!

★★★★★
December 23, 2020

We had an awesome time with Ryan at Rum Island Pub! Best drinks around and he gave us info about the best places in St Thomas. Definitely a must visit page on the island!!

★★★★★
December 23, 2020

Amazing drinks great bar tenders awesome bar

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2020

Awesome drink spot. Great service and amazing drinks. Ryan was outstanding, couldnt have asked for better service.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2019

Great little place. Frank is awesome, but I forgot to get my sticker.

★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2019

Great service, great prices, great location

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2019

Fantastic little spot, tasty and super strong RIP punch. Staff are super friendly. I wish I could have stayed longer!

★★★★★
December 23, 2019

It s awesome!

★★★★
December 23, 2019

Fun spot

Local Guide
December 23, 2019

Very good location, however the attitude with which the bartender treated me was awful! If like an American that is customer service, she is doing the wrong business, because apparently she is partner or owner..

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2019

Local pub. Rock hostess. Nice island

★★★★
December 23, 2019

Great atmosphere - good strong drinks - love the repore with the bar tenders

★★★★★
December 23, 2019

Small outdoor bar. $4.00 bottle beer. Didnt try the mixed drinks but the local beer Presidente beer was really good. Friendly bartender. Good spot to stop for a cold one.

★★★★★
December 23, 2019

Great spot with inexpensive drinks

★★★★★
December 23, 2019

Great stop. Didnt get the bartenders name but great people and good drinks

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2019

Great bar!!! Highly recommended.

★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2019

Friendly staff good drinks and security

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2019

Love it

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2019

The owners Melissa and Frank were so nice. The drinks were good.Try Bluebeards Punch.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2019

Fast, Fun and Friendly!!! Stop by!!!!

★★★★★
December 23, 2019

Great drinks at a fair price

★★★★★
December 23, 2019

Super nice!!

★★★★
December 23, 2019

Courteous owner felt very welcomed

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2019

Local MD friends getting it DONE!! Must stop in!

★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2019

Marvelous setting on waterfront. Chill bartenders.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2019

Excellent service and quality of drinks!!!

★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2019

Quaint bar on the alley. Bar tender was very polite and helpful.

★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2019

Nice spot....

★★★★★
December 23, 2019

Great place to drink, especially Painkillers.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2019

We visited here while on a cruise. We enjoyed the open bar with the best bartender.

★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2018

Great pit stop in St. Thomas. Quick

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2018

Pain killer to start then dark and stormy, reminder this is husband day care while wifey shops!!

★★★★★
December 23, 2018

Great for locals!! AND they have some of my Island Images in Acrylic at affordable prices.

★★★★★
December 23, 2018

A great bar. The owners are awesome! Friendly and from PHILLY PHILLY

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2018

Love the folks Love the drinks Amazing Atmosphere

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2018

Awesome little alley bar.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2018

Amazing bar!! The locals were awesome! I spent hours here!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2018

The best drinks in St Thomas

★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2018

Melissa is bar owner, love the service. Excellent service. You have to stop by, great place to enjoy.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2018

The owner, millissa, is fantastic she will take care of you. The bar is very small but the service will keep then make up for the limited chair space. Everything is priced reasonable for the island. There is a house game, roll of the day, very fun and worthwhile for the $3.

★★★★★
December 23, 2018

Great place and awesome service!!!!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2018

A fun place to drink

★★★★★
December 23, 2018

Great spot!!! Atmosphere drinks and the owners are awesome!! Highly recommended

★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2018

Quant little pub. Good to stop for a drink

★★★★★
December 23, 2018

Michelle is the best bartender in the world probably

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2018

Love this pub

★★★★★
December 23, 2018

Great little place with a relaxed atmosphere, tasty drinks, and funny, friendly bartenders. If you sit in the right place, you might get free excess from the drinks they mix.

★★★★★
December 23, 2017

We had a great time! Left my husband in the daycare while I shopped. Great people great fun!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2016

Ive been to multiple pubs on the island. This one is by far my favorite. The live music was fantastic with many people singing along and the rum punch was to amazing. This place is a must for those visiting the island.

★★★★★
December 23, 2016

Roll tide Sea mass!!!! Had the best time!!!!