Private Tasting At A Speakeasy

Private Spirits Tasting and Mixology at Downtown Nassau Speakeasy

★ 5.0 48 reviews

from $35 per person

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Duration: 45 minutes
Meeting point: Pandora, Bay Street
Cancellation: Free cancellation
Run by: Islandz Tours

Overview

This 45-minute tasting session takes place at a speakeasy on Bay Street in downtown Nassau. You meet your host outside Pandora at 329 Bay Street, and the whole experience runs from there and ends back at the same spot. There is no hotel pickup, so you make your own way into town.

Once inside, the format is part tasting, part mixology. You get a rum cocktail plus a flight of three rums, and the host walks the group through what is in the glass. Reviewers repeatedly describe the host as knowledgeable and say they came away knowing more about Bahamian rum than they expected, including its history. Several travellers also mention mixing a drink themselves as part of the session.

Groups are capped at 12 travellers, and the short runtime makes it easy to slot into a day downtown. The listing advises against the experience for pregnant travellers and anyone with serious heart or medical conditions. Gratuities are not included in the price, so factor that in when budgeting.

What's Included

Included

Alcoholic beverages (Rum cocktail and 3 rum flight)

Not Included

Gratuities

Itinerary

Meet outside PandoraYour host meets you outside Pandora at 329 Bay Street in downtown Nassau. The listing carries the address and start time.
Enter the speakeasyThe tasting takes place inside the downtown Nassau speakeasy. Guests stay at this one venue for the session.
Rum tasting and mixologyThe host presents a rum cocktail and a flight of three rums, teaching the group about Bahamian rum and mixing a drink along the way. The session runs 45 minutes.
End at the meeting pointThe activity ends back at the meeting point on Bay Street.

What To Expect From The Tour

A few practical points will help you plan this one, from the walk-in meeting arrangement to what the tasting itself covers.

Getting there. There is no hotel pickup. You meet the host outside Pandora on Bay Street, so plan your own route into downtown Nassau and check the listing for the exact address and start time.
Group size. The session is capped at 12 travellers. Reviewers describe the host as personable and informative.
What you drink. Alcoholic beverages are included, specifically one rum cocktail and a flight of three rums. Several travellers said learning about the history of rum alongside the tasting was a highlight.
Timing. The whole thing runs 45 minutes and ends where it started. That makes it easy to plan around, since you are back on Bay Street quickly.
Gratuities. Tips for the host are not included in the price. Reviewers often praise the guide by name, so budget accordingly if the session lands well.
Accessibility. The venue is not wheelchair accessible, per the listing. It is near public transportation, which helps with the walk-in meeting arrangement.

Common issues. The main limits are stated plainly in the listing. The venue is not wheelchair accessible, and the experience is not recommended for pregnant travellers or anyone with heart problems or other serious medical conditions. There is no hotel pickup, so anyone staying outside downtown Nassau needs to arrange their own transport. Refunds only apply when you cancel at least 24 hours before the start time, and changes inside that window are not accepted.

Common Questions

What Is Included In The Price?

Alcoholic beverages are included, which means one rum cocktail and a flight of three rums. The host-led tasting and mixology session itself is the core of the experience. Gratuities are not included.

Is Hotel Pickup Included?

No. There is no hotel pickup on this tour. You meet the host outside Pandora at 329 Bay Street in downtown Nassau, and the listing shows the address and start time.

How Long Is The Experience?

It runs 45 minutes, starting and ending at the meeting point on Bay Street. That makes it a short add-on rather than a half-day commitment.

Is It Suitable For People With Limited Mobility?

The listing states the venue is not wheelchair accessible. It also advises against the tour for pregnant travellers and anyone with heart problems or other serious medical conditions. If any of that applies to someone in your group, this may not be the right fit.

What Is The Cancellation Policy?

You get a full refund if you cancel at least 24 hours before the start time. Cancel or request changes inside that window and no refund is given and changes are not accepted.

How Many People Are In The Group?

The tour has a maximum of 12 travellers. Reviewers describe it as personable and informative, with a host who knows a lot about Bahamian rum.