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Madeira Rum House
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#2 of 43 Nightlife in Funchal
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6:00 PM - 12:00 AM
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6:00 PM - 12:00 AM
Tuesday
6:00 PM - 12:00 AM
Wednesday
6:00 PM - 12:00 AM
Thursday
6:00 PM - 11:00 PM
Friday
6:00 PM - 12:00 AM
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6:00 PM - 12:00 AM
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6:00 PM - 12:00 AM
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Typical place where you can try and buy Madeira Rum from all the island. Visit MadeiraRumHouse!
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  • Ditsydodo
    Kent, United Kingdom61 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Lovely find.
    A great place to visit. We went back 4 times! Lovely atmosphere. We sent outside on all occasions as it was warm. Friendly staff on all occasions. The best Poncha we tried during our visit to Madeira. Rum was good too. I know the rum house had some mixed reviews but we enjoyed it, good priced drinks and a short walk from our hotel too!
    Visited October 2023
    Travelled as a couple
    Written 24 October 2023
  • Anna A
    1 contribution
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Best bar in Funchal
    A great place with an incredible atmosphere! The poncha here is the best we had in Madeira. The place boasts an excellent selection of local rums, wonderful music and decor, and charming management. Not only can they mix a mean rum cocktail but also answer any of our (and probably your) silly questions about the island, rum, and life.
    Visited November 2023
    Travelled as a couple
    Written 29 November 2023
  • Lucie02
    Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom212 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Rum tasting recommended
    Friendly place. Good vibe. Tables out and inside. We had our first taste of rum. We chose the standard tasting flight ( there is also a premium flight snd a flavoured rum flight). The rums were explained and then we just had to kick back and enjoy each one! Would definitely recommend visiting this place at the east end of the old town
    Visited March 2024
    Travelled as a couple
    Written 16 March 2024
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VMD62
Outer Hebrides, UK20 contributions
2.0 of 5 bubbles
Be sure you know what you are getting
Feb 2023
I had found this bar via a google search prior to travelling to Madeira and it was on our 'must do' list. We left it until our last evening (fortunately), were made very welcome, our drinks arrived promptly and the whole ambience was extremely pleasant. However, at around 11pm our waiter came to the table and said he hoped he didn't offend me but had something to say - I assumed he was going to tell us that they would be closing soon. Oh NO, he said that both himself and his girlfriend had been overweight and he gave me a handwritten note detailing a diet he felt I should try - maybe the effects of the rum cocktail had numbed my brain but I initially didn't take offence and just laughed it off. BUT, it gets worse ............... whilst the waiter was still at our table, the manager or owner came over and asked him (in English) to go to the supermarket in the morning and get some cheap cigars as 'they will never know if they are Cuban or not'. That I must say is taking the mickey and we will definitely not be back, which is a great shame as we purposely stay and dine in the Zona Velha and prefer to frequent the smaller, local, and we assume privately operated establishments.
Written 8 February 2023
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Darren G
Manchester, UK72 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Friendly , relaxed full of character, unique rum appreciation experience!
Sept 2023 • Couples
If you like rum or want to try some local products you have to pay a visit.

Visited twice this week, first we tried the rum tasting flight, superb range and explanations, the owner is happy to give more information about each rum and the producers, the premium comes with snacks to balance and enhance the flavours of rums .
After the tasting we wanted some further recommendations to finish the evening and they were perfect choices.
So good we came back for more .
The place has so much character, huge variety of products and the DJ plays classic tracks on the vinyl too.
Pure quality in products , service and atmosphere. Highly highly recommended !
Written 29 September 2023
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andreaw20
lancashire127 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Heaven for rum lovers
Aug 2022
What a great place! Best poncha on the island for sure, and we tried many, and would definitely recommend the rum tasting board. You get 4 different rums to try for I think 15 euros. The waiter totally knew his stuff, and gave great information about the different rums on offer. It had such a chilled out ambience too, with great music and lovely people. A great place to try for sure.
Written 24 August 2022
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KaiserJose
20 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
A superb spot; highly recommended.
May 2023 • Couples
I loved this place and went back for successive nights. It's a great, cool little spot at the end of the main restaurant road. The owner makes superb poncha's, the local cocktail, the best in town, and plays great music at just the right volume. He has a wide range of rum and other drinks; overall it's a tasty establishment with a wonderful ambiance perfect for making you smile and feel 'aaaaah I am on my holidays'. Suitable for any age. My thanks to Roberto for helping to make our trip special.
Written 1 June 2023
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SpelaLoco
El Tunco, El Salvador18 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
A must do for rum lovers
Aug 2022
By far the best poncha I had on Madeira, super friendly and knowledgeable owner, excellent Madeiran rums. I definitely recommend the premium tasting - 4 limited edition rums paired with snacks. A true delight for every rum aficionado.
And great music to accompany all of this ... a great place to chill in the evening.
Written 23 August 2022
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Lucie02
Newcastle upon Tyne, UK212 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Rum tasting recommended
Mar 2024 • Couples
Friendly place. Good vibe. Tables out and inside. We had our first taste of rum. We chose the standard tasting flight ( there is also a premium flight snd a flavoured rum flight).
The rums were explained and then we just had to kick back and enjoy each one!

Would definitely recommend visiting this place at the east end of the old town
Written 16 March 2024
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genibre69
London, UK5,271 contributions
4.0 of 5 bubbles
Great place to start the night
Nov 2022 • Couples
Great little place to have a rum taster (a bit pricey) or a poncha. Limited nibbles but the cheese and olives works. Great music spilling out into the street, very atmospheric. Friendly waiter from Nepal, excellent English. Obrigada!
Written 15 January 2023
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TDMB
Milton Keynes UK231 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Our favourite bar on the island - don't miss it!
July 2022
Don't come to Madeira without visiting the Madeira Rum House! Our absolute favourite bar on the island. We've been to Madeira five times now since the pandemic, and we always look forward to visiting Roberto as our first port of call after arriving - and then most days after! He is friendly, entertaining and knowledgeable - and the drinks are excellent of course. Best traditional Fisherman's Poncha anywhere - and a vast selection of rum to try. Plus other drinks too if you don't like rum! Can't recommend this place highly enough.
Written 19 July 2022
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Ambica P
9 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Open and fabulous!
July 2021 • Friends
The guy who runs it knows his stuff! The rum house is very much open.

Lovely little place with quaint atmosphere and a great rum selection. Highly recommend the rum tasting!
Written 8 July 2021
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ChocolateMartini
Windsor, UK67 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
The best nightcap in town
July 2021
An excellent way to finish the night. The Madeira rum experience is a lovely bar at the top of one of the pedestrian streets in the old town. You can have a rum tasting with 4 different rums or you can have just your favourite (if you can decide) as well as the local Poncha or a beautiful caramel and rum mix. The bar has indoor and outdoor seating, beautiful furniture and lovely ambience.
Roberto is a One Man Show and he makes the evening unforgettable. We would definitely visit again and can not recommend enough.
Written 9 August 2021
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