The Bahamas Rum Cake Factory
The Bahamas Rum Cake Factory
4.5
8:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Monday
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Tuesday
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Wednesday
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Thursday
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Friday
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Saturday
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Sunday
8:00 AM - 2:00 PM
About
The Bahamas Rum Cake Factory story begins in the heart of downtown Nassau, Bahamas in the year 2000. George Bates, originally from the United Kingdom founded a recipe that would inspire his “Original” Rum Cake. Everyone loved his recipe so much that he decided to open a small Rum Cake shop, a store that has since then grown into the most favorite brand of Rum Cake in The Bahamas. Today, the Bahamas Rum Cake Factory still sits in the same location it started at, and has created a culture so irresistibly delicious that in 2014 it was recognized by the state as the Official Rum Cake of The Bahamas. Loaded with our top-secret ingredients, baked to perfection, and gently marinated in our signature brand of Ole Nassau Bahamian Rum, our cakes have become not just a dessert, but also an important part of a new lifestyle for both Bahamians and tourists.
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Megan
Malinta, OH133 contributions
Jul 2022
We stopped here on a tour for our cruise. It is very small and gets crowded very quickly. There is NO tour- it is just a stop and shop type place. The staff is friendly, the prices are reasonable, and there are many different varieties of cakes to purchase. We were given two samples- one original and one pina colada. I wish were were able to try more flavors. We probably would have bought more if we were able to sample more. The cost is $7 for a mini cake, so it can add up, and we weren't sure if we would love the flavors or not. Overall, this is something I would probably do on my own and not during a tour.
Written 25 July 2022
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James
Naples, FL1 333 contributions
Dec 2023 • Couples
The factory/store is located about 1/2 mile from the cruise port. Very friendly staff and free samples. Many delicious varieties made fresh on premises. We found them to be larger, tastier, and cheaper than the Tortuga brand we have bought in the past.
Written 24 December 2023
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DMMEdmonton
Edmonton, Canada152 contributions
Feb 2023 • Couples
While the store can be busy at times, it was worth the walk to visit. The ladies working in the store were fun to talk with. You can buy cakes individually or in gift packes. All are well packed in vacuum sealed bags so they are nice and moist when opened. Not too strong a rum taste. We bought four different types and while they were all good I have to say the flavours are not that strong so it was hard to distinguish their individual flavour. Beyond that, very yummy!
Written 6 February 2023
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Clif383
LV10 contributions
Feb 2020
Came here on tour of Nassau. Tried their free samples and decided to try a variety of 4 different little cakes. We've been disappointed before purchasing Tortugas brand Rum Cakes from trying samples and finding dried out discs when we got home. So we gave it a shot. Opened one up and was pleasently surprised at how fresh tasting and high in quality these cakes were. The rum did not disappoint, it was not a weak rum cake nor was it ridiculously overly flavored with rum. This was a "Cinnamon Rum Cake" with a undertone of Coconut? My daughter and I thought so.
Our visit to the rum shop was nice, people were kind and willing to please. Shop and work area was clean and neat. Sacks of flour stored off the floor and the place looked tidy.
Our visit to the rum shop was nice, people were kind and willing to please. Shop and work area was clean and neat. Sacks of flour stored off the floor and the place looked tidy.
Written 7 March 2020
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jimritch
Pittsburgh, PA90 contributions
Jan 2020
First off, the cakes they make here are delicious. Buy one. We also had several small free samples of different flavors. You can see the production area and some workers through some glass panels. But, in the end, it's a bakery. You've seen these. We walked from downtown, a half mile or so, and you realize this is not a great area. Abandoned buildings. Lots of trash on the ground.
Written 7 February 2020
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Sagara Mati
Ithaca, NY7 contributions
May 2024 • Solo
Took a Nassau tour and a stop at the rum cake factory was part of the tour. Bought 2 cakes an amaretto and chocolate. With were excellent and sized well for traveling back to NY. Thefacrtory gives out samples of delicious cake and it smells amazing. I would definitely go back again.
Written 27 May 2024
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Gail Goldman
Hartsdale, NY1 082 contributions
Jan 2020
We had a brief introduction and then got to sample a pecan and a piña colada rum cake. There were so many varieties and of course we bought one to take home.
Should have bought more since you can keep them for some time in and out of the fridge.
Should have bought more since you can keep them for some time in and out of the fridge.
Written 30 January 2020
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Anna L
Kuala Lumpur8 contributions
Aug 2023 • Solo
They have some sample to try, before you purchase. Definitely worth it to buy them here. Taste awesome, even for people who didn't take alcohol like me. Bought in bulk and shared with family and friends..my kids love them.
Written 20 August 2023
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mirthfuldragon
Chicago, IL8 contributions
Aug 2018 • Couples
We walked here from downtown Nassau to buy some cakes to take back home with us. It is a bit of a walk, and once you get a couple of blocks away from the touristy areas, the neighborhood is run down a bit. Coming from Chicago, we're used to it, and we never felt like we were in danger or anything like that. It is a fair walk (10 to 15 minutes one way) from downtown Nassau. You can talk a taxi or a jitney bus as well.
Cakes were delicious. They come vaccum-sealed and packaged, so you can take them through airport security in a carry-on or checked baggage. The gave out free samples as well, and the cakes were delicious. Like everywhere in the Bahamas, they accept US dollars.
Cakes were delicious. They come vaccum-sealed and packaged, so you can take them through airport security in a carry-on or checked baggage. The gave out free samples as well, and the cakes were delicious. Like everywhere in the Bahamas, they accept US dollars.
Written 28 August 2018
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Crystal D
Andrews, SC114 contributions
Oct 2019
The building was maybe 24x20 and the cake was very high. The cake can fit into the palm of your hands.
Written 23 December 2019
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How far is the rum cake factory from the cruise ship rocks? Is it a short walk (less than 40 mins?)
Written 18 May 2019
We are located approximately 10 mins walk from cruise ship dock on the main bay street heading towards paradise island bridge.
Written 19 May 2019
If not part of a tour, is there a charge to go into store and sample?
Written 5 July 2018
There is no charge to enter the store and, as always, there are free samples to try before you buy. Taking a tour is the easiest way to get to us to beat the heat during the summer months.
Written 15 July 2018
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