Flensburg's harbour district has several bars specialising in rum, the drink that made the city wealthy. These are not tiki bars or tropical-themed novelty venues — they are serious establishments where bartenders can describe the provenance and character of dozens of Caribbean rums, many of which passed through Flensburg as part of the historic rum trade. The selection typically includes aged single-estate rums from Jamaica, Barbados, and Trinidad alongside the local Flensburg blended rums.
The bars cluster along the Speicherline and the side streets near the harbour, often in repurposed warehouse spaces. They fill up on Friday and Saturday evenings and are quieter on weekdays. Going on a quiet weekday evening means you will likely be able to have a genuine conversation with whoever is behind the bar, which is the best way to learn about the rum heritage.