A tiny bar with a big reputation for rum

During your stay in Berlin, you could consider taking a few companions to the Rum Trader bar.

Listed by the World’s Best Bars site as a must-do attraction in the capital, the capacity is limited to just 25, so arriving early to grab a seat would be a good idea.

It is a bar for those who love the finer things in life and the selection of rum-based beverages will surely please fans of the sugarcane spirit who like to dabble beyond the odd Havana mojito.

The proprietor is a waistcoat-sporting, bow-tie loving gent named Mr Schroeder, who bears no resemblance to the country’s former premier but does enjoy a good chat about the finer points of James Joyce classics like Ulysses or Dubliners.

As far as dress code goes, a bar of such delicacies requires a smartly turned-out clientele, so make the best of what you have packed away in your suitcase.

Anyone wishing to continue the cocktail drinking beyond closing hours may want to try adding some creme de fraise and a strawberry to a mojito for a mouth-watering variation on a theme.

For directions to Rum Trader, click here