About Us

WELCOME TO WEST INDIES RUM DISTILLERY

DISCOVER THE STORY OF RUM WITH THE CARIBBEAN SEA AT YOUR FEET

Explore the secrets of Barbados rum at our historic West Indies Rum Distillery, founded in 1893 by George Stade. Witness the passion and craftsmanship behind our award-winning rums, Planteray Rum and Stade’s Rum, and enjoy the results for yourself in cocktails and custom tastings. Cap off the experience at our exclusive Brighton Beach Deck and Bar.

EXPERIENCES:

*Stade’s Rum Distillery Tour Experience
*Rum Tasting and Beach Experience

Ramon Watson and his team welcome you to Stade’s Distillery for an unforgettable visit. Ramon is a self-described “rum geek” with a passion for sharing the best of Barbados!

 
HOW TO GET THERE:

Stade’s Rum Experience is located at West Indies Rum Distillery on North Brighton Road, to the west of Spring Garden Highway 1, in Black Rock in the parish of St. Michael, Barbados. Our GPS coordinates are 49F9+C8W. We are accessible by car and taxi. If you plan to drive to West Indies Rum Distillery, please park in the car park opposite the Visitors Centre and proceed to the entrance. Our Experience Team will welcome you with all details. 

HOURS:

Open on Tuesday to Saturday | Closed on Sunday and Monday.
Brighton Beach Deck and Bar + Beach Club and Stade’s Merchandise Shop | 10:00 am – 5:00 pm.
Distillery Tour Times | 4 tours daily: 10:30 am; 10:45 am; 2:30 pm; 2:45 pm.
Please arrive 30 mins prior to tour.

EXPLORE BARBADOS:

The island of Barbados is situated in the Caribbean Islands, with the Caribbean Sea to the west and Atlantic Ocean to the east. The main international airport serving Barbados is Grantley Adams International Airport (BGI). Cruise ships arrive and depart from the port in Bridgetown, the nation’s capital, only two miles away from the Stade’s Distillery. Click here for a variety of Barbados hotels and resorts.