Our establishment derives its name from the extraordinary life odyssey of the 18th century, native-born enslaved African, Venture Smith. At only 10 years old, he was captured and sold for 4 gallons of rum and a piece of calico cloth. Through hard work and thrift, Smith purchased not only his own freedom, but that of his family, and went on to become a successful landowner and entrepreneur. Solomon and Kuff were Smith’s sons. The bar boasts over 100 international rums spanning Authentic Caribbean Rums, Agricole Rhums, Cachacas, and American rums, along with artisanal cocktails and craft beers on tap. Karl Franz, the mixologist for the space,