Our Story — Anchored in Tradition
From the Purser’s Deck to Our Tables: The Name, the Rum, the Brand
The name Pusser harks back to the Royal Navy, where the “pusser” (short for purser) was the ship’s officer responsible for disbursing the daily rum ration to sailors—a ritual that, at its time, formed a unique bond between crew and spirits.
That naval custom faded in 1970, but it was resurrected by Charles Tobias in 1979, when he launched Pusser’s Rum as a commercial brand, paying tribute to the British naval tradition. From the outset, Tobias envisioned more than spirits—he saw a way to carry seafaring lore ashore.
In 1982, the first Pusser’s restaurant opened in Soper’s Hole, Tortola in the British Virgin Islands, bringing the Caribbean’s laid-back, rum-forward culture to diners. Over time, a constellation of Pusser’s outposts spread across the BVIs, Germany, and the U.S.—all offering food, fun, and of course, signature cocktails built around Pusser’s Rum (like the world-famous Painkiller).
Thus, Pusser’s Rum, Pusser’s restaurants, and Pusser’s Landing are separate identities— but they are chapters of a single story: from sea to shore, from bottle to table, from sailor to guest.
Carrying the Torch: From Annapolis to Baltimore
Pusser’s became a Chesapeake Bay icon when Pusser’s Caribbean Grille opened along Annapolis’s Ego Alley nearly 30 years ago. Over those decades, it evolved into a beloved dockside gathering place for locals, boaters, and visitors—where crab cakes and tropical cocktails met waterfront views.
When Pusser’s Annapolis faced a lease non-renewal, longtime general manager Chris “CT” Townsend and veteran employee Jim Lepley stepped in and purchased the brand’s U.S. rights in the region. Their vision: to carry forward the soul of Pusser’s into a new chapter—bold, fresh, yet unmistakably familiar.
In July 2025, their vision became reality with the grand opening of Pusser’s Landing at Lighthouse Point Marina in Baltimore’s Canton neighborhood. This new space—spanning more than 15,000 square feet, seating over 350 guests, with a floating dock bar—combines the charm of island dining with Chesapeake waterfront hospitality.
They even moved key design elements from Annapolis—such as the bar built in Wales and mirrored back bar walls—preserving the physical links to the original venue. Boaters can now dock directly to dine or enjoy the floating bar, reinforcing Pusser’s identity as a marina-friendly destination.
Fresh Catches. Bright Cocktails. Big Views.
From lump crab cakes to jerk-spiced mahi, our kitchen sails between local flavor and island heat—best enjoyed pier-side.
A New Harbor, the Same Spirit
Pusser’s Landing is more than just a restaurant on the waterfront. It’s a bridge between Caribbean legend and Chesapeake life, between seafaring history and modern hospitality. So whether you arrive by boat, by land, or by appetite, we invite you to join us. Raise a Pusser’s Painkiller. Savor seafood kissed by island influence. Share laughter under the canopy of harbor lights.
You’re not just a guest—you’re part of the legacy. Welcome aboard.