"Is 2024 the year of the tiki bar resurgence? If it is, Lucky Tiki is an excellent jumping-off point. This secretive, reservation-only bar in West Hollywood is above Tail O’ The Pup (yes, the hot dog stand) and is accessed by an intercom hidden in a pickle barrel on the first-floor patio. Get past that and you’ll find a tropical wonderland of beaded entryways, bamboo huts, and sneaky-strong cocktails served in smoking treasure chests. The attention to detail is on par with a Hitchcock film (no surprise, it’s from the people behind Highland Park Bowl and Idle Hour), which makes for a theatrical drinking experience. The only issue is getting in. Reservations are usually booked solid, so sign up for the waitlist and pray." - brant cox, sylvio martins, garrett snyder
