"This secretive bar in West Hollywood is located above Tail O’ The Pup (yes, the hot dog stand) and accessed by buzzing an intercom in a pickle barrel on the first-floor patio. Get past that and you’ll be in a wonderland of beaded entryways, bamboo huts, and sneaky-strong cocktails set on fire or served in a smoking treasure chest. 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 highly theatrical drinking experience. Lucky Tiki is reservation-only, but if you want to pop in for a quick drink by yourself after work, there’s usually a stool or two available at the bar." - brant cox