Pagan Idol

"A darling of the San Francisco bar scene, Pagan Idol invites you into a fantastical world of tiki. Load up on flaming punch bowls and then explore the extravagant decor, replete with bubbling aquariums and a twinkling night sky. Every now and then a thunderous roar is the sound of the “volcano” erupting and a cloud of smoke flows out of the ceiling." - Dianne de Guzman

"If you want to wait out the rush hour traffic in a place that will make you forget you spent roughly three hours today buried in a single spreadsheet, this place is a good stop. The tiki drinks mainly taste like juice (in a good way), but remember that they’re a lot stronger than that." - will kamensky

"This two-year-old Tiki den from the Future Bars (Bourbon & Branch, Rickhouse) team features an intermittently erupting volcano, as well as two reservable Tiki huts that can accommodate groups up to 8 people – and which are perfect for sharing bowl-style drinks. There are a few options there, but the best is probably the rich and delicious Rum Monkey (Ron de Venezuela, rhum Martinique, banana, pineapple, orange, lemon, cinnamon, macadamia nut, cream, and a whole egg), which is meant for just two people, and is served in a cute monkey-adorned bowl." - Jay C. Barmann

"The Future Bars team (Bourbon & Branch et al) went big with their Union Square Tiki temple, featuring two bars for perfected classics and details like twinkling stars that transport drinkers to paradise at twilight no matter the time of day. Start out in the front room, a “captain’s quarters” filled with nautical details, and then make your way to the back room where there’s an erupting volcano and palapas aplenty." - Caleb Pershan

"The team behind Rickhouse built this tiki temple and it’s further evidence that the form isn’t going anywhere. Frozen drinks like the mai tai float, Bird of Paradise, or pina colada put the bar’s blenders to use, and there are bowls aplenty for sharing." - Lauren Saria, Dianne de Guzman, Caleb Pershan