The Golden Tiki
Bar · The Asian District
3939 Spring Mountain Rd, Las Vegas, NV 89102
Highlights
Tiki bar with tropical cocktails, DJ music, and pirate artifacts
Tiki bar with tropical cocktails, DJ music, and pirate artifacts
"A 24-hour tropical escape and celebration of maximalism — like Disneyland through an adults-only filter. After surviving the brutal parking lot, step through a dark passageway into the glow of animatronic birds, a twinkling Rainforest Cafe–style night sky, and a life-sized mermaid in glass that looks just real enough to prompt a double-take. Bartender Adam Rains slings some of the best tiki drinks in town — classics like painkillers and banana batidas shine here. Plan in advance to reserve a table or belly up to the bar; with drinks in hand, take a lap to admire the decor: dazzling waterfalls, head-scratching island artifacts, old-timey nudes tucked beneath glass tabletops, and lewd wallpaper in the restrooms." - Janna Karel
"The Golden Tiki is open all hours of the night to welcome visitors into its over-the-top tiki wonderland. The Golden Tiki is like if a Disneyland attraction grew up and discovered alcohol — with animatronic birds, twinkling starry skies overhead, a display of shrunken heads, and bathroom decor that is downright erotic. Lean into the aesthetic and order banana batidas, painkillers, and mai tais. The 24-hour food menu also includes crab rangoon, coconut shrimp, poke bowls, and fried rice, among other tiki bar fare. If you want to guarantee a seat on the weekends, make a reservation." - Janna Karel
"Like stepping into a grown-up Disneyland, the Golden Tiki is a tiki bar turned up to 11. Sure, there’s your classic mai tais and painkillers and glowing lanterns. But there are also animatronic birds, water fountains, a guzzle-worthy banana batida, and a ceiling of LED stars that shoot over the bar. The tiki bar is open 24 hours, but if you’re visiting on a weekend, you should make a reservation." - Janna Karel
"While it will celebrate its 10th anniversary this August, the Golden Tiki is as much a Vegas institution as iconic bars that are more than twice its age. Located in a busy and impossible-to-park-in Chinatown strip mall, the discreet entrance doesn’t prepare you for the twinkling lights, animatronic parrots, and explosion of island and pirate-themed displays. Simply stepping inside can catapult you into a festive mood, so why not skip the alcohol? Stick to the list of six virgin cocktails, including the creamy N/A Painkiller, passionfruit Pog Killer, and ginger and turmeric-paced Salud. Bonus: add a swirl of Dole Whip." - Emmy Kasten
"A tropical-themed bar that leans into island decor and playful maritime motifs, serving fruity cocktails and an immersive, escapist atmosphere within an urban setting." - Patricia Doherty Patricia Doherty Patricia Doherty is a writer who specializes in covering destinations, resorts, and cruises for Travel + Leisure and other publications. Travel + Leisure Editorial Guidelines
