The Lucky Tiki
Bar · West Hollywood North ·
Theatrical tiki bar with secret entrance and strong cocktails
Theatrical tiki bar with secret entrance and strong cocktails
"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
"This tropical bar above Tail O’ The Pup (yes, the hot dog stand in West Hollywood) can only be accessed by buzzing an intercom hidden in a pickle barrel on the first-floor patio. But before you get to that step, you’ll need a reservation. Once you’re in, though, Lucky Tiki is fantastic. The attention to detail is that of a Hitchcock set (no surprise, Lucky Tiki comes from the people behind Highland Park Bowl and Idle Hour). Expect a theatrical drinking experience complete with beaded entryways, bamboo huts, and sneaky-strong cocktails served in smoking treasure chests and edible sandboxes." - sylvio martins, garrett snyder
"This secretive, reservation-only bar on Santa Monica Blvd. is located above Tail O’ The Pup (yes, the hot dog stand) and is accessed by buzzing an intercom hidden in a pickle barrel on the first-floor patio. Get past that and you’ll be treated to a tropical 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. The only issue is getting in. Reservations are booked for months, so do what we did: Sign up for the waitlist and pray." - brant cox
"If you can snag a reservation and get past the kind of complicated, secretive entry system (yes, you have to buzz a hidden intercom), you’re in for some theatrical fun with bamboo huts and smoking treasure chests. Non-Alcoholic Options: You can ask to turn any tiki cocktail into a mocktail (for a few dollars less), and they also have juices." - cathy park
"“This spot is the rare comeback story of a bar that closed and reopened. It is from the people that do a bunch of other solid bars like the Thirsty Crow, Idle Hour, Harlowe, etc. and is hidden above Tail of the Pup. A+ drinks and vibes.”" - brennan carley