The Lucky Tiki
Bar · West Hollywood North
8512 Santa Monica Blvd, West Hollywood, CA 90069
Highlights
Immersive tiki speakeasy with theatrical cocktails & island fare
Immersive tiki speakeasy with theatrical cocktails & island fare
"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
"Verdict: The attention to detail inside this secretive, reservation-only tiki bar in West Hollywood rivals a Hitchcock film. In order to enter the place, you have to find an intercom hidden inside a pickle barrel at Tail O’Pup (yep, the hotdog stand.) Then you ascend a lighted staircase and pop into a tropical wonderland of beaded entryways, bamboo huts, and sneaky-strong cocktails served in smoking treasure chests and edible sandboxes. It’s theatrical, over-the-top, and escapism at its finest." - nikko duren, brant cox
"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
"“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
"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
