The Shameful Tiki Room

If your looking for a unique place to meet and catch up with friends, this is the place to experience. The atmosphere is fun and creates a unique vibe of being swept away to a tropical lounge. The food was good but lets face it, you come here for the drinks. Reasonably priced, great service, amazing ambiance creates a great night out with friends. Would totally recommend for a fun night out.

Really friendly and personable bartenders! Designated Driver was one of the best and cheapest mocktails I’ve ever had. It’s not an especially unique tiki bar (I’ve been to many), but it’s still very immersive and fun. Nice and dark inside. If I ever come back to Vancouver, I’ll try the food here next time because it looked really good!

First, while I'll say I'm sure this place isn't for everyone, I have to add I didn't think it would be much for me, either, and I went here to entertain my wife (who loves both everything Hawaiian, and kitsch). But there is something to be said about a 'bad joke' that is just committed to so hard and with such love, that it becomes a good joke after all. I've been to Trader Vic's and many other such places in the past and had a so-so time, but when the entire bar begins to flash while a chant of 'Volcano Bowl!' starts up, and the large tiki at the entrance unleashes smoke at the delivery of the aforementioned bowl drink (and there's a different one for the Mystery Bowl, and I would guess a third for the other bowl, which didn't get delivered while were were there), that even a stoic non-drinker found it charmingly hilarious. But the most surprising thing was the Polynesian dancers--that come out on Wednesday nights and we arranged to be there for--were actually so affecting. I didn't expect an impassioned dance to a version of Stand By Me, partially sung in Hawaiian, which hit hard after losing one of my closest friends earlier in the month who would have loved the place. That alone would have made it worth the effort to find the place. So I would definitely say this was one of the highlights of our trip to Vancouver. And even if you're a local who's somehow never been, I'd highly recommend it. They are lovely people in every way.

Really fun cocktail bar with a solid concept. The atmosphere is great. Drinks are really good. Food isn’t great, but it’s easy to eat before or after, so it doesn’t matter much.

Started with the Punch bowl , then Zombie and Pain Killer . The drinks are very good and pretty quick . I had the Edamame , Avacado and Crab and Red Curry for dinner with a Salad . My Salad was super clean and fresh and my dressing tasted healthy . I have food allergies and our Server was very helpful . I had zero allergic reactions and furthermore no bloating or any stomachs issues. I didn’t wake up with a hangover in the morning despite the buzz that I had the night before. The lighting is darker than most Tiki places but I don’t mind as they serve interesting drinks throughout the night with special effects . Next time I go I am taking a small flashlight and magnifying glass to see the menu . The service is good . Quick for how busy it is . Our server reminded us of the two hour turn around and she spoke so fast but I just think it was busy so nothing personal . When we asked if we can sit at the bar after there were mixed answers like they maybe wanted us to leave so there is room for those who made reservations to sit at the bar ? Not really sure , my husband asked the Bartender and he said we could stay but then someone told my husband we couldn’t so we left even though we were going to have more drinks . Again I don’t take it personally, I just think there was something going on that Staff was just trying to manage . Everyone was friendly , just very busy. I’m a Tiki enthusiast so I’m just grateful that the Shameful Room is in Vancouver. I definitely plan to go back . We had a great time .

Came here early for a couple drinks. Chill vibe , smoke machines + sound effects later on. Very dark inside. Still easy to talk not super loud. Tried a few different drinks and all were tasty , I like the menu is is very descriptive and images of each of the drinks. My favourite was blue Hawaii , not blended but small chunks of ice. We didn’t try food other than chips + salsa , decent portion $9. Our server was efficient and made sure we always had a drink or asked if we want more. 2 hour time limit on tables.

What a place to be! It's one of the best cocktail bars out there. The vibes are impeccable, the cocktails are to die for! Service is great. Amazing place to have drinks with your friends, hands down! I love the tribal look they have for the place, such a vibe. Do yourself a favor and take a cab to this place because you'll leave turnt 🤣

We came here for a friend's birthday. It's a bit dark inside but it's a cool little place to go to. The food was good and reasonable for price.

Service was great and the drinks were yummy! I had the nachos. They were so good! For sure, going back.

This place was a really cool experience. Iv visited my fair share of tiki bars but the ambience and attention to detail is impeccable! The food was good and the drinks were great! The bae bae drink was our favorite!

The bar is really fun, nicely decorated, and the vibe is definitely there. Every drink we had was excellent, food came out very quick, the PuPu Platter wasn't just the standard fare -- it includes coconut mango rice, pulled pork tacos, and naan which you don't typically find but they were a terrific change of pace. The staff were great, they were a bit overwhelmed considering how busy it was, but when we accidentally spilled a drink they were right on top of it. The only way to guarantee a spot is with reservations and they fill up quickly. I drove up from Portland, OR and was not disappointed. Would absolutely go back.

If you're a fan of tiki drinks and themed bars then it is necessary to visit this bar when in Vancouver. This bar is tucked away quietly in a fairly popular area so if you don't pay attention it can be easy to walk by it. When we had the chance to visit on a early weekday we had no problem being able to get seated as walk-ins. They have a food menu with a bunch of small plates and a tiki menu that covers every type of drink possible. My favorites will forever be their strong drinks, like the ones that you can only have two of. You can't go wrong with a punch bowl though! What I appreciated the most was how accommodating The Shameful Tiki Room was to dietary restrictions and allergens. There was nothing shameful about that!

My advice is to make a reservation. Because if you don't, there will be an hour wait like we had, but it worked out because we hit some other bars in the area. This is a cute little intimate bar. We sat at the bar and the bartender gave us some great recommendations. I had the jet pilot and my boyfriend tried a rum barrel and the oaxacan dead. The drinks are super strong, but so so good. there are so many options It's a little overwhelming, but the bartenders will give you great recommendations. We also had tiki nuts, which were basic delicious bar nuts. A little pricey, but definitely a good date place.

Excellent location and easy to find. We stopped in with no reservation on a night when they were packed and they were able to squeeze us in with a table for three for a quick drink. We sure appreciated it as we only had two nights in Vancouver & it was our second/last. I would definitely make a reservation, go early and stay a while if you can because the place is awesome. It was a real treat. The albums on the walls brought back memories for me. Also, mahalo for the swizzle sticks!

Great Tiki bar and that is for sure! Love the vibe there. Stopped by here cause we were visiting the town. Friendly staff and attentive. Great daily special as well. Overall, if you're looking for Tiki bar. The Shameful Tiki Room is the spot!

We came to the Shameful Tiki Room as a party of four on Saturday night at 11:30 PM. It was a fun atmosphere-mood lighting, decor and music. They fully embody the spirit of tiki-we felt the love and the festivity the moment we walked inside. For a business named "Shameful", it is the furthest from. Throughout our time, when a table ordered a "Mystery Bowl" or "Volcano Bowl"...it was fun. I won't give away the surprise as we did not order those amongst ourselves. But it was fun. I ordered two cocktails. Personally I am not the biggest rum drinker, but I love that their menu had many options for other base spirits that were just as tiki, as well as non alcoholic drinks for designated drivers. They take care of everybody! Pilikia-a mezcal base drink which was tropical and funky. I loved this drink from start to finish and it started with fire. This was one of the best cocktails I have ever had. Sand and Sea-a tequila based drink which was blue, sour and fruity. Complete with umbrella. Their food was awesome too-my favorite was the samosas, but their mango sticky rice wasn't too sweet. Their salad and baby back ribs were enjoyable too. We can't wait to return and try some group drinks for ourselves!

This cozy Tiki Room is beautifully decorated, artistically lit, and even incorporates a brief volcano show with fog and lighting effects. The drink list includes all of the classics, and some additional excellent concoctions. I particularly enjoyed the Day of the Dead. The drink ingredients are top-notch. The pupu platter is perhaps not the best choice, but the Pork Sliders, Crab Dip, and Nachos were all excellent. Note that the nachos are HUGE, even in the smaller order. Nice service and great ambiance make this one of the better tiki bars-- and I've visited many!

Super fun tiki themed restaurant and bar hidden away on main street. An awesome place to come with a group of friends. Super reasonable pricing for drinks, considering how large some of the cocktails are. I got the Blue Hawaii & my friend the Chi Chi. They were super similar in flavor profile, so I can't speak on their stronger drinks, but these were fun and fruity. We also shared the nachos, which were a size small if you could believe it. We couldn't finish them, as the portion was extremely generous. I'd come back for another fun night out!

I came here on request of my mom, who isn't just into the tiki scene, she is the tiki scene; as I am visiting the area. The food was actually very good and much better priced than what I had seen prior to even flying to Canada. Maybe it was the conversion rates? I dunno, but doesn't matter. What matters is the food was good. Apparently the drinks were good as my fiance enjoyed his drink. The service was prompt (never a word I thought I'd use with a tiki bar) and the bar tender was super sweet and super kind. The entire bar wasn't nearly as busy (talking decorations, the bar itself was packed) as say the Golden Tiki in Las Vegas. I'd say it's fitting nicely between Stowaway and Tiki Ko. Lots to see, but not so dark you can't see anything. I'd go back with my mom - as I will be immagrating here, but it's not my fiance and I's scene, which is fine, doesn't mean it's a bad bar. If it was, it wouldn't have the rating I gave it. But if you're in the area and are into tiki, make sure you stop in!

It was pretty a warm/humid inside, but the drinks were well made and the place was packed. I would def return

Fantastic tiki bar with live entertainment - cool ambience and great drinks. Just go!!!!

I love the decor and they also sometimes have a show. It's hawaiian theme. It's a great place to grab drinks with friends. The best drink I've tried in this place is chi chi. It's like pina colada. I'm into sweet alcoholic drinks so it's good for me. It's not the sickening sweet type of drink. If you like pina colada, you'd most likely love chi chi as well.

After reading the massive amount of positive reviews about this place, I was SO excited for our reservation this past weekend. My fiancé and I booked the reservation 3+ months in advance because we were told that spots fill quickly. Unfortunately, if I could sum up our experience in a few words, I would say it was just OK. The drinks were fine, but not memorable - I had the Heart of Gold, and my fiancé had the Cocktail Orange. The service was decent, great towards the beginning but it took some time to get our bill (the waitress did apologize for the wait when she came back with it). Maybe I'm just not an indoor tiki bar person, as the whole vibe felt pretty cramped and inauthentic to me. Honestly, while I can see how some people would really enjoy the experience here, I'm not sure that I would come back the next time I'm in town unless perhaps some friends were interested in trying it out.

Ambiance - A+ - If you love the Tiki style and culture this place is for you! Along with the decor they have fun chants and special effects (lights, smoke, thunder, etc) at various times. Really enjoyed it! Service - A+ - Sat at the bar and were well taken care of. Water presented immediately, drinks were made quickly and with care. Friendly conversation and a few good stories as well. Drinks - B - Awesome selection and good flavor. My only small gripe is that their drinks are whipped by something I can only describe as a milkshake machine. This causes the drinks to have an enormous amount of froth, which helps with the presentation but isn't very conducive to drinking. Got pretty messy. Also the crushed ice kept clogging the straw and made it hard to enjoy at times. Minor inconvenience in the logo run.

Prawn Cocktail/ Crab Cheese Dip / Salt n Pepper Chicken Wings Friend had recommended this place to me and i finally had the chance to check it out and man was i ever in love with the cocktails menu! Look at all these cute aesthetic drinks! Literally makes you feel like your on vacation! Totally social media worthy! They taste just as good as the presentation meets the eye. My fave appetizer was definitely the crab cheese dip and salt and pepper chicken wings!! Those prices are super budget friendly too, can't go wrong! Service was great and they even made me a surprise drink ., decorations are unique and washroom was super clean too. Parking is street parking with some meters ... Highly recommend make a reservation! Can't wait to go back!

Shameful is a tiki bar with amazing drink options and food selection! I have come here three times before and always had a good time. I usually always order their Volcano bowl which is a fish bowl drink with around 6 shots in it. It is definitely a strong drink but also delicious!! Every time someone orders the Volcano bowl, the bar has sound and light effects that turn on.. it is pretty cool! They do the same for their other two bowls as well! For food we got their full portion of nachos for the table - the portion was huge and the nachos were amazing! I would highly recommend this for a large party. The ambience of Shameful is dark with cool lights! If you decide to go here for day drinking, make sure to wear sunnies because when you leave the restaurant, the sun really hits your eyes. I went here for their Waikiki Wednesdays, they have hula dancers who have a performance around 8pm. It was super fun and felt nice supporting local talent!!

We got here at 10pm on a Monday in July and got a table for 2 almost immediately! $62.10 for 4 drinks. Including a $10 Mai Tai on Mai Tai Monday. * Pain Killer ($14) - 5 stars Absolutely loved this. Incredibly well balanced, in fact dangerously well balanced. Foam on top added great texture. * Day of the Dead ($14) - 4 stars Tasty and refreshing. My partner's favorite drink of the night. * Mai Tai ($10) - 3 stars My partner was disappointed because this was a pretty standard, citrus-forward drink. But he thinks theirs was competent. * Rum Barrel ($16) - 3.5 stars More citrus-forward, which my partner doesn't love for Tiki, but still good.

Be sure to make reservations because we almost missed out on this hidden gem. Nice atmosphere with amazing drinks. We came on Mai Tai Mondays and the drinks were strong and tasty! A must try place for drinks.

Amazing tiki bar in Vancouver. This place was highly rated and now I know why. Stopped by on a Sunday night around 10pm and this place was packed and we had an almost 1.5hrs wait time to get in here. Well we walked in around 11:30 and this place was pretty busy to my surprise. We wasted no time and ordered drinks - Zombie , Tiki Puka Puka, Blue Hawaii & Rum Barrel. Every drink we ordered was amazing tasty and pretty potent too Please do follow their cocktail strength guidelines as they are pretty serious about how strong each drink is. We enjoyed our cocktails and felt this place was worth the wait. If possible get a reservation here to avoid wait times. Staff was great and the ambience is a true tiki vibe. We know the owner has other highly rated speakeasies too in Vancouver and would love to explore those too on my next trip there. Highly recommend.

FIRE! You can add fire to any drink for fifty cents! My drink special, the cane and fire, already came with fire. Bonus! It's also made from a low carbon footprint rum so you can feel good about getting your drink on. Double bonus! My bf said his zombie was nice and strong! I guess there's a limit of two for a reason. My friend enjoyed her hurricane too. Festive ambiance and friendly service. We walked in at 5pm (party of 3) on a Tuesday and were able to get a seat, but most people had rezzies. Make them on Yelp to ensure you get a table!

You are going to love this place! No matter if your coming for food or drinks this experience is stellar! The place is dimly lit but extremely well decorated. You'll feel like you've been transported right into a little slice of Hawaii! The drinks are so fun and creative! The food is also an amazing treat! I loved the pu pu platter! The highlights where the dumplings and the chips and salsa. We also got the spring rolls and the tiki Mac and cheese bites. Both where great! The service was also great! No complaints here it was an amazing experience overall! Delicious and fun!

It was my wife's and I's first time here, Saturday night we had no reservation so we decided to walk in & try our luck. Fortunately for us we got seated within 30 minutes at the bar. Our bartender Nicholas was truly amazing. Very helpful, answered all of our questions & made our drinks in front of us. Our drinks tasted amazing & were strong! Their dumplings & spring rolls tasted great as well! The vibe was like how you would imagine a tiki bar, cool decorations & dim lighting. We'll definitely be back.

So much fun! We had a blast hanging out and admiring the fabulous tiki theme. The drinks were great and we didn't feel rushed or ignored, just right service.

This is one of those places where you just have to check out for the novelty of it. I had friends visiting, and The Shameful Tiki Room was on their list of must-dos, and I always wanted to check it out, so we headed over on a Monday night. Surprisingly, it was actually full and we had to be placed on a wait list. Who woulda thunk it?! We wandered down the street and parked ourselves at a nearby bakery to wait for a text stating our table was ready. I'm not a drinker, so I can't comment on the cocktails they have on the menu, but it looks like there are quite a few choices to choose from, and the presentation is kinda cool (kitschy, but cool). The non alcoholic options are pretty limited on the menu, I was kind of hoping there would be more choices to choose from, but I guess most people go there to drink and not kick back with a tropical juice. Fun to check out just for kicks or for a special event; I don't think I would come here regularly, especially being a non-drinker.

The best gd bar on the planet. Period. Loved every second of my time there. The drinks were delicious yet powerful.

The ambiance is everything. Honestly it's so fun. It is HELLLLLLLLLLLA busy so if you want to go on a weekend, expect to book 2-3 months out. I wouldn't come for dinner but drinks and munchies is awesome. The drinks are tasty and dangerous. They do have markers to tell you how strong the drinks will be. There's also some off the menu stuff so chat with the server! ;) Get the sharing bowls! They come with all the theatrics from sound to effects! The chips and salsa aren't a bad size for the price either!

Awesome tiki spot in Vancouver. You have to get a reservation and I was lucky enough that someone canceled and I was on the wait list. It's pretty cool inside, dark with lots of island vibes. Staff were really friendly. There's a lot of great tiki drinks to choose from. We shared a few appetizers including the shrimp and avocado, spring rolls and tacos. I'd definitely recommend a stop by!

I love me a good tiki bar, so I'm so glad to have tried The Shameful Tiki Room in Vancouver! Definitely make reservations before going. I was lucky enough to snag a reservation for Monday at 5:30 pm only a couple days beforehand, but I think they tend to get booked out so book early. Your reservation is good for 90 minutes, and they're pretty strict about it. We were handed our check a little bit before 7, even though the bar was half empty. As soon as you walk in, you feel like you've been transported to a different world. It almost feels like you're drinking on the beach at night in some tiki huts. The menu is really cute, with illustrations of each drink so you know exactly what you're getting. I love that they rate how alcoholic each drink is, from 1 barrel to 4, so you have a gauge on how strong the drinks are. They offer some food as well, but since I had eaten before coming, I didn't look at the food menu. My friend enjoyed his wasabi peas and sliders though. I had two drinks, the Hurricane ($13) and classic Mai Tai ($14). Both were delicious and honestly didn't taste that different as both were sweet cocktails made with rum. I feel like you can't go wrong with any drink on the menu here. I'd love to come back and order some of the larger punchbowls for sharing. Something fun always happens when a group orders one. For example, for the volcano bowl, they start playing a volcano chanting song on the speakers and change the lighting and release smoke. So fun! I will definitely be back!

You definitely need to book at least a few weeks in advance if there's a specific day and time you want to come here, and especially if you have more than 2 people. I booked about 2 weeks in advance and I wasn't able to get my top choice for a day where I was going to be in the area, so I had to settle for another day to come back specifically to check out this bar. The drinks here are strong, and the levels are indicated on the menu so you can get an idea of what you're in for. I got a mai tai, which apparently on Mondays is $10. Not sure if they have other specials going on the rest of the week. The place is nicely decorated and had a great ambiance. Service was also great! I definitely want to come back!

Came for a bachelorette celebration and I booked three weeks ahead, but was only able to get a 9pm reservation even on a Thursday. The drinks were cute and sweet and the server was very nice. We had a party of six and shared the Blood of the Kapu Tiki (36 CAD) and several other drinks. The server made the bride's extra special by adding some flames to it. Overall, it was a fun place to start our bachelorette party with!

First visit. Staff was awesome, but you def need reservations. I tried the Zombie, the Puka Puka and the Mai Tai. The Zombie was my fav and I understand why they limit it to 2 per person lol. The Pu Pu platter was delicious and good for 2 people. Really enjoyed the Pork Sliders and the Coconut Rice. We also had the Painkiller (felt like Hawaii) the Rum Bowl and the Hurricane. Drinks are awesome and staff were great too!

Make reservations if you can or be prepared to wait at least an hour especially on the weekend. Overall it's working the wait! The ambiance is super cool!! We had the chips and salsa and it was good. Drinks were good!!

Great atmosphere with cool drinks and really delicious foods. Small room so make a reservation

The ambience is fun & fabulous! We immediately noticed that the drink menu is twice the size of the food menu. Since we were there to celebrate my son's birthday...we loved the whole scene! The drinks and food were great!!

This is the kind of bar you'd visit if you want a FULL CAPS EXPERIENCE. Definitely not a tourist trap, since you would need to book a couple of weeks in advance for groups of 4 or higher, and definitely genuine because of the sheer amount of themed decor. There's markers for danger levels of the drinks and even drink limits based on alcohol, which is a big sign that they don't play around. You know it's a good place when you get forget to take photos of the themed share drinks while you're having fun. The staff were very friendly and carried the hawaiian vibes. One of the best ways to spend a night when you want to be frisky but don't feel like going to a rave.

The hurricane I got was very good. I came alone and I could tell this place was for groups but I'm a solo traveller. The bowls looked really fun for people who come with friends. Service was mediocre. Sometimes the bartenders talk to me when I come alone to try to encourage talking outside of groups but I get that this place was busy, even though I was there on a Thursday. Generally, I'm not pressed about this. I liked the decor and other people had some glow-in-the-dark drinks that I'll have to try out next time.

Awesome experience. Glad that I was able to score a reservation. Strong and tasty drinks with great atmosphere.

Fun place to go with guests - Dress Hawaiian Drinks are fun - feel like your in Hawaii with Don Ho

Pure Tiki fun! Food is great and the drinks are outa this world--fave is the Blue Hawaiian! Good times and fab shows!

This place is enchanting! Step through the curtains and you're in another world. It's a low light, Polynesian tiki bar with interesting decor everywhere. There's a flurry of drinks being served with fire, thunder and lightning. The staff are super fun and friendly. Every time I've been here has felt so welcoming. My top 3 cocktails are: 3 dots & a dash, zombie, and skull & bones. The majority of their cocktails are rum-based. Check the back side of the menu for other liquors. The nachos are legit, and I quote one of the waiters "because they understand cheese and layering." Absolutely make reservations or you probably won't get in, or you'll end up waiting 2+ hours, especially on weekends. You can reserve through Yelp and will probably have to book 2+ weeks ahead. Definitely don't drive here. There's a bus stop right outside the door that will conveniently get you to the Main Street SkyTrain station.

The only thing shameful about this place is how you might feel when you walk out after having a few drinks. This is a fantastic place to escape from reality for a bit. Pro tip: if you have more than two people do make a reservation. Best bet is to call a few weeks in advance. If it's just two people you can walk in and put your name on the waitlist. When we were there it was about 30 min, but it can be longer, so just be prepared. Once you walk in, escape is the order of the evening. Classic rum drinks are plentiful and delicious. In true tiki bar form the strength of the drinks are listed so you can manage your evening. They also have a decent selection of other spirited drinks. The bowls come in three sizes for two, three, or four people. All come with the iconic tili bar entertainment flare. They have a small but delicious menu of food from appetizers to full entrees. Fall off the bone ribs entree also makes a great shareable. If you have the pleasure of sitting at the bar, Nicholson and Patrick are both fabulous, knowledgeable and super friendly. A wonderful getaway just outside of downtown Vancouver that's worth making the drive for.

Incredible themed bar with amazing drinks. The drinks were carefully crafted and really strong. Book weeks out if you want a good day and time. Can't wait to return and try the food.

Great. Beautiful interior. Friendly and knowledgeable servers. The snacks were amazing. Drinks were so good. Go here. Have fun.

This is a special place, bring your loved ones who love a stiff drink. The service is always premium too. Gem.

I have been here before and the drinks were great. I tried to go last week, and arrived around 7:30pm and put our name down with the hostess who said the wait was 2 hours. We were happy to wait and walked down the block to have a bite to eat while we did so. Not even an hour later, I checked my cell phone and saw that I missed a message saying that they had a cancellation if we wanted the table. You can read the messages for yourself. The gist of my issue is the terrible customer service in this scenario. Why not move on to offer the spot to the next person in line while letting us keep our spot in line? Why was it that because we missed a message we were removed entirely and then told we would need to wait ANOTHER TWO HOURS? I have worked in busy restaurants and bars myself and was honestly shocked at how this was handled. Can't say I'll be back soon, as the expectation clearly to stand out outside until you're called in.

Fun Tiki restaurant. They even have a good variety of nonalcoholic selections. Food is tasty and service is excellent!

Everything about this place was fantastic! Mai Tai Monday! We had an early reservation (5:30pm) and we were seated promptly. We went for the tiki bar vibe, drinks and music, but were pleasantly surprised at their menu. We had a couple original Trader Vic's recipe, Mai Tai's, a Mystery cocktail for two, three dots and a dash with luxardo cherries and a nonalcoholic drink called the designated driver. All were fabulous, service impressed. We were there for two hours and will definitely go back when we visit Vancouver again!