The S.O.S. Tiki Bar
Cocktail bar · Decatur
340 Church St, Decatur, GA 30030
Highlights
Tropical oasis with retro drinks, Polynesian vibe, and rum
Tropical oasis with retro drinks, Polynesian vibe, and rum
"A tropical oasis in the heart of Decatur, S.O.S. is a modern take on classic bars like Trader Vic’s. Tiki staples such as the mai tai, zombie, and painkiller are all on the menu here, as are a few S.O.S. originals and a vast selection of rums for sipping." - Beth McKibben, Henna Bakshi
"From November 27 to December 28, Wednesdays through Saturdays, every corner of this already eye-catching lounge will become even more exciting, with lights over garlands, vintage Christmas ornaments, trinkets scattered about, and a menu of snacks that changes each year. You can count on boozy hot chocolate and eggnog to make their appearances." - Su-Jit Lin
"Before becoming the editor of Eater Atlanta six years ago, I was a cocktail writer dabbling in the history of drinks and the bars and bartenders behind the classics we still sip today. One of my favorite watering hole features was for Atlanta magazine and relaying the tale behind one of two Trader Vic’s left in the United States, and the only one still affiliated with Hilton. It happens to be located on the lower level of the Hilton hotel in downtown Atlanta. But before Trader Vic’s, there was Hinky Dinks. And there’s an ode to Trader Vic’s and its forebear popping up in Decatur. ... Cozied up in a booth with a rum-soaked Old Fashioned, High Tide’s Dude Dude is a deal at $45, easily feeding two to three people. Think of it as a sort of low-key omakase, but in a tiki bar, paired with a fastidious riff on the Zombie, a glass of house grog, or a boozy Singapore Sling." - Beth McKibben
"While S.O.S. Tiki Bar’s cocktail list provides no opportunity to go wrong with any order, an icy drink helps take the edge off the Georgia heat. The only frozen cocktail on the menu at this Decatur bar is the Pain Killa — a blend of white rum, aged rum, coconut cream, orange, and pineapple. Get it for $7. Feel the burn with extra rum for an additional $2." - Eater Staff
"With locations at S.O.S Tiki Bar in Decatur and Little Trouble at Westside Provisions District, this Asian street food pop-up specializes in everything from char siu pork buns and eggplant wontons to a variety of baos and decadent desserts like tempura-fried Oreos. Don’t skip the baos from Mushi Ni, including the jumbo coconut shrimp bao if it’s listed on the menu." - Beth McKibben
