River Grove, Illinois, United States
Hala Kahiki was opened in 1966 by Stanley and Rose Sacharski when they decided they wanted to get out of the funeral home business, and is still run by their family. Tucked away in a quiet suburb, Hala Kahiki is a beautiful classic tiki bar. The layout is sprawling but feels subdued and intimate. Witco carvings are featured heavily throughout the dimly-lit bar. The extensive drink menu tends toward the sweet and low-octane... consider bringing a flask to perk your drinks up a bit. The gift shop is large and includes a section of vintage clothing. Hala Kahiki was one of the stops during Exotica 2003, where Sven Kirsten gave a presentation on the art of Witco.
I visited several bars for the CATT (Chicago Area Tiki Tour) in 2015. This was one of them.
Kristine and I stopped before going to Quebec. Zombie 1934, jet pilot, rum old fashioned and the Saturn. Great time 2 swizzle sticks obtained
Roze and Boze Tiki Mug - Lava Sunset Event Edition - for LowBrow Aloha 2022 & for Hala Kahiki - by Bertiki
Libbey Tiki Glass Tall For Hala Kahiki
The Connoisseur For Hala Kahiki Green
Hala Kahiki Pineapple Mug
Hala Kahiki Rum Barrel
Hala Kahiki Tiki Mug
The Connoisseur For Hala Kahiki's 50th Anniversary Brown
Hala Kahiki Fu Manchu
Hala Kahiki Moai Mug
Hala Kahiki Bumatay Tiki Mug
Hala Kahiki, Tiki Bar - Purple / Yellow
Hala Kahiki, Tiki Bar - Red / White
Hala Kahiki, Tiki Bar - Red / Yellow
Hala Kahiki, Tiki Bar - White / Red
Hala Kahiki, Tiki Bar - Purple / Yellow
Hala Kahiki, Tiki Bar - Green / Yellow
Hala Kahiki, Tiki Bar - Brown / Yellow
Hala Kahiki, Tiki Bar - Amber/Brown
Hala Kahiki, Tiki Bar - Yellow / Red