Tiki Bars
Honi Honi - Edmonton
Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
Opened in January 2023 by Scott Dodds.
This bar features a large well-stocked back bar of rums.
Green naugahyde/vinyl booths, dark moodily lit interior with fish floats hanging from a tin ceiling, framed art on the walls, many of which are covered with lahala matting, and captain's style spindle chairs complete the look of this bar.
Both Tiki Tiki on Whyte and the Honi Honi Tiki Bar in Edmonton also sport vintage carved panels from the original Edmonton Beachcomber, salvaged by appreciative collectors, and then re-sold to the New Wave bars.
Honi Honi is more cocktail and rum focused than Tiki Tiki on Whyte, which has cocktails but also focuses on its gastropub fusion food. Honi Honi has some snacks as well but drinks are the definite priority here.
Tiki Tiki on Whyte - Edmonton
Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
Drawing its name from the original 1960's Tiki Tiki in Edmonton, this establishment opened on June 4th, 2023.
Owner Lonny Seguin was inspired to bring back Tiki to Edmonton after experiencing Tiki spots throughout Las Vegas and San Diego.
Both Tiki Tiki on Whyte and the Honi Honi Tiki Bar in Edmonton sport vintage carved panels from the original Edmonton Beachcomber, salvaged by appreciative collectors, and then re-sold to the New Wave bars.
This small bar has a menu of gastropub island-inspired fare using fresh local ingredients and serves tropical cocktails in tiki mugs.
Cabali - Oro Valley (Tucson)
Oro Valley, Arizona, United States
Owners Doug “Fini” Finical and Scott Mencke opened Fini’s Landing in the foothills, then came The Landing in Oro Valley in 2021, and then they were ready to open their new tiki bar...
Cabali, located next door to The Landing at 8195 N. Oracle Rd., hosted its Grand Opening on Friday, February 2, 2024.
One of the memorable centerpieces is a Mark Thomas Outrigger styled Moai at the main bar area with tentacles around it. Additionally, the space is decorated with a huge mug collection, black velvet paintings, and artwork, all illuminated by custom crafted swag lamps and trimmed out with plenty of bamboo and other natural materials.
The bar is also a precursor to the soon-to-be-released documentary “Cabali and the Tiki Mug Obsession.” The film has been in the works for a little bit now and explores the “history and subculture of tiki mug hunting featuring ‘Fini’ — an obsessed collector opening a tiki bar dedicated to his collection.”
The Lost Tiki - Playa del Carmen
Playa del Carmen, Mexico
Opened @ February 2018.
This bar and restaurant has a large A-frame shaped roof with grassy thatching. One side is taken up with a long bar whose backbar is formed by boat-shaped shelves. The other side of the room has a large tiki mural with some Aztec/Mayan influence. This mural often serves as a backdrop to their live music performances. Movable tables and chairs fill the space between.
Tiki decor is a bit sparse and there is a dearth of actual carved tikis. However, they have a strong cocktail menu with both classics and signature drinks -- all served in tiki mugs.
Hawaiian Paradise - Hollywood
Los Angeles, California, United States (Closed)
Hawaiian Paradise was a pre-tiki venue that opened at 7566 Melrose Avenue on April 7, 1937. The owners were Bill Calhoun, George Mason and Lorena “Rena” Rogers. Rogers was an ex-actress and, from 1916 to 1941, wife of actor-turned-director Frank Borzage. After giving up acting, Rena took many trips to Hawaii, and back in Hollywood would throw huge Polynesian-themed parties with singers and hula dancers to entertain.
The restaurant served both Continental and "Island" cuisine. As of 1937, they also boasted a new all-glass roof for "year round starlight dancing".
Hawaiian Paradise celebrated its 1-year anniversary on April 7, 1938. Later that year, Mason was out; Rena and Bill Calhoun remained owners. By 1939 Calhoun alone was the face of Hawaiian Paradise, now known as “Hawaiian Paradise Isle.” In February 1940, it became the Hawaiian Paradise Ballroom, a last gasp of the tropical theme.
Later that year, 7566 Melrose became the latest outlet of “Club 41” fronted by George Distel, and was closed by the courts for multiple violations of State liquor laws. In 1947 the building was remodeled as the Horton Dance Theater.
This location has been home to many businesses over the years.
The Drake Theatre was opened here on March 26, 1970, initially screening straight adult movies, it went over to gay male adult movies in around 1975/1976.
In 1977 the Drake Theatre was listed in the Bob Damron Address Book as operating as a gay male adult theatre. It was later known as the Aladdin Theatre, operating into the 1980’s.
After closing it became an adult bookstore & video store, which closed in early-2008.
Most recently, this spot was home to "Orange Bone" a dog salon and boutique store, which closed in 2023.
Honolulu Tiki Mugs
Buenos Aires, Argentina
Tiki Mug Shop in Buenos Aires-Caballito.
From Honolulu Tiki Mugs:
"Honolulu Tiki Mugs was born in 2016 out of our love of Polynesian pop culture. We are creators of Tiki Mugs, designed by Juan Cives, the creative mind behind our brand. Our designs are ideal for enjoying your favorite cocktails."
Jungle Tiki Bar - Brisbane's West End
West End, Queensland, Australia
Opened in September of 2013.
From Jungle:
"Welcome to Jungle, the original tiki bar transporting you from Brisbane to your own tropical paradise. Our handmade tiki hut takes inspiration from the Polynesian Islands, with a cocktail list just as tropical to match! You’ll find us centrally located in West End on Vulture Street. Though she is but small… she is mighty. Making and shaking is what we do, baby. We love mixing up tropical concoctions with a list of drinks reflecting seasonal produce and emerging rums. Let us know if you have a classic cocktail or something different in mind; we can more than likely whip that up for you. We also have a wall of rum, a range of local and international beers and tasty beverages rotating on tap."
Tiki Jungle - Gdańsk
Gdańsk, Poland
Opened @ January 2022.
Tiki Jungle is about 6 hours away from Berlin, Germany. This bar is located in the former German city of Danzig (now Gdańsk, Poland) on the coast of the Baltic Sea.
They also do music events at the Tiki Jungle, but you should check before your visit.
Encio's Tiki Bar
Ferrara, Italy
Opened @2021.
This tiki bar is located in the center of Ferrara, Italy.
Waikiki Speaki-Tiki Bar
Trieste, Italy
Opened September 23rd, 2021.
This tiki bar and restaurant is close to the harbor of Trieste (Italy).
The Hukilau - Florence
Florence, Oregon, United States
Opened in 2018.
Pacific fusion restaurant and tiki bar on the Oregon Coast featuring daily cocktail specials.
Originally a food truck called A Taste of Hawaii (2014), four years later owners Christian and Natasha Jakobsen opened The Hukilau brick and mortar alongside Highway 101 in Florence, OR.
They have indoor and outdoor seating.
Queréncia Exotic Bar
Lecce, Italy
This tiki bar and restaurant is located in the city center of Lecce. Created by Cristian Pellegrino.
The venue mixes tropical, exotic and pirate atmospheres.
You can sit either in or outside.
The two rooms have a total of 80 seats and an outdoor garden with another 180 which makes this place welcoming, hospitable and very large.
Many of its features, such as the wooden counter, smoke created with dry ice, large tiki masks, rum barrels, pirates and even the treasure maps and materials such as wicker, recall an English-colonial style.