Tiki Bars
Mata Hari Bar
Zürich, Switzerland
Mata Hari Bar has been in the Gewerbeschule quarter of Zurich since 2004. The room is ringed with plush red velvet seating, with walls lined in bamboo. The bar back is flanked by two large, carved tikis.
Tiki Philly
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States (Closed)
Tiki Philly opened in July 2016, near the Philadelphia City Hall.
The decor was simple: an orange wall covered with brightly-painted inexpensive tiki masks, and a painted mural on the side. A short menu of tiki drinks was offered, a mix of traditionals and new creations, and there was a small selection of food.
Closed in March 2020.
El Polinesio - Cienfuegos
Cienfuegos, Cuba
El Polinesio is across from the Plaza de Armas in Cienfuegos. The is not the location that was formerly a Trader Vic's -- that El Polinesio can be found in Havana, Cuba. Though the decor is less elaborate than the Havana location, it has plenty of carvings that appear to be at least partially inspired by Polynesia.
Ohana Tiki Lounge
Hong Kong Island, Hong Kong SAR China (Closed)
Ohana Tiki Lounge (formerly known as Mahalo Tiki Lounge) opened in 2015 in the Wan Chai section of Hong Kong. It was owned by Max Traverse, who also owned Honi Honi in Hong Kong (and later opened the Maka Hiki Tropical Bar & Grill in its stead). The extensive drink menu was mostly new tropical creations, including bowls for sharing, though some classic tiki drinks made appearances as well. Many drinks were served in tiki mugs. A small menu of poke was available, including a set lunch deal. The sleek decor was heavy on bamboo, with tiki masks.
Closed @ January 2023.
Wauwatiki
Wauwatosa, Wisconsin, United States
Wauwatiki was opened by owners Peter Panagos, James Findlay and Jason Growel in April 2016 in Wauwatosa, a town just to the west of Milwaukee, Wisconsin. The menu includes tiki drinks and small food plates. The decor includes thatch-covered booth seating lined with bamboo, and there is a rounded A-frame entry. The walls are painted with subtle tiki motifs.
Wauwatiki suffered a minor electrical fire in September of that year, and was closed for repairs until November 2016.
Tangaroa Hawaiian Bar
Lisboa, Portugal (Closed)
This bar was located right next door to Bora-Bora in Lisbon.
It was open at least as late as 2015.
Later, home to Charm Bar. Now home to Oxalá as of 2022.
Bora-Bora - Lisbon
Lisbon, Portugal (Closed)
This location operated from 1984 until 2011.
The site is now home to Club Noir since @2014, which kept some of the lighting fixtures and tile-work from the former Bora Bora, so there are traces to be seen if you are interested.
There is also another location, Bora Bora on Av. Almirante Reis, just to the north in Lisbon.
False Idol
San Diego, California, United States
False Idol opened September 3rd, 2016 in San Diego's Little Italy neighborhood. It is owned jointly by Martin Cate of Smuggler's Cove and Consortium Holdings (owners of neighboring Craft & Commerce). The walls are covered with panels carved by legendary tiki artist Bosko. The ceiling is crusted with lit glass floats. Reservations are strongly recommended and can be made up to a month in advance.
Tiki-Ko & The Sinking Ship
Bakersfield, California, United States
Tiki-Ko opened in Bakersfield in June 2016, and is owned by Roy Scarazzo and Sonya Gamargo. The interior, designed and built by Danny "Tiki Diablo" Gallardo, features vintage Witco pieces, beachcomber lamps, turquoise blue upholstery, and artwork by Tiki tOny. A full slate of traditional tropical cocktails is on offer, and there is a souvenir logo coconut mug available.
In June 2021, The Sinking Ship, a downstairs bar level, was opened. This basement bar, which has a capacity of 70 — more than twice the upstairs bar — has a mix of first come first served seating, and seven reserved areas, which can accommodate parties of two (like Quint's Cove) up to eight guests (Banana Crate Booth, which requires a $100 deposit good toward the bar tab). The entrance for The Sinking Ship is a few doors down from the main Tiki-Ko entrance at the corner. The Sinking Ship is packed with great details, from the Papua New Guinea masks throughout, to the sawfish rostrum hanging behind the bar, to the giant container of "Torpedo Juice" at the end of the bar. Flicker flame bulbs add atmosphere. The main ceiling is a giant map of the Caribbean, but other parts of the room have different ceiling treatments, including aged lauhala matting and corrugated metal papered in old Japanese newsprint. And there is something new to notice on each visit...
No Bones Beach Club - Seattle
Seattle, Washington, United States (Closed)
No Bones Beach Club opened in the Ballard neighborhood of Seattle in early 2016, after a few successful years operating as a food truck. The menu was all vegan, and 2% of proceeds were donated to animal welfare causes. Tiki drinks were served in tiki and tropical mugs. Brunch was served on weekends.
The walls were lined with bamboo and lauhala matting, with thatch overhead, and colorful outdoor light lanterns hang above. There were animal sculptures, made from driftwood. A large tiki with a pineapple atop its head greeted you at the front of the restaurant.
Officially closed on October 15th, 2020 as a financial casualty of the Covid Pandemic shutdowns.
A second location opened in Portland in January 2017 and closed in October 2020 about the same time as the Seattle location.
Archipelago
Washington, District of Columbia, United States (Closed)
Archipelago opened in Washington, DC in February 2016. The bar's owners collected bits and bobs of Polynesian Pop in preparation for opening the bar, including a shrine to Magnum, PI. The focus was on cocktails, including both classics and modern inventions, but there was a small menu of food, as well. The decor included a painted mural with palm scenes, and some thatch and lauhala touches.
Archipelago closed its doors on 8/26/2023.
The Tiki Putt
Gresham, Oregon, United States (Closed)
The Tiki Putt (also known as the Tiki Family Fun Center) was a tiki-themed blacklight indoor mini-golf course. It opened in Gresham, Oregon, just northeast of Portland, in 2015. The room was dark, with neon-painted black light effects all around the room. The murals painted on the walls were evocative of black velvet paintings, and some of the scenes were particularly well done. There were tikis, palm trees, and a volcano with a walk-through "lava tube." In addition to the mini golf course, there was a large play structure and a small video game arcade that included some pinball machines.
Closed in September 2019.