Tiki Bars
Lost Island Theme Park
Waterloo, Iowa, United States
Lost Island Theme Park is located in Waterloo, Iowa. The 90-acre (36 ha) park includes five element-themed lands (fire, water, earth, air, spirit), which feature numerous attractions; including three roller coasters.
The park is owned by the Bertch family, who also operate the Lost Island Waterpark, which is located next to the site of the theme park. Construction on Lost Island Theme Park began in August 2019, it opened on June 18, 2022, and it cost an estimated $100 million.
The entire park setting is a fictional, enchanted island called ‘Auk Modu’ (in the park's constructed language of Aukipi).
The park is located next to a 30-acre (12 ha) lake which lends itself to the island feel, with some rides extending out over the water.
The park's Volkanu: Quest for the Golden Idol dark ride is perhaps the most "Tiki" thing in the park aside from the tikis that flank the front A-frame entrance. For Disneyland park-goers, a comparison could be made to the Buzz Lightyear ride. Here, in Volkanu, patrons sit in small slowly spinning ride cars and fire lava pistols at lava monsters. An animatronic and tattooed native gives them a call to adventure at the beginning to defeat the boss lava monster at the end of the ride (much like Buzz urges players to defeat Emperor Zurg in the Buzz Lightyear ride). There are also 3-D visuals that jump out.
Adults can purchase alcoholic drinks (beer, seltzers and frozen cocktails) at Thirsty Voyager in the Awa (Water) Realm (see menu below).
Revival House - at Blue Sushi Saki Grill
Des Moines, Iowa, United States
Opened December 2nd, 2020.
The rapidly growing mini chain of Blue Sushis (there are 19 and counting open or coming soon across the U.S. as of 2023) now have “pocket bars” next door. Each has a different style, and Des Moines was lucky enough to draw the tiki card.
There is a nice selection of hanging lamps and the interior is nicely trimmed out in bamboo, natural materials, and palm leaf wallpaper. One end has a lava rock wall with the requisite pink neon sign that has sprung up in the age of Instagram to take the obligatory photos with.
They serve tiki cocktails in tiki mugs, although as of this time they do not appear to have original branded barware. The mugs used appear to be the top 10 wholesale mugs made in China (some of them rip-offs of Bosko's or Tiki Farm's mugs). However, the cocktails appear to be dialed in craft-cocktails using good ingredients, by all accounts.
Tora Tiki
Victoria, British Columbia, Canada
Opened summer of 2021.
Build-out completed by Northstar General Contracting.
The duo of owners behind the bar are also the owners of Saint Franks, located on Broad Street.
The bar does have a limited food menu and also features a private karaoke room.
W Der Imbiss
Berlin, Germany
Opened in October 2016.
Restaurant with Tiki atmosphere and vegetarian-vegan-fusion cuisine in the heart of Berlin.
A small tiki bar is the centerpiece of the Restaurant. One part of is used as breakfastroom for the Artim hotel nextdoor.
Drinks are served in tiki mugs or tiki glassware.
There is also a spin-off in Kastanienallee 49, 10119 Berlin but not comparable.
Waikiki Burger - Potsdam
Potsdam, Germany
Opened April 4th, 2012.
Located in Potsdam, Germany. Americans, especially Californians, might find it similar to the Islands Hamburger Restaurant chain.
In addition to burgers and other fast food offerings with a Hawaiian twist, they offer Hawaiian beers and cocktails at their bar.
On September 16th, 2017 they had their 5th anniversary party with a Hula dance show and live Hawaiian music.
The owner changed in 2023. The tropical atrium was closed by the new owner and all wall paintings were removed.
South Pacific - at Pittsford Plaza - Rochester
Rochester, New York, United States (Closed)
This bar and restaurant was located in Pittsford Plaza, a 530,000 square foot open-air center in a suburb of Rochester, New York, built in the early 1960s.
"Specializing in Polynesian, Cantonese, and Mandarin dishes".
Today, there is no sign of the South Pacific. The location is now home to Century Liquor & Wines.
Tiki Strandbar derBaari
Bitterfeld-Wolfen, Germany
This small seasonal beach bar has been running a tiki theme since 2018.
They do not serve food, but they do have a volleyball net.
They also serve tiki drinks in tiki mugs.
Mangoladas Tiki Bar
Neumarkt in der Oberpfalz, Germany
Built December 18th, 2010.
This is a lightly themed tiki bar with a mural of a surfing tiki on one interior wall, some netted fish floats, and bamboo trimming.
They do serve a variety of tiki cocktails in tiki mugs.
Samoan Joe's - Skydome - Coventry
Coventry, United Kingdom
Opened June 30th, 2023 at Skydome, which is a multi-purpose entertainment center featuring a 4,000 person arena, a gym, nightclubs, restaurants, and an ice rink.
Samoan Joe's moved here from its old location on Spon Street in Coventry, which closed June 24th, 2023.
This location at Skydome had previously been home to FOMO Restaurant and is a much bigger space, allowing more room all-around, especially for the dance floor.
Some details include a photo booth, a canoe on the roof, a VIP area, neon signs, hand painted murals throughout, and plenty of tiki mugs to serve cocktails in.
The updated cocktail list also features at least 4 drinks which include fire, according to bartenders.
Polynesian Palace - at the Reef Towers Hotel
Honolulu, Hawaii, United States (Closed)
The Reef Towers was built in 1959.
The Reef, Reef Towers and Edgewater hotels were sold to the Cinerama movie company in 1969 but Roy Kelley re-purchased the hotels from Cinerama in 1982 to re-integrate them back into the Outrigger chain.
The Polynesian Palace was the nightclub at the Reef Towers associated with Don Ho's long-running regular performances from 1970-1981, but it was also home to many other performers, including Al Harrington (The South Pacific Man).
Since 2007, with the creation of the Waikiki Beach Walk, this entire area has been redeveloped and the Reef Towers is now Club Wyndham at Waikiki Beach Walk.
The Chief's Hut - at the Cinerama Reef Hotel
Honolulu, Hawaii, United States (Closed)
The Reef hotel was built in 1967.
The Chief's Hut was an outdoor poolside dining area at the Cinerama Reef Hotel. Circa 1969 if not earlier.
Run by Bob Maynard, they advertised "Dining Under The Stars".
The Reef, Reef Towers and Edgewater hotels were sold to the Cinerama movie company in 1969 but Roy Kelley re-purchased the hotels from Cinerama in 1982 to re-integrate them back into the Outrigger chain.
Since 2007, with the creation of the Waikiki Beach Walk, this entire area has been redeveloped and the Reef is now known as The Outrigger Reef Waikiki beach resort, with The Chief's Hut area completely gone and remodeled.
Okolehao Bar - at the Honolulu International Airport
Honolulu, Hawaii, United States (Closed)
The governor, on April 27, 1951, signed an act to change the name of Honolulu Airport to Honolulu International Airport.
There was still much construction to do, however, and the new terminal and facilities took a few years to develop, but several airlines, including Pan American Airways and United Airlines inaugurated jet service between the mainland United States and Hawaii in 1959.
Eventually, the Okolehao Bar was added to entertain guests. This was probably when the new John Rodgers Terminal was dedicated on August 22, 1962, during the annual conference of the Airport Operators Council, held in Honolulu August 19-25, 1962. The entrance to the bar can be seen in the press photo below.
This bar functioned through the 60s and into the 70s.
Eventually, in 2017, they changed the name of the Honolulu International Airport to the Daniel K. Inouye International Airport.