Opened in Summer of 2022.

Located inside the premises occupied for 20 years by a fish and chip shop, first known as Mr Chippy and later rebranded as Hook & Line.

Owned by Maria Pavlou and her partners who also own Vudu Lounge and have run it since 2004 in the same building.

The name "Dum Dum" comes from the Moai character in the Night at the Museum movies.

The interior is what they describe as "Tiki Modern" by which they mean sparse and uncluttered without doing the immersive decor that is familiar to those tikiphiles who are used to the old school standards set by Don the Beachcomber and Trader Vic's. Dum Dum's booths and stools incorporate rattan and earth toned vinyl padded seating. Walls are covered with tropical leaf prints. A couple of walls feature fake foliage and neon lighting with messages like "Welcome to the Jungle" and "Rum, Forest, Rum". Ceilings are lit with swag lamps and the space over the bar is draped with several dozen fake flower leis. There are a few small foot-tall Moai statues on one wall, but no large carvings...and especially with the bar's name, it seems like there should be at least one massive Moai on premises, even if carved of foam or fiberglass. Artwork and decor is lacking, but this stripped-down space is more focused on the club crowd who are there to dance.

That said, they appear to have a thriving cocktail menu with a variety of their own concoctions as well as old standards to choose from... and they do serve drinks in tiki mugs.

Opened in mid November of 2020.

The Hello Hi is a bartender-owned cocktail lounge, located in the old Half-Baked space at 120 S. Phillips Ave., across the street from the Phillips Avenue Diner.

Owners Patrick Nelson and Sara Benson describe the Hello Hi as a "classic-style bar". The two University of South Dakota grads bring years of experience in the Sioux Falls bar and restaurant scene to their venture.

So what is a "classic style bar", you might ask? The answer seems to be one that is steeped in nostalgia for mid-century and 70s decor. With a tilt toward the tropical (lots of plants and rattan furniture). And a menu that is mostly tiki or tropical-based cocktails.

It's not a tiki bar but overlaps with tiki bars on the Venn Diagram of tiki adjacent or tiki-friendly places to explore. It is an immersive space that transports you back a few decades while you sip your tropical beverage of choice.

Soft Opening on November 3rd and Grand Opening on November 5th, 2025.

Formerly the home of Mediterraneo and Brews Hall near the city’s popular Pier Plaza.

Owner Patrick Mescall employed several well-known tiki artisans, including Tiki tOny, to create tiki poles and decor for the new venue. Tony did over 60 carvings, including table lamps, bar decorations, and wall decorations.

Interior design completed by the Davis Ink Team.

Most notable is their use of actual lava rock on the exterior and interior walls and the over 125 different colored lanterns hanging from the ceiling.

Mescall is a longtime hospitality operator in the South Bay area, with several bars and restaurants already under his ownership. These include Eat at Joe’s, The Hula Hula Room, The Sportsman’s Bar, The Bounty Room, The Sly Fox Irish Pub, Paddy O’Brien’s Irish Pub, and Torrance Tavern.

The Fireside started out as just a small pyramid-shaped restaurant with a focus on Chinese/Polynesian food and tropical cocktails.

The dinner theater aspect proved a success and they continued to expand to hold larger and larger audiences until the pyramid section, though still there, is almost obscured in the sprawling conglomerate of add-on structures.

They continue to thrive to this day, although the tropical drinks menu is much smaller and they no longer sell branded tiki mugs.

The following timeline is condensed from the Fireside's website:

1964

Dick and Betty Klopcic build an intimate, 60’ X 60’ pyramid-shaped restaurant. Naming it The Fireside after the cozy fireplace at its center, they offer the finest foods and exceptional service. People drive for miles and miles every night of the week to experience this unique new restaurant designed by Fort Atkinson architect Helmut Ajango.

1966 to 1972

The restaurant proves to be so popular that the Klopcic family expands it four times during this period to accommodate the ever-increasing demand for dining space.

1978

The Fireside restaurant building is joined to another building nearby that had previously housed an art gallery. The Klopcics transform this new space into a spectacular 435 seat theatre-in-the-round.

1992 to 1993

The Fireside Dinner Theatre undertakes a major renovation under the direction of Company President Rick Klopcic. The entire complex is upgraded to consistently welcome several thousand guests each week.

Sam Chin opened the Dan Chan Restaurant in 1964, with help from his father, Frank.

The building was a new construction and part of the build-out of the John Fitch shopping center.

In 1975, Sam sold Dan Chan to create a larger much nicer restaurant on the Fitchburg/Leominster line - "Singapore" which featured a large bar and lounge as well as the restaurant.

A fire claimed Dan Chan's on December 26, 1996 and the Fitchburg Singapore stayed open until 2020 when it closed during the Covid crisis. The Singapore opened again briefly for 3 more years and then closed again on June 14th, 2025.

Soft opening was on February 7th, 2026.

Official general opening was February 11th, 2026.

Owned by Jamie McBride.

This tiki bar is a labor of love, named after the 1958 song by Andy Williams. The lyrics go "It's a made of sticks, Sticks and bricks, But you can get your kicks, In the house of bamboo." However, this build-out took far more than just sticks and bricks. They couldn’t start until after city and county approvals, removing the concrete floor to run gas, water, electrical, drains, framing of walls, HVAC, wiring for sound and special effects, pouring a new concrete floor, purchasing new bar and kitchen equipment and more. Because they added on to the back of the building, they were required to install a fire sprinkler system.

Many hands have had a part in its development, including Ron Ferrell who came onto the project early-on to give guidance, Darrell Clark the bar manager, Notch Gonzalez who led the final build-out, and Kirby Fleming who added many signature touches like tiki sconces and table lamps.

The final result is a bar that is over-the-top in all the best ways possible and that also honors history -- especially the Old Trade Winds bar in Oxnard that ran during the 60s and was operated by Martin "Bud" Smith. Lots of details and a few original pieces came straight from this early precursor.

The building itself was a perfect choice with its iconic mid-century zig zag roof (often termed a "folded plate" or "accordion" roof). Colored fish float lamps accentuate this roofline and large Marquesan Tikis by the legendary Tiki Diablo (passed away in 2026) flank the front entrance. Black lava rock trims the front entrance and wraps around the base of the building.

Beyond the exterior and the front entrance is like entering another realm entirely...

For those who have seen Notch's other finished bars (like The Royal Hawaiian in Laguna Beach, Smuggler's Cove in San Francisco, or Max's South Seas in Grand Rapids) they will recognize and appreciate the detail of his craftsmanship which executes the concept of classic tiki bar design perfectly. The interior has more lauhala matting and thatching than you can shake a stick at, along with routered and carved trims and panels to complete tha "native hut" look. In the seating area, more carved tikis guard each of the booths which also have Chinese jade tile screen dividers. And, the bar itself is lit by old fashioned Orchids of Hawaii style shell swag lamps and stocked with a plethora of rums.

But this is only the beginning. Animatronic bamboo spikes with impaled skulls menace customers and immersive sound effects lend an air of danger and mystery -- making patrons feel like they have entered an Indiana Jones adventure, rather than just stopping to get a quick drink...

And, if you are in the area for the day and want to check out all the tiki sights, two blocks away is 999 Tiki Bar. House of Bamboo had setbacks during the construction phase (see the city and county approvals listed above) and even though Jamie McBride's project was started much earlier, 999 Tiki Bar was a relatively easier build-out and seized the title of "Camarillo's First Tiki Bar". There seems to be room for both concepts as 999 Tiki Bar caters to a family crowd looking for quick drinks and pizza and House of Bamboo is a much larger traditional tiki bar aiming for an adult audience who is looking for a more immersive experience. What is clear is that Camarillo has become, very quickly, a major tiki destination!

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."

A tiki-style beach bar in the north of Germany.

After a visit in Florida, Danny, his wife and his mum opened up this little beach bar in 2021. They prefer a brightly-colored tiki style. They offer good cocktails and a lot of snacks. All Tiki enthusiasts are welcome and they love to get information/ feedback from the Tiki community.

The Tapa Room was a small tiki bar with tapa cloth and tikis covering its walls. It opened in 1971 and closed about 1989. The location is now a gay bar, San Diego Eagle.

This location flourished during the 1970s and featured Polynesian dance shows.

Opened August 30th, 2022.

Lost Inferno is a tiki bar with a strong homage to the classic 1985 film by Stephen Spielberg, The Goonies. The name of the bar directly references the pirate ship from the film, which belonged to One-Eyed Willie.

There are pirate skeletons and sections of the bar feel like they are a cavern straight from the film. They are a little light on actual tikis in the decor, although they do have some tiki masks up on the walls.

Soft opening on October 11th, 2022.

From Lime In The Coconut:

"Lime in the Coconut takes you to a place of salty air and sandy toes. Time slows down and the island vibe transports you someplace tropical. Enjoy casual island fare from Hawaii, the Philippines, Vietnam, Japan, and the Caribbean. The menu, designed by executive chef Jeremy Galapon (formerly of the Bali Hai, San Diego), features fish, pork, chicken, tofu, and vegetable sandwiches, salads noodles, and snacks.

Vacation vibes begin with craft cocktails designed by Snake Oil Cocktail Co. and made with fresh, hand-pressed juices and the finest rums, tequilas, gins, and liqueurs. Mocktails are equally tasty and tropical for those choosing to forgo alcohol.

You don’t have to travel to escape."