Paradise Lost - New York City

New York, New York, United States

Opened Friday, October 13th, 2023.

Friday the 13th was appropriate to open a "Tiki Hell" themed bar with lava floors and demon-themed barware.

The name is derived from Milton's epic poem and although the decor is a bit red-saturated and hellish, there are definitely tropical elements to be found as well such as thatching, ship's crates, burned wood, etc...

"Upon the beaches of the lake of fire, deep within the depths of the Abyss, sits a small bar."

However, this is also one of the new wave of tiki bars that try to sidestep cultural appropriation issues by not having any actual tikis or hula girl imagery in their bar. They have a large menu of cocktails derived from the list of classics originated by Don the Beachcomber and Trader Vic, but many of them are riffs with hell-themed names.

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Bar

Address

New York, New York, United States

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7 Tiki Mugs

Rouminomicon Mug – First Edition - Brown & Green - by Big Toe - for Paradise Lost

Leviathan Zombie Glass - for Paradise Lost

Merchant Kane's Mai Tai Glass - for Paradise Lost

Idol Mug - First Edition - Red with Black Wipe - by Big Toe - for Paradise Lost

Khali's Coffee Grog Mug - for Paradise Lost

Beelzebub Mug - First Edition - Green - by Mike Biggs - for Paradise Lost

Lilith Mug - First Edition - Red & Yellow - by Big Toe - for Paradise Lost

2 Swizzle Sticks

Paradise Lost Pitchfork - Red/Black - by Royer

Impaled Head & Hand Swizzle - Green/Red - for Paradise Lost

13 Visits

Cape FM – 7 Dec 2024

I was in NYC for The Hold Stead Massive Nights in Brooklyn, but came over to Manhattan to cross a bunch of Tiki things off the bucket list.

Got here at 4:50pm (opens at 5pm) and was first in line. A line of about 10 formed behind me in the next 10 minutes.

The entrance is really cool and sets the stage for the Tiki Hell theme. I thought the dark and red decor was immersive, unique, and on brand. I like a unique spin on traditional Tiki if you're opening a newer bar!

Great Mai Tai but you're paying for it ($25). I also got the tator tots and they were really good. Service was great. The music was Rockabilly and Punk, which fit the vibe well. Watch out for the shark on the way down to the bathrooms!