Exactly what you want when visiting a town. Meet new friends at the bar, great staff, good drinks

Great food, great drinks, and our server was on top of it. I picked up the Volcano Girl mug while I was there.

Visited for Hardcore Tiki Marketplace (which was rather sparse, to tell you the truth — maybe an off-month). The decor is fun, with a number of impressive murals, and I found a new favorite cocktail here when I tried the Fluffy Banana! (You can find the recipe online as Dr. Barca's Fluffy Banana.) The food was good, too, and the bartender and staff friendly. Nice place!

More tiki bar travels in California! On 8/2/26 we stopped at the Bamboo Club in Long Beach on the way to Anaheim. This is a more recent tiki bar opening in 2019 (just in time for Covid). The place has plenty of bamboo along the walls and bar to fit the namesake. Probably a bit less decoration than some tiki bars (floats, puffer fish etc.) but still plenty themed. Some nice booths in the other side of the place, but we were at a high top table. At first we were right under a speaker that was blasting out Dio's Holy Diver: I was happy with this, but our group was less so. Once the server noticed this, the music toned down and switched to a more ecclectic tiki/60's list. They have an enclosed patio area with a huge mural by Big Toe, as well as a larger outside seating area. Service was very good, especially considering we were just getting one cocktail and going. The drink list was extensive with a mix of classics and new cocktails. I had the Doctor Bamboo (made with the funky Dr. Bird Jamaican rum) and liked it. Overall our cocktails were good but not the best of the trip.
Vibe: 7/10. Service: 10/10. Drinks: 6.5/10. Overall Tiki-tastic score 7/10.

Kelly and I were vending our book and other goodies at the Bamboo Club's Hardcore Marketplace. I've been here a few times. I've also bartended alongside some of their bartenders when we did the Oceanic Arts farewell event. Good group of guys! Really enjoyed their Firewalker cocktail using Mezcal.

Monica and I went on a date night. The vibe was good. Still dealing with COVID regulations so we had to sit outside. THe drinks were good and the food was delicious.

my first tiki bar. my first romeo’s show. the birthplace of it all.

Great spot, we come here every time we pass through Long Beach - our first visit was in 2019, when they first opened.

My only criticism is that they've gone QR-only instead of a physical menu. I hate this trend.

Tried the Bamboo 44 Mai Tai w/ a float of Whalers and the Zombie. Nice and potent! We went for lunch. Loved the Bamboo Wings and the Breakfast Burger. Will definitely go back!

Hosted my first all vinyl party HOT SPACE! at the Bamboo Club.