An excellent Tiki Bar with fantastic non-alcoholic smoothie drink options, and a safe, fun place to hang out with good service at the bar! Visited here for the first time for a friend's birthday party. It was a nice venue for a group celebration. Since I rarely drink alcohol, I ordered the non-alcoholic version of the Surfin Monkey, which was creamy, sweet, with fresh banana. The Surfin Monkey might be my favorite non-alcoholic drink I've ever had at a tiki bar! We had the den area in the back of the bar reserved for our party, and there were also booths to sit in. The patrons that came in (outside of our party) were over 35+, but so was most of our group so the vibe was chill and just right. There was a DJ as well, and the music was a comfortable level of volume. I felt safe there, my jacket and bag were untouched the entire night stored in our booth, and I enjoyed my drinks! Nice decor as well. read more

Oct 2025 on a weekday night Open a bit late due to incident, nothing serious but it's okay Small but well decorated establishment Well themed from wall to wall and even the ceiling Service was friendly attentive Made us a mean Zombie, so good and strong Tropic Thunder is not as strong but very citric forward Will need to come back during the weekend to party with the DJ read more

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Jamie W and I had thought we had exhausted all the options in our various Bay Area tiki bar adventures. So color me embarrassed that we had never ventured to this old-school tiki bar. We were on our way to Chinatown from the waterfront, and some remote part of my subconscious had me look on Google Maps and find it. It was about 6:30PM on a cold Saturday, and the bar was nearly empty. That made us happy. Sammi was the bartender, and we appreciated her industriousness. When more people came in, she never faltered in coming back to us. Very professional. Jamie ordered the $15 Painkiller, an ideal mix of rums, pineapple, coconut, and orange juice with a shake of nutmeg (photo: https://yelp.to/5kRkAWDm1s). Nice kick from two different rums. I saw the slushie machine in motion, so I went for the $13 Strawberry Slushie (photo: https://yelp.to/ePFcen57dJ). It was nicely blended but a tad too bland for a starter cocktail. The second round worked more in my favor. Jamie had the $15 Pretty Fly for a Mai Tai (photo: https://yelp.to/HmN6i-WBWL). Amazing what a couple of aged rums can do together with orgeat and curaçao. Served on the rocks, it had more of a kick than I was expecting. I think I ordered the drink of the evening, the $15 Surfin' Monkey (photo: https://yelp.to/z22tOccF5z). It was a smooth, milkshake-like blend of pineapple and spiced rums, creme de banane, coconut, pineapple, and fresh banana. The place started to fill but not obnoxiously so. At least not yet. The darkly lit decor was not quite at Trader Vic's level, but it had the right spirit. This one is definitely going into our tiki bar universe rotation along with Tiki Sam's and Zombie Village. A civilized alternative to the strip clubs on Broadway. COCKTAILS - 4.5 stars...pretty solid renditions of tiki bar favorites AMBIANCE - 4 stars...old-school vibe SERVICE - 5 stars...Sammi does her job really well TOTAL - 5 stars...classic old-school tiki executed well RELATED - Looking for tiki bars? Here's my collection of places I've tried and reviewed: https://bit.ly/3SpoS3c read more

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Not too busy around 8:30 on the Thursday before Halloween, just one other group there. By the time we left an hour later there were a few groups, seats were taken, but no one was on the floor. I tried every drink my group ordered (first two based on the bartender's recommendation!) and I liked all of them for very different reasons! * Passion's in Fashion - 4 stars. Very tart, more so than refreshing. Served up. * Spicy margarita, I believe this was the Beach Please (on the top of page 3 of the menu) - 4 stars. Very spicy! * Non-alcoholic smoothie, I believe the Surfin Monkey - 3.5 stars. Really sweet and thick, a little too much banana for my taste. read more

I love this place to hangout and get a couple drinks. I've come twice and each time has always been a blast. Drinks are super good and the bartenders have always been friendly. My fav drinks are strawberry kiwi cooler and sex on a peach read more

Bamboo Hut - Strawberry kiwi cooler and sex on a beach - Tiki Bars Near Me - San Francisco, California

Late on a Saturday night, after a solid 10-12k, I pulled up into this spot for an end-of-day treat. At this time of night, a bartender could probably just toss a bunch of stuff into a glass and call it a night, but I was served two absolutely top notch drinks with stellar balance, flavor, and clarity, even with DJ and other distractions in place. This was a great value, and I hope I find my way back here some day. read more

Walked in around 1am on a Friday and was pretty lively. There is a DJ in the corner playing trendy tunes with a small floor space for dancing. There's a couple booths and a bunch of seating at the bar tops. I received quick service; there were 2 bartenders and got my drink within a couple of minutes after ordering. The drink I got was super refreshing and tropical! The only con was the booths were left unattended to. There were empty cups and dishes from the previous table that were left around. Overall love the tiki vibes, great for a drinks and fun time! read more

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When I first moved to SF in 2016, my cousin who had already been living here took me out to his favorite watering holes. Bamboo Hut was the first one! Did everybody know his name? Absolutely! Were they always glad he came? Definitely! Is it a place to take a break from all your worries? Resounding YES My homage to Cheers... You're welcome. Now, Bamboo Hut is a small bar located in the North Beach area of SF. Nestled among pizza places and strip clubs! It's known mainly as a Tiki/Tropical themed bar and usually has a DJ mixing absolutely dope beats! Famous for their enormous tropical thirst quenchers like the Pretty Fly for a Mai Tai, Tropic Thunder, and the ultimate... Bamboo Hut Volcano Bowl! It is massive, pricey, but one of those and your liver is set for the night. The place is also available for private parties and they'll even hold a booth, or a whole section for you and your peeps! Drink prices are reasonable and in all the times I've ben there I've never had to do a double take on my bill! Plus, TIP the staff, they work hard to keep us happy! Just the "quick" tip... GO THERE. Get some drinks, have some fun, let loose, and make sure you either eat BEFORE or AFTER. Also use a RIDESHARE if your tiki is tipsy! read more

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We came to San Francisco and were told everything closes at 10pm! We were so upset cuz we like to have fun, we took a sunset cruise and met a couple, the woman was from here and we told her we were upset because we want to relax and have drinks. She suggested we go to The Bamboo Hut. So we went and it was a cute little bar when we walked in and it wasn't too crowded, it was a Thursday. The woman we met told us to tell the bar tender she sent us. All was good when we came in, got our drinks and then the couple we met came in to meet with us. We had a mixture of drinks, the bowl was pretty good and we had the mystery shot, everything was as expected when you go to a bar like the bamboo hut. In fact it was pretty amazing, the bartenders name was Mario and he didn't treat us like tourists. He was so freaking cool. Omg he deserves a raise or something! He needs his own bar to own, it was like we knew him all our lives or something! Anyway if you're looking for a good bar that's open late in San Francisco, come here, please be respectful and PLEASE tip your bartender because they put up with a lot!! read more

They have really good piña coladas here! They're probably my favorite of all the places I've tried in the city. I would recommend getting there earlier if you're going to order one as it can get pretty busy later. The staff is friendly and the mirror wall is a vibe. read more

Stopped by on a Friday night, and really enjoyed the atmosphere at Bamboo Hut... the colors, lighting, and decor were festive and inviting. Everyone we interacted with was awesome, from the guy checking our ID's at the door to the bartenders serving our drinks, they were all so friendly and seemed to be very approachable. I loved the strawberry kiwi cooler, which came in a cute pineapple-shaped glass with a little umbrella on top. The drink itself was yummy, exactly what I would expect at a tiki bar, and a great way to end an awesome night. We stayed until closing time (which was 1am), and the employees didn't rush us out or make us feel uncomfortable in having to finish up and leave. Cool spot :) read more

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Bamboo hut is a fun experience it's like walking into an episode of SpongeBob in the best way. The decorations were a vibe (especially the puffer fish). My friends and I got the slushy fish bowls and had a blast drinking from the bendy straws and watching the volcano eruption the bartender creates. read more

Bamboo Hut - Ube slushy bowl - Tiki Bars Near Me - San Francisco, California

Came here around 10pm on Saturday night. It was a very cool vibe! The decor was so vibrant and the DJ was really good. His set was really fun that I wish the place had a dance area. There are lots of seating areas and standing tables. This place is great for groups wanting a chill vibe. We got the regular volcano bowl and chose to mix the strawberry daiquiri and pina colada. It was $45 for the regular and $60 for the large. The presentation was so fun with the fire and cinnamon sparks. The drink was really tasty. My group of 4 wished we got the large. I also tried the bars take on an espresso martini but I forgot the name they had called it. It was really good! Strong and creamy. read more

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This review is for the DJ who played on Friday 6/9, you truly made my night. I know usually DJs do not take song requests at all. The fact that he played a few that my friends and I requested made it the highlight of my night, he was such a sweet man, he even came back to my friend and asked what was the song she asked to be played. The rest of the night was fun! The drinks are really cool, they got some volcano bowls and it even has flames! They also got some specialty drinks. If the line is too long next door, make sure to come here! read more

Came in on a Saturday around 6 with my friend and we were the only ones at the bar with only one bartender. They have daily happy hour which was $3 off cocktails. The inside was very cute and had tiki bar vibes. I had the sex on the peach and my friend had the beach please. We both enjoyed our drinks which were $12 each with the HH discount. Surprised it was empty on a Saturday but I'm sure it can get crowded later in the night. read more

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I had so much fun a bamboo hut on Friday night! It's a tiki themed bar with lively music and drinks. It was pretty crowded and lively but luckily there wasn't a line to get in, and we were able to get drinks pretty fast. The spot had a great energy, and a bar that I definitely want to check out again! read more

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Nice chill bar that turns into a club around 9 Drink was perfect not too strong or sweet The ambiance was chill, they even have a private area for parties Only one bartender though so please be patient read more

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Ambiance is nice, but theres no way the volcano bowls are enough alcohol for more than 1 person. If you wanna order it for the novelty + share go ahead but definitely get a personal drink too. Not sure if they were supposed to add more alcohol since it said its supposed to include a floated shot but it tastes bland and our bartender only poured slushy in the bowl. read more

Bamboo Hut - Tiki Bars Near Me - San Francisco, California

Bamboo Hut is the perfect destination for a night out with friends or a romantic date. With Daniel as the main bartender and Sean as the door guy, patrons are ensured a fantastic experience from start to finish. Drey is another talented bartender, contributing to the venue's exceptional drink menu. The high-energy atmosphere and top-notch staff make Bamboo Hut the ideal place to dance the night away and enjoy delicious drinks. Don't miss out on the party of a lifetime at Bamboo Hut. Don't forget if you are with friends to try one of the Bay Area's most popular drinks, the scorpion bowl, one of the main places to have a genuine one. Disclaimer: No dogs were harmed, given alcohol or any non-dog-friendly food during our visit. Only water and dog-approved food were provided to ensure the well-being and comfort of all furry guests. read more

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It may be a hit with someone but not the connoisseur of tiki bars. There are many others in the city to sample. The painkiller was mediocre at best. Not to mention it was served in a glass with carvings. Hard pass. read more

This bar has cool decor and a good ambiance. The bartenders are cool. Drinks are good too. It's a good place to stop by if you're nearby but I don't think it's worth it if you're out of the way. read more

Great bar and service. Yummy tropical drinks and a great semi-private area in the back.

Casual tiki bar in North Beach. I came on a Saturday night around 7:30 pm with a group of 6. The bar is small; it looks bigger than it is due to mirrors on all sides. It was crowded but we could still make our way through it, though I can see this place getting even more crowded later. Surprisingly there was a booth open at the end, so we snagged it. Most of the tiki cocktails are $12, but we shared the lava bowl ($35), which is recommended for 4 people. It's a strong drink but still manages to taste deliciously fruity at the same time. Right up my alley! The music was popping. Top 40s and 90s hits had me jamming in my seat the entire time. As far as seating goes, there's bar seating as well as booths, which can seat 6 comfortably, 7 if you squeeze. There's also a back room that could probably fit at least 12. It was empty when we went, but seems like a fun spot for a group to hang out. There's also happy hour Tuesday to Friday 5-8 pm, where you can get $5 beers and well drinks as well as $10 tiki drinks. I'd love to come back for that! read more

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Discovered this place after the line for Monroe was too long. My friends, and I had a great time. They gave me a free birthday shot, and we got their volcano ube slushie it was more than enough for 5 people. It was delicious! The music here is also really good and the bartenders are so nice. read more

Bamboo Hut - Volcano Ube Slushie - Tiki Bars Near Me - San Francisco, California

Bamboo Hut is a fun place if you enjoy tiki bars or just a change of pace. i had the Tropic Thunder, which included Buffalo Trace bourbon and was perfectly made! read more

We came here on Friday, April 7th. Bartender was extremely rude and harassed our group to buy drinks before using the restroom. We had just traveled from across the city and it was an emergency. We were obviously going to buy drinks -- we were celebrating a friend's birthday. He threatened one of our friends that he'd "hunt [her] ass down" if she does not buy a drink. In what world is it ok to say that? Max, I see you are the business owner of this establishment. Please consider giving your employees additional training on customer service. Your bartender that night was completely out of pocket and is poorly representing your business. read more

We ordered the Mai Tai here and it was really good! The overall vibe is like a Tiki bar, which I didn't know were still around, but the music sounded like Monroe nextdoor which was a bit confusing. Overall service and drinks were great! read more

The bartender was friendly, so I'm sorry if this review will sound mean, but a few rando tiki masks nailed to the wall and a big light-up foam (I assume) tiki is all that separates this from generic dive bar. read more

Bamboo Hut - The highlight of the experience. - Tiki Bars Near Me - San Francisco, California

Denied restroom access!! Never been to a bar that did that. It was not even crowded. Would not rec

So glad we happened to squeeze in a drink here before a comedy show down the block. We were greeted at the bar and so clueless, so happy a manager - Daniel - and bartender helped guide us. The ambience is as the name implies, as is the drink menu. There is bar seating and also booths and tables - a group came in and was seated at a big booth while we were there, seemed organized and comfortable for them. Had a delicious mai tai - which I normally wouldn't order, I'm more of a straightforward drinker rather than mixed, but it was perfect. Later on, we noticed good some good sounds coming out of the Hut as we passed by after our show. We weren't staying out, but they seemed to have a DJ everyone enjoyed. read more

Bamboo Hut - Mai tai - Tiki Bars Near Me - San Francisco, California

Solid peach cocktail, at a fairly low price during happy hour. Overall good atmosphere and decent prices! read more

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BEST TIKI BAR IN SF! Literally all the drinks are DELICIOUS and always consistent. The bartenders are always nice as well!!! Definitely consider coming here if you're looking for good fruity drinks, good music and good vibes. read more

Bamboo Hut - Left: Blue Oaxacan Middle: Sex on the Peach Right: Couch Surfing Monkey - Tiki Bars Near Me - San Francisco, California

Very cute tiki bar, we only got the two volcano bowls: ube and pina colada. They do light it up and the volcano "explodes" and it's entertaining for everyone lol. Both tasted great, even the ube which surprised me. They're also both pretty sweet, which might not be everyone's favorite. Free birthday shots for my friend too (: read more

I've gone to other bars on this street so many times but somehow noticed Bamboo Hut due to its unassuming outside decor. Finally had the chance to visit last weekend, and I was pleasantly surprised! I love tiki bars, and Bamboo Hut had a sufficiently tiki vibe without crossing into divey territory. The space is very narrow and long so it's a little hard to navigate when it's busy. There's a decent amount of bar seating, 3 big booths that can fit around 6 people, and then a bigger bench seating space in the back that could probably easily fit 15 people. It surprisingly wasn't that hot--I was wearing a knitted sweater and given the small space I was expecting to overheat really quickly but I felt comfortably cozy throughout the night. The music they were playing was pretty fun to dance to, lots of "oldies" music like Gwen Stefani and Backstreet Boys which was a pretty refreshing change from the hip hop that I'm more accustomed to hearing at bars these days! I also really really enjoyed their drinks--if you're with a group, MAKE SURE to get a Volcano Bowl to share. That stuff's delicious. It's served in a massive bowl, and the bartenders first pour some alcohol in, light the alcohol on fire, and then toss in some alcoholic pineapple slushy. So good. I wanted 10 more. I also followed up the Volcano Bowl with a Sex on the Beach and loved it! So fruity and sweet and light, and it was served in a cute pineapple-shaped glass. Highly recommend if you're like me and and want your cocktails to taste like juice with fun aftereffects. My friends got a Mai Tai and an Old Cuban, which were pretty good but in my opinion didn't top my Sex on the Beach. Cocktail prices were pretty standard, at around $12 per drink. Overall, awesome find and will be returning for the great drinks. read more

Bamboo Hut - From left to right: Sex on the Beach, Old Cuban, Mai Tai - Tiki Bars Near Me - San Francisco, California

Pretty solid Tiki bar in the SF area. Haven't been back in this area for many years and a coworker told me about this place and I had to check it out. Kind of a low key night as I stopped my earlier to have a drink before a show. Atmosphere seemed pretty chill and low key and they had a DJ booth as well so I imagine this place gets goin later on during the night. I would recommend anyone that's in this area to stop by and have a drink. The bartenders are pretty attentive and cool too!!! read more

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The bartender Daniel is awesome, I stopped in with my friends on Saturday & he was so nice & made our time there so fun!

One of the better tiki bars in SF. We had a great time hanging in one of the booths with friends enjoying a nice volcano bowl. Pretty lit for a Friday night with the DJ playing all the throwbacks and top 40 songs you want. Will def come back and check out more of the cocktails next time in the area. read more

It was dead when we came in on a Wednesday around 9pm. There were 2 couples and one guy in there before our group of 4 came in. One less start for not having food and it being stuffy inside. Had there been food, we would have stayed and cranked more because the drinks were so amazingly good! But we were hungry and though the bar tender was cool about it and said we could bring in food from around the corner we didn't take up on the offer as we wanted to explore. Drinks we had: Pretty Fly for a Mai Tai - good and strong not as sweet as I was hoping for but got the buzz going; Blue Oaxacan-this was delicious the creamy pineapple made this; Strawberry Kiwi Cooler- another good one very refreshing and was sweet but not too much couldn't taste the kiwi though; Quarantine Painkiller- this was my favorite out of the rest it was like a pina colada but more amazing! read more

It's not upscale but it's so welcoming. It's divey tiki bar with bras hanging above the bar. Killer volcano drinks and great dj music weekend nights. You don't have to dress up and people don't care what you wear or do here. Just have fun and enjoy the vibe. I have been coming here for several years and always bring different friends. Cover is at most$5 and only after 10pm on weekends. It's one of our go to places as a local for good strong drinks and fun atmosphere. read more

Cute little tucked away bar in SF. Tiki vibes inside, and you can get a flaming volcano drink. We had the Ube Painkiller which was really unique and super yummy. The bartender was super friendly and really helped us enjoy our experience. read more