The bartenders are amazing, especially Machiah!! My girlfriend and I love to visit this spot. So hospitable and inviting, and has the cutest atmosphere. Drinks are amazing, this place is a totally hidden gem. So much love for Boo Loo :) read more

What an absolutely adorable spot located in the Orinda Theatre Square. I know Boo Loo Lounge isn't entirely brand new, but for us it was :) Waiting on a dinner reservation, we parked and hopped over to the lounge for a pre-dinner cocktail. There's outdoor seating as well, but we arrived close to opening hours so it wasn't crowded just yet inside (the space is very intimate!) The interior of the bar is lined with tiki time fun, and the staff is super friendly. They are now partnered with the move theater next door, and it looks like you can order your drinks and take them into the theatre with you..so fun! We had their version of an Aperol Spritz and they served us a big bowl of yummy, buttery popcorn to snack on from the theatre. Overall, it was such an enjoyable experience and I can't wait to come back and have a Mai Thai or tiki drink soon. Check hours before heading over. Street parking available. read more

We dropped by here a few weeks ago, looking to wind down the night in a cozy, small venue. This place was a lot of fun, a little Tiki room with unique drinks that brought back great childhood memories of the Disney Tiki Room. The space is quaint, with just a few tables available inside. While it is cozy and might not be for everyone, we thoroughly enjoyed the atmosphere and our drinks. It was a great spot to relax. read more

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What a fabulous little tiki bar! Super cute interior, friendly helpful staff and delicious drinks! Big fan! read more

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This place is so cute and has really unique drinks. It is so fun to have such a special place in the quiet little town of Orinda. Definitely recommend! read more

This is a legit tiki bar that serves amazing drinks (I always judge a tiki bar by how well they make a classic '44 Mai Tai, and theirs was top notch)! The vibe and service is great too. One thing I think is important to mention though; they DO NOT serve food! One of the photos above makes it look like they offer small bites, like wings and coconut shrimp, but that's NOT the case. They offer pita chips & hummus, Cup noodle ramen, and chili, but that's it. Again, the drinks are great, but plan to eat before you go! read more

This bar has kick-ass playlists, great bartenders, excellent drinks and overall fantastic vibes. I'm still unsure how a place this cool found its way to Orinda, but I'm very glad it did. Planning on becoming a regular. read more

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Fantastic cozy spot right next to the orinda theatre! Really good drinks, nice bartenders, and a really chill spot to have a tiki drink... bathrooms are in the theatre, so if your bladder is tiny, plan on a short trip next door read more

Brie is a wonderful host and tiki ambassador. Her Zombie is legit, I'm selective. I'm really glad I made a special trip to Boo Loo, it exceeded expectations. read more

Updating my previous review. The general manager Bri personally reached out to me today. She dealt with the situation appropriately in terms of both the employee and me as a customer - I very much appreciate her reaching out to me. Based on this I believe that my experience was a one-off experience that won't happen again. I will happily go back to Boo Loo Lounge and look forward to my next visit. read more

I love Tiki Bars in general and I had been wanting to visit Boo Loo Lounge ever since they opened. My boyfriend and I finally had the chance to make our way to Orinda a few months ago for a date night. Boo Loo Lounge is located right at the front of the Orinda Theatre. We went on a Friday evening and there were only a couple other people there. My boyfriend got the Zombie drink which he didn't like at all, he thought it tasted awful. I thought my drink was ok, already forgot which one it was but for around $16-$18 for a cocktail, I'd hope it was at least delicious tasting. I'm happy there's another Tiki Bar in the Bay Area but I just wish the drinks tasted good and the vibes were a little bit livelier since it was dead for a Friday night. read more

This tiny tiki bar is so awesome!! Right next to the movie theater so a movie then drinks at this place are a great date night idea. Love the decor and the drinks were amazing read more

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Great place to visit after the Orinda theater or dinner at Casa Orinda Steakhouse. Good variety of tropical drinks. Fun decor. The downside would be the fact that we've been here for 20+ minutes and still haven't gotten our drinks. And there are empty seats. Bummer, the bartender admitted he forgot the drinks for our party of four. And we had already paid! UPDATE: We did finally get our drinks and they were good. I got the Saturn which was gin based and my boyfriend got the Mai Tai. As we were leaving the bartender apologized again and offered to comp our drinks but my boyfriend politely declined. read more

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This is a fully legit tiki bar, and worth traveling to for any tiki fanatic in the East Bay. Two of us sampled four the drinks off their menu and one was a winner. Their classic Matai was done just as it should be: with plenty of fresh momt, well balanced, and rich use of orgeat. The jungle bird was delicious, and presented with just the right amount of tiki kitch. Their version of a grog was richly spaced and served with an orchid flower on top. And finally we had a non-rum drink that combined rye, scotch, import into a sort of tiki old-fashioned. Also great ambience and music. Definitely seated my expectations read more

Boo Loo Lounge - Jungle bird - Tiki Bars Near Me - Orinda, California

This is a fun new place in Orinda! It's right next to the Orinda theater. The inside is small but they have done a great job on the decorations and it is a fun little place to hideout and step away for a little bit. All the cocktails my mom and sister and I got were delicious and they put a lot of fun garnishes in them. Service was friendly. We will be back read more

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Fun small spot doing the 50's Tiki vibe well. Good drink selection with N/A options too. Refreshing change to slapped together Tkii imitators. read more

I'm thrilled to have ANY new bar in Lamorinda tbh, but as an added bonus, Boo Loo Lounge is super cute and has fantastic drinks. Like all tiki-type drinks, the cocktails take some time to make but they're well worth the wait. The bartender who was working the three times I've visited is always busting his butt. The space is quite small so it can be difficult to find a spot. But if you hit the timing just right and snag a spot at the bar or a table, it's a great place to enjoy a few cocktails! read more

Great addition to Orinda! Boo Loo Lounge is a tiki bar that just soft opened. There's not even a sign yet. It's just to the side of the Orinda Theatre, occupying the spot that the old Cine Cuvee wine bar used to occupy. Apparently the bar has been under renovation for about 1.5 years, through the latter part of COVID, and is just now getting ready to open. They're still waiting on the ingredients for their full menu but they have a fun and tasty more limited menu for now. We tried a Ruby Daquiri which was a daquiri with port. A little sweet and quite strong. Fun tiki decoration inside the lounge and very friendly staff. I'm looking forward to bringing friends and family back here! Finally a fun cocktail bar in Orinda! read more

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Cozy tiki bar nestled next to the theatre in Orinda. Drinks are very strong, which is appreciated since some bars can be stingy with their pours. My favorite was the zombie, but I'm looking forward to trying a few other drinks from their menu on my next visit. read more

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Really good vibes and great service ! Came on my anniversary and had a lot of fun and was a special time read more

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UPDATE: went back and had a great experience with Maxton behind the stick. My wife got the Singapore Lady and really liked it; I got the Grog and thought it was one of the most complexly layered drinks I've ever had! Be warned that it's very dry, but that's on purpose so I can't fault it. So glad to have a legit tiki bar in Lamorinda. Go check them out. You'll have a great time as long as one of their primary bartenders is working that night. Oh, and their Zombie is one of the best in California. read more

Boo Loo Lounge - Grog, Singapore lady - Tiki Bars Near Me - Orinda, California

Where the cool kids are: an elusive but lively bohemian paradise, *literally hidden* in downtown Orinda. As someone under 40 in Orinda, it's hard to find somewhere youthful or hip to hang out at after dark without having to drive into Oakland, Berkeley, or SF. The Fourth Bore has more of a suburban sports bar/"soccer moms"- kind of feel, (not that there's anything wrong with that...), and while Casa Orinda has got some serious "old school cool," sometimes I'm looking for someplace a little more mysterious and artsy. And Boo Loo Lounge, a campy movie lovers's speakeasy-style joint, fits the bill. It's like a cross between a fictional bar from a John Waters film and a location from a Quentin Tarantino film. They serve a mighty fine Mai Tai and Daiquiri, and are a great place to chat about the movie you've just gone to see at the Orinda Theater with your date. My only complaint is that it feels like you've got to be "in the know" to be sure exactly when they're open, and when they're not. Heck, it can even be tricky to find the entrance to this place (but that is kind of part of the charm). Could you guys please make it easier to find your hours of business? Pretty please? read more

Bri took care of us on a Sunday afternoon. Incredible drinks and service. Only bar in the area that uses quality ingredients. The navy grog is 10/10, very complex and layered. read more

Boo Loo Lounge - Rum barrel - strong! A night ender. - Tiki Bars Near Me - Orinda, California

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Drinks are strong and unbalanced. Ordered the zombie for the fresh juice and all I can taste is alcohol, and I like alcohol. Added lime wedge from another's drink to make it palatable. Bartender, or his helper, not sure, busy drinking. Made a drink for a customer and one for himself. Space is cute enough, tiki records on the wall but music was crosby, stills and nash. Don't plan on returning. read more

My husband and I visited this little tiki bar and glad we did. Matt was our bartender and his drinks were spot on! The balance of flavors and not too sweet. My favorite was the Tradewinds. It was so... damn good! Great job Matt and we will be back! read more

This place is an entire vibe. Everything from the decor to the music is great. Our drinks were excellent, the lady Singapore was so good. I never would have imagined finding a dank gem of this caliber in Orinda. It feels like a kitsch bar that would be in the city. Great place, we will be back! read more

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Gray is the greatest bartender we have ever known we had a wedding party and she took care of us better than anyone else I could have imagined! If I have a baby girl I'm going to name my daughter Bree after her because she is the best bartender I've ever had in my life. End of story read more

Nice small tiki bar. A lot of rum drinks but they also have other spirits available. Right next door to the theater on the left. Definitely stop by. Bartender is friendly read more

Cute vibes, great story and a very welcoming bartender. Go for the drinks and make sure to visit the AMAZING bathroom!

So much fun! Everywhere you look, there's some sort of fun sign or animatronic. And the drinks are well-made and not too sweet, a boisterous, fun atmosphere, that feels like you went through a wormhole to the 1950s. read more

A new tiki bar at a least expected place - Orinda, a sleepy little town (well, it's a city, I know)! The owner paid attention to every detail. It is small but a real Tiki bar. My friend, who is a bar fan, likes this place. They have a good snack menu as well as usual Tiki bar cocktails. I hope this new addition will revitalize the Theater Square and Orinda. read more

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Love this spot! Discovered by accident and perfect for before or after a movie at Orinda theater, or to just come for a fun time out! The bartenders are super friendly and drinks are delicious! So glad to have this in Orinda, and with easy street and garage parking. Went for the first time last night, and will definitely be back! read more

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Loving Boo Lounge. Finally a destination bar in Orinda. Terrific tiny total tiki tour! read more

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We hosted our wedding after party at Boo Loo and had an incredible experience. Delicious drinks, a really fun atmosphere, and friendly staff. Bryonna was truly wonderful in helping us plan our event and we would recommend Boo Loo to anyone looking to host a private event. For everyone else, it's a fun and unique place to have a tropical cocktail! read more

Soft opening this week. But we sampled 4 out of 5 drinks. Their Mai Tai is our favorite. Saturn is a close second. Love that they are open on a Sunday night! read more

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Nice little addition to downtown Orinda. Cool vibe, great ambiance, and strong drinks to keep you warm this winter! read more

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I appreciate that Boo Loo is all about the Tiki, nothing else. The decor is there and spot on. The lounge is very small. Not a knock, just an observation. The food seemed to be kind of an afterthought, but I didn't order any so not much I can comment on there other than to say that the drinks are clearly the focus. I had two drinks: Zombie and Punch. Both were excellent. My wife had two drinks: the Daiquiri and the Grog and neither were very good. For that reason I'm going with 3 stars. read more

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The food was so good. The service was fantastic. Eating outside was perfect because of the beautiful weather. read more

Boo Loo Lounge - I just had the schwarma bowl from the Petra Cafe and ate it outside of the Boo Loo Lounge. - Tiki Bars Near Me - Orinda, California

So me and a gf decided to find this place .,we are both not from this area .Upon arrival , we were greeted but not told that we needed to order at the bar or at a table .The inside is very, very small . So we were guessing about how to order .The bartender was a bit awkward towards us ..not so friendly service and overall extremely expensive .Not worth it read more

Said open Sundays. But they aren't. Hours updated on Yelp today but says open on their own website, Google maps, etc. No tiki for me