I was on a girls weekend in Galveston, and I'm always down for a fun speakeasy. My friend was on TikTok and found Pineapple Parlor. We decided to come by and try it. For starters, the entry is super fun. Upon walking through the doors, it's like you're taken back to a 40s-60s style bar. Older tropical music plays, and there are pinups/vintage hula girls as wallpaper in the bathroom. The bamboo walls and smoke show add to the vibes. Make sure you come slightly hungry. All drinks come with a snack. There are a ton of gluten-free options. I got their version of an old fashioned that came with crispy rice. (It was basically cream cheese rolled in rice and pan fried, then topped with sesame seeds - no breading was on mine.) If you sit at the bar, there's a spotlight on the drink being made. The bartenders will tell you what they're doing or which drink it is. They're also extremely helpful in helping you decide what you want. One of my friends is pregnant, and their mocktail selection was amazing. She had some purple drink, and it was incredible. We will definitely be back! read more

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Well, well, well, Pineapple Parlor, aren't you a sight for sore eyes? Pineapple Parlor is a tiki speakeasy lounge offshoot off Daiquiri Time Out in historic downtown Galveston (former Red Light District, in fact). I mean what better place for a tiki bar than a beach town? The drinks menu is as extensive as DTO. They've got the tiki standards, Zombie and Painkiller as well as a slew of others. The Kumquat Tot is hands down my favorite. Kumquat, gin, mint, and a few other choice ingredients make this one of the most unique and refreshing cocktails I've ever had. Drinks are served in classic tiki glassware. I dig the vibe here real hard. It's rad. Decor is thatched walls, huts, voodoo, fire, and skulls. Mood lighting enhances the overall theme. The bartenders and servers are super cool. Visiting once just wasn't enough. In the words of The Terminator, "I'll Be Back". read more

Great speak easy Tiki Bar in Galveston. Each drink comes with a yummy tasting sample. Great service in a wonderfully fun Tiki atmosphere. read more

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Would definitely recommend making a reservation if possible because this small speakeasy gets busy pretty quickly. All the drinks here are good and I love the tapas that come with it. The vibes are great and the bartenders are pretty friendly. read more

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Cute little tiki speakeasy that feels like a hidden island gem. Great if you love all the fun, fruity, beach cocktails! It's definitely a vibe while you're in the city. We'll be back and making reservations next time for sure. read more

Pineapple Parlor - Tiki Bars Near Me - Galveston, Texas

First know.... This is a hidden gem so you'll need a code to enter this Tiki vibe speakeasy. Service goes beyond good customer service these folks educate you on their cocktails blend what year they were created then who. Also Provide what snacks pair with what Tiki Drink. Many of their drinks are rum base with recipes from all over the world. Music is like being in tropics or bayou or Pirates den with friends. Come join this inventive Tiki Speakeasy. Should be on your bucket List as it's ageless!! Cheers. read more

Pineapple Parlor - The Drink is "Saturn" Created in 1967 - Tiki Bars Near Me - Galveston, Texas

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We spent a day off in Galveston and were surprised to learn about this hidden away speakeasy-style tiki bar. We were greeted immediately as we entered (and as our eyes adjusted to the moodily-lit shack), and the bartender was friendly and made our drinks quickly. The mini food pairings with the drinks really elevated the experience too. This is a must do for tiki lovers! read more

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I was finally in Galveston and couldn't wait to try this place. It is amazing!! The ambiance, the bartenders, the drink and food pairing, everything! Love, love, love this tiki bar! read more

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Echo everyone else's comments - this place is amazing. It is very small though - so get there early. We sat at the bar. Bartender was engaging and entertaining. Drinks were unique and the side "amuse bouche" was a fun twit. PS we somehow missed the entrance. lol. read more

I highly recommend making a reservation and having at least 6 people in your party. This bar has very limited seating but so worth it! As the door slides open you will enter into another world! I don't want to give away all the cool details of the bar but they really put a lot of thought and work into making you feel as if you have escaped to a tropical oasis! I love that they pair food with each drink. The portions are small but you can order more sides for around 5.00. The staff is friendly and knowledgeable of the menu and drinks. I wish that you could choose a different food item for each drink but they said you can't. My favorite drink there is the chi chi! read more

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This place is too awesome! From the decor and ambiance, to the service, to the food and drink... 5 stars across the board. I was excited to try it because I love the speakeasy vibe (secretive dark places please me so much), but how they hid it all is extra clever. If you didn't know it was there, you'd never be able to tell or find it. It's brilliant how they pair snacks with each drink, and we are talking top notch snacks! No trail mix or plain chips here. The drinks themselves are so inventive and I love their creative twists on classic recipes. You'll want to go through this whole menu. read more

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This place is small but definitely worth the hype. They even come with little snacks that pair nicely with your cocktail. Speakeasy is 10/10 read more

This place was fantastic! Mel was our bartender and she was very charismatic with wonderful suggestions. All of our drinks came with mini food pairings. And the atmosphere was nothing but tiki vibes! We'll definitely be back! read more

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This bar is amazing and the staff is so friendly. Would highly recommend everyone had a great time here even the non drinkers in the group. Bartender was very friendly and knowledgeable. Will be back! read more

Pineapple Parlor - Tiki Bars Near Me - Galveston, Texas

Brad and his team have nailed it! This speakeasy style Tiki bar has all the elements that made places like Trader Vic's, Tiki Tatsu-ya, and Trader Sam's famous. It only seats around 30 people, making it even more special! Well conceived variations on classic tiki style cocktails coupled with delicious tropical food pairings made this one of my favorite bar experiences ever. Tips: Entrance is via a coded door lock! You must join their mailing list to get notified of access code. The code changes frequently, so do it now! As a party of 5 or more you can make a reservation at Resy. Otherwise, you'll have to wait in line to get in, which could take a while, but you can grab a drink at Daiquiri Time Out while you're waiting. I don't want to spoil the surprises in store for you, so I won't say anything more other than - GO, JUST GO! read more

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Cute little tiki bar, Mel was a great bartender it was cool watching her make all the drinks. read more

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Galveston hidden gem, dont miss out! Lovely staff, great ambience, incredible drinks.

Fun speakeasy find! The place has a nice vibe and allows you to get to know those you are sharing the experience with. As a whiskey drinker there were only two options that were too sweet. read more

Went here during a small beach getaway to Galveston and was absolutely impressed! The ambiance was that of a traditional tiki hut and was giving very romantic vibes as well. The space was great for a date or even special gathering with friends (if you can reserve a table). I enjoyed that every drink was coupled with a food plate that complemented the flavors, it was truly a niche experience! The drinks themselves were also fairly strong and full of flavor, so that's always a plus, haha! Highly recommend getting the secret code to this spot and checking it out next time you're in Galveston! read more

Pineapple Parlor - Ambiance sitting at the bar. The lighting was intimate and felt like you were immersed in a true tiki experience. - Tiki Bars Near Me - Galveston, Texas

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Had enjoyed sitting at the bar so much we had my birthday party there! The snacks paired with the drinks were a hit, along with the fanfare accompanying the Volcano. Service was a little slow, so our party of 8 had 2 drinks/person in the 2-hour time limit, which wasn't bad but people should just be mindful of the limit. Really enjoyed the Tiki classics! read more

Great ambiance, fantastic tiki drinks, and perfectly paired delicious bites! Service was great too. Didn't have to wait long for drinks at all. read more

Pineapple Parlor - Great ambiance, fantastic tiki drinks, and perfectly paired delicious bites! - Tiki Bars Near Me - Galveston, Texas

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This is a Tiki Bar speakeasy that is the best you will ever see. The interior is done so well that no other bar in the Houston can compare. Each drink is paired with a small bites appetizer to balance your experience. The service is exceptional and prompt. Think that the DTO experience is good? Well this is a higher level experience and it doesn't disappoint. I recommend getting a reservation so you don't have to wait. There is limited seating. There are only two tables for large groups of up to 10 people. The bar only seats a total of 11 seats. So the max is about 30 people at one time in the bar. So this creates an intimate experience. You must sign up for the newsletter to get the passcode. Call ahead to reserve a spot so you don't have to wait over an hour for access. Avoid doing a walk up. You will not be disappointed with the experience. Be mindful that the price of drinks is high because they give you smalll bite with the drink. read more

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This is one of the coolest places I have ever visited. The whole experience from the entrance to the seating to the drinks and food pairings was great. We had a party of 6 and the seating was more than adequate with a private booth. Service was excellent. Drinks were great....The Dragons Breath and Pearl Diver were some of the favorites. read more

Transported me into an era of past time. The cocktails are spot on. The details that Brad has put into this place are incredible. It is definitely a passion for him as you can see by looking around. Service is great. So unique. Nothing like this around. read more

Pineapple Parlor - Chi chi & Port light. Delious!! - Tiki Bars Near Me - Galveston, Texas

First of all, this is one of our go to places when we are on the island. The coctails are amazing and the tasting elements are perfect. Definitely a fun place. HOWEVER, this past weekend we tried to stop by for a drink after dinner. It was about 8:00pm. This place is very small so it can be hard to get a seat, but might be willing to wait if it's offered. So this is about the hostess/seating. My spouse and I got to the door (didn't even get to put in the code) and the hostess told us that we could have a table but had to leave by 9:00 because there was a big group coming. (Okay, no problem, alot of places do that). She proceeded to walk us into the bar to a table where 5 ladies were seated enjoying their drinks and told them to move over that we were joining them. Really? These poor ladies were deep into their evening and the hostess interrupted them to shove us into their space. That's NOT cool at all. The ladies were kind and started shifting over, but we stopped them saying that we didn't want to interrupt their evening. There were four empty seats at the bar and we asked her about them, but she said they were taken. The patrons there were not sitting there and no one other than bartenders were walking (this place is tiny). Surely there were not four people in the restroom because it's small too. We ended up leaving, but were really disappointed. We have never had an experience like that before. With that said, the drinks and food are great and usually the experience is wonderful. Not sure what happened that night, but there are other fun places to hang out in Galveston too, so we enjoyed those instead. read more

Stayed in Galveston for a few days before catching our cruise and found this amazing speakeasy tiki bar!! We have visited over 50 tiki bars around the world and The Pineapple Parlor did not disappoint! We were lucky enough to sit at the bar and got to chat with the owner, Brad, as he made one fabulous drink after another! He is so passionate about tiki drinks and we really appreciated his attention to detail. We had 4 different drinks: the trader vic mai tai, jet pilot, the pearl diver and the nitro-muddled basil daiquiri. Each one was delicious. Brad squeezes fresh juices, infuses rums, makes homemade syrups and falernum. The decor and ambience were spot on and we will definitely be making regular stops at the Pineapple Parlor every time we're in town! read more

Wow! We have been to many-a tiki bar around the country and world, and we were impressed. I initially found them on Instagram and my husband is a tiki fanatic and gets deep into the lore, so I knew we had to make the trip down from Houston to Galveston. The atmosphere was on point. You could tell they were truly craftsman of their trade and pulled out all the stops. From crossing the fog - crested lake upon entry, to watching the steaming volcano erupt through the ship's porthole window, it was truly an immersive experience. The drinks also did not disappoint nor did their house-distilled rums. You could taste the freshness and effort they put into hand - crafting their own spice blends and fruit juices. All the workers were extremely friendly and knowledgeable. An extremely enjoyable experience and we will definitely be back. read more

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Great vibes! Very expressive but cool place to hangout. They will ask you to leave if you stay a while cause they are sooo busy and have a waitlist. Awesome find tho!! Make sure to know the code :) read more

Couldn't get in during the day, so we checked out other places. I was looking forward to a tiki experience in Galveston.

This place was amazing. Delicious craft cocktails- I wanted to try them all! The decor is so much fun and our bartender Brittany was so patient and helpful as we navigated the menu. The small bites that come with each drink werre also very yummy! read more

Pineapple Parlor - Saturn, and Mai Tai cocktails - Tiki Bars Near Me - Galveston, Texas

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Very cool semi-hidden spot. Well worth a wait to get in. And if needed you can always grab a drink at the front bar. read more

Pineapple Parlor - Entrance way - Tiki Bars Near Me - Galveston, Texas

Excellent service, strong drinks, unique experience. We tried several different cocktails and each one came out with a little snack to eat with it. Our bartender was very kind and attentive and gave great recommendations on drink choices. We had the best time here! read more

Pineapple Parlor - The Volcano - Tiki Bars Near Me - Galveston, Texas

This place is always great. The bartenders are first rate and can make great recommendations for which drinks to try from their extensive menu. The drinks are superior to pretty much every other cocktail bar I have been to. For every drink, there is an appetizer matched to the flavor profile which really makes this place special. The only trick is you have to go through Daiquiri Time Out to get there. DTO is another really good bar. I highly recommend them both. Go to the website and look at the menu and sign up for the news letter to get the code. Trust me it's worth a wait to get in. read more

Service and drinks great. Next time I am in the area, WOULD TOTALLY GO BACK! Cool space and very nice bar staff. Food good too. No complaints, all great! read more

Fun atmosphere and tasty cocktails. Loved the ambiance. It was a 45min wait when we went but it is a really small place and it was worth the wait. The price for each drinks includes a small appetizer that is paired based on the drink you select. read more

I am a huge lover of tiki bars and have been to many all over the country! I was absolutely thrilled to find out Pineapple Parlor existed and was only 30 minutes from me. We got there Saturday December 8th at around 5:45-6:00 PM and were told it would be about a 35-40 minute wait for our party of 2. I could see the list and it looked like there were just a few parties ahead of us! At around 6:45-7:00 we decided to check back in with the host as it had been about an hour since we originally put our name down. He let us know he was still waiting for a spot to open up but that we were next in line. So at around 6:45, we were next in line. This is important to remember. We waited for about another hour and during this time we did see 2 people walk in and get sat before us but we would like to hope they were apart of a larger group reservation and did not get sat at the bar which holds only 10 people. At around 7:45, we checked in again and were reassured we were still next in line but nobody had left the bar yet. At this point we were absolutely starving so decided to go elsewhere to find a snack, then have more food and drinks once we got to the bar. We waited more time after this, but by 8:45, about 3 hours since we originally put our name in, we decided to head home disappointed. I finally received a call from Pineapple Parlor saying it was our turn, at 9:39 PM about FOUR hours after we originally checked in with the host. I let the host know we had already went home. Since the wait time had been 4 hours, I asked if anything had happened where someone accidentally got sat before us and he said no. Remember we were next in line at 6:45 PM, so this means for 3 hours, no one out of the ten people at the bar left. I find this very hard to believe. I asked the host on the phone if there was anything Pineapple Parlor could do to help make up for this experience if we wanted to return, I suggested a reservation for 2 people or anything they could offer. I was sadly told there was nothing he could do and that this was "just the nature of this bar." If it is really true that out of the 10 people, no one left the bar for 3 hours. I have a couple of suggestions for this business. Either implement a max seating time for people at the bar to allow for other guests, go to a reservation system only for the bar seating with maybe 2 seating times per night, or do not take down names for a waiting list at all. Doing one of these things could help an experience like mine be avoided. I really wanted to try this place but sadly don't know if I will be back to try it again. I would love to know if Pineapple Parlor can do anything to make it right. For now I wouldn't suggest going here if you live some distance away and are hoping to get in. Overall I left extremely disappointed and sad. Going to this place meant a lot to me. read more

I am giving this place two stars because the vibe is really cool and the idea is great. However, the service was extremely unwelcoming. The bartender came over to take our order and it seemed as though we were putting her out by ordering cocktails. We were there for a birthday and it really just brought the celebration down. I ended up walking out because she was just so rude to our group. My friends stayed and had one drink and left. Nobody was impressed. read more

Drinks are nothing but juice sugary junk and way overpriced. Bartender refused to alter the drinks in any way. Remember some people have dietary needs. This is not the norm for a "speak easy" I have been to over 10 all over the US. Decor was super cheesy. Definitely not my vibe! Much rather have just partaken at Daiquiri Time Out has much better quality drinks and more of a speak easy feel. read more

We went to Galveston for our honeymoon and loved this place it was delicious and so much fun. The owner was talking with us and told us all about the drinks and the concept. The place is beautiful. Just make sure to make your reservation but 10/10 can't wait to go back read more

This tiki speakeasy is one of its kind in Galveston and I'm obsessed! The owner, Brad, who also owns DTO, is so friendly and makes you feel so welcome. I love ordering the shareable volcano drink because it's the perfect amount for a small group or couple and it comes with 3 small bites instead of just one like the other drinks on the menu. Yes you heard me, every drink has a small food item included! This place is very on theme with a bridge over water, tiki huts, and various tiki related drink glasses. I've been many times and can't wait to keep coming back, 5/5!! read more