This was my first time visiting Purple Orchid, and I wanted to try a tiki bar close to home. Overall, I had a really fun time! The vibe is very classic, no-fuss tiki bar, and they have two pool tables inside, which adds to the laid-back feel. The drinks were great, and everyone there was really nice, which made the experience even better. The only thing I'd say could use some improvement is the music. Omg, I was definitely wishing the playlist had a little more energy or personality. Better music would take the vibe up a notch for sure. Other than that, the drinks were solid, the people were friendly, and I had a great Saturday night. I'd definitely come back for a casual tiki drink night. read more

Purple Orchid - Lounges Near Me - El Segundo, California

I went here after karaoke with some friends on a Wednesday night. Our group loves a tiki bar. This felt like a great neighborhood spot. It was busy but not full. There were two pool tables actively being used. The bartender was friendly and helpful. We considered sharing a cocktail bowl but we all wanted different tropical profiles. The drinks were worth their prices. Overall, the vibe was just right, too bad we had work the next day or we would have stayed later than midnight. read more

Purple Orchid - Mai Tai - Lounges Near Me - El Segundo, California

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Your staff is shit. I hate when I go to a bar. Spend money. And had . very bad experience. I don't need the the bs. I live in E ll.Segundo. Not the place I would ever recommend. read more

Love this Tiki lounge that stays open until 2am daily. No food available but I think you can buy chips if I'm not mistaken. The service is always great and the drinks are strong. There are pool tables and seating but gets packed often. Great place to see locals and tourists. read more

Tiki-themed divey bar. Casual place, no pretense. Loved the exterior purple lighting. Had a taste if their cocktails which were good. Check it out if you're in the area! read more

Purple Orchid - Tiki bar - Lounges Near Me - El Segundo, California

So glad I found this place! I was looking for somewhere to hang out and grab a drink before heading to Cinema West, and Yelp pointed me to Purple Orchid. This spot checked all my Tiki-bar boxes: moody lighting, fun kitschy décor, and seriously great drinks. I started with a Mai Tai--perfectly strong but still super tasty--then switched to a glass of Chardonnay so I wouldn't be completely blitzed for the movie. We still had time to spare, so I finished with a virgin Piña Colada and oh my gosh, it was delicious. Loved the jukebox and pool tables, too. Huge thanks to Lindsay for the excellent service. We'll definitely be back! read more

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Spirit forward delicious drinks and an awesome host at the bar lovely Tiki spot in El Segundo. You must visit.

Great place for cocktails in El Segundo. A lot of classic tiki drinks plus some twist. The purple passion and Vic's grog was my favorite. The atmosphere is a tiki bar with island vibes and music. The staff was super nice and very informative of recommendation of the drinks. There's also two billiard tables for entertainment besides the sports TVs. read more

Purple Orchid - Purple passion - Lounges Near Me - El Segundo, California

If I could leave a review higher than 5 stars, I would!! The amazing Lindsay helped us host the tiki party of my DREAMS! Everyone raved about the drinks, atmosphere, and incredible service from Lindsay. The coolest place in El Segundo with the best energy, and best drinks! Recommending to everyone I know and can't wait to go back! Thanks for treating us like VIPs! read more

Purple Orchid - Delicious drinks! - Lounges Near Me - El Segundo, California

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Wish I could leave zero stars.. This was the absolute worst Mai tai I have ever had. It tasted like sour/rotten juice with some sort of fermented swill floated on top. No mint on top, zero lime flavor, but a cherry on an umbrella. I literally took one sip and pushed the glass back to the edge of the bar. Not one bartender or bar back came to check on my party after sitting our drinks down. After about twenty minutes of being ignored someone came and grabbed my husbands empty glass but left my completely full glass sitting on the bar mat. Another ten minutes or so of still not being checked on and we finally decided to leave. I'm out the twelve bucks for my drink but I consider it a twelve dollar lesson in not coming back here again. Sadly, the only reason we chose to get drinks at this bar was because I insisted I wanted a drink before heading home. read more

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I wish there was a zero star rating. I met up with my girlfriend here last evening. When I came my girlfriend had already ordered (watermelon mai tai) for me. The drink was overly sweet and not well mixed or made. My girlfriend goes to the bartender (red hed with bangs) to see if she can switch it out. The bartender declines and says its been sitting there for a while with the rudest and short tone. (I personally don't think it matters if its been 10 or 15 mins you should try accommodate a customer). I then go to talk to her myself and order a new drink. She cuts me off before i could even finish my sentence and goes she already ordered for you and starts laughing. I immediately am like nevermind im good on a drink. She has horrible customer service and needs to check her tone. I noticed she was very nice and bubbly with the white patrons... I also couldn't even talk to the 2nd bartender without her rushing to be in the conversation. There are far better Tiki bars in the South Bay and i wont be coming here again... read more

Perhaps I'm spoiled from regularly traveling to places with great tiki bars, particularly San Diego, other parts of LA, and even Orlando. However, I also put great effort into making legit tiki drinks at home, so I both appreciate the effort when it's there, and will criticize when it isn't there. I'm not opposed to paying for proper tiki, but I also understand it's a difficult business model; doesn't mean you can't have the fake tiki for the cost conscious consumer, and good ones at a different price point. If you're used to high end tiki drinks, that are faithful to the originals, this is not that. Purple Orchid seems to be a dive bar that serves drinks that loosely resemble tiki drinks, and share the name. It has random tiki decorations, and bamboo, along with a stage (plus tv tuned to ESPN....), pool tables, etc. So, my experience was a sticky counter, served a drink in a sticky glass, bartenders exchanging stories about guests who got belligerent and required eviction, and certainly nothing resembling tiki escapism. If you want legit tiki, just take the longer ride share and hit up Bamboo Club or Tiki Ti. I gave two starts because the staff were nice, prices include tax so your bill is easy to calculate and a nice round number, and the cool tiki memorabilia on the mens bathroom wall. Learned there used to be a tiki theme motel in my home town a few decades ago. read more

Purple Orchid - Lounges Near Me - El Segundo, California

Went here to enjoy a bar in this area that I was in. A lot of places in Los Angeles do close at 12 AM and sometimes 1:15 AM. I went here to enjoy some drinks with my friends for her birthday and this was one of the only spots that closed at 2 AM on the dot. Even though this is kind of like a tiki bar, there is not a lot of music that has played here nor do they have a jukebox to play your own music. When I went on a Sunday night, it was not as crowded but when I returned on it Friday night it was extremely crowded and a lot of people sat at the bar and you were not able to really get to a server. I did enjoy my drink the last time when I got a sweet rum type of drink. There is a lot of locals that go here as well so you will meet a lot of people that is their regular bar. I would just most definitely say make sure that you try to get in where you fit in when coming down to ordering drinks cause I found it hard to order my drink that Friday night that I got there and was not able to even drink at the bar and left early. read more

The Purple Orchid is a beautiful neighborhood, tiki bar with pool tables. The custom wood bar is very long and decorated with Hawaiian memorabilia. The bartender was very friendly and outgoing. We came during happy hour and my Mai Tai was only $10. read more

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Service was decent but the cocktails were not great if you're seeking a tiki drink. If you want something else, maybe it's better. We love tiki cocktails and this was not the place. We got a typical Navy Grog and it was not edible. My husband took a sip and was done. I had a specialty tiki cocktail that was fine and nothing to write home about but did finish it for the principle of it. I told him I wanted to send the Navy Grog back but he told me not to. This didn't feel like the place to send drinks back so he left his very full drink there and closed out. Especially for $16? Unfortunately not a yes for us when Hula Hula room is comparable and so much better in South Bay. read more

If you are looking for a Genuine Tiki Bar with a totally sassified Bartender and the best Mai Tai that I've ever had, you got to check this place out. We love the vibe, the music & the staff. The interior never left the early 60's and I hope that it never does. It's a great reminder to times gone by, and what goes around comes around! Go, enjoy and travel back to what truly were the good ole days. read more

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Great lunch spot with a floral ambiance and excellent food. It has a mom and pop feel so that's a perk. We came after the lunch rush, so the service was pretty quick. read more

Purple Orchid - Inside wall - Lounges Near Me - El Segundo, California

Poor experience, wrong drinks, long wait time, we were overlooked while bartender was friendly with other people. Very strange, disappointing experience. Overpriced for what we received. read more

Purple Orchid - We all ordered a different drink, but got two of the same. It was not worth the visit. Bill came to 48, way over priced. - Lounges Near Me - El Segundo, California

Great food ! Amazing cocktail!! Great service! Beautiful Ambience !! !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! read more

Stopped by before flight back to Vegas. Very nice vibes and awesome bartender. Drinks were very good. Was able to get a couple rounds of pool in. Def recommend. read more

Purple Orchid - Purple passion - Lounges Near Me - El Segundo, California

Obsessed! Loved the bartender & playing pool on a Random Sunday. Drinks were great too! Also the bathroom is super clean lol read more

Purple Orchid - Inside pool - Lounges Near Me - El Segundo, California

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I like the Purple Orchid. It's a great spot to hang with friends and have a few drinks. I haven't tried any tiki drinks, but the beer is cold (and good!) Service is fine, can't think of anything either remarkable or objectionable - it's fine. I'll be back... 4 stars read more

What a find! Went there on a double date. My friend suggested stopping in for a drink before seeing Bride of Frankenstein at the nearby Old Town Music Hall for our Halloween themed outing. It was a great idea. I must say that Purple Orchid is the tiki-est bar I've ever been to. Yes, it was divey but it had a cool decor, interesting mood lighting, and I liked my Mai Tai. It was fun seeing the other couple sharing their giant volcano bowl drink with the flame in the center. Luckily, no eyebrows were singed in the process! I look forward to going back again when I'm in town. read more

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Didn't even get inside by the door man alone was rude to begin with. Must hate his job

Great vibe, decor and drinks. Friendly staff. I love a good tiki bar! We had a great time, the drinks were tasty. It's got a lot of neat little hidden decorations. read more

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Super fun place! One of the cutest tiki bars & their drinks are cheap & good. But they are very strong lol, beware of that. read more

Purple Orchid - Lounges Near Me - El Segundo, California

Very strong drinks. Cute little tiki bar. I went before I work dinner and had 1 drink that got me very buzzed. It was pretty tasty too.

Purple Orchid advertises itself as a tiki bar and there were certainly opportunities for some island fever-esque drinks to be had. My friend and I went ahead and ordered their Scorpion Bowl ($30) which you'd think we be done with as grown adults in our 30s. But of course, Bruins go hard so we had to enjoy one during happy hour times. Our drink was stiff, had the tiki umbrellas to boot, and was fun all around. The one drink that didn't really meet our expectations was the Singapore Sling. It wasn't red nor had much sweetness, so they either forgot the grenadine for ours or they chose to not use it for their version. So a hit for the bowl, a miss for the other drinks, but still a good spot to come to if you're in Downtown El Segundo and want to chill out with friends over a drink or two. read more

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If you're looking for a divey, semi-tiki themed bar with strong cocktails in the town of El Segundo, this is your place! I tried the Vic's Grog ($14) because it was noted as winning best cocktail in the Tiki Oasis contest. It was described as having fruitier notes of passion fruit and pineapple, but all I could really taste was rum hahaha. I like the unique cocktails though and got to try one of my friends', which was even banana flavored. Overall, seems like a fun place to go to, especially if you wanna split some tiki bowls! read more

Purple Orchid - Vic's Grog ($14) - Lounges Near Me - El Segundo, California

Mai Thai special? TWO Pool table? Great drinks? All that and an amazingly attentive and hospitable bartender Christine. My favorite piece of the tiki decor is the puffer fish with a bra lol! Always fun after a day at the beach. Their beach bum is so delicious and my favorite. read more

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This review is for last Saturday, it was extremely busy and both bartenders were moving very fast. The one who took care of me was wearing glasses and had tattoos, I didn't get her name. She made me her favorite drink off the menu, which I really liked! I think it was a rum and pineapple grog thingy and then for my second I had originally wanted a pina colada but she recommended something called a painkiller that was AMAZING and it's my new favorite! This was my first time here and I'll definitely be back! The drinks are sooo good and they play fun music. It's a nice vibe to meet people read more

Fun place! Great tiki atmosphere! And the best cocktail I've had in a long time! Try the Vic's Grog - it's delicious!

Stopped by for a great mai tai! This is a nice dive bar with great decorations to fit the Mai tai theme and drinks. It's cozy and lively. The service was great and the drinks even better. They also have some TVs and a couple of pool tables to pass the time. Great place to meet up with some friends for drinks! read more

Purple Orchid - Mai tai is delicious! - Lounges Near Me - El Segundo, California

It's a Wednesday. Great spot! I almost chaulked this place up as disappointing after that Mai Tai. I usually gauge a Tiki Bar off the Mai Tai... Forget that, get the Vic's Grog. Boozy deliciousness. I'd come back for this all day. Service is solid. Good vibes and safe seeming scene. No sketch on this night, good vibes. Solid Tiki with a hipper juke box anything goes play pool vibe. read more

Purple Orchid - Vic's Grog - Lounges Near Me - El Segundo, California

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I had the best day of my life, Lindsey is the best bartender I've ever had in her shirt took me to the next level of happiness!!!! read more

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Lindsay was an amazing tender of the bar. We had both beautiful and delicious Tiki drinks. Priced right and ready to crush!!!!! Us Texans were so stoked Cali!!! read more

Purple Orchid - Funky Monkey!!! - Lounges Near Me - El Segundo, California

Came here with four friends after a Clipper game. All of us are Asian. It was a friend's birthday. All I did was ask the bartender if I could charge my phone and she said not on this wall but over there next to the stage. To get to the plug, I stood on the edge of the small stage (easiest way to get to the plug) and the bartender FLIPPED OUT on me and started yelling and said my entire group needed to leave and she got the bouncer to kick us all out. We ordered $100 in drinks. We kept asking what did we do??? AND THEN THE REGULARS AT THE BAR (white) STARTED YELLING AT US TO GET OUT! They just kept yelling at us to "GET OUT!!!" AND THEN THE BARTENDER CALLED THE COPS ON US. WTF. We left before the cops came. We saw the cops pull up as we left. The craziest thing about this was for 30 min. I was talking to the bartender and the people at the bar and was nice to them and they were being nice back. I still don't understand why the bartender flipped out on me and us like that. I tipped her well for every drink. read more

Had another great experience I think whoever was the bartender just had an off day and just wanted to go home. Still recommend 10/10 read more

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Service and cocktails were on point. I think I remember pool table and juke box. Juke box did not work for last 2-3days and they were playing 90'd crap Bring on the Denny Martin, Les Baxter, Herb Alpert please even Elvis The "King Kahuna " ? read more

Guy we 4 girls were with asked female bartender if he can charge his dead phone. She told him where. He went to go do it. But he couldn't get to it due to tight space. He went past this rope to do it then that bartender yelled @ him telling him not to go over the rope it's there for a reason we r supposed to follow the rules. Honestly it just looked like decor & we didn't know. He asked her y her tone was rude when he was tipping her well & they were having good conversations throughout the night. She immediately asked the security to kick us all out. His girl asked y she suddenly caught attitude & trying to kick us out we didn't do anything wrong. Security told us to all leave. We all got up to ask y do we have to leave & does he even know the situation. I told him we will leave but can i explain to manager what happened cause it's a lil unfair. Everybody @ bar ganged up on us & started yelling & cursing for us to leave. We were yelling too by then. They even asked if we understand english. We were mixed ethnicities group. The bartender called police. As we were leaving the security & 1 customer who's been cursing @ us for no reason got in to a scuffle who was asked to leave but nobody else who was cursing & screaming were asked to leave. This is y i say racist. & i overheard bartender tell security to get license plate cause our guy is driving drunk. He never drank cause he was our dd. This probably wouldn't have happened if we weren't a mix ethnicity group & bartender didn't overreact. What a horrid bday experience. Bartender knew it was my bday too. We have some footage on tape by the way. read more