This is a very cool speakeasy experience in downtown Macon. I highly recommend checking it out. They're a tiki themed bar located in a basement. The ambience is very fun and immersive. They specialize in rum based cocktails (and will publicly shame you if you order a vodka drink). Their menu was pretty huge and full of very interesting and fun looking drinks. The Big Willie D in particular was phenomenal and tasted like a coconutty White Russian. They also have a passport where if you try every drink on the menu you get access to their exclusive explorer's club menu. The staff added to the fun atmosphere by periodically making announcements and playing along with the crowd. You can tell that this is a very local, family owned business. A few things to note: -You MUST make a reservation and if you don't show up to that reservation you will have to pay a no-show fee. -You only get one hour in the bar per reservation. They rotate out the entire bar every hour on the hour. It's a fast paced but fun atmosphere. Defined not a sit back and relax type of cocktail lounge. read more

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Great service and excellent drinks!! Reservations are a must have. No food but plenty of choices nearby.

Highly recommend! What a cool ass place! The drinks were loaded with alcohol too....dayuuumm!!! It's got that speakeasy-vibe, except it's a Tiki Bar. I would go back in a minute. You only get 1 hour to drink and then your time is up. read more

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Just had an amazing experience!! Staff were super nice, the drinks were fun and tasty. Don't forget you need to make a reservation before you come. And if you think you'll be a regular make sure you ask about getting a passport! read more

Fun place, strongest drinks in Macon! No food, just drinks! Great party atmosphere and excellent experience!

The drinks and ambiance were amazing! It's a hidden gem and the bar tenders are super intentional in describing the menu. They also offer great suggestions based on liquor preference. The food upstairs was amazing! The duck fat fries are amazing! We will certainly become regulars here. read more

Monkey's Paw Tiki Lounge, Macon, GA: wonderful drinks, great ambiance, entertaining showmanship by Tony and his sidekick barman. Liked the retro background music, subtle, not intrusive even if not necessarily "tiki". Super fun decor--look for pinchy, skeleton, little touches throughout in this cozy getaway. Exclusive in that they ONLY seat 8-16 patrons at a time, in ONE-HOUR increments. And they really mean that....no early arrival and clear you out to keep on schedule, but all went very smoothly in our visits (twice in one night, ate dinner in between). CALL AHEAD for reservations. Pregame is a bit weird as you enter via an alley, checking at cigar lounge-y Downtown Grille, check in staff were pretty sweet & helpful though. *Zombie (best) *jungle bird *Mai tai (above avg, 1944 trader Vic recipe) *Navy grog (nice ice cone!) *Big willie D (White Russian, dairy free, sweet) *Pina habana (coco-.oil washed plantation 3 star, not too sweet) *Painkiller (nice addition of nutmeg/cinnamon) *The monkeys paw (cool mug! Unique & balanced & citrusy & smoky mezcal float) *Sputnik monkey (reminded Jarrod of nutty Irishman, reminded Jen of tiramisu, dessert drink) Tip: they do sell mugs & tshirts--ask! read more

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As long as this place has been around you would think they would have streamlined their reservation process by now. If they're not going to use a scheduling system you would also think that someone would be available to respond to reservation requests in a timely manner. I get that they have limited business hours, however we've been trying to get a reservation for today since Sunday and we only received a call back today, Thursday, after 2pm. This was after someone responded via Facebook on Tuesday advising someone would call back. This entire ordeal has left a very bad impression. This place looks like it would be a fun and fresh place to visit. However I don't care to find out anymore. read more

Great downtown location, cool drinks, and good tapas. There were several vegetarian options and seafood if pesc. Service and host were great with lots of smiles and attention. The bartender also came around to see how we liked our drinks. We did not have reservations so could not get in tiki bar, but the main dining and bar was very fun. There was live outside music just a few feet down at Just Tapd and there was a nice party vibe. Perfect weather in the georgia evening topped off the experience. read more

Highly highly recommend. We moved here from Austin, where places like this are more common. In the Macon area, this is like an oasis. The ambience is so cozy. A darkly lit little hideaway with amazing drinks. Keep in mind, there is no food here, just the drinks and the incredibly personable and world travelled bartenders. Unfortunately, I can't remember the name of the drinks that I had, but all of the drinks are rum based. Don't expect Bacardi or Don Q here. All of their rums, to my knowledge, are imported from different countries around the world. One thing that I remember is the buzz that I had. It was the most amazing thing. It somehow felt light rather than heavy. I didn't feel sluggish, it was just a nice, clean buzz. It lasted an hour or so, then let go with no headache or hangover. I only had 2 drinks, though. The bartenders told us stories of people getting dragged out. The room is was small and they carefully controlled the capacity for health reasons. I believe there were only six people inside at a time. They wiped down the spaces after customers left. Reservations last an hour, but that's more than enough time to take everything in. We felt comfortable enough to take off our masks, but I looked at the other patrons closely for signs of COVID. There are no walk-ins so make sure you call for your reservation. Have fun! read more

Tony and staff are super friendly and make amazing drinks. Whole vibe in the basement is a great tiki bar. Had 3 drinks in the hour time frame and felt very nice after. read more

The entire experience is always amazing!! Don't forget your passport, so you can drink your way to a new menu! Fantastic drinks and the atmosphere is awesome! read more

Awesome place to visit and have drinks the restaurant is underneath the bar lovely spot

What can I truly say about this spot besides that it's hands down my favorite place! Hidden Tiki Bar in Macon,GA - like who would have thought! It is by reservations only and you get 1 hour (which how these drinks are made trust me it's plenty of time). They have their set menu and each month they bring out 2 special drinks. They also have the Monkeys Paw passport where you get a stamp for each drink you have and once you have had all the drinks your name goes up in the wall! Clearly I have a completed passport my friends - that should let you now how often we come here. The owners are absolutely wonderful people and their drinks are SO crazy good. Their hands were blessed by the cocktail gods. Anytime I have friends who visit from out of town this is a must stop for us! Making 3 stops here in April so yeah that should tell you everything. read more

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Best tiki cocktails! Welcoming staff who are happy to share rum trivia. We made a mistake with the online booking system but they had an opening and let us in anyway. The place we always take out of town guests! Try it yourself!! read more

I stopped by on a Friday after work to celebrate my boss turning 40. Although my GPS took me in circles (it's in an alley so just look for downtown grill and park on the street!) once I finally found it, I was surprised to find such a cool little secretive spot in Macon! They only serve rum drinks and I had a mojito which was delicious. The bartenders were all super friendly and it was just an overall unique and cool experience. Definitely something you'd see more in a big city like Atlanta or NYC. Macon has added some really cool stuff over the last few year! read more

The Monkey's Paw Tiki Lounge is my favorite spot in Macon! The rum cocktails are some of the best I've ever had! As soon as you walk through the door, it feels like you've been transported to some tropical island. The drinks will leave you coming back for more. read more

Could not recommend more. First, you need a reservation, so get one. They can hold a max of 8 patrons. Bring your mask and your appetite for everything rum. Both bartenders are amazingly knowledgeable of rum drinks and tiki culture. Fabulous ambiance, great addition to the downtown macon bar scene. Highly recommend the jungle bird; caution if you're wanting to try the Zombie, it is quite strong. Slainte! read more

The Monkey’s Paw Tiki Lounge - The zombie. It'll get you. - Cocktail Bars Near Me - Macon, Georgia

Super cool speakeasy. Make a reservation to get in. I'm not a rum drinker and The Monkey's Paw was delicious. Strong tho so watch out. ;) My husband ordered the special which was also delicious. The atmosphere is so neat. Definitely check this place out! We'll be back! read more

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Very very fun and unique place. You have to make reservations and you only have a spot for an hour, so make sure you plan accordingly. The drinks are amazing, strong, and very exotic! read more

Quaint bar with a select menu, one of Macon's hidden gems. Call and make your reservation today

Love this place! Step away from Macon to an island Ambience with delicious drinks and great hospitality.

Had so much fun at the Tiki Bar last night! A must do in Macon! We had a group of 8 and it was amazing. The owner/bartenders were great and the drinks were all really good! read more

First time going and it was an amazing experience. Not only are the drinks good but the bartenders made the entire experience. Jackson and Julius y'all rocked and made it the best hour of our night. Will be coming back read more

This bar is a true experience. The owners are super friendly and knowledgeable. My friends and I have been several times and we always have fabulous conversations with them while they create delicious drinks. All I had to do was tell them what I like in a drink and they created multiple delicious concoctions with rum and I'm normally a vodka girl! The ambiance is fabulous and Insta-worthy! Be sure to make a reservation and bring your besties! read more