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Stopped by 9.25.26: Had a great time catching up with friends. Music was loud but still ok to chat. Drinks were hand crafted, delicious and for the pricy of standard drinks nowadays $14+. Cute place to pregame or enjoy a night with friends. It's not huge, just a cozy island decorated lounge. Friendly bartenders and easy to order drinks.
I came here for my birthday and it was the best tiki bar I've been to thus far. We're from California and this bar was far better than any tiki bar over here. Maddie and Kyle were funny, friendly, and attentive. Good luck getting that trifecta anywhere. Drinks were great and way worth the 350 mile trip.
If you're looking for a chill and relaxed themed bar for an older crowd, this is for YOU! While the outside of the bar may not look like much, the inside is THEMED. From the lighting to the posters to the decorated pillars, there's an abundance of colorful art lining the establishment. Drinks are moderately priced for downtown. Some are better than others -- our group recommends the Hotel National Specialty Cocktail and the Missionary's Downfall but would not really recommend the Painkiller or Sidewinders Fang. Service was a little slow despite there not being that many folks inside, and bouncers sometimes allow people to cut inside if folks have "friends" in their party that didn't meet them when they arrived.
The atmosphere is just what you'd expect. Very tiki-vibe with a psychodelic feel. Really light, fun feeling, and speakeasy-ish at the same time. Fairly new and definitely worth the quick visit (we were bar hopping on a Friday with friends from out of town). A pretty cool spot to start our evening. And oh, the music vibe was eclectic, but relevant. We are a group of women of many generations and we all heard something we liked and enjoyed while we each knocked down a few of the beverages on the menu. Well, except me... To my surprise, what, no wine? That's absurd... what am I supposed to drink when I came out for a fun evening... and a bottle... ummm, I mean, a glass of wine? All jokes aside, they ended up offering me a can of wine (from the back of the mini fridge), and it was not a joy, but enough to get a lil buzz. Won't do that again. So next time I come, I'll try one of the mixed drinks because this can of wine was not a hit. Now, I understand it's a Tiki themed bar, but c'mon... there should be at least one fun wine option. Just sayin' Whelp, suffice to say, if you like mixed drinks (rummy), this place is great. But if you want a bottle of wine; this will not be your bag. To close... one bartender did not seem to happy to be there and was a bit distracted with who knows what (only maybe 8 patrons n the scene), and seemed annoyed when I called him over from the other side of the bar, but whatevvvvs.... the other bartender was pretty cool and nice enough. He eventually warmed up and started engaging with us, so that was nice and made us feel welcomed. Too bad we decided to closeout by then... Now that I think of it, is that why he was being nice, lol? Anyway, it was cool. I'll be back, back, back, back again!
This place is pretty small inside but I was still surprised how busy it was. The cocktails are all delicious though so I can see why. We stopped in for a drink while waiting for our table to be ready across the street at Sotisse. I was feeling adventurous and got industry grog. It was . . . interesting. The mirage was much better and really delicious.
Of course I heard about this on TikTok so I had to go see for myself. This used to be an old office building now was turned to a tiki vibe speakeasy when we walked in there was no one there so we were greeted with a bunch of welcome in how y'all doing sit anywhere please and of course we chose the bar because why not. They have a pretty short menu but very detailed tricks. We haven't been there before so we're excited to try something new. And myself got the zombie which just has absinth in it, but don't let that deter you away because it was very, very good very very strong and very very refreshing. My friend got the missionary. She was very cute too sweet for me, but just up his arm and lastly, we shared a sidewinder which reminded me of Arnold Palmer, but twisted say we enjoyed ourselves have fun reading all the dollar bills in $100 bill on the wall with all the funny annotations on them.
We've been meaning to try Tropic Thunder for awhile and finally stopped in on our way to dinner one night. It did not disappoint. Such a fun tiki vibe inside. Counter service. My cocktail was pretty good and had a good balance.
I don't claim to be a Tiki expert by any means but it is one of my favorite ways to imbibe cocktails so I am at the very least fairly seasoned in the tiki bar ways. And what's not to like? Delicious, fruity & sweet, sometimes very dessert-y style drinks that knock your socks off without you knowing it, until that moment when it catches up...yes please! Tiki style cocktails can be deceptively strong so there are some on the menu that have "X" next to the name, those drinks have a 2 per person limit. One of those is the universally popular tiki drink called a Pain Killer. And yes it works ;) It was so yummy with its pineapple, coconut creamy goodness and I couldn't taste a lick of alcohol so if I didn't know better I was just drinking a tropical smoothie, and only towards the end of the drink did I notice it was doing its painkilling job and I felt good! We had a group of 3 and I tasted the other drinks we ordered-- the Sidewinder's Fang was fresh & passion fruit juice forward, and I liked it. The Thunder Rum Barrel also had an "X" and for that one it was clear that it was strong, its very rum forward. Less sweet or fruity. My second round drink was the Industry Grog. I asked the bartender what he likes and he told me he enjoys chartreuse based cocktails so he made me that one. It had a more herbal, floral taste that I really enjoyed. And after 2 drinks I was good to go. The decor of this tiki bar is definitely on theme and looks great. The bartenders were excellent. My only gripe is that I didn't love the ordering set up. If you're sitting at the bar ordering is easy, otherwise you will walk up to the ordering area that is positioned in the middle of the bar near the ships wheel and it gets congested when there is a line. I'll definitely be back to try the other drinks on the menu.
Such a great spot, I will definitely be coming here often. Wonderful daiquiris, friendly service, and the ambiance is so fun
When it comes to bars, I've always been a huge fan of speakeasies and tiki bars. After hanging out with some friends in the area, we made our way over to Tropic Thunder on a Monday night for a nightcap. Located in Roosevelt Row close to Industry Standard, this tiki bar just opened the other week. I parked on the street right across from the bar using metered parking. Ambiance (5/5): As I walked to the entrance, I saw two large tikis outside. My type of place. Upon entering, I was immediately impressed with the classic tiki vibes. Dimly lit, awesome decor, with the laid-back feel you hope from a true tiki bar. There's an awesome mural as you walk in and some pretty entertaining pictures of some topless women on your way to the bathroom. There's seating at the bar, high tops, and tables, and some comfortable couches. Tropic Thunder makes for a cool date spot. Service (3.5/5): A good amount of people for a Monday night but they were nowhere near capacity. The bartenders weren't the most attentive, but once you got their attention, you were in the clear. Upon closing my tab, I was only given the merchant copy of the receipt rather than both the merchant copy and the customer copy. This is a pet peeve of mine. It doesn't happen often, but I've seen other bars do it too. I can always ask for my customer receipt, but it just makes things easier when an establishment is proactive with it. Food (N/A): Tropic Thunder doesn't have food, but they allow you to bring food from elsewhere if you'd like to chow down. Drinks (4.5/5): There are tiki classics on the menu like the painkiller, zombie, daiquiris. and more, along with some unique selections. It's an interesting menu overall. When I think tiki drinks, I think sweet drinks that pack a punch, a rum-heavy selection, the use of fire, and cool glassware. I opted for a cocktail with Haitian rum which was a first for me. I'm always a fan of trying new things. It was served in a really cool black tiki mug that was part tiki and part turtle. It was everything I was hoping for. Flavorful and boozy. With a cinnamon stick for good measure. Pro Tip: If you've seen the movie Tropic Thunder, you might as well check out the tiki bar (no association). Especially if you're a fan of tiki bars like me. While I won't give the whole secret away, if you order the most expensive drink on the menu, there will be some cool theatrics that come with it. Awesome to have another tiki bar in the valley!
What a surprising little gem! My date and I had some time to kill before a reservation elsewhere and popped into this cute themed tiki bar early Friday evening. The ambiance was great, the bartenders were very friendly and knowledgeable about the drink menu when asking questions. The drinks were delicious (and very strong. lol). Would definitely come back and recommend to anyone looking for a Tikki bar experience.
My wife and I have been on a huge Tiki drink vibe for the past year. However, the only place that had a wide selection that we liked was Undertow, which is quite the drive. So when we saw Tropic Thunder open up right down town, we were super excited to visit it with some friends. Love the vibe! It's definitely a wider space than some of the other bars on Roosevelt, though in the weekends it still sometimes gets pack. But all the drinks we had were awesome! Glad to have a new great bar!
Cute place! Loved the decorations they really committed to the tiki theme. The drink menu was a good size too- not too overwhelming and the staff was super friendly. Sometimes you go to bars on a Friday night and you can tell the staff is stressed and busy and just want you to go away but everyone seemed to be having a great time including the workers. My friends and I all tried different drinks. The Fog Cutter and the Zombie (2 in the tall glasses) were very alcohol forward and didn't really have a taste other than that. Definitely try the pain killer that was all of our favorites. Very refreshing and coconutty. For a cocktail bar, the drinks weren't pretty reasonable priced as well. Even though the drinks weren't my favorite we will definitely be bringing our other friends back here!
A punk rock tiki bar, what the hell else could you ask for? Easy walk in for us, but they were def a local favorite. The entire place screams tiki, and the playlist over the speakers were screaming to my teenage angst. The bartenders were super cool and fun to hang out with The bathrooms are worth visiting Overall. Just go. You'll thank me later read more
10 days ago
Unfortunately not really my vibe. The theme is great - you feel like you're somewhere in Hawaii - but it smells too much like incense and I'm not the biggest fan of strong smells overwhelming my eating/drinking experience. There's plenty of drinks to choose from, but some of them just have wacky ingredients (I am very picky, sorry). I ended up ordering the "Missionary's Downfall" and thankfully it was pretty tasty and sported a chewy peach ring, but other drinks my friends ordered were not so lucky. There was a small line when we went on a Friday, so be prepared to wait a little bit, especially if they are letting in other people that arrive after you just because they claim their friends are already in there. read more
Had an amazing experience here tonight. Sat at the bar and was well taken care of. Very chill vibe. I was actually going to visit one of the other Tiki bars in the area and this one caught my eye due to proximity to downtown and its easy walk-in and enjoy the atmosphere take. Wasn't disappointed! Their rum barrel was excellent. Watched them make a ton of other drinks and they all seemed pretty well crafted. It's not a huge space so I imagine it filling up on the weekends. They have a couple cute booths, but most of its open seating or at the bar. Good selection of tiki drinks overall. I'll be back! Looking forward to them getting merchandise at some point... read more
1 month ago
Stopped by 9.25.26: Had a great time catching up with friends. Music was loud but still ok to chat. Drinks were hand crafted, delicious and for the pricy of standard drinks nowadays $14+. Cute place to pregame or enjoy a night with friends. It's not huge, just a cozy island decorated lounge. Friendly bartenders and easy to order drinks. read more
7 days ago
I came here for my birthday and it was the best tiki bar I've been to thus far. We're from California and this bar was far better than any tiki bar over here. Maddie and Kyle were funny, friendly, and attentive. Good luck getting that trifecta anywhere. Drinks were great and way worth the 350 mile trip. read more
If you're looking for a chill and relaxed themed bar for an older crowd, this is for YOU! While the outside of the bar may not look like much, the inside is THEMED. From the lighting to the posters to the decorated pillars, there's an abundance of colorful art lining the establishment. Drinks are moderately priced for downtown. Some are better than others -- our group recommends the Hotel National Specialty Cocktail and the Missionary's Downfall but would not really recommend the Painkiller or Sidewinders Fang. Service was a little slow despite there not being that many folks inside, and bouncers sometimes allow people to cut inside if folks have "friends" in their party that didn't meet them when they arrived. read more
The atmosphere is just what you'd expect. Very tiki-vibe with a psychodelic feel. Really light, fun feeling, and speakeasy-ish at the same time. Fairly new and definitely worth the quick visit (we were bar hopping on a Friday with friends from out of town). A pretty cool spot to start our evening. And oh, the music vibe was eclectic, but relevant. We are a group of women of many generations and we all heard something we liked and enjoyed while we each knocked down a few of the beverages on the menu. Well, except me... To my surprise, what, no wine? That's absurd... what am I supposed to drink when I came out for a fun evening... and a bottle... ummm, I mean, a glass of wine? All jokes aside, they ended up offering me a can of wine (from the back of the mini fridge), and it was not a joy, but enough to get a lil buzz. Won't do that again. So next time I come, I'll try one of the mixed drinks because this can of wine was not a hit. Now, I understand it's a Tiki themed bar, but c'mon... there should be at least one fun wine option. Just sayin' Whelp, suffice to say, if you like mixed drinks (rummy), this place is great. But if you want a bottle of wine; this will not be your bag. To close... one bartender did not seem to happy to be there and was a bit distracted with who knows what (only maybe 8 patrons n the scene), and seemed annoyed when I called him over from the other side of the bar, but whatevvvvs.... the other bartender was pretty cool and nice enough. He eventually warmed up and started engaging with us, so that was nice and made us feel welcomed. Too bad we decided to closeout by then... Now that I think of it, is that why he was being nice, lol? Anyway, it was cool. I'll be back, back, back, back again! read more
This place is pretty small inside but I was still surprised how busy it was. The cocktails are all delicious though so I can see why. We stopped in for a drink while waiting for our table to be ready across the street at Sotisse. I was feeling adventurous and got industry grog. It was . . . interesting. The mirage was much better and really delicious. read more
2 months ago
Of course I heard about this on TikTok so I had to go see for myself. This used to be an old office building now was turned to a tiki vibe speakeasy when we walked in there was no one there so we were greeted with a bunch of welcome in how y'all doing sit anywhere please and of course we chose the bar because why not. They have a pretty short menu but very detailed tricks. We haven't been there before so we're excited to try something new. And myself got the zombie which just has absinth in it, but don't let that deter you away because it was very, very good very very strong and very very refreshing. My friend got the missionary. She was very cute too sweet for me, but just up his arm and lastly, we shared a sidewinder which reminded me of Arnold Palmer, but twisted say we enjoyed ourselves have fun reading all the dollar bills in $100 bill on the wall with all the funny annotations on them. read more
2 months ago
We've been meaning to try Tropic Thunder for awhile and finally stopped in on our way to dinner one night. It did not disappoint. Such a fun tiki vibe inside. Counter service. My cocktail was pretty good and had a good balance. read more
7 months ago
I don't claim to be a Tiki expert by any means but it is one of my favorite ways to imbibe cocktails so I am at the very least fairly seasoned in the tiki bar ways. And what's not to like? Delicious, fruity & sweet, sometimes very dessert-y style drinks that knock your socks off without you knowing it, until that moment when it catches up...yes please! Tiki style cocktails can be deceptively strong so there are some on the menu that have "X" next to the name, those drinks have a 2 per person limit. One of those is the universally popular tiki drink called a Pain Killer. And yes it works ;) It was so yummy with its pineapple, coconut creamy goodness and I couldn't taste a lick of alcohol so if I didn't know better I was just drinking a tropical smoothie, and only towards the end of the drink did I notice it was doing its painkilling job and I felt good! We had a group of 3 and I tasted the other drinks we ordered-- the Sidewinder's Fang was fresh & passion fruit juice forward, and I liked it. The Thunder Rum Barrel also had an "X" and for that one it was clear that it was strong, its very rum forward. Less sweet or fruity. My second round drink was the Industry Grog. I asked the bartender what he likes and he told me he enjoys chartreuse based cocktails so he made me that one. It had a more herbal, floral taste that I really enjoyed. And after 2 drinks I was good to go. The decor of this tiki bar is definitely on theme and looks great. The bartenders were excellent. My only gripe is that I didn't love the ordering set up. If you're sitting at the bar ordering is easy, otherwise you will walk up to the ordering area that is positioned in the middle of the bar near the ships wheel and it gets congested when there is a line. I'll definitely be back to try the other drinks on the menu. read more
4 months ago
Such a great spot, I will definitely be coming here often. Wonderful daiquiris, friendly service, and the ambiance is so fun read more
4 months ago
When it comes to bars, I've always been a huge fan of speakeasies and tiki bars. After hanging out with some friends in the area, we made our way over to Tropic Thunder on a Monday night for a nightcap. Located in Roosevelt Row close to Industry Standard, this tiki bar just opened the other week. I parked on the street right across from the bar using metered parking. Ambiance (5/5): As I walked to the entrance, I saw two large tikis outside. My type of place. Upon entering, I was immediately impressed with the classic tiki vibes. Dimly lit, awesome decor, with the laid-back feel you hope from a true tiki bar. There's an awesome mural as you walk in and some pretty entertaining pictures of some topless women on your way to the bathroom. There's seating at the bar, high tops, and tables, and some comfortable couches. Tropic Thunder makes for a cool date spot. Service (3.5/5): A good amount of people for a Monday night but they were nowhere near capacity. The bartenders weren't the most attentive, but once you got their attention, you were in the clear. Upon closing my tab, I was only given the merchant copy of the receipt rather than both the merchant copy and the customer copy. This is a pet peeve of mine. It doesn't happen often, but I've seen other bars do it too. I can always ask for my customer receipt, but it just makes things easier when an establishment is proactive with it. Food (N/A): Tropic Thunder doesn't have food, but they allow you to bring food from elsewhere if you'd like to chow down. Drinks (4.5/5): There are tiki classics on the menu like the painkiller, zombie, daiquiris. and more, along with some unique selections. It's an interesting menu overall. When I think tiki drinks, I think sweet drinks that pack a punch, a rum-heavy selection, the use of fire, and cool glassware. I opted for a cocktail with Haitian rum which was a first for me. I'm always a fan of trying new things. It was served in a really cool black tiki mug that was part tiki and part turtle. It was everything I was hoping for. Flavorful and boozy. With a cinnamon stick for good measure. Pro Tip: If you've seen the movie Tropic Thunder, you might as well check out the tiki bar (no association). Especially if you're a fan of tiki bars like me. While I won't give the whole secret away, if you order the most expensive drink on the menu, there will be some cool theatrics that come with it. Awesome to have another tiki bar in the valley! read more
1 month ago
What a surprising little gem! My date and I had some time to kill before a reservation elsewhere and popped into this cute themed tiki bar early Friday evening. The ambiance was great, the bartenders were very friendly and knowledgeable about the drink menu when asking questions. The drinks were delicious (and very strong. lol). Would definitely come back and recommend to anyone looking for a Tikki bar experience. read more
8 months ago
My wife and I have been on a huge Tiki drink vibe for the past year. However, the only place that had a wide selection that we liked was Undertow, which is quite the drive. So when we saw Tropic Thunder open up right down town, we were super excited to visit it with some friends. Love the vibe! It's definitely a wider space than some of the other bars on Roosevelt, though in the weekends it still sometimes gets pack. But all the drinks we had were awesome! Glad to have a new great bar! read more
Cute place! Loved the decorations they really committed to the tiki theme. The drink menu was a good size too- not too overwhelming and the staff was super friendly. Sometimes you go to bars on a Friday night and you can tell the staff is stressed and busy and just want you to go away but everyone seemed to be having a great time including the workers. My friends and I all tried different drinks. The Fog Cutter and the Zombie (2 in the tall glasses) were very alcohol forward and didn't really have a taste other than that. Definitely try the pain killer that was all of our favorites. Very refreshing and coconutty. For a cocktail bar, the drinks weren't pretty reasonable priced as well. Even though the drinks weren't my favorite we will definitely be bringing our other friends back here! read more
5 months ago
The main appeal of this cocktail bar is obviously the ambiance. They've done an excellent job making a fun, unique dark tiki themed bar. I really enjoyed the decor, and the bartenders were very nice. The signature cocktails were a little lackluster and not as unique and intricate as I expect from a cocktails bar in downtown Phoenix. If I'm in the mood for an interesting cocktail I won't be coming here. If I'm hoping to show a friend a cool downtown experience, then this is the place. read more
9 months ago
This place is still brand new. This place feels like a Quentin Taratino dialogue in the best way possible! This is unique from Under Tow, Strong Water, and other known Tiki Bars in that you enter, find a seat, if not seated at the bar you will need to come up and order from the bartender. The menu isn't vast and overwhelming like Under Tow can be--which is nice. However...I must admit...personal opinion here--I wish they had more of a menu. Two of their cocktails weren't available. We came on a Monday (so that was a bummer). I ordered 2 cocktails from their Tropic Thunder Originals--both were yummy. The vibe and ambiance is awesome! We definitely will be back. The fiance already blasted our photos to friends who now want to come check it out. Excited to see how this place flourishes read more
Love this new Roosevelt Row bar! I saw it described as a tiki dive bar, but I didn't see anything divey about it. There is no host, just walk in and find a place. It was pretty full when we got there, but we found seats at the bar. By the time we left, it was standing run only. The decor and theme of this place is awesome. For the time you walk up and see the tikis with glowing eyes outside, it is definitely "tiki." When you walk in there is a room with stools and a bar that runs along the wall and is super cool tiger mural. When you walk pass that entry, you'll see a long bar with seats along the edge and a grass canopy. There are high top tables with stools and some boots along the wall. There are carved tiki poles that are super cool, and the the coolest thing--a giant skull with a seat inside. The lights are all blue and magenta and they have glass balls hanging from the ceiling. As far as I can tell, the only way to get your drinks is to walk up to the bar. Because we were a little ways from where people stand in line and walk up, it took a bit of time to get a bartender to help us. We finally ordered a couple of drinks and they were delicious. They actually bought us a third cocktail on the house to apologize for the wait, which really wasn't that long. It's quite a large cocktail menu, and they are divided up into sections. The drinks were very, very good and relatively inexpensive. This is a really fun place to go. It's Roosevelt Row, so parking can be a bit tricky. They're also a lot of great restaurants around there so it's a great place to grab a drink before dinner. read more
Learn from one of my fellow Yelpers that this spot recently opened, and as a Tiki Bar fan, it was a must for me to try out... even on a Monday night!!! After a few of us finished up at a nearby Yelp event, we wanted to keep the party going, so we came here to support & check out the new spot. Great way to celebrate absolutely nothing, but if it was a celebration, it was a celebration of enjoying all the great things in life! They had a variety of cocktails. The owner and bartender Meg... absolutely amazing, and I love the whole vibe as I felt like I was transported to someplace different than Phoenix during that time. Looking forward to coming back and trying some more cocktails... Especially the one that said "2 Drink Max"... Yeah, I'm on that one!!! Currently no kitchen, but they are partnering with nearby spots for food delivery while there... luv it! read more
5 months ago
This has got to be my favorite bar in the Roosevelt Row area. The bartenders are very fun, the drinks are delicious (try the "Hotel"), it's dark and sexy inside, and there are all kinds of fun photo opportunities. The tiki bar theme is so well done, it actually feels like an experience you'd have at Disney or Universal Studios. There is a wall of funny Polaroids on the wall, lots of cool artwork, and if it's your birthday, you won't believe the awesome thing they do to celebrate that. Very unique to any tiki bar I've been to. No food menu here, but there are tons of places to eat right outside. Go check it out! read more
9 months ago
What I got: Classic daiquiri Holy cow this place is awesome been waiting a hot minute for it to open and now it's my new fav bar/speakeasy the coolest place ever the decor really on point you can tell the love and care that went into here plus the menu is huge you gotta check it out no food if you want that but alot of places close close that have that read more
6 months ago
I would expect a new spot on Roosevelt to be hip, fun exciting and Tropic Thunder nailed it! I usually stick to tequila but decided to try some fun cocktails and wow! Amazing flavors and thoughtful mixology are on the menu. Super cool bartenders making you feel like you're in the spot and they are happy to have you here. Naked pics in the bathroom complement the awesome and creative decor, you'll have to see for yourself. An amazing spot to grab a drink. read more
Service was great! I don't remember our bartenders name but she was blonde and very nice!! The drinks were a little much- I ordered the one with dates and it was good but hard on the stomach! Pisco sours were good! Would like to come back and try some other options. Decor was very cute read more
My 3rd time here and I'm in love. The decor is so freaking cool. Total tiki bar vibe. Sam, Trey and the staff are fabulous! The drinks are potent and delicious. If you like rum, cool tiki decor then you need to come here read more
2 months ago
Super cute bar and friendly bartender. Most drinks on the menu lean on the sweet side but everything we got was well balanced. The booth was spacious and the vibes were chill. You can tell that there was a lot of love put into all the details of the bar. read more
This is such a fun, new tiki bar downtown! They really went out all out with the theme and decorations inside! There's a wild tiger mural when you first walk in and a giant skull you can sit in. I got a painkiller and it was a solid drink. Service seemed good. read more
Such a cool new bar in the Roosevelt row area. Fun tropical cocktails between $14-18 and the bartenders were helpful with the drink recommendations. There's also a giant skull with a chair under to take a fun picture read more
Not overly crowded on a Wednesday night, which is to be expected. A tiki bar with a bit of an edge is exactly what downtown Phoenix needed. The decor and atmosphere are on point, the place is very aesthetically pleasing. Fun bathroom decor. Pretty typical tiki drink menu with some old classics, no complaints! Drinks are around $15 a piece, some have a 2-drink limit. Good music, too. I hope this place does well. I would have given it 4.5 stars if I could, because the service sadly wasn't very attentive, but I'll throw them a bone because they did just open and are probably still working out the kinks. Two people left a booth not too long after my friend and I arrived. We took over and moved their drinks, napkins and other stuff left behind, to the front of the table to make it easier for the staff to clear it. We sat there for a good 15 min without anyone acknowledging us or coming to clear the table. We did see staff walking over to another table after these people left, to grab the empty glasses. They walked right past us a couple of times, and our booth was facing the bar. Finally, my friend had to stop one of the staff as he was walking by and ask if someone could clear our table. We also inquired whether we had to go to the bar to order drinks (we did, it is bar service only). Surprised that we had to sit there for this long with the place not being crowded, without anyone acknowledging us, removing the dirty glasses / trash from the previous customers, or letting us know to order at the bar. Not a huge deal, I'll give them the 5 stars because it was still a fun visit, and the place is really neat. And of course, we could have easily walked up to the bar on our own, we were simply catching up while waiting for the stuff from the previous party on our table to be removed. read more
This tiki bar is amazing!! The atmosphere is well done and the staff are super welcoming. They have a great drink selection. Some drinks are marked as "2 drink max". I appreciate that they look out for their patrons and the alcohol content! I will be back! Thank you! read more
8 months ago
Great tiki bar in downtown Phoenix. The ambiance makes you feel like you have been swept away to an island. The bar tenders were super nice and quick making elaborate drink. They don't serve any food yet but that would be a benefit. read more
8 months ago
AMAZING visuals and art for cool photos ! It was quiet and intimate , seems like a great date night spot ! I'd definitely come back read more
8 months ago
We missed the free alcohol tasting to Mae your own rum drink apparently but umm I would definitely come back to catch this again! The staff was definitely not afraid to help out and we all agree they probably have the hottest bouncer on this block I definitely did not notice the naked boobie pics in the previous reviews so I was so shocked I had to touch them idk why this is an instant impulse for late 70s looking topless pics but they were definitely a whole vibe. It might've also just been dark but I could've sworn I saw Chrissy T in there too needless to say my friend and I had a very eventful visit read more
1 month ago
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