I've been trying to go to Sunken Harbor for over a year now. I don't know how it's possible but…read moredespite being local it always seems to have a private event whenever we have plans to go. The stars finally aligned this winter and I had the opportunity to try it out. The vibes are perfect. Fog and bubbles, sea noises and all of the art go together seemlessly. Drinks were great. We had three and left suitably sloshed for the night with no aftereffects. We didn't have too many bites but the food was very good for a bar. I'm excited to go back and I hope we have just as much luck getting in next time.

This is a "speakeasy" above Gage and Tollner. An undersea Tiki style adventure with a sexy mermaid…read moreheading up the bar. Nautical theme throughout with weathered leather, ropes, fish. Cocktails are made with various types of rum and ingredients like grapefruit, maraschino, wormwood amaro, falernum, thyme, Assam tea, spiced lime, allspice, coconut, cucumber, nutmeg, sour orange. All the drinks keep with the tropical, fruity taste with a hint of spice. They are also broken up into categories (dry land = no alcohol, shallows = average amount of alcohol, and abyss (larger amounts of alcohol). The abyss section has some cocktails that are limited to two per customer. They have some bar bites like fried green tomatoes, shrimp toast, broiled oysters, ricotta, dumplings, sliders. I had the French fries with kimchi ranch, which were underwhelming. Bartenders were cool and kept the drinks coming. I got in immediately without an issue or a wait, but it was right after a snowstorm. I've seen some people struggle to get in or have a long wait.

Paradise Lost is a speakeasy tiki bar located on 2nd Ave in the East Village. A friend & I went…read morethere after having dinner at Spicy Moon a few blocks away. We wanted to have after-dinner cocktails in a chill space, so we searched on our phones & saw Paradise Lost address via Google. We proceeded to walk down & was unable to find the establishment due to their being no front sign. After walking back & forth a few times, we saw another group walking towards the door & they confirmed the place. We walked inside the front door pressed a "doorbell" & lo & behold we gained entry after the previous group went inside. Definitely an incognito entrance. Once inside that door there is someone to greet you, & take your information. There is a forest/ grass/ jungle-looking foyer/ hallway we walked down to get to the next door. Before we knew it, we were near the "Paradise Lost No Vacancy" neon sign w/ an arrow pointing towards the snake-shaped knob door. It gets opened & a supercool speakeasy awaits.... Paradise Lost has mixed style table / seating arrangements throughout the place. A bar seating section, booth-style seating area, lounge- style seating area, etc. We got there a little after 7pm, so the afterwork crowd was in full swing. Paradise Lost has interesting atmosphere. At times a Gothic / Medieval Vibe, meets place w/ shipwreck decor, meets eleganct /club vibe w/ beautiful ceiling lighting, etc. Music played in the background. Staff are friendly, energetic, & attentive. We were pleasantly overwhelmed w/ the vast selection of tiki cocktails that were on the menu. Paradise Lost also have an intimate selection of snacks/ food menu items. This included Popcorn, Tater Tots, Devilled Eggs Rangoon Dip, etc. We ordered some cocktails served in unique tiki mugs & a bucket of popcorn to munch on w/ our drinks. The popcorn is flavored w/ Sea Buckthorn & Browm Butter, which gave it an special flavor profile. Our cocktails were well-prepared & nice & strong. Paradise Lost has individual unisex bathroom stalls & a communal vanity & sink area. The bathroom stalls have spooky voices coming from a speaker as you use the bathroom. I was so humorously taken aback, it had me laughing when I came out...Definitely a different thing to experience in the bathroom - lol. Before we left we watched one of the bartenders do a cocktail "fire" presentation for some patrons in a booth seated area. Wow.... Paradise Lost accepts walk-ins only, no reservations. Paradise Lost accepts groups of 8 or less, unless you are requesting to book the space for a private event. Ages 21+ paradiselost.nyc @paradiselostnyc Paradise Lost is open everyday - 5pm-2am.

Very cool cocktail bar with super interesting decor. It's more of a gothic tiki bar with ska music…read morethan a traditional tiki bar which was cool but I found the music to not really be my thing but thought the decor was just so cool. The drinks were very interesting and creative. The seawater martini I will say was a bit too strange for my taste but I still thought it was good. Service was very good as well. Would definitely recommend to visit if you like gothic stuff and tiki bars.

Place is rather small/cramped but the drinks are strong. Tried the Flower Power and wasn't a fan…read more(the mezcal kind of overpowered all the other flavors) but I quite liked the frozen pina colada (looked really pretty and tasted great).

If you're in Brooklyn, and you're a daily commuter I would highly recommend stopping by and…read moresupporting your local businesses. Shaka Shaka tiki is not your ordinary Starbucks. Instead you come across this very little tiki joint which offers cocktails, and even a light beer just so you can unwind after a long day of work or just need an escape. I would recommend sitting down in their little cafe where no one would bother you or disturb you. Have yourself Maple latte and a shot of gin, relax yourself and enjoy the ambiance. Definitely will be visiting more often because I LOVE small intimate spaces where I can unwind and have myself a beer or latte. Phenomenal coffee and better service!

I can't believe I never left a review for one of my favorite spots. I been coming here since before…read morecovid (2019) and its always been a cozy at home vibe when your here. The bartenders are always sweet new or old and its always just fun tiki vibes. Friday Saturday, I know for sure they check ID via security, any other day the bartender can card you if you look underage or janky. No food served here but you are allowed to bring in your own food. Next door is Wing Bar (great wings if i do say so myself) The drinks are resonably priced $8-$14. Summertime check out the bakcyard and cool down with a signature frozen zombie, you wont be disappointed.

Not bad! Was visiting some friends in the city and we decided to pop into this bar. I really liked…read morethe decor and lighting inside. I got the Mai tai and it was tasty! I really liked that this bar had affordable cocktails but they are on the sweeter side of course! If you're going to this bar before the hotter months and you're wearing a short sleeve shirt, watch out for the pipes because I got burned a few times!

Really fun and cool cocktails. They incorporate interesting flavors like vegetables and herbs (aka…read moremy carrot and dill drink). I tried 4 drinks here and they were truly all super unique. I woulda kept going but it was more of a "no me voy, me llevan" situation. I'll be back to try more.

This place is great. It's got a cute vibe, pool table in the back. Tuesdays they have an oyster…read moreshucker/ farmer come in, Oyster Mike. The oysters are freshly brought in from Cape May. The drinks are unique and fun. Bartenders are super friendly and make a good cocktail. They are really welcoming and create a good vibe. Will totally come back.

We randomly stumbled upon Surf Bar on a winter evening in Williamsburg. The space immediately…read moreteleports you to a beachy island from their surfboard ceiling to aquariums to the sandy floors. The real sand floor makes this so fun and unique as if you're really at the beach. It's a combination of a dive bar meets beach shack with tiki drinks. We came for a drink, which you scan a QR code for the menu. They don't have physical menus as my WiFi wasn't working too well in here, but they gave me the WiFi password to access. I ordered the Hibiscus Margarita ($15), which was ok. I think frozen would've been tastier than on the rocks, but it was too cold. The fiancé's Bushwacker ($15) tiki cocktail was good though and came in a fun tiki cup. Definitely recommend the tiki cocktails here. They also have a covered outdoor patio that is also covered in sand. Seems like the perfect spot for a frozen tiki cocktail on a hot summer day, though they really made the best of it even in the winter.

There are many good tiki bars in New York City, but Surf Bar is the only one I know with sand on…read morethe floors that makes you feel like you're at the beach. The surfboards hanging from the ceiling and over all tiki aesthetic makes Surf Bar perfect for even the coldest winter day. The backyard feels like a different world than urban Williamsburg and they always have a beach movie playing in the back. I've seen Elvis beach bum classics, Surf's Up, and Jaws to name a few. The 13" CRT in the front room was playing Magnum, P.I. reruns. which goes nicely with the fish tanks. Service-wise, the waiters are always attentive and get you started with water for the table and drinks right away. The bartender is always nice to speak to and gave me some recommendations on drinks I haven't tried yet. Of the food options, I wish the main entrees weren't so expensive, which is why I never get them, but the apps are great and I can't come here without getting the calamari. But you don't come to tiki bars for the food, you come for the drinks. They make all their stuff in front of you with fresh fruit and you can't go wrong. The Gorilla Milk is a personal favorite but you can't go wrong with a classic Painkiller, Fogcutter, or Hurricane. The tiki drinks all come in the classic tiki glass with the iconic umbrella and slice of pineapple. All in all, this is one of my favorite bars when looking for something unique.

It's okay here. It's nice because it's outside…read more Crowd - not too diverse. Live bands which is cool. Drinks are your normal bar drinks. Food trucks and bathroom are nearby.

So happy to see the marina finished the massive tiki bar on the bay. Stopped in on a Thursday night…read moreand enjoyed a fresh brew. Top shelf specialty grill was providing the eats. Not sure if it was a live singer or karaoke on the stage. Parking is convenient and seating is plenty. A few fans and tvs keep the rest of the patrons entertained. Staff was attentive and speedy. Prices were great. If your new to the area you can't get a boat slip and it is handicaps accessible. Enjoy the views or dog park near by.

This place is a street away from my apartment and i love it here! Seriously amazing drinks and…read moregreat vibes and amzingggg music!

Pokito somehow both met my expectations and was not at all what I was expecting. I expected it to…read morebe quirky and I expected good drinks but the size and the aura somehow made the experience feel unusual and unique in the best way. There are certainly things to love about Williamsburg but something I tire of is how many businesses in the area seem to adhere to a more formulaic rubric and in the process ends up feeling generic and less memorable. Pokito is a place that knows what it is and its essence is palpable. We only stopped in for one drink but I almost felt like an interloper upon entry, like I was walking into a party I wasn't invited to. This is not to say I felt unwelcome, but more that I am not a regular here and most of the other patrons seemed to know one another and the staff, which I much prefer to a more impersonal vibe. Overall, Pokito is fun and funky and chill and has seriously good cocktails that are creative and refined. We came here after dinner on a Saturday night, probably around 10:30. It was decently busy and most seats were taken but luckily the two vacant ones were two stools at the bar which we happily grabbed. Though I am never one to pass up a dirty martini and I still have FOMO when I look at Pokito's menu now, I ended up ordering the Smoki Negroni (suntory roku gin, campari, sweet vermouth, smoked lapsang souchong black tea and orange bitters) because I had ordered a dirty martini at dinner and a negroni was feeling like the right choice for this time of night. This one was as good as any, made special by the addition of smoked lapsang souchong which I've had in cocktails a few times it always adds some rich, earthy, smoky notes to a drink. Though we weren't here for too long, Pokito made an impact. On a different night, I could easily see myself spending much more time here -- it's perfect for a late night hang with a small group.

Excellent bartending service and delicious cocktails to boot! Tiki Chick hosts a very fun…read moreatmosphere as well. This is a great spot for a night out, especially given the super cheap food menu! Do: Stiki Tiki, Chicken Sandwiches Don't: Shrimp Ceviche, Tikilafel Food: 4/5 Price: 5/5 Experience: 5/5

I came here last week for their Grinchmas overlay. The vibes were so fun for the Holiday season and…read morethey had so many specialty cocktails, just for Grinchmas! I had the Cindy Lou Who, which came in a sparkly snowglobe cup. It was so cute and was actually very well balanced. Not too sweet at all! I also tried the Grinch margarita, and it was really great! It tasted like a prickly pear margarita and was perfectly tart. We also tried the who hash fries. They were weirdly great?! They had this like onion/apple mixture on top that was really unique. Just wish there was more of it! Overall, this holiday overlay was so fun and I hope they do it again next year! Only negative was the service was not the best. Our original server left and then the person who took over made us feel sort of rushed and unwelcome at the end of our experience. Other than that, we had a great time!

My husband and I don't typically repeat a place unless we hadn't been there in 6 months (there are…read morejust so many places to try in NY!)... Rose's is a rare exception for us, when we have been twice in one week! The first time ended up being during happy hour for trivia - happy hour deals were great ($5 prosecco, $1 sake juice box when you order the tuna tataki) and the vibes were high. Decor inside was cool and had a variety of bar seats, booths, small tables. The second time we came we tried the backyard (which was actually why we went the first time!). Backyard was super spacious and had a lot of seating. Chicken sando was delicious (albeit messy to eat) and the fries were still crispy despite the yummy sauces on top! Service was fantastic, we asked for the sandwich extra spicy and they gave us a variety of all the spicy toppings they had (coconut chili crunch, chili vinegar, black garlic chili sambal. Also just friendly and cool to chat with! Anyways, we'll be back!!!

Nice bar with tiki decor and food, cocktails are well made, decor is fun, music is great and…read moreservice is attentive. We had a couple cocktails and food, the wings and the coconut shrimp were great, the cold noodles not so much. Very small place with limited seating, but people come and go. The only complaint is suggested tip on the pad is 25%, 30% and 35%... kinda feel bad for employees who are probably not being paid fairly if management decided 35% suggested tip was a reasonable percentage for pouring a draft beer.