I have to say... the standout of the night was the TJ's Forbidden Flame. It's one of those drinks that hits you in layers--smooth, a little bold, just the right amount of tropical without being overly sweet. You take one sip and immediately get it. By the second, you're already planning to order another. There's something about it that feels intentional... like it wasn't just made, it was crafted. Balanced, elevated, and honestly unforgettable. If you go, this is the drink. No question. It's not just good--it's the one you'll be talking about after you leave. Thank You Bootlegger Tiki the number one spot to go and read more

Good: drink flavor. And.....they were pretty and unique . Meh: some liquid with the ice would be awesome. Proportion issues. Huh: you had to check for reservations but um....there were only two other people in the whole place. Also, everyone prefers a booth to a high top table.....we got the crappy spot. Thanks for the pretty drinks, I think I need to see other people though. read more

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We came here two nights in a row to celebrate my husband's 40th birthday, and I'm honestly torn because we had two completely different experiences. **Night one** was great. The drinks were strong and well-made, and even though the place was packed, our waitress stayed attentive and checked in with us consistently. It's clear they specialize in more elaborate cocktails, so a bit of a wait is understandable. The ambiance is also a highlight--dark, intimate, and really leans into the tiki vibe. **Night two** was the complete opposite. We accidentally mixed up our reservation time, but since the place was nearly empty, we were seated right away, which we appreciated. Unfortunately, everything went downhill from there. We had a different waitress, and despite being one of only a few parties there when we arrived, we waited **45 minutes** without seeing our drinks--while other groups seated after us were already being served (and even getting second rounds). We eventually had to flag down our waitress, who had hardly checked on us at all. When we asked about the delay, she said they were "very busy,". After mentioning how long we'd been waiting, there wasn't any real apology--just visible annoyance. She told us our drinks were "up next," but after another 20 minutes passed with nothing, we decided to leave after over an hour of waiting. It was disappointing, especially after such a positive first experience. A simple apology or some communication would have gone a long way. Sadly, the inconsistency makes it hard to know which version of this place you're going to get. read more

This is the best tiki bar in town. MAYBE THE WORLD. Experienced bartenders, friendly service, creative and well balanced cocktails. You can go tropical, but if you want a traditional old fashioned, Manhattan, or even a vodka/soda, they do that too! The place is small and intimate, kinda like a 'tiki speakeasy'. Reservations ARE recommended, especially if you'd like to sit at the bar. Otherwise, the staff will do their best to get you seated on the patio or elsewhere. There's no food, but you're downtown so there are plenty of options elsewhere. Let the bartenders make something up for you! Ask for a 'dealers choice'. read more

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Unfortunately didn't know that you needed a reservation to be seated. Street parking only, very small inside and some seating outside. Cool puffer fish lights but guess I will never know how it actually rates ‍ read more

What a beautiful place! Before you arrive there make sure to make a reservation. Yes that's how busy they are. Their bartenders Dave and John great service. Those guys are machines making those drinks. Seems like Bootlegger is the spot because every time I've drove by there, there are lots of people out on the patio and out front. Can't wait to go there again and try their new menu. read more

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Service was awful - drinks were meh - it was very loud - would have liked more intimate seating and food - there was no kind of food . People will buy more drinks if you have some kind of appetizers and good service. read more

Night of tiki bar fun! This was our favorite tiki bar out of our trip to Palm Springs. We sat at the bar and had a great time talking with everyone. Drinks were great and so were the vibes. read more

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The drinks were awesome. The server and bartenders were friendly. The decor is fantastic. Would come again. read more

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The most amazing tiki bar, truly one of those places I wish I could gatekeep. It's an absolute must while in Palm Springs if you can snag a reservation or feel lucky enough to try for a walk in. The tiki masters, Ryan and Danny..are incredible and genuinely make the bar the experience. From the energy to the craft behind every drink (that changes occasionally) they take it to another level. Cannot recommend it enough!! PS Every aspect of the bar is also photographable !! read more

To me this place is a Tiki Speakeasy. Very vintage Polynesian decor. Love it! Small bar area seating and most seating is outside. Our server was friendly and we enjoyed Rum Runners. Nice and strong drinks. Happy Hour is 1 hour and only drinks served here. No food. Have a good time! read more

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Not sure what the other complaints are about, we had a great experience. Drinks were excellent and the bartenders and patrons were super nice. We did our research so knew if you wanted the tiki-experience to make a reservation because the inside is small. I would higher recommend this Palm Springs staple! read more

Bootlegger Tiki is a great little tiki bar in downtown Palm Springs. There is no parking lot, but there was plenty of street parking when we arrived at 7pm on a Wednesday evening. Inside, there are four booths, about six spots at the main bar, and an extra two seats adjacent to the bar. There is also an outside patio with a good amount of seating. I would definitely recommend calling ahead of time to make a reservation so that you are guaranteed a quick seat since it is a small place. We sat inside in one of the comfy booths. All of the table lamps have a red bulb as well as the puffer fish lighting above. I didn't want to kill the vibe with flash photography which is why most of my pictures have a red hue. The main bar is the only spot that has some dim white lighting. There is a lot of great tiki décor and the vibe is excellent. I started with Blackbeard's Booty. With blackberry and raspberry liquors, I thought it might be a fruit bomb but those flavors were more in the background and it was a great balanced drink. The Thai Iced Tea is served in a takeout box and was another great drink. You could definitely taste the macadamia nut liquor in the background which was nice. The Rhubarbie was definitely interesting with a lot of complexity. No Photos Allowed and Me Tarzan You Jane (pretty strong) were two more excellent drinks. You know you are in a great tiki bar when their original creations have a unique blend of interesting liquors and they all have complexity. If you are less adventurous and prefer classic tiki drinks, those are also on the menu also. The drinks came out pretty quick since it was a slower weeknight. Our server Melissa was awesome. She was very friendly and attentive, and answered a lot of questions about the cocktails. I said that we were in town for a few days and she even suggested a few other places that we might enjoy. read more

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A truly unique experience for creative cocktails in the Coachella Valley! Once you enter this place, the inside of the bar is tiny but it is intricately decorated to transport you to a tropical getaway. The well mixed and strong cocktails are a crowd pleaser even for the pickiest people! Drinks (5+/5) Usually tiki bars are gimmicky and have poorly mixed cocktails that do not strike a balance that is palatable; however, this place is able to balance the flavors for each cocktail while making some strong drinks! I ordered the cobra bite and it sure packed a punch! There's a limit of 1 of these per person and it's for a good reason because you'll probably need to Uber home. While this drink was definitely strong with a heavy rum flavor, the other components of the drink were well balanced to mitigate the heavy alcohol taste. You could definitely drink two of these drinks and probably pass out. My friend ordered the painkiller cocktail and thought it was also a well balanced drink but on the lighter side for the alcohol component. Atmosphere (4.75/5) The inside of this bar is dark, moody, and transports you back into an old school tropical paradise. Since there's not many tiki bars still open, I would definitely suggest to check out this place because the vibes are immaculate. While this place is on the smaller side, there is outdoor patio seating available. Service (5/5) Upon entering, the hostess was very welcoming and accommodated our walk in without a reservation (you can make a reservation online but a 30$ holding fee is required to make your reservation). If you're visiting this bar during the peak seasons, fall, winter, or spring, I definitely suggest to make a reservation ahead of time (the bars website said the holding fee would be reimbursed after you arrive on time at the time of the reservation). The bartender was also very friendly gave recommendations for drinks and made friendly conversation with my party while sitting at the bar. read more

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We came here on a hot summer day because our uber driver told us this was the best tiki bar in Palm Springs. Can confirm he was correct I love a yap session when i'm sitting at the bar and the staff did not disappoint. the drinks were strong (and big) and so good. they have good options if you're not in the mood for a traditional sweet tiki rum drink too. Vibes were great, would definitely come back. read more

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This place is really amazing. The drinks are just so so good and the atmosphere is on point. Make sure you make a reservation so you don't have to wait! Also they don't serve any food which is a big bummer in my view but we struggled on and came out the other side just as happy as if there WAS food. 10/10 would go again anytime. read more

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Ambiance: 4/5 Service: 4/5 Food: n/a Drinks: 5/5 Price: 3/5 Parking: 4/5 Came in on a Friday night (highly recommend reservations as per their website). Danny was the first person to serve us, and then Andrea and Ryan later helped us out. The Thai Iced Tiki is my husband's new favorite cocktail! The Cobra Bite was fantastic but strong, hence they only serve one per customer. The tiki theming is dialed back but still traditional. They do not serve food, so plan accordingly. Parking is free and there's a decent amount outside. Overall, I would plan to return when I'm back in town, and I'd recommend any tiki lover give this place a try! read more

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I LOVED my experience here. I had a reservation for Valentine's Day at 3pm and everything went smoothly. I was seated immediately and helped immediately. Drinks were delicious and the vibes were on point! I would 10000000% return here again read more

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Visiting Palm Springs for the first time, and we had to make a stop at Bootlegger for some tiki drinks, and it did not disappoint. Looking at the menu they have their own signature cocktails and classic tiki drinks. I opted for the cobra bite, which you are only allowed to order one of during your visit. Tasting it, it was definitely strong, and I definitely understand why they limit 1 per customer lol. I also tried their Thai iced tiki, which came in cute takeout box, the was tasty as well. We were a group of 9, and luckily we came at a time when they had a few tables available on the outside. It's not a huge place so I'd say it's most ideal for groups of 1-6. Overall, great drinks, fast service, and would come here again without hesitation read more

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My favorite Palm Springs tiki bar. We took friends here this time and made a reservation for 6 at 3pm on a Saturday. We were pleasantly surprised by a happy hour on a Saturday! The POG Punch and the Beer on the HH menu are delicious. I've always enjoyed the tiki drinks, so this was a nice change of pace! The server was friendly and quick to get our orders too. My one complaint would be that it was pretttty warm inside. Not sure if there wasn't AC or it just wasn't kicking on yet, but that's the only complaint. read more

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Took my BF to this small tiki bar in downtown Palm springs;you may want to make a reservation. They have glowfish lanterns and a patio for al fresco drinks. The BF recommends the zombie, drinks are strong, so eat beforehand (no food served). Great place for drinks or a date read more

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Really cute space! Small tiki bar, limited indoor space so we sat outside with a larger party. Outdoors was still nice, but just hot in the summer. A little slow to get the check. I went 2 nights in a row (Friday & Saturday), and it was similar both nights. The drinks are so fun! Listen to the warning if it's strong We just stayed for 1 drink after dinner. read more

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I've been to numerous tiki bars throughout So. Cal and the Zombie and Cobras Fang here are fabulous. Delicious drinks made with the best quality of ingredients and syrups. The bar is tiny inside and has tables outside but if you can get in go and ask the bartender fir suggestions. You can go wrong! read more

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Now here's a tiki bar with cred because long ago, the space was Don the Beachcomer, the progenitor of all tiki bars. Jamie W and I were staying within easy walking distance, so we took a stroll after dark to seek out some tropical libations in Palm Springs. We entered and noticed how dark and small it was. At the same time, bamboo accents and vintage tiki decor dominated the space and threw us back in time. The nice hostess led us to the one vacant booth. We reviewed the combination of original creations and classic cocktails that made up their menu. Jamie went for the $18 No Photos Allowed, a tantalizing mix of tequila, white rum, banana liqueur, blue curaçao, lemon, lime, guava, lemongrass, and tiki bitters (photo: https://yelp.to/NvgKKafvTm). It had more of a jagged edge than a sweet one, but it worked nonetheless. I ordered the familiar $16 Painkiller, a truly tropical blend of dark and gold rum, pineapple, orange, coconut cream, and nutmeg (photo: https://yelp.to/XgskufE0wK). That was more masterfully executed and proved the known classics are hard to screw up. Round 2 was a more mundane affair as Jamie went for the proven Painkiller. I ordered the rather soothing $17 Kona Coffee, a mix of cold-brew coffee liqueur, cacao rum, macadamia nut liqueur, and coconut cream (photo: https://yelp.to/g-u7DoCo-s). Less tiki, more espresso bar, but quite tasty. We were here on a Sunday night, and it filled up quickly. Just keep that in mind should the tiki mood strike you. COCKTAILS - 4 stars...classics deliver a bit more than the originals AMBIANCE - 4.5 stars...authentically vintage...dark, intimate, smallish SERVICE - 4.5 stars...a fine hostess/server TOTAL - 4 stars...Don the Beachcomber reborn RELATED - Exploring Palm Springs? Here's my collection of places I've visited and reviewed: https://bit.ly/2uqw6KW read more

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I love a good tiki bar--the nostalgia, the quintessential faux adventure theme, and the way it just transports you. Bootlegger Tiki delivers exactly that! We walked in without a reservation and were seated at the back, right in front of a cut-out window where drinks were placed before being served--such a cool setup. The space has a small dive-bar feel, adding to the charm. Ordered the Smoke Show and a Thai Iced Tea--two totally different drinks, both uniquely delicious. Cocktails here are around $18 each, which is expected for a solid tiki spot. Overall, a great place to grab a drink, soak in the vibes, and escape for a bit on the North end of Palm Canyon Drive. read more

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Came for their happy hour on a Mon around 4:30 and they didn't have any space inside but there was a good amount of space on their outdoor patio. I got the Pina Marg with tequila (also had mezcal option) and made it spicy with a tajin rim. It had a good pineapple flavor and wasn't too sweet. It had a tiny bit of heat but I could have used a bit more. Others in my group got drinks off their standard menu and they came in fun containers and toppings. They were both pretty sweet though. Service was fast and friendly. I'd definitely recommend this place. read more

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We LOVED coming here so much that we stopped in two literal days in a row. It is a very small space so be sure to either arrive early or make a reservation online. The drinks were all just incredible. I LOVED the tiki mir, passionfruit mimosa, and espresso martini. There was not a single bad thing on the menu that we tried. It is such a cute ambiance. There are only maybe 3 booths and some seats at the bar ... The woman who helped us was so sweet and kind. Next time I visit the desert, I'll 100% be back. read more

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On another Tiki bar hopping with the husband while we vacation. This was the original Don Beachcomber location. It's tiki inspired decorations and dimly lit. The bartender, Ryan was awesome. Easy to talk to and will answer all your drink questions. We ordered the Zombie and I ordered the virgin Painkiller. Both drinks were greatly mixed well and delicious read more

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Super small place so make a reservation. The drinks are pretty damn incredible. Great old scholl Tiki vibe, really great service. If you're in Palm Springs stop in and get happy. read more

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Dark and divey, this place has some partially shady outdoor seating if you go in the late afternoon. Service was spotty. Drinks were strong, creative, and fairly priced. Try the signature drinks on the menu just for fun. read more

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Small tiki bar in Palm Springs - inside is everything you want a tiki bar to be with kitsh and a fun ambiance, however, you do need a reservation to be sat there. We did not so outside we went! It was a little bit chilly even with the heat lamps, however, the cocktails are SO creative and fun presented. It was absolutely worth it in that regard. I got their Thai Tiki drink (based on thai tea) and it came out in a to-go box with a fortune cookie. All the other garnished and details for the drinks were really appreciated. read more

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Fun time and great service! Enjoyed coming here on a recent trip to Palm Springs! We arrived right as they opened so had no problem getting two tables outside to seat 11. The tiki bar isn't very big with a few booths and bar seating inside. Good strong tiki cocktails! read more

The drinks were great but they got everything wrong from beginning to end. They didn't take our order for over 30 minutes. The waiter was nothing special. When the drinks came, one drink was totally wrong. We were starving and they said that they were out of pretzels but we saw them serving pretzels. read more

Delicious drinks but absolutely fabulous service that made this the highlight of our trip. Thank you so much to Melissa!!! She was outstanding and made our entire trip from the Bay Area so perfect! Thank you Melissa! Great recommendations from her! Again drinks were great too read more

This is like a once and done type of place, very novelty. The service sucks here, not really friendly... felt like there wasnt enough liquor in the drinks either. They pretty and fun to look at but at $20 a piece, you won't even catch a buzz with them...I would say you can skip this place. read more

I almost hate to share this, but bootlegger is by far the best quality, next level Tiki lounge experience. It takes lounge to Hart. Dark lit with red puffer fish lanterns. The cocktails are beautifully crafted. Inside seating is very small unlimited. Highly recommend reservations if you're bringing any more than two people. There's also outside seating with a heated patio. We basically did a tour of all of the tiki lounges in Palm Springs and this was our number one favorite read more

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Great drinks, service, decor, and time feel. Have always had a reservation which I think they recommend as the inside bar isn't very big. You'll have a great time! read more

Huge bummer. This place is a well regarded tiki bar and should be a staple of any trip to Palm Springs but they need to get their service in order. Drinks are excellent and the decor is on point but service is so slow and inattentive we won't be back. After being promptly sat on the patio (a nice surprise!) it took over 30 minutes to get our first drink. We asked for water multiple times and ordered a second drink as well but we cashed out after receiving nothing for over an hour. Tiki bars are often slow due to a high volume of complex drinks but this was unacceptable. It doesn't matter how good your drinks and decor are if I'm only getting one drink in a 90 minute span I'm not coming back. read more

The drink options were amazing! We called ahead for a reservation and originally were gonna have to seat us separately but they accommodate our group out on the patio. The waitress was knowledgeable about the drink choices and the environment was so welcoming. read more

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The vibe is spot on - when you walk in you're immediately transported back to somewhere in the South Pacific. It's just great! We just popped in for a couple of cocktails after learning that some recipes come from the original Don the Beachcomber and reading about the old abandoned underground tunnels,- They have 1 beer- a light laugher called laughing Buddha. Hubby loved it. I had a Mai tai - was really hoping for the original recipe but they have their own since I used to go into the Don Beachcomber in Sunset Beach which is right by my house until it closed, but theirs was still good. Service is perfect. (my husband and I were here in the off-season - August) water cap was never empty, which I appreciated. They do recommend reservations, however. So make sure you pay attention to that. Price was on point for what it was and the decor and vibe is absolutely perfect. I would totally come back and bring a few of my girlfriends for hanging out. read more