This place is so cool. Drinks are strong and atmosphere is awesome. The airplane and jungle scenery is very well done.

There's a lot of tiki bars in the Bay Area, from the original trader Vic's to the Tonga room at the fairmont, and a lot of them are the same. You know sugary drinks, island music, tiki decor. Out of all the tiki bars I've been to in the bay.....this is the best. Why? 1.) The tiki decor is next level. Seems like way more effort was put into designing this place. Down to the airline seat chairs, the fuselage over the bar and the flickering lighting. It's not just some palm trees thrown in a room. Note: this tiki bar is made to seem like you crashed landed in a jungle. 2.) The drinks. The drinks are not your everyday sugary tiki drinks. They have the same feel but are more on the upscale cocktail side. They are garnished very well and served in appropriate glassware for the type of cocktail, all while maintaining the tiki bar cool cup vibe. 3.) The music. The music is usually some variation of punk . That's where it's different, yet still fits the theme and is not overpowering. The bar does get crowded. What do you expect though, everyone is starting to notice how cool this bar is. read more

Last Rites isn't usually the first bar I think of going to, but it's a pretty cool spot. It's right by Churchill, Blackbird, and Lucky 13, so you can have it on your one of many stops for the night. They have some sort of plane wreck theme going on. School nights they are pretty empty. I tried strolling in a late Friday or Saturday and it was super packed. read more

Very cool tiki bar with an interesting selection of drinks. All the drinks we tried were impressive. If you like your drinks on the sweeter, fruitier side like me, I recommend the Last rites (medium strong, sweet with light ginger notes). The Lover's quarrel was also pretty sweet and strong. If you want a stronger drink, go for Kali ma's doom (very strong, creamy, lime flavored drink). I can't remember what the other 2 were called (I was already pretty much out by my 2nd glass lol. They are very strong) but they were equally delicious and fun. One of them which had a blue fire (so cool!) was big enough to share between 2 people. read more

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I would not call this place a tiki bar it's got Tiki Bar atmosphere but these bartenders know what they're doing it's more like a speakeasy what's some good cocktails some good draft ipas and a fun change high energy environment I'll be back read more

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What a cool bar. They really stuck to the theme, even the ceiling has netting and foliage. When you walk in, its almost as if you just crashed into an island which for some reason has a bar. The drinks are beautiful, delicious, and strong. The fruity/sweet drink lovers in my group all really enjoyed the Kali Ma's Doom and the Last Rites. The Pacte de Famille was also sweet and tangy, just not our favorite. My boyfriend, the whiskey lover and cocktail hater, really liked the Zombie Killer. Since it's more out of the way, it's emptier than most downtown bars. Which means you can actually find empty seats and booths! read more

Went last night for a birthday with a large group. The atmosphere and drinks were great, and we had excellent service from Eugene. We got there early and by the time we left, there was a big line - it's no wonder this place is so popular! Definitely recommend. read more

Your plane crash-landed in the tropics amidst a wasteland of giant sun-bleached skulls. Lucky for you, a treasure trove of rum-soaked drinks await to cushion the memories of your rocky descent. Last Rites is a solid contender for best tiki bar in SF--creative drinks, immersive ambience, friendly bartenders and staff--the only drawback is the limited seating. But, at least they're the coolest retro airplane seats you could ever sit in--given the opportunity. The smaller size of this tiki bar is actually a plus in my book--feels more cozy! I currently love: -the Valley of the Shadows -Rings of Saturn read more

Great cocktails and loved the service as well. Stopped by for a quick drink with some friends and the atmosphere was overall great. 5/5 will recommend Last Rites and be back for another round! read more

Walking into Last Rites from a bright summer day can be a bit of a disorienting experience. As the door closes behind, it takes several minutes to get used to this dark and strange environment. While not a traditional tiki bar, this self styled adventure bar is certainly tiki adjacent with the before mentioned dim lighting, citrus/tropical inspired drink menu, and overall exotic vibe. However, instead of being transported to an island paradise you find yourself in something a bit more disturbing and reminiscent of the early 2000s hit tv show, Lost. Massive pieces of airplane siding, parachutes, and other wreckage help form the bar itself and the ceiling above. In the back loom two massive foreboding skulls. In the corner of the bar, smoke emanates from a short circuiting radio. Every so often the weather turns and lightning and thunder drown out the music. Rain can be heard pounding against the airplane's repurposed metal shell (talk about microclimates!). The sound design is the best I have come across in any bar. The music matches the theming perfectly with a mix of surf, exotica, and other random atmospheric tunes which is then strategically punctuated by the sound effects described above. Not be outdone, the drinks themselves are also a delight. I tried the eponymous Last Rites which was served dramatically and beautifully garnished. Passion fruit was the main note here but was not overbearing as is a tendency common with the stuff. Kali Maa's Doom, named for the unforgettable Temple of Doom heart being pulled out of the chest scene was smooth and drinkable with the cream being the star of the show. The bartenders take getting the ingredient proportions correct serious here, which makes a crucial difference. They also sell really wonderful branded mai tai souvenir glasses for a fair price. Being right off Market St, Uber is probably your best bet to get in and out. If you enjoy theming and a transportive setting, you need to put this startlingly immersive bar at the top of your must do list. read more

Great tiki bar. Nice menu of cocktails. A bit too dark. Supposed to look like a crashed airplane in the jungle. read more

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cool little tiki bar. we got here around 11pm sat night and once we got in we found seating right in the front. I like the whole concept of it looks really nice and neat. the décor was really nice with airplane seats and hangar doors. after an hour or so the crowd died down and we were able to talk more normal than screaming. the drinks here were good and average drink price was between 12-14 bucks which is standard. will come here again if we are in the area read more

One of the best themed bars in the city, period. Tremendous attention to detail, knowledgeable service, and intoxicating drinks. A hidden gem and a mainstay for locals who live nearby. Not to be missed! read more

Such a great vibe inside and theeeee friendliest bartenders!! A guy was in there pretty blitzed but celebrating his bday solo, and they took such care of him, giving him water shots, not serving him but not embarrassing him. Called him an Uber and made sure he was safe. They were so busy but still took the time to be kind which is rare in this city's bar scene. The drinks are great, cool and entertaining just to watch them make them. But would 100% go back just for the service alone! read more

Cool tiki bar in the city with unique drinks! Gets packed but fun vibes with the decorations.

Unique ambiance and excellent cocktails. A little difficult to read the menu, but really enjoyed their selection. Smells a little weird when you enter since there's a drink that has something burning hanging out of it and a lot of people order it. read more

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This was the first bar I went to in San Francisco. Each drink has a story behind it. Incredible drinks and the people were all so lovely. Highly recommend!!! read more

Asshat doorman asked me to step back because I was blocking the entrance. His stool was literally in the middle of the entrance. Inside, we waited for a table, then took one as it opened -- and then were informed by watchers-on that they were waiting first. Which is sort of like not having your blinker on when a parking spot opens up...but, believers in karma as we are, we let them take the booth. Which meant we huddled around a pillar for a round of Last Rites cocktails - sugary and nondistinct, plus we got bumped into every minute or so. Came with a cinnamon stick on fire which, we all agreed, didn't enhance the flavor. This is basically a douche canoe scene and you can get far better tiki vibes elsewhere. We left for Lucky 13 with $5 beers, an awesome juke, no waits and free popcorn. Assigning two stars for a friendly waitress and cool decor, but that's not enough for $14 drinks! read more

I really want to like this place. Don't get me wrong the drinks are amazing and the people are super nice, but inside is kinda all over the place. The bar itself is way too dark. Maybe if there were a few more lamps on the bar it would be nice but could barely see. I don't think it should be bright just a little more light would really make a difference. The airplane seats are a really nice thing in the beginning but they're heavy and clunky and get in the way especially if you're on a date trying to talk to the other person. The seating areas work but it's hard to find an open table. Overall really love the place for drinks but for a date probably not the best. read more

Cool little bar that, based on the crowds, the entire city knows about already. Right around the corner from Churchill, so the fun doesn't have to stop here. We came here on a Saturday night, and even though there was no line (no cover!), it was PACKED inside. We managed to snag a table in the back, and it was a great time chatting and sipping. I'm not a huge cocktail person, but I really enjoyed the Hetch Hetchy. It tasted like a celery salad, but in a good way? My friend got the Lover's Quarrel, which was beautiful and quite strong. Prices aren't cheap, but this is SF, so we're all used to forking over benjis for drinks by now. For the tiki bar, the decor is underwhelming, but you can tell they tried. Don't come here expecting the Tonga Room, but do expect to have great drinks and an even better night. read more

Our night started off great when the bouncer was giving us drink recommendations and telling us how much he loved the place. The inside was so cool and there was plenty of places to sit. The drinks are interesting, flavorful, and 1000% worth the price. One small issue was that we were told a server would come to our table but he never did, so we just went to the bar ourselves. After that, the server was very attentive though. Overall, a great night! read more

Most importantly: this place is Not. A. Tiki. Bar. You get the rolled eyes and the sneers from the bartenders and servers when you ask for standard tiki drinks or go off-menu. The vibe isn't chill here at all. Absolutely no aloha here. I appreciate the care taken with the decor--it really feels like you've survived a crash landing on a tropical island, but what's the point of such awesomeness if you're going to make it so dark everyone kills the vibe (including me) by using the flashlight on your phone because you can't read the menu? I got blinded multiple times without warning, by my friends and by other random folks sitting at the bar. The service is nonexistent (is that because you're supposed to be on a deserted tropical island? If yes, I GET IT) I get it's a new(ish) place, but service at the bar is surprisingly inattentive even when the place is slow. The server spilled water from a used water glass on me and blamed it on me so it's not just the service at the bar. Finally, the drinks just don't work. The Last Rites would probably have been much better if it didn't smell like Korean BBQ charcoal from the burning cinnamon, and many of the other drinks here just miss the mark. Now that there are so many themed bars in this city there's just no excuse for poor service and bad drinks. I'll be taking my paycheck elsewhere. read more

Great drinks at first rights it was our first time we came to check out the vibe and it PASSES. we would definitely be coming back. GREAT QUALITY DRINKS. FRIENDLY STAFF. NICE TENDERS. FAST SERVICE. Jayred was our awesome bartended read more

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I tried to have a drink today with my friend, as this place looked really nice - but unfortunately the security guy was clearly high and drunk, and rude! He couldn't even stand on his feet. Sad. read more

I really wanted to like this place. Instead i had such a terrible experience i felt obliged to leave my first yelp review. It replaced a neighbourhood staple, The Residence which was a melting pot of all sorts. Sadly the doorman is a dick, the bartenders totally don't understand the concept of community and the drinks are crap. I mentioned I used to love the old place to the bar tender. He called it a "shithole" That's a shame. Things change, but don't be dicks. As it turns out your cocktails kind of suck, so maybe your bar tenders could have learnt something at that "shithole" Great decor. Fancy people. Shit bar. Quite happy to not visit again. read more

Really pretty and delicious drinks!! My girlfriends and I were getting food in the neighborhood and decided to grab a drink here and it was a good choice! I really love the Kali Ma's Doom and the Rings of Saturn! Both fruity and refreshing!!! read more

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As someone who used to work for Disney Experience Integration, I'll say that I was VERY impressed with the decor of this place. From the outside, the place is super unassuming (all blacked out windows, had to walk by a few times before I knew where to go), but as soon as you go in, you enter a totally themed bar paradise! The inside is full of unique, Disneyland-esque props and cool lighting that flickers and really sets a cool mood. Drinks are displayed on the menu by the type of alcohol in them and there are plenty of awesome tropical options at fair prices! We were there on a Tuesday and by 7:30, there was a line out the door! It was kind of warm in there and the service took maybe a little longer than expected, but the drinks definitely require some finesse. A server came and helped our group after she noticed we had been waiting for a while and she was super helpful! Can't wait to show this place to my friends and have definitely found a cool new date spot (you know, if I went on dates and stuff... but... yeah). Check this place out! read more

The decor is great in there. You're going to most likely have to stand there since most of the seatings are occupied. The drinks are okay, it took while for my order to come out. read more

Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom meets Romancing the Stone, Last Rites is a dark tiki bar. A very dark bar. So, dark you can't read the menu. The extreme low lighting coupled with a handwritten menu made ordering drinks a bit of a challenge. Fortunately, the drinks were worth the trip to San Francisco's Heart of Darkness. One of us got a cocktail featuring watermelon, rum, vanilla cream, and starring a marshmallow. The delicious and strangely named spirits were anywhere from $9-$16, about average for the city. However, they do not offer tropical classics like Mai Tais. So, if you're looking for a more traditional Tiki Bar experience, Trader Sam's or the Tonga Room might be more your speed. Most annoying thing about the place: The waiter will require someone to 'hold' the entire table with one card. An inconvenient and unnecessary move. The waiter also took away all our menus after we ordered our first round. We thought it was strange they wouldn't leave at least one behind in case we wanted to order a second or third round. Fortunately, the spooky death-in-the-jungle atmosphere makes up for some of Last Rite's kinks -- kinks they will hopefully work out... because we all need a little Apocalypse Now stirred into our Saturday nights. read more

I came here before 8pm, and though there was no line, it was packed inside so we stood by the bar. The atmosphere and decorations are fun, and there's a good selection of drinks. It's not as spacious as some other tiki bars in the city, but I like the intimate feel! There's also a good number of bars around the area, so it's in a convenient location for bar hoppin! read more

Came here with friends and it was super fun! We got the bowl that they lit on fire and it was a cool experience. Overall the vibe and aesthetic was good, only thing was the atmosphere was pretty loud so it was hard to hear eachother talk read more

The drinks+customer service were amazing. It's really hard to receive both during COVID but they make you feel very comfortable and require proof of vaccination record. 5/5 read more

DISCLAIMER: i came here with my boss, who's friend tends bar here, so whatever I drank was definitely one-off / not on the menu. that said, the cocktail menu IS very inventive and I'm looking forward to returning to give it a full run through. noise level is what you'd expect for a bar in the area, and the decor is an interesting, cave-like mixture of sexy-meets-sorta-creepy vibe. i would say it's a good spot for post-work / pre-game with friends, but not totally sure if i'd consider it for a date / romantic rendezvous simply given the amount of foot traffic / general ambience (more lively/noisy). while i'm not a tiki drink person at ALL, i really appreciated the attention to fresh ingredients and the theme as a whole. you can tell that a lot of care went into the execution of this place, and hopefully it'll stick around for awhile read more

I had been hyped to check out Last Rites since I first heard about the concept. A fresh perspective on the decades old concept of tiki is always welcome in my book, especially with all the purists hunkering down and getting salty about anything different from what they imagine Don and Vic would have done. I was expecting to get decent drinks with a pretty cool interior. What I got instead was fantastic - inventive drinks in a pretty cool interior with excellent service. I tried the Rabid Chinchilla (best curried cocktail I've had), Last Rites (the cocktail) and a Kali Ma's Doom (best cocktail w/ a Marshmallow I've ever had). If I were to ever dedicate a night to working my way through tiki bar menu while in SF, I think this might be the place. What can I say, Last Rites is worth the hype and hopefully paving the way for new tiki bars. read more

Hats off to the genius that created this bar! Loved every single thing! The punky dive bar look from the street to the smell and ambiance inside. The drinks did not disappoint AT ALL! The music was like I was chillin' at the crib! read more

Shutdown the whole bar for my birthday party and everything was SPECTACULAR from the service to the drinks to the ambiance. Hands down the coolest and best bar in the city. 10/10 recommend this place for events too they are super communicative and accommodating. Looking forward to having another event here read more

TL;DR- Tiki bar but without the grungy feeling of a dive bar! Ok, we've all gone to those tiki bars where every step you take, the soles of your shoes stick to the floors, there's sticky glassware, and the contents of your drink serve the sole purpose of getting you f**ked up. Last Rites is like the classy cousin that shows up everyone at the family gathering. The outside is unassuming but the inside is super well decorated. The drinks are all fun and made with quality ingredients. Side note. The drinks are SUPER strong- proceed with caution. Haha read more

Good drinks! Great atmosphere! Service a little slow but loved they provide water with drinks read more

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It's been a while since my visit and I know my review is a bit past due. The interior is amazing with old airplane chairs and parts that seemed like they are made out of old airplane parts. First Tiki bar experience ever but very cool~ Staffs are friendly and helpful with what they recommend with fast turn around. Each drink seems like they were meticulously made with care that are also great in taste and very unique. Out of the 4 different drinks we tried, which were all good, Last Rites and Kal Maa's Doom definitely stood out. If I lived in the bay area, I know I would be a regular but till my next visit in the bay area, I will be missing this place.. Try it out and you won't regret! read more

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Very loud, impossible to talk. One of the drinks tasted super-weak, like they accidentally gave us the virgin version.