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    Tiki Haven

    4.0 (231 reviews)
    ModerateTiki Bars
    Mon 4:00 pm - 2:00 am (Next day)
    Tue 4:00 pm - 2:00 am (Next day)

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    TIKI HAVEN ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Casual
    Juke Box
    Moderate noise
    Outdoor seating

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    David G.

    So my best and oldest friend was supposed to go out to dinner with me...unfortunately he has become a hardcore bar fly and wanted to meet here. Welp you gotta do what you gotta do. I have been here several times and it depresses me....zero ambiance. Zero energy...maybe it is the neighborhood. If you live around here heck grab a drink but don't go out of your way

    Alice S.

    The blended tiki drinks here are dangerously delicious! Most tiki bars in the city don't make blended drinks, so this was such a pleasant surprise. Pricing was also very reasonable. However...the vibes were a bit uncomfortable though. The bouncer kept the front door open most of the night, so I was freezing despite being bundled in a warm puffer. I was also suffocating from the cigarette smoke coming directly from outside the door. If you don't mind the cold wind and inhaling secondhand cigarette smoke, then this place would be perfect! Note that this place doesn't actually close at 2am as stated. Everyone had to leave around 1:30am, although staff gave us a heads up around 1:20am so we had time to finish our drinks.

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    Jeff W.

    Tiki bar in the sleepy sunset district. Got to give this spot and its owners flowers for creating a fun and comfortable spot to watch sports and meet up with friends. No food, but bring your own from the neighborhood, no worries Tell Terence and John hello when you go in for a fruity drink or a cold beer.

    Longboard Lager with a Pina Colada.
    Carlos R.

    Wanted a drink on the way home tried this place and was delighted. Pina Colada was tasteful.

    Hurricane and Modelo

    It had been a couple of years since we were last here. Still has a welcoming atmosphere. Drinks are well-balanced; I had a Hurricane. We'll be back again soon!

    Wiki waki woo
    Katie R.

    Sort of divey tiki bar in the inner sunset. Tiki drink options were plentiful and the glassware was super fun. We ordered the Wiki waki woo and Tiki island. Each one must've had 4-5 different liquors in them, but as with most tiki drinks, all you could taste was the juice. With that being said, the drinks were super sweet/sugary tasting. Even though the liquor wasn't noticeable via flavor, it was definitely in there. Happy we stopped in for a quick drink! Not a place I'd spend a whole night, but cool to add to a bar crawl or to get your tropical drink fix.

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    Ed U.

    What an oversight on my part that I didn't know this pocket-size tiki bar existed in the Sunset. Jamie W. and I have been on a tiki binge lately, so new discoveries excite us. This time, however, I was on Noriega on my own, so I reported back and faced a dilemma: Should I try Tiki Haven as a solo tippler? OK, it wasn't really a dilemma. The bigger dilemma was whether I should wait fifteen minutes for the door to open at 4PM. The bartender was on time and quite friendly since I was his only customer. The decor had an appropriate castaway, surf's-up vibe with a tinge of "Gilligan's Island" grass-skirt nostalgia. The menu was a cornucopia of tropical libations that would please even the Howells with all tiki drinks priced at $13. I had the Mango Banana Colada which came in its own vintage ceramic gorilla head vessel. No parasol though. It was tantalizing with mango, banana liqueur, rum pineapple, and coconut...all my favorite flavors in one gorilla head (photo: https://bit.ly/3Db7dH7). I sat outside in their makeshift hut on the edge of the sidewalk. I found it relaxing even though school kids would saunter by staring at me drinking from the gorilla head. I just ignored them as I didn't want to give off a pedophile vibe. Now I can report back to Jamie that this bar receives the Ed U. seal of approval. COCKTAILS - 4 stars...a most satisfying tropical delight in a gorilla head AMBIANCE - 4.5 stars...they've got the tiki vibe right SERVICE - 4.5 stars...friendly guy TOTAL - 4 stars...yep, it's a tiki haven alright RELATED - Looking for a tiki bar? Here's a collection of places I've tried and reviewed: https://bit.ly/3SpoS3c

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    Brian F.

    This bar has the word 'tiki' in its name but it's more like a neighborhood bar with tiki drinks and decor. I saw a lot of regulars and people who knew each other, and those people were drinking beer and shots and not the tiki drinks from the menu. Also, the music was hip hop and rap and not the kind that makes you feel like you're on a tropical island. We ordered a variety of drinks throughout the night: zombie, mango banana colada, tiki blossom, peach on the beach, mai tai, and pink flamingo. The zombie and mai tai drinks (the ones I ordered) were very strong and you can really taste the alcohol. They were okay but not as good as other ones I've had elsewhere. The other drinks were sweeter and easier to drink. Our favorite drink was the peach on the beach which tasted like the white gummy drink from Jamba Juice. It seemed like drinks were either very sweet or very strong with no in-between. All the tiki drinks are $13 which is straightforward. It's a small space and a lot of people were standing and you might have to do the same. They don't serve food but there's a vending machine with snacks if you need. We came at around 10:30pm on a Friday night and it was busy but after about 11pm it was pretty empty. If you're expecting a fully immersive tiki bar with all those bells and whistles, this place is (mostly) not it. However, it was still a fun place to hang out and we ended up spending 3 hours here so we definitely had a good time.

    Carol N.

    It was our first time at Tiki Haven and I don't know why we haven't been here before! I love the tiki motif, the large screens with multiple sports games on, the juke box playing oldies and the delicious stiff drinks! The bartender makes great strong drinks. He's very personable and efficient. Patrons buy him drinks and toast him. The bouncer/guard Clark is friendly, does a great job, is a fellow martial artist and I like his armor. There is an old school Buck Hunt shooting game that is fun. There is a table top electronic poker game. The customers are friendly, welcoming and everyone has a good time. There were 3-4 people dancing to ABBA's Dancing Queen by the juke box. I really like the vibe and definitely will return. I'm glad we found this hidden gem.

    Drinks menu. Sat night 2022-08-13
    Ziyan C.

    We are tiki bar lovers and have made it a goal to go to every tiki bar in SF. However, we found this to be more of a sports bar with a few tiki themed items. Not as hardcore as some of our other faves. There was a comedy show happening in the outdoor area. We didn't have tickets but could have listened in if we really tried. THE COST Total $33 for two drinks. THE DRINKS * Mango Banana Colada ($13) - 2 stars Too much banana for me! Overwhelming and too sweet, and I like sweet! * Kokomo ($13) - 3 stars Much more my jam than the Mango Banana. Tasty and not too strong.

    How come I never knew about this place? I know the Outer Sunset, and the Inner Sunset.. but missed the cool little Middle Sunset neighborhood! Walked by here and just had to check it out! Unpretentious neighborhood dive bar w/ tiki decor! Had a delicious blended drink w/ dark AND light rum! Very nice bartender, and a regular asked if I minded before they turned on the football game.

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    This a cute little tiki bar with great cocktails and decor. It is a great little neighborhood stop for some yummy tiki drinks!

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    Amazing service, the bartender here are very attentive. The place is decorated very well

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    Shoutout to the best bouncer ever Klark. He deserve a raise and much more! Dude is a real G !

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    2 years ago

    Good drinks but dirty bathroom. Needs a deep clean and to be dusted. I like the pina colada drink

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    Great bar, bartender was great, the people were great, the drinks were great, overall experience was great!

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    Ask the Community - Tiki Haven

    When will the comedy shows on Saturday end so we can enjoy drinks without having to buy tickets again? Your neighbors miss being able to tiki without tickets!

    I don't have an answer but I'd also like to know, haha. It made me laugh to see this question on the yelp page as it took me a bit to figure out Sat nights were not the time to go if you were looking for a spot to chat with friends. I just come on… Read more

    Does this place have outdoors? If it's open during this pandemic then what is their schedule?

    4 pm - 2 am

    Do you have an ATM machine?

    No, they don't

    Is this place closed on Mondays?

    It's not closed Mondays.

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    Trad'r Sam

    3.7
    (1.1k reviews)
    1.8 mi
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    We went to Trad'r Sam to start our self created tiki tour and we enjoyed hanging out and grabbing a…read moreround of drinks at 3pm on a Saturday. It was pretty empty when we went but we enjoyed the boozy milkshakes (the chocolate banana was super fun) and ended up sharing a scorpion bowl as well. It's super casual but still fun and generally nice place to grab a drink. I can see how this would be a good spot for a nightcap after dinner for a sweet booze drink.

    If you're looking for a cocktail garnished with artisanal moss and existential dread, keep walking…read more But if you want to get functionally over-served in a place that no longer smells like a damp basement from the Truman administration, welcome to the "new" Trad'r Sam. The Glow-Up The "grandfather of tiki" finally went to rehab--and by rehab, I mean it actually got a scrub-down. The legendary grime has been replaced by bright floors, refreshed bamboo, and a bar top so clean you can actually see your pupils dilating after the second round. It's still a dive, but now it's a dive you can bring a date to without needing a tetanus shot. The Heavy Artillery The drinks are still served in bowls large enough to sustain a small village during a drought. Whether it's a Scorpion or a Mai Tai, the ratio of rum-to-juice remains aggressively in favor of the rum. It's tropical, it's blue, and it will have you reconsidering your career at the bank by 10:00 PM. The MVP Bartenders The real reason to crawl out to the Richmond? The bartenders. These absolute legends navigate the chaos with the speed of a high-frequency trader and the patience of a saint. They handle a room full of "one more bowl!" requests without breaking a sweat or losing their wit. The Verdict: It's the oldest tiki bar in SF, and it's finally stopped looking its age. Go for the booze, stay for the bartenders who actually know what they're doing.

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    TONGA ROOM & HURRICANE BAR

    3.4
    (3.3k reviews)
    4.6 mi
    $$$

    We came to Tonga Room as a stop when we were tiki bar hopping around Union Square. Without a…read morereservation, it's open to walk in, grab a drink and stand in their bar area. I got the Divine Dragon which was super yummy. I love POG and dragonfruit and this was just a really great tropical drink that wasn't too sweet or artificial tasting. I also tried the classic mai tai and wiki wiki which were both great. Drinks are on the pricier side but with the live band and fun rain showers, you're definitely paying for the atmosphere as well!

    I had a deeply disappointing experience here that completely ruined my night. After a long drive…read morefrom San Jose, my lower back began severely flaring up in the middle of dinner. Anyone with chronic back pain knows that sometimes you just need two minutes to lie flat to reset the spine. Since we had already been waiting about an hour for our food, I stepped away to lay down on the front bench for a quick recovery. Instead of a manager checking to see if a guest was okay, a staff member named Shrami approached me. Without even asking what was wrong, he aggressively insisted I get off the bench right away. Even after I explained I was experiencing medical pain and just needed two minutes, he completely lacked any human empathy and refused to listen. The way I was treated made me feel dehumanized and cast aside, as if my physical well-being didn't matter as long as I wasn't "disrupting" the aesthetic of the business. We are all human, and a little basic compassion goes a long way. To top it off, the food and drinks are overpriced for what you get, and the live band was just mediocre. Between the long wait times, overpriced menu, and the completely cold, disrespectful management, I will absolutely not be returning.

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    Li Po Cocktail Lounge

    Li Po Cocktail Lounge

    4.0
    (846 reviews)
    4.8 mi
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    So after our meal down the street at Hong Kong Clay Pot, Ryan & Nicole just had to lubricate…read moreourselves at LI PO before waddling off to Club Fugazi for the Dear SF circus show. The story at Li PO was that the last time they were there, the woman barkeep told Ryan he couldn't order his beer or pick their seats & made Nicole & Ryan get wreaked guzzling their signature booze bombs the Chinese Mai Tai!! I was warned to be ready to have my choice of liquor ignored! They both were presented with the required youth beverage, the dangerous delicious Mai Tai. Almost everyone else in the joint was sipping them too thru straws. I, being 79 & as it should be (having survived long enough), my old man Chinese cultural status of respected senior allowed me to drink what I wanted...a perfect shot of Fernet Branca digestivo (a very popular libation in both SF..given the Italian presence in No Beach...as is the same in Argentina at Estancia Ranquilco then off we waddle to the Club!

    Li Po is legendary, literally! Established in 1937, it'll be the 90th anniversary next year!…read more It's an old, vintage, retro, and historic bar, and it certainly feels like a lot of things in here are decades old, even almost 100 years old. The Chinese decor outside and inside add to the amusement, I felt like I was in the epic 1980s film "Big Trouble in Little China". Bartender has been friendly enough each visit. The legendary famous Mai Tai is a secret recipe, costs $12, and will give you a nice love you long time buzz with just one. The place was surprisingly moderately busy and lively on a Sunday night! Maybe this place could use a fresh paint job and remodel, but that would be a travesty to this old girl.

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