Located in Las Vegasâs Chinatown, The Golden Tiki transports guests into an âadult Disneylandâ of Polynesian escapism, combining pirate mythos, animatronics, and lavish tiki dĂ©cor. Conceived by Branden Powers and opened in 2015, the barâs captivating narrative centers on Captain William Tobias Faulknerâs quest for the mythical Golden Tiki, brought to life through immersive design elementsâfake shrunken celebrity heads, talking tikis, starry ceilings, and black velvet paintings telling the pirate saga. The space brims with hidden details: a skeleton that animates during shows, a waterfall of seashells, conchâshell seating, and vaulted thatched huts over the barâall crowned by eclectic touches like giraffe bones and Hunter S. Thompsonâs dagger. With just a dozen tables inside, reservations are recommended, especially weekends. The cocktail lineup is a feast: elaborate flaming drinks, shareable fishbowls, and Instagramâfriendly pineapple floats. Classics like Mai Tai, Navy Grog, and Piranha Punch shine alongside inventive specials such as Rings of Saturn, Viking Tiki Negroni, Demon Seaman, and Dole Whip floats spiked with rum. Average cocktail price is around $17, with fishbowls and bespoke shareable cocktails higher. Open 24/7 (21+), it frequently features live music and DJ sets, offering a bold nightlife spectacle for locals and tourists alike . The Golden Tiki remains one of the most celebrated tiki bars in the U.S., earning praise from Forbes, Eater Vegas, Thrillist, Time Out, and Atlas Obscura.
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