Post #774032 by lunavideogames on Tue, Mar 14, 2017 3:36 PM

I think drink quality is a huge reason for the longevity of a tiki bar. Sure, people might still go to bars that look cool but have low quality drinks, but everyone will know and agree that the drinks are bad and it will be the first thing anyone ever says about the bar. I think sticking to the classics for awhile is a good move. There is really no excuse in this day and age to have bad drinks. I am not saying that they need to be craft cocktails or that you need to squeeze juices all morning before you open, but people will notice the effort you put into your drinks and quality matters.

My advice would be to go check out the Foundation Bar in Milwaukee. They won the most hospitable (or whatever the phrasing was) tiki bar on Critiki. I have been there for short amounts of time twice now and I have always walked away feeling like they really wanted me there and enjoyed talking to me. You will have to teach people what tiki is, so a knowledgeable staff is a must.

Good luck! I will come visit if you ever get it off the ground.