Post #793703 by Tiki Roa on Sun, Mar 10, 2019 7:53 PM

I think it has to do with the owner’s mindset. A real tiki bar should be of true vintage and good repro decor. Music should be similar...there is enough vintage and modern tiki music to last an eternity. Drinks have 8-10 standard variatiions of classic tiki drinks with a few new ones. Sell beer. Sell wine. Just get a few upscale and tiki themed brands...aka longboard lager etc
Maybe have some theme nights and switch up the music some...like classic punk night...latin jazz night...swing & swank night..surf night...jamaican ska...etc

Dont pander to cheesy modern craft cocktail style...but also make sure your mid century tiki poly pop nazis dont scare away ‘normal’ customers either.

Obviously stay away from any modern mainsteam beer signs or anything remotely like that

Have tiki dj’s and the odd surf band now and then...

Have a small outdoor rear patio for ‘getting some air’

Must have nice bartenders with lots of patience to educate the newbs

Have a short cool name like rum shack or banboi hut