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Best Tiki Bars in the U.S.

Modern tiki bars are serving stellar versions of kitschy drinks. Here, the best tropical-themed tiki bars and lounges in the U.S.
Smuggler's Cove; San Francisco
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Modern tiki bars are serving stellar versions of kitschy drinks. Here, the best tropical-themed tiki bars and lounges in the U.S.Want to start your own tiki bar at home? Check out these tips for setting up the perfect home bar.
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Smuggler's Cove; San Francisco

Smuggler's Cove; San Francisco
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Although this bar looks kitschy (tikimania!), mixologist-owner Martin Cate stocks over 200 rums and serves traditional drinks of the Caribbean islands and Prohibition-era Havana.

smugglerscovesf.com

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Saint House; Tucson, AZ

Saint House; Tucson, AZ
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Both the food and cocktails are influenced by the Caribbean islands and other rum-producing regions at this latest project from local restaurateurs Travis Reese and Nicole Flowers.

256 E. Congress St., Tucson; no phone

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Three Dots and a Dash; Chicago

Three Dots & a Dash; Chicago
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Named after a 1940s rum drink and also Morse code for "V" as in "victory," this tiki-style bar from Paul McGee and the Melman brothers is right below sister establishment Bub City.

threedotschicago.com

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Hogo; Washington, DC

Hogo
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Tom Brown (also of the Passenger restaurant and bar next door) opened this rum-focused establishment to serve inventive tiki drinks and house punches.

hogodc.com

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Lucky Joe's Tiki Room; Milwaukee, WI

Lucky Joes Tiki Room
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This tropical-themed bar and lounge specializes in wacky riffs on classic tiki cocktails, like a peach pie–flavored mai tai.

luckyjoestiki.com

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