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Large group of us went to Tiki on a Saturday to celebrate a birthday. Keep in mind this is a group of professionals in our late 20's, not necessarily your run of the mill 21 year old South Side patrons. Either way, we were looking to have a few pops in what, at one time was one of our favorite spots in the South Side.
We were instantly faced with an issue upon entering as the female bartender, refused service of 2 of our group because as she stated "you weren't nice to my sister". So at 9:30, on a Saturday, we are told that 2 people from our group are "Cut Off" and not allowed to drink. Thinking it was a joke (because nobody knew this bartender, or anyone's sister for that matter), we decide to order a round of drinks anyhow. Within 5 minutes our group is surrounded by bouncers ripping bottles of beers out of out hands, telling us that we had to leave. I asked to speak to manager, to which I was told "No". And that was that, we left.
Advice to the management - - The bar itself is a great tiki bar, with a DJ that usually spins great music. But like anything, you're only as good as your weakest link. The way the bartender treated my group was rude, disrespectful, and downright discriminatory. I'll go to yelp with a bad review, but the next person might seek additional action. We will, under no circumstances be going back, and I hope after reading this, some of you will reconsider going as well.
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