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| - The old fashioned charm of a classic Tiki bar was really a lost art in Las Vegas. Tourists and even locals would google or Yelp Tiki Bars and be sent to that ho-hum dive on Charleston. Finally, some people got it right, and I am here today to proudly and strongly recommend The Golden Tiki for a true vintage Hawaiian experience (but with modern day prices ;)
This venue has been on our punch list for a while and admittedly, one of the reasons we tended to avoid it was its location in the heart of Chinatown in a very Asian dominated strip mall. A bit hard to find since it blends in so well with its neighbors, once you enter, though, you are truly transported into a different era. A true Tiki bar that appeared to spare no expense, Jurassic Park style. Everything from the kitschy table covers with vintage Hawaiian postcards to the modern seafaring art that is made to look vintage and covering the walls above each booth.
This bar goes well above and beyond to bring the experience to you however you want it. Whether it be an intimate booth for two with drapery and mood lighting to casual two tops adjacent to the bar, to the bar itself, offering video poker and lively bartenders and even a DJ, with select nights offering live music.
The venue is surprisingly large, with an entire separate room behind the bar and a cleverly disguised ceiling that is covered in stars and is reminiscent of the Peter Pan ride at Disneyland. The aesthetics are quite impressive as is the menu. Though they do not appear to have a kitchen, their drink menu is expansive and has a variety of tropical libations to satisfy even the most haole of wannabe Hawaiians.
I will say that their prices are definitely Strip sized. To take a Tiki glass home, you are looking to fork out about $29 for your drink. Though I considered it, I opted to just stick to a regular glass as well as a DOLE WHIP! You read that right, authentic Dole Whips are offered here. For a straight up whip, it'll run you $6. For a few dollars more, you can get one with alcohol. I had a plain Jane Dole Whip and it was fabulous. Humorously garnished with an umbrella and a little plastic mermaid, it brought a smile to my face.
The Golden Tiki is a modern day institution. Despite only being around about a year or so, it has the classic, comfortable vibe of a bar that has existed for decades. The staff was super friendly and smoking is allowed everywhere, something I consider to be a major plus. It is probably the only bar in China Town with no Asians in it (except me when I'm there), and despite some rather hefty prices, I look forward to becoming a regular in this nostalgic and welcoming little watering hole on Spring Mountain. I simply could not recommend it any more highly. Cheers!
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