Hala Kahiki Lounge

"This place is great. The shop used to be bigger and I miss that. Wish they would bring back how much stuff they had, but prices of the shop items are very cheap compared to what you'd pay online for similar tropical items. Also, they now serve tapas type foods (sushi, snacks, finger foods, etc), but we didn't try any was we had dinner beforehand not realizing they now have food there. The drinks are just too delicious to describe & will cost you a hefty penny, but definitely worth every cent. The waitstaff are awesome. Always very friendly & entertaining. Don't forget to ask the staff about their "showy" drinks, because those are all part of the fun of going to this place."

"Another fantastic tiki experience in the Chicago area. This bar is not to be overlooked. Entering the bar is a time warp. The bar has been open since 1964 and likely still reflects a lot of the original charms that made it so popular during the tiki craze era. The main bar is a thatched hut with a backdrop of every rum you can imagine. The drink menu was impressive, easily over 50 options, not including great pages of mocktails and other non tiki style beverages. For the rum aficionados, ask for the rum list. It is extensive and relatively reasonably priced. Both drinks I had, the bar pilot, and namesake hala kahiki, were fantastic. All in all, a wonderful night out in Chicago, and shout-out to Curtis our great bartender. 5/5 will be back ASAP!"

"I wish I could give this place more than 5 stars!!! It's been there since 1943 (?) Has a whole book full of drinks. Definitely try the frozen cream drinks!! Our waitress was absolutely awesome. The patio is open all year long, enclosed with heaters. Loved it so much!!!"

"Always a wonderful experience at Hala Kahiki! The vibes are perfect tiki atmosphere, making you wish you really were laying out on a beach in Hawaii. They have a vast assortment of tiki drinks from sweet, to sour and everything in between. You will definitely find something here!"

"An absolute gem of a cozy, old school feeling tiki bar with a warm and welcoming staff and environment. Way bigger on the inside with lots of seating. Didn’t try the food but the drink menu is MASSIVE and everything was delicious and creative. Great spot to kick back with friends. 21+ only"