Bootlegger Tiki

"The Bootlegger Tiki is perfect when hanging out with a group. This tiki bar has everything for those searching for a classic mai tai or something more contemporary, like the guava-colada with white and gold rum, guava, Coco Lopez, orgeat syrup, honey, lemon, and passion fruit. Happy hour is a steal, but note that this place fills up fast, so come as early as possible." - Mona Holmes

"Brainchild of Jaime Kowal and Chris Pardo (the dynamic duo behind neighboring Ernest Coffee), Bootlegger Tiki—with its totem poles, novelty lighting, and various pictures of topless ladies on the walls—is the epitome of a kitschy tiki bar. Best part: happy hour is a daily occurrence here, meaning the elaborate rum-centric concoctions (Mai Tai, Daiquiri, Blue Hawaii, and more) can be enjoyed at deep discounts from four to six."

"Palm Springs is home to several good tiki bars, but Bootlegger remains our favorite. The tiny bar in the Uptown Design District is actually located in the same space as the original Don The Beachcomber, and while it isn’t a speakeasy, per se, its side street entrance is certainly a bit hidden. Once you do find it though, you’ll be treated to a kitschy, intimate space (there are only four booths and a few chairs going along the bar), friendly bartenders, and of course, expertly-made tiki drinks. There’s no bad cocktail on the menu, but we love the Barbados Heat, which comes with three different kinds of rum, ginger and almond syrup, and bitters." - Brant Cox

Ernest Coffee during the day, bar at night. What more could you want.