Bootlegger Tiki

First time in Palm Springs and my wife and I loved the Bootlegger. We didn't have reservations but they sat us at a table until it was needed. We had a drink and then moved to some stools before those were gone. I had the Iced Thai Tiki and it was my favorite cocktail of my vacation. Although not fully packed with tiki decor, it was simple and intimate and we loved it. Very small bar but it was great. My wife wasn't feeling well so she ordered non-alcoholic cocktails, Mai-Papaya and Pod Thai and she loved them. A lot. I can't wait to return to Bootlegger with a reservation. Great place.

What a super fun little Tiki bar, and I do mean little! Make sure you make reservations ahead, as this place is very small. Drinks are delicious, staff was great, would recommend if you are in the desert looking for a fun place to hang out for a drink for an hour or two.

This place is a must visit in Palm Springs. The atmosphere is so cool, very much the classic tiki experience. Drinks are fantastic and pretty reasonable for tiki. They don’t serve food, and you MUST have a reservation, the only unhappy people we saw our whole visit were those who were not aware of those facts. Our waitress was very polite and attentive and you can tell from the drinks alone that the bartenders like their jobs. we will definitely be back, I think I need to try the whole menu

If it’s Tiki, must I go.…said ancient Jedi Master Yoda. Tiny, comfy, cozy, yet quintessentially tiki. Yes, they have a Zombie, a Scorpion, a Grog, and they have homemade blend that will put you in a gurney if you take the whole thing down solo. Yes, def go, bring your shirt and maybe get one for the memory. They do make a rad shirt to rep PS tiki. Also, get a resy otherwise you’re on the patio or if it’s during season, you’ll be out on the street!

AMAZING drinks & GREAT service. Can't say enough about the recommendations we got for drinks. Very much recommended the Thai Iced Tiki (loved the presentation and drink) as well as the Rum Runner & Haboobanana.

One of the best tiki bars around... Great atmosphere great conversations and great bartenders 😎👍🍸🍹🫗🥃

Bootlegger Tiki has amazing cocktails. Each one is handcrafted behind the bar. Reservations are definitely recommended. We were lucky enough to get the last walk in spot right before 6pm on a Friday night. Right after we were seated, about 25 people were turned away over the next hour since they were at capacity unless you had a reservation. They have a good sized patio with seating and a smaller space inside with blowfish lamps and other tiki memorabilia on the walls. They change their menu seasonally but you can't go wrong. The Cobra's Bite is strong, the Queen's Chair is delicious, and the Topless Beach showed me that apricot liquor is amazing. And my favorite of all was my dealer's choice drink, one of the best Tiki drinks I've had! A throwback from a previous menu, the bartender made me a Clothing Optional with tastes just like a passionfruit creamsicle!! No food on the menu so plan to eat somewhere else before or after.

Andrea took great care of us. We sat outside enjoying a view of the mountains. Feeling no pain after imbibing in a Painkiller. We also tried Me Tarzan you Jane and a No photos please which definitely requires photos. Tiki culture is alive and well in DTPS.🧉🍹

First time in Palm Springs and my wife and I loved the Bootlegger. We didn't have reservations but they sat us at a table until it was needed. We had a drink and then moved to some stools before those were gone. I had the Iced Thai Tiki and it was my favorite cocktail of my vacation. Although not fully packed with tiki decor, it was simple and intimate and we loved it. Very small bar but it was great. My wife wasn't feeling well so she ordered non-alcoholic cocktails, Mai-Papaya and Pod Thai and she loved them. A lot. I can't wait to return to Bootlegger with a reservation. Great place.

What a super fun little Tiki bar, and I do mean little! Make sure you make reservations ahead, as this place is very small. Drinks are delicious, staff was great, would recommend if you are in the desert looking for a fun place to hang out for a drink for an hour or two.

This place is a must visit in Palm Springs. The atmosphere is so cool, very much the classic tiki experience. Drinks are fantastic and pretty reasonable for tiki. They don’t serve food, and you MUST have a reservation, the only unhappy people we saw our whole visit were those who were not aware of those facts. Our waitress was very polite and attentive and you can tell from the drinks alone that the bartenders like their jobs. we will definitely be back, I think I need to try the whole menu

If it’s Tiki, must I go.…said ancient Jedi Master Yoda. Tiny, comfy, cozy, yet quintessentially tiki. Yes, they have a Zombie, a Scorpion, a Grog, and they have homemade blend that will put you in a gurney if you take the whole thing down solo. Yes, def go, bring your shirt and maybe get one for the memory. They do make a rad shirt to rep PS tiki. Also, get a resy otherwise you’re on the patio or if it’s during season, you’ll be out on the street!

AMAZING drinks & GREAT service. Can't say enough about the recommendations we got for drinks. Very much recommended the Thai Iced Tiki (loved the presentation and drink) as well as the Rum Runner & Haboobanana.

One of the best tiki bars around... Great atmosphere great conversations and great bartenders 😎👍🍸🍹🫗🥃

Bootlegger Tiki has amazing cocktails. Each one is handcrafted behind the bar. Reservations are definitely recommended. We were lucky enough to get the last walk in spot right before 6pm on a Friday night. Right after we were seated, about 25 people were turned away over the next hour since they were at capacity unless you had a reservation. They have a good sized patio with seating and a smaller space inside with blowfish lamps and other tiki memorabilia on the walls. They change their menu seasonally but you can't go wrong. The Cobra's Bite is strong, the Queen's Chair is delicious, and the Topless Beach showed me that apricot liquor is amazing. And my favorite of all was my dealer's choice drink, one of the best Tiki drinks I've had! A throwback from a previous menu, the bartender made me a Clothing Optional with tastes just like a passionfruit creamsicle!! No food on the menu so plan to eat somewhere else before or after.

Andrea took great care of us. We sat outside enjoying a view of the mountains. Feeling no pain after imbibing in a Painkiller. We also tried Me Tarzan you Jane and a No photos please which definitely requires photos. Tiki culture is alive and well in DTPS.🧉🍹

Super clean and great ambiance! After a dinner in downtown Palm Springs, we decided to give Bootlegger Tiki a go since we have been fans of Tonga Hut for quite some time. Upon walking in, you will notice that the size is much smaller than that of Tonga Hut, but the atmosphere is great. There's no natural light coming in, so the experience of a tiki lounge is in full effect. Inside, the walls and ceiling are fully decorated, and the background music gives the room a very relaxing vibe. The staff was very friendly, and the waitress who helped us gave me a solid drink recommendation. We stayed for about an hour, playing cards and chatting, and left very happy that we came in. If I had to pick a negative, it would be if you're in a big party and looking for a bar to go to. This only applies to the main bar area and if you're looking to get the full experience. We went during a slow time and nobody was on the patio or other area. This did NOT impact our experience of visiting Bootlegger Tiki, but if you're parking, be aware of parking in the neighborhood. I incorrectly read the sign for parking, and when we came out of the bar, our car was SOAKED. Not kidding... It did not rain, and the homeowner of the house we parked in front of took it upon themselves to shower our car. If you take a look at the picture I attached, I took it as a two-hour parking sign and must have taken the "no parking" element as an AM to PM, as 6 pm to 2 am is not a typical sign that I've seen. The next day, we also found a parking ticket in our car, but none of the information about our car was correct. My guess is that this homeowner is a pain to Palm Springs PD and has no shame in wasting the time and energy of their city's resources.

What a joke. This place was pathetic - the service was terrible and so was the vibe. The staff ignored us completely with a half empty bar. Banana liqueur needs to go, no one wants that in a drink. It's been a while since I've been this incensed by an establishment but I've received better service at a Waffle House. $18 for a cocktail... glad I didn't get to experience that waste of money and left after 30 minutes and a cup of tap water. Go elsewhere.

I loved my experience here! We arrived right around opening at 3:10 pm on a Friday to enjoy the happy hour. There were already a few people inside and we were greeted and sat right away. This place is small, but there were a few booths and other seating. I liked how dark it was inside and the decor was nice. There was one restroom, but it was nice and clean. The happy hour had good deals, my favorite was the pineapple margarita. We also tried the Painkiller and a papaya drink that they had, which were both delightful. The painkiller is a good option if you want something creamy and the papaya drink was fresh. I highly recommend this place to tiki drink lovers or anyone looking to try new tasty drinks. Overall it was a great experience and I'd like to come back on my next visit to Palm Springs.

Small and cozy, a little off the main drag of downtown Palm Springs. We popped in on a Tuesday night around 9pm and were shocked we were the only ones there. My husband was static to have the bartender all to himself. He loved all the drinks he had and provided an extensive list of beverages. They have late night happy hour which is a bonus for us night creatures. Will absolutely be back

This bar is great! The drinks are fun and creative, and they come in the cutest cups. It's cozy with limited seating, but if you can get in, it's definitely worth it. You should check it out!

Going to a tiki bar is always a good idea. Especially when it's super hot outside and you need to kick back with a cold drink! This is a totally cute place managed by a husband and wife. The team provides unique drinks to enjoy in a cool environment. This bar is small so get there when they open. Always best to make a reservation online if you want a guarantee seat. Especially if you have a group, you need a reservation as they only have a limited number of booth. In addition to booths there is bar seating. Happy hour is during the first hour the bar is open.

This place is an authentic Tiki Haven. From the moment you walk in the bar delights all the senses. The knowledgeable staff dishes out great tiki cocktails with local spirits that are a pleasure to look at and drink. You can't help but leave happy and buzzed. I highly recommend to make a reservation as the place gets packed.

Excellent service and Atmosphere. I came here on a Wednesday night and the patio was rockin. Our server was extremely polite and we ordered a round of Cobra Bite Cocktails. Yes they is the go to drink here. I had one and felt the Bite!! Thanks again Bootlegger!! I'll definitely return soon!!

It's small and dark inside, and the booths are comfortable. I have been to other tiki bars that go a little heavier on the tiki decor, so I did think that was lacking a little bit here if that's the vibe you're going for, but it did not take away from the drink being delicious. I enjoyed my time there, and we were well taken care of.

Made it to Palm springs just for the sake of tiki bar's hunting. It's about 1.75 hours drive and we made it around 3.15 pm on Friday afternoon. Very scenic drive to Palm Springs with all those mountains. They open at 3 pm and we didn't make any reservation.Went in and the server asked if I want to seat inside? I'm confused and asked "this is not inside?" Silly me and she said " this is inside but we have outdoor seating if you like" (probably at the back? Because I didn't see any ) and coming from ME, it's 100% inside for me. We got one of the 3 booth. Very tiny place inside. Probably 8 seats by the bar and 3 spacious booth that can fit 4 people each. They have happy hour at the first and last hour but no way I drove to Palm Springs for Chang's beer or rum and coke LOL. Hub warned me that Bootlegger Tiki will have higher quality drink than Tonga Hut -the next pit stop. They have quite complete selection of rum. There's no shortage of rum for sure. We ordered cobra bite (limit one per person) and zombie. I was why it's limit for 1 person and why it's $23. Closer look I realized they used OFTD, Dr Bird, Wray and nephew Look I didn't know what to expect when I went to bootlegger tiki because I didn't plan to come to Palm spring at all and I'm pleasantly surprise that the drink is super balance and not overly sweet. Totally recommend this place. I just can't order another drink because I'm on a time crunch and also want to go to Tonga Hut. Definitely will come back Bonus pic of the strip in Palm Springs and I actually blend in with the Palm trees.

Great place, innovative cocktails. What a unique, hip, and cool gem in Palm Springs! Make reservations as this place is small. But worth it!

Best Tiki drinks in the Valley...! Highly recommend the Rum Runner among a list of fantastic choices!

Super cute little tiki bar in Palm Springs. A really nice break from the standard bars elsewhere. Drinks were tasty, the vibe was fun and playful. The service was just okay, to be honest, they weren't that engaged the night we were there, but still, the tasty drinks and the fun vibe made up for that, mostly.

Place was small but very on theme. Bartender was friendly. I recommend a reservation due to the space. We were walk-ins and the place was not packed so we lucked out. I ordered the zombie and my husband ordered the cobra bite. The drinks were good and loaded. Bootlegger Tikis came correct! Bar won't let you order more than 1 cobra bite and we learned that the hard way. The cobra bite don't play! Will definitely come back and try more drinks

The vibe here is very relaxed and I really enjoyed it! Most drinks have rum, but some have other alcohols in them too! It's pretty small inside, with a small outside area. I'd recommend making a reservation if you can due to how busy they can get. Definitely check it out!

We came by This little bar for a bridal shower, it was suppose to have really good reviews for drinks and stuff. You pay a 60 dollar deposit for reservations and gratuity is automatically 18%. It was pretty stuffy inside the place and the waitress was a little dry with us. The drinks weren't that great to begin with it. There was too many words in one drink that it made it overwhelming to even Pick somethi Not sure how I feel about this place, but definitely not going back.

The drinks were good but not great. The service was decent. The atmosphere inside was nice but limited. Ultimately if they had food I would enjoy it but without food I won't be back.

Cute little tiki bar that was within walking distance to our hotel. We went at happy hour during the middle of the week so it's wasn't crowded. While they have a nice outdoor patio area with misters, we decided to sit inside. It is pretty dim in there with red mood lighting which I found nice but when the front door opened you were blinded by the summer sun. I particularly liked the decor and the intimate feel plus the service was great and the drinks very tasty!

Loved the cocktail and the Tiki atmosphere we were looking for. Very intimate and delicious cocktails. Prices on the expensive side but I guess that's PS!

What a fun little spot. We made a reservation so we could immediately be seated. We sat at the lower part of the bar, and drinks including water were promptly made and served. It is a tiny bar, but there is also outdoor seating. The drinks we had were strong and tasty. The bartenders were extremely attentive and answered our questions. I wish we could have stayed longer but we had a reservation to get to. We walked from our hotel here, and it didn't feel too bad of a walk. There is no food, so make sure to eat beforehand or be warned, you will walk out tipsy.

We stopped in here to start are tiki vacation last weekend . This place has a supper friendly bar staff and some of the best tiki drinks I have ever had! We stayed at the reef and did dinner it the touga hut the next night , never had a better drink at either ! Must stop location for the real deal !!! Will come back ever time I'm in town

LOVE this place. Flew in from the Bay Area this weekend and came across this gem. Staff was great and the inside was gorgeous. I felt like I was in the islands. Every single drink I ordered was amazing ! Great music too.

Enjoyed some drinks here for my bachelorette party!! It is such a cute, quaint spot that really sets the vibe! The drinks are so creative and delicious! I encourage reservations however they were very accommodating for my group without one! Will be back when I'm in PS!

Beautiful bar, the drinks were great the ambiance was perfect. It is a smaller bar, if you're looking to sit inside definitely get a reservation. 100% recommend.

Cool place, but it was a lot smaller than I was expecting. The vibe was really really REALLY chill. Maybe it's just the time we were here? (Reservation for 5pm). I thought it was going to be a little louder, a little crazier. My drink was good, the Sandy Bite I think it was called. We enjoyed ourselves, but personally it didn't hit what I wanted in a Tiki bar. Oh well

It was a good tiki bar. I made a reservation but then realized there were actually a ton of tiki bars down in Palm Springs. You can only book with reservation and there's a $30 cancellation fee. Really wish I had planned ahead. They have a limited selection of yummy cocktails and no snacks/food offerings. I really enjoyed my mai tai! The cocktails and service were great. But didn't get a huge tiki feel outside. I'm happy we got to try it out, but I probably won't be back.

this IS exactly what i expect from a TIKI BAR.....super creative cocktails with fun garnishes, totally old schook tiki vibe & friendly staff. SOOO many cocktails to choose from with a lot of unique ingredients with the appropriate vintage style cocktail glasses, i even had one cocktail served in a chinese take-out container, SO COOL. decor is awesome too!! giant blow fish turned into lighting fixtures, tons of bamboo & woven palm decorate the walls & ceiling. been here before & it's always a MUST DO when we visit palm springs!!!!

Made drink reservations on the fly and really enjoyed the Zombies here. Wasn't very busy but the service was surprisingly slow. Overall a pretty good tiki bar but far from my fave.

Hands down best tiki bar I've been to! And that's saying a lot! I've made it a point seek our tiki bars all over and this one is special! The decor and music were so spot on and perfect I could have hung out here all night! All of the juices and syrups are made fresh in house and you can really taste the difference in quality!! I got the "clothing optional" and my boyfriend ordered a mocktail Guava colada. They were both absolutely delicious!!! We sat at a separate mini bar and the server was very attentive and check on us multiple times and made great recommendations. I can't wait to come back again! Might even plan a trip all the way out to Palm Springs just so I can try more drinks

We made a reservation the last we were in PS and I am so glad we did. The Thai Iced Tiki was probably the best cocktail I have had in a LONG time. We had two rounds before our time was up and it was time to call it a night. We will definitely be back next time we are in the area.

A must visit when in Palm Springs. If you love tiki ... this is the spot. Delicious drinks!

We absolutely love this place, the drinks are amazing and it's just so quaint for a night out together and just so cozy!!! The service is exceptional!!!

Cute, tiny and dark little spot to grab a drink only. No food. They do provide a bowl of pretzels.

Fun new tiki joint on the north side of the PS strip. Small on the inside but with fresh decor. For me the treat was the outdoor seating, great view of the mountains and the strip, and Supes dog friendly. We met a cute family sitting nearby and talked for most of our stay. Staff were dog lovers, made sure our elder dog was well watered and loved. Every single drink was spectacular. My top choice was their bananas foster take on hot buttered rum. But they're famous for the DONNBEACH 1934 ZOMBIE Plantation 5yr Gold, Coruba Dark Rum, Hamilton 151, Grapefruit, Lime, Falernum, Grenadine, Cinnamon, Herbastura Bitters I think you can only order two.

Fabulous old fashioned style Tiki bar. According to their website at Bootlegger you will need a reservation. You can choose 1 or 2 hour time slots. However, I see other reviews sharing they were able to walk in :). Bootlegger has a huge variety of drinks, with all the classics, and fun new spins on Tiki as well. The music is fun mix of the 50's-70's classics. The service is great! I was surprised when a table of 12 left because their drinks took near 20 minutes. The bar was slammed, they were down a bartender, and they use so many fresh ingredients. The time it took was at least that it would take in back home in Portland. Our own drinks took maybe 15 minutes. Apparently that's apology worthy length of time to the staff. A server brought us 2 lovely rum shots, on the house while we waited and was quite apologetic. We were grateful for the shots, but shared feedback that no apologies were needed and they were doing great!

Excellent drinks/ fun tiki atmosphere. What took us by surprise was the snappers...definitely order them along with your drink for something fun to sip!!

Came here for drinks and got the punch bowl to share between 3 people. Drinks were good and the service was good as well. Nothing crazy special. The ambiance outdoors is nice as their patio area has misters and inside it is a bit small.

If you don't have a reservation you might not be seated. They don't serve food - only drinks. The indoor space is really small and pretty hot. The outside area is bigger and they do have misters. Overall, it was okay.

What a fun place to go for some original drinks. Allyson, the bartender was so friendly and knowledgeable. We tried a few drinks on the menu and then had Allyson make us a few drinks with flavor profiles we liked. All were fabulous! I would highly recommend the Man Eating Plant. We sat at the bar, but there are a few booths inside. Small inside and dimly lit with a cool tiki vibe. There is outside seating but it's way too hot in PS right now to sit outside. Go to Bootlegger. You won't be disappointed.

A modern tiki lounge with a quiet spread out patio and absolutely remarkable cocktails. The care and thought going into them is quite impressive. The drinks are well made and twists in various traditional tiki tails. It's probably one of the better lounges I've been anywhere. They also go to the trouble of avoiding tacky tiki wears all over and have found a more upscale vibe in their decorations. It's simply a fun place that's super clean and with very knowledgeable staff and bar tenders you can experience some really unique drink expressions. Don't come here for food as the only nibbles they have are pretzels. And I'd also suggest coming with a base layer as a drink or two can get you nice and toasty! Most people coming in as we sat there arrived by Uber and I would highly recommend that for safety's sake!

We wanted to grab drinks before going to dinner and we found this little gem. We went on a Wednesday evening so it wasn't crowded and we chose to sit inside since the patio was a little more crowded. It was happy hour (4-6pm). The space has limited seating so it maybe tricky for larger parties or if they are busy. The staff was very nice. The drinks were good. I ordered Hot Girl Summer and it was delicious. Just be aware they don't serve food so drinks only. Great place for a couple of drinks!

I came here several years ago and it was just the same as I remember this time. The drinks are wonderful. I loved the guavacolada. It is lovely to see the care and effort taken with the decor and garnishes on these drinks which really elevates the experience. The interior is very dark, even during the daytime. However, you can opt to sit outside on the patio, which has sun shades that can be lowered and a mister which is a nice touch in the hot afternoon.

A great place to start the night off right! Once we heard that this used to be a Don the Beachcomber (the man who created the original tiki bar) we had to pay homage. It's pretty small with just 4 or so booths and 4-5 chairs inside, which is another reason to go early. There are a few more tables outside as well. We saddled up to the bar and Shelly was so amazing! She had a special drink that day, and I liked it because it wasn't sugary sweet but still packed a punch. We ended up coming back a few days later and tried other drinks, which were also great. This is a must on your Palm Springs list!

Cute and intimate. This was our first tiki lounge before hitting the strip. We ordered a pod tai and a mai tai. I want to go back and have the cobra. They're strong and Andrea was our server.

Came here right when they opened at 3pm on Friday with 2 friends and was able to snag a both. Beware you absolutely should make a reservation if not coming right at opening as they immediately filled up. Bartenders were super friendly and the drinks were fantastically well made, especially loved the Tropicolada. They have a pretty decent happy hour but it's literally one hour. Definitely worth a stop when in Palms Springs!

We came to Bootlegger Tiki with no reservations & was able to grab a table around 9pm. People were pulling up in Ubers left & right, so this spot is definitely poppin. My girl Yvette at the front door was so kind & was holding the entire lounge down. The drinks were fresh & made well. The restaurant's decor was cute & I loved the fire torches out front. The bar doesn't have any food or appetizers, but that is expected as they are a cocktail bar. Definitely a great spot to grab a quick late night cocktail if you are visiting Palm Springs!

Last weekend my husband and I visited Palm Springs and one of the items on our agenda was to visit the three Tiki Bars in Palm Springs. We did make it to all three, and found that the Bootlegger was our favorite. The decor and ambiance are very traditional Tiki. The drinks were terrific. We each had two different drinks and the Cobra Fang was our favorite. One of the best things about the Bootlegger was the bartender, Ryan. He was very well versed in preparing Tiki drinks and was engaging to converse with while we sat at the bar. We will definitely return to the Bootlegger and recommend it to anyone while visiting Palm Springs.

Stumbled on this place by pure accident and I was thrilled to have found this Gem. Great interior, nice and small. Drinks were on par with any specialty cocktail joint around. Bartender took good care of us and turned us on to a great dark rum. Perfect sized place but don't stay long so someone else can snuggle in. I don't think sitting of the patio would be nearly as fun as inside.

Checked out this spot a few weeks ago and was super impressed. The bartender was very friendly and the ambiance, was incredible.