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Hala Kahiki Tropical Lounge

Awesome Retro Tiki Bar With Fresh New And Classic Cocktails

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The Tiki Bar is all about having a good time.

We’re always up to something fun. Check it out!


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Enjoy the scenery -- and some Rum! Grab your ticke Enjoy the scenery -- and some Rum! Grab your tickets for our next rum class: Try out some Hampden Estate rum, some of the most renowned Jamaican pot still rums. Learn the history, sample some rum, shop bottles and even learn to make your own cocktail! With presentation by @_dong_perignon 🤩 Tix at the link in bio!!

#rum #hampdenestaterum #tikibar #halakahiki #cocktailclass #rumtasting
Paint a picture of holiday cheer at our next paint Paint a picture of holiday cheer at our next paint party! Hang out on our heated patio (that's been thoroughly decked with holiday cheer) and make the perfect holiday gift or decoration! Tix at the link in bio 🎅🎄

#tikibar #paintparty #paintandsip #halakahiki #holidays #tropical #christmas #seasonal
Our first rum class featuring Mexican Rums! Learn Our first rum class featuring Mexican Rums! Learn about what Oaxaca brings to the world of rums, and their unique distillation system! We promise the rums will be a little funky, a tasting you don’t want to miss because @elalambiqueserrano is making some cool products. Link in our bio to sign up! #rum #mexicanrum #oaxaca #rumtasting
Skull Island… explore if you dare ☠️ It’s Skull Island… explore if you dare ☠️

It’s one of a few Halloween Specials we are featuring starting tomorrow through the weekend! Come by and try some spooky libations. 

Also this Halloween we will have a tarot card reader @magdalena_cartomancy ! Staring at 8pm see what the cards have in store for you 🔮 #halloweencocktails #tarot #tarotreading
What’s this!? New menu categories? We decided to What’s this!? New menu categories? We decided to shake things up for the first time in 7 years and revamp our menu. Lots of new drinks to discover! Don’t worry we still know how to make all your old favorites, but it’s time to find your new go to cocktail! #tikibar #maitai #junglebirdcocktail #daiquiri #tikidrinks #halakahiki #chicagotikibar
Scottie the Parrot! The one that stole the show du Scottie the Parrot! The one that stole the show during our anniversary party. Made the bash more colorful and fun #bird #birdsofinstagram #parrot #tikibar #halakahikilounge #halakahiki
Our 60ish bash was a thank you to everyone that ke Our 60ish bash was a thank you to everyone that keeps us going and has been a support to us over the years! Thank you! And though we are old we wanted to do something new- live bands! We couldn’t have been more happy to host the Chicagoland bands @roger.that.band @alewife_music and The Breakers. What a great night, and here’s to 60 more years of Chicago tiki. #halakahiki #halakahikilounge #chicagotiki #tiki #surfrock
Can’t believe our Drag Me to Paradise event was Can’t believe our Drag Me to Paradise event was a week ago! @itsmarshamello graced us with her presence, and her sassiness for some Bingo! Thanks to Angostura Bitters and Planteray for some amazing prizes! Also thanks to everyone who brought their fabulous selves out for a fun afternoon.
Who has 61st anniversary merch? WE DO!! Come check Who has 61st anniversary merch? WE DO!! Come check it out tonight at our Anniversary Bash! 🥳🍍Artwork by @theblacklagoonroom 🤩

#tikibar #tiki #rum #halakahiki #halakahikilounge #cocktails #halakahiki60
We are open! Come on in! We have events but you ar We are open! Come on in! We have events but you are always welcome to walk in we have plenty of space 😉
This Sunday might be our BIGGEST party yet, and yo This Sunday might be our BIGGEST party yet, and you won't want to miss it! 🥳🍍Featuring live music and performances, Hawaiian food, Scottie the Parrot, and some very cool handmade artwork for sale. Sunday, September 28th, 12-8:00 PM! 

(Please note, we'll close early that night at 10PM)

#tiki #tikibar #halakahiki60 #halakahiki #surfrock #rum #tropicaldrinks
It’s time to come in and check us out! If you’ It’s time to come in and check us out! If you’re a regular, haven’t been in for 10 years or just drive by for the last 60 years, come in and celebrate our 60th. We are stepping back in time the 2000s, 1990s, 1980s, 1970s, with each day this week having a decade specific playlist, ending with our 1960s bash on Sunday! Come hangout, relax and be a part of our story. #tikibar #chicagotiki
The great terriors of rum right at your doorstep! The great terriors of rum right at your doorstep! Friday, September 26th, we are exploring the diverse portfolio of @planterayrum which has become an integral part of our bar program allowing us to make great tiki cocktails for you now and for another 60 years. 

We will have the Bottle Shop open. Come by to taste some samples, buy some bottles and get included in swag filled giveaways. 

When the sun goes down, the vibes will go up. A tropical DJ set in our patio by DJ Daoud will keep you dancing until you forget you’re in the Midwest. Let us be your tropical escape with the beats and cocktails. #planterayrum #rum #chicagotiki #annivesary #djnights
Thursday, September 25th- Calling all bartenders, Thursday, September 25th- Calling all bartenders, chefs, servers, hosts, bussers and everyone that makes this amazing service industry run. Come and celebrate that special little something that makes life better: Angostura Bitters @angosturahouse 
We will be introducing our full time industry drink menu and have specials that contain not just the original Angostura Aromatic Bitters but also Angostura Orange and Angostura Cocoa bitters too!
Lastly if you were wondering, yes even if you aren’t in the service industry you are welcome, you’ll be an honorable member of Hala Kahiki history for one night! #serviceindustry #industrynight #chicagoindustrynight #angosturabitters #drinkspecials
Bring your fans because it's going to get hot in h Bring your fans because it's going to get hot in here! 🔥🌺 Drag Queen @itsmarshamello hosts a special Tiki Extravaganza Drag Bingo at Hala Kahiki. Bring the energy for an afternoon that will make you wish you never had to leave this vacation. We all know that Marsha will be the best dressed, but come in your resort best to have an afternoon of fun. 

Space IS limited, so grab your tickets at the link in our bio and being your friends to this afternoon trip to paradise! #tiki #halakahiki #halakahiki60 #drag #dragqueens #bingo #dragbingo #tropicaldrinks #cocktails #tikibar
🍍🎨🍹 Paint your own rendition of the Hala 🍍🎨🍹 Paint your own rendition of the Hala Kahiki (the drink, not the place 😉) at this month's paint party, the first of our Anniversary Week events! Plus, get your own drink to sip on while you paint. Tickets on sale now at the link in bio and on our events webpage! 

#paintparty #halakahiki #halakahiki60 #tikibar #rum #rivergrove #chicago #fallevents #tikibarevents
Are you ready to party with us? We've got somethin Are you ready to party with us? We've got something for everybody, and we can't wait to celebrate! More info and ticket to the paint party and bingo on our website 🥳🥳

#tiki #halakahiki #halakahiki60 #tikibar #surfrock #chicago #rivergrove #events #cocktails #paintparty🎨 #bingo #dragbingo #rum #bar #bartender #industrynight #
Can you believe we are 60 years old!? Sometimes we Can you believe we are 60 years old!? Sometimes we forget and sometimes we find gems like this little sign hidden in a random spot to remind us. 

Apparently back in the day there were no pineapple corers so Hala Kahiki got creative and made one out of a muffler and metal wire. 😬

Stay tuned for some more announcements about us being 60, because it’s a milestone not to forget.

(The sign in the picture is not a special we are running, just a historical artifact) #halakahiki #halakahikilounge #60yearsyoung #classictiki #pineapple #pineapplecocktail
It’s a Mai Tai kind of weekend! From Thursday th It’s a Mai Tai kind of weekend! From Thursday the 28th to Sunday the 31st we are celebrating the iconic cocktail, for #nationalmaitaiday 
And we will also be doing a sneak peak of our new menu 😉- did we say we’re going to have a whole Mai Tai page? Come check out some new cocktails and the timeless classics. Pictured is our Big Island Luau the Mai Tai that will make you think of Hawaii #maitai #tikicocktails #tiki #tikibar
Sail away to Saint Lucia with @admiralrodneyrum th Sail away to Saint Lucia with @admiralrodneyrum this coming Saturday! We'll be celebrating Mai Tai weekend as well with a preview at some of our new menu items! Limited tickets still available at the link in our bio ( linktree.com/halakahikilounge )

#rum #admiralrodney #rumtasting #cocktailclass #tiki #tikibar #halakahiki
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Bar Hours

Must Be 21 Years of Age or Older With Valid State ID

Below are OUR CURRENT OPERATING HOURS. Last call is 30 minutes before the posted closing time.

 Mon: Closed 

 Tue, Wed, THU: 4PM - 12:30AM

 Fri: 4pm - 2Am

 Sat: 2PM - 2AM

 SUN: 2pm - 12:30Am

We will be closed for the following days to allow our staff time with their families:

- Easter   -   July 4th  -  Thanksgiving

- Christmas 12/24, 12/25

- New Years  1/31, 01/01

Gift Shop Hours

The gift shop has been moved to the front of the bar right next

to the front door. It has been condensed, but still has all of the

same great paraphernalia that you know and love. The gift shop

hours are the same as the lounge hours.

Some of our gift shop items can be purchased online, see

our online menu for those items.

Quick Info

2834 River Road
River Grove, IL
(708) 456-3222
info@chicagotikibar.com

All Phone and Email inquiries will be responded to in 48 - 72 hours

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