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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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💀 Our newest bartender invites you to scare up a g 💀 Our newest bartender invites you to scare up a good time with us this weekend!

Chill on the patio with freaky good drinks and screenings of classic horror faves Friday night. Then party like the undead with live music on Saturday night, and grab a free tarot reading with a cocktail or two!

#halloween #chicagohalloween #tikibar #tikihalloween #halloweenevent
👻 We had a fang-tastic time at our Saint James Hau 👻 We had a fang-tastic time at our Saint James Haunted Bingo this week! Prize baskets included rum, spooky goodies and swag from us AND Saint James. Thanks for joining our eerie event and scaring up a good time with us! 🎃

Sign up for our enewsletter to get first access to more events like this (haunted or not). 

#rumtasting #tiki #halloween #halloweenevents #rum
A thrilling combo: RUM & BINGO! We're scaring up s A thrilling combo: RUM & BINGO! We're scaring up some hauntingly fun rounds of bingo, with rum education in between, all accompanied by some great prizes. Snag your tickets for next week's Haunted Bingo with @rhum_saintjames before they're gone! 

#rum #bingo #tikibar #halloween #chicagoevents
This October, all manner of ghouls and ghosts have This October, all manner of ghouls and ghosts have taken up residence for The Haunting on River Road at Hala Kahiki. From now until All Hallows' Eve, find yourself possessed by some creepy cocktails. And don't mind our cobwebs... it's an old building, after all, and we've always had our own ghosts... 👻

#halloween #popup #thehaunting #cocktails #drinks
THIS WEEKEND! Come hang with us 🥂 THIS WEEKEND! Come hang with us 🥂
We're back again folks! A little smaller this year We're back again folks! A little smaller this year, but still having a blast for our Hala-versary. Come hang out with us, and our lovely sponsors, @mountgayrum and @chicagocanecoop 

This year's lineup includes a crazy cool bottle sale, performances by a steel drummer, a genuine Hawaiian band, and an Elvis show! We'll also be featuring guest bartenders on Thursday, Friday, and Sunday, some returning and some brand new, with drink special info soon to come. 🥂🎉🍍 

#rum #tiki #halaversary #halakahiki #cocktails
Rare, unusual, or just plain weird! Get it all at Rare, unusual, or just plain weird! Get it all at our bottle sale next week, Thursday September 24th from 5-9pm. Here's a sneak peek at some of the options. Starting prices will be cash ONLY, card payments will be 15% increased. 

Also catch our friends from @mountgayrum behind the bar from 7-9 pm with some fun drinks featuring their new and improved Silver rum!
Only a little bit more warm weather before autumn Only a little bit more warm weather before autumn sinks in, so enjoy it with a summer paint party on our patio! Tix in our bio 🎨

#tiki #cocktails #paintparty #rum #summer
Happy National Mai Tai Day! Meet our newest additi Happy National Mai Tai Day! Meet our newest addition behind the bar, Kevin, while he makes a 1944 Mai Tai for us. Celebrate with a 1944 Mai Tai, or enjoy the last day of Coconut Week with a Cut & Dry Tai! 🥥🥂

#rum #maitai #tiki #tikibar #halakahiki
The Painkiller: beloved for many reasons. 🔥 Enjoy The Painkiller: beloved for many reasons. 🔥 Enjoy an HK Painkiller this weekend on discount as part of National Coconut Week, or try a mini one with three other tasty coconut drinks in our sampler flight!

#tiki #cocktail #coconut #rum
One week away from our first event with @kuleanaru One week away from our first event with @kuleanarumworks ! We're celebrating the anniversary of Hawaii becoming a state with a tasting of their Made in Hawaii Rum. Sample the rums or try them in a cocktail or two, and take home your own bottle to enjoy later! 

#rumtasting #tiki #hawaii #rum
Tomorrow's the day! Just be aware that our hours w Tomorrow's the day! Just be aware that our hours will also be slightly different, we're closing early. Last call at 10:00, closed at 10:30pm!
Have you earned your Shark Week Mug yet? Try the S Have you earned your Shark Week Mug yet? Try the Swimming with Sharks and have a bloody blast or stick to our classic shark-y faves, like the Tiger Shark or the Surfers' blood. Mugs only available while supplies last!! 

#sharkweek #cocktails #tikibar
Our next rum event is next week Friday! Taste some Our next rum event is next week Friday! Taste some Colombian rum, shop bottles and try the rum in a cocktail or two. See you there! 🥂

#rum #tikibar #rumtasting
Missed out on our last paint party? Don't worry, t Missed out on our last paint party? Don't worry, they're monthly! Sign up for July's paint party next week at the link in our bio 🎨🥂
Did you know that we're named after the Hawaiian w Did you know that we're named after the Hawaiian word for Pineapple? A symbol of hospitality and prosperity, and your favorite tropical escape! What better way to celebrate Pineapple Day than coming in for a drink that shares our name, served in the perfect pineapple glass? 

#pineapple #halakahiki #tikibar #cocktails #tropicaldrinks
Join us this weekend for the Rums of Mexico Launch Join us this weekend for the Rums of Mexico Launch Party! Kickoff is tomorrow night, but you can grab these special cocktails tonight through Sunday, and a special flight of the rums too. See you tomorrow 🫡🎉

#rum #cocktails #tikibar #rumtasting #rumsofmexico
Coming next week: Rums of Mexico Launch Night! Com Coming next week: Rums of Mexico Launch Night! Come out to sample the rums, try them out in a cocktail or two, and see what Mexican Rum has to offer. #rum #rumtasting #tiki #cocktails #méxico
What a NIGHT! 🎉💃 So glad to be part of #tropicalwe What a NIGHT! 🎉💃 So glad to be part of #tropicalweek with @planterayrum once again! Biggest thanks to @daoudsangwa for being the coolest rep turned DJ, and to everyone who came to celebrate with us! Swag bag winners were drawn yesterday and will be available for pickup starting tomorrow. See ya next year! 

#tiki #rum #carnaval #planteraytropicalweek
Straight from Barbados! @planterayrum Tropical Wee Straight from Barbados! @planterayrum Tropical Week is back this year with even more fun. Drink specials, rare bottles for sale, and our first Tiki Carnaval on Saturday night: Music, dancing, Caribbean food and more! 

#tropicalweek2026 #tiki #tropical #cocktails #carnaval
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Bar Hours

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:

New Years' Eve & Day (12/31 & 1/1)

| July 4th | Thanksgiving

Christmas Eve & Day (12/24 & 12/25)

Gift Shop Hours

Shop our tiki wares: glassware, clothing, decor and more! Including hala kahiki merch!

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

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

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

Online Ordering Click Here

 

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