Tiki-Ti

Tiki-Ti is a tiny family-run tiki bar at 4427 W Sunset Blvd, on the border of Silver Lake and Los Feliz in Los Angeles, California. Open since 1961, it is among the oldest tiki bars in the United States and is known for fitting a crowd into a very small room decorated with carved masks, bamboo, hanging lanterns and decades of memorabilia. The crowd is a mix of neighborhood regulars, cocktail enthusiasts, tourists and groups of friends, usually aged 21 and over, and the atmosphere is friendly, cramped and informal. There is no dress code, and casual clothing is the norm. Music is incidental, with recorded tropical and exotica tunes in the background. The drinks programme is the focus: a menu of more than 80 tiki cocktails, including classics such as the Ray's Mistake, and a long list of house recipes made in the style the family has served for generations. Drinks are priced in the moderate range for the city, and cash is preferred, so visitors usually bring bills. Hours are typically Wednesday through Saturday from about 5:00 PM until 1:00 AM, but they can change, so confirming on the website is wise. There is no cover charge. The bar is so small that seating is extremely limited and a line often forms outside on weekends, with the wait sometimes lasting an hour or more. Reservations are generally not taken, and the bar does not offer bottle service. The cocktails are strong, and the bar enforces a house tradition that includes a bell-ringing ritual for certain drinks. Parking is limited in the area, so many visitors arrive by rideshare. The bar is near Sunset Junction and other Silver Lake spots, which makes it convenient to combine with dinner nearby. Tiki-Ti rewards patient visitors who want an authentic piece of Los Angeles bar history rather than a polished lounge.