Pencilveinyah t1_iu21f6f wrote on October 27, 2022 at 11:40 PM

Reply to comment by MalikTheHalfBee in Tiki Enthusiast? Want to join a complete stranger in from Chicago this weekend at Hidden/Haunted Harbor? by navsingh12

Real tiki bars use very specific and uncommon liquors in their drinks. I’ve never been to Tiki Bar and I have a very basic understanding of tiki sub-culture but I’ve never heard it mentioned in any discussion about tiki bars. Hidden Harbor is nationally known and people come from out of state (like OP) for the sole purpose of going there

You generally aren’t going to find shit faced college kids doing shots at a “real” tiki bar either. It’s a pretty classy crowd.

MalikTheHalfBee t1_iu24jwd wrote on October 28, 2022 at 12:05 AM

A couple issues here: Any bar in PA is going to be limited to serving only the liquor available through the plcb & in terms of rum specifically, unfortunately their selection lacking.

Secondly, making sweeping statements about a place you’ve never stepped foot into is just odd. I’ve been to many Tiki bars & the Tiki Lounge certainly fits the criteria & is pretty damn unique. I have nothing against hidden harbor at all (& frequent it), but also don’t see it as particularly unique either.

venividivigo t1_iu2kst0 wrote on October 28, 2022 at 2:08 AM

The tiki culture is not about using premade mixes and cheap liquor, which that does. I went once, had a mai tai and never had a cocktail there again. They just don't do it the way tiki fanatics want it, it's a whole different style.

Pencilveinyah t1_iu253pb wrote on October 28, 2022 at 12:09 AM

That’s fair enough, I shouldn’t critique a place I’ve never been. I was generalizing it due to the area.

I know HH uses some of Maggie’s rums and liquors. If I’m not mistaken Maggies make some that are very hard to find in PA.

As I mentioned I’m no expert on it and I’m not even much of a drinker. I sort of dabble in the subculture and am still learning much about it. You may very well be more knowledgeable than I am on the topic.