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

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

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.