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Cocktail Bar in basement & Thai Restaurant on the Ground Floor - discover an oasis of escapism, relax and enjoy our tropical cocktails. Pop upstairs for Glasgow’s freshest and tastiest Thai food; 2 mins from the King's Theatre.
PRICE RANGE
US$10 - US$23
Special Diets
Vegetarian Friendly, Vegan Options, Gluten Free Options
Meals
Lunch, Dinner, After-hours, Drinks
CUISINES
Asian, Thai
FEATURES
Reservations, Outdoor Seating, Seating, Serves Alcohol, Full Bar, Accepts Credit Cards, Table Service
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Reviewed yesterday via mobile

The decor in the Tiki bar is fantastic! Very unique. The service was very good too. They have an extensive bar menu. Sadly, let down by their cocktails. They were very sweet, expensive and we couldn’t taste much alcohol in them at all. I got...a zombie. Now at a cost of £13 and a limit of 2 per customer, you’d expect them to be quite strong but I couldn’t even tell I’d had a drink afterwards. It just tasted of juice. After watching the lad make them, the cocktails are 25% liquid and 75% ice at best! Not worth the cost. Won’t be back.More

Date of visit: November 2023
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Reviewed 22 October 2023

First time visit. Food , cocktails and staff were fantastic. Recommend the massaman curry , strawberry daiquiri were delicious as was the pina colada .

Date of visit: October 2023
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Tiki Bar Glasgow, Owner at Tiki Bar & Kitsch Inn, responded to this reviewResponded 24 October 2023

Thank you for taking the time to leave us such a lovely review! We hope to see you in with us again soon!

Reviewed 2 October 2023 via mobile

Really fun wee place! The cocktails are super cheap mid-week and the food was good. Would definitely go back here one day!

Date of visit: October 2023
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Tiki Bar Glasgow, Owner at Tiki Bar & Kitsch Inn, responded to this reviewResponded 3 October 2023

Hi Kat! Thank you so much for taking the time to leave us such a kind review! We do hope you visit us again soon!

Reviewed 9 August 2023 via mobile

I booked a table here for a quiet Thai meal with my husband close to our hotel. I understood I had booked a table for two in the restaurant on the ground floor. On arrival, the manager (I use the term manager loosely) had assigned...us instead a table on the noisy bar part of the establishment, and four people clearly the worse for drink we’re playing table football really noisily right next to what would have been our table. WTAF? Unsurprisingly they lost our business. Turns out there’s a really good Thai restaurant right around the corner. I’d be amazed if they don’t loose a lot of customers this way. The „manager“ needs to engage her brain here.More

Date of visit: August 2023
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Tiki Bar Glasgow, Owner at Tiki Bar & Kitsch Inn, responded to this reviewResponded 14 August 2023

Hi there, we are sorry to hear that you did not enjoy your experience with us at Tiki Bar. After speaking to our staff, it seems there has been some sort of miscommunication, upon arrival you should have been seated upstairs in the restaurant. By...More

Reviewed 30 July 2023

Believe it or not this was my first Thai meal and I am 61 years old (apart from a horrible curry from supermarket which made me think I did not like Thai food!). The meal was absolutely amazing. Me and my daughter shared the chicken...skewers, spring rolls and a green Thai curry. The chicken skewers were a bit too spicy for me but I have never tasted anything so amazing than the curry, it was so creamy and the rice was soooo good. I am lactose intolerant and have IBS but my stomach was totally fine as the ingredients are coconut based. I have defininitely been converted to Thai food now, thank you so much :-)More

Date of visit: July 2023
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Tiki Bar Glasgow, Owner at Tiki Bar & Kitsch Inn, responded to this reviewResponded 11 August 2023

Thank you so much for the 5 stars Dawn! We are glad to hear you enjoyed your first Thai food experience with us, please do visit again soon!

Reviewed 23 July 2023 via mobile

First off the staff were friendly but clearly understaffed. There were only 8 people in the restaurant, which seemed low for a Saturday night, but it was a lovely setting and seemed to have good reviews. Drinks were served quickly, as were the complimentary crackers...but then we sat so long for our starters that these were replaced and we had to order a second round of drinks. When the starters did eventually arrive - my chicken satay was so over cooked I had to cut it off the skewers - a shame as the sauce with it was delicious. My husband said the soup was nice. Again, waited quite a while for main - I had the beef curry - again the sauce was delicious but the beef overcooked so I left that. I left most of my main and no questions were asked as to why. The waitress even mentioned how packed they were in the bar and I’m pretty sure they were trying to cope with both? She was very apologetic for the delays and after we had paid (bill was wrong as well but quickly changed) offered us a round of drinks - I’d much rather they had done that before we paid as we just wanted to leave. Such potential but we wouldn’t go back or recommend.More

Date of visit: July 2023
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Reviewed 13 May 2023 via mobile

We stopped by for beers at the new beer garden as it's nice and chill and they have a decent selection of beers. This is also a Thai restaurant so we ordered food after a few pints. The food is great though keep in mind...that the Pad Thai has a ton of fish sauce. The staff are friendly and the prices are decent so definitely a hidden gem.More

Date of visit: May 2023
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Tiki Bar Glasgow, Owner at Tiki Bar & Kitsch Inn, responded to this reviewResponded 15 May 2023

Thanks for the great review! We hope you stop by to visit us again soon!

Reviewed 5 May 2023

Dropped in for dinner between work and going to a show at kings. Bar had a few tables who all had the same idea. Food was lovely and because I was in midweek got to take advantage of the list of lower price cocktails. Wonderful...spot to have a meal midweek.More

Date of visit: May 2023
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Tiki Bar Glasgow, Owner at Tiki Bar & Kitsch Inn, responded to this reviewResponded 10 May 2023

Thanks for taking the time to leave a great review Claire! We hope you stop by again soon!

Reviewed 21 March 2023 via mobile

Superb. Just superb. My fiancé and I had our first date in here 9 years ago and always remembered the fabulous food and service. I came back on the 16th March for a bite to eat with my brother and step dad. It did not...disappoint. Although the drinks can sometimes be a little expensive, there was a promotion on with half price cocktails. We were delighted! They were delicious. My beef Massaman curry was to die for. The pork jam meal was very good. We also were given prawn crackers with dipping sauce, free of charge. They were really nice too. If you come you must order the beef massaman it’s something truly special. The corn fritters are a great starter too. Will definitely be back!More

Date of visit: March 2023
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Tiki Bar Glasgow, Owner at Tiki Bar & Kitsch Inn, responded to this reviewResponded 24 March 2023

Hi Melissa! Thank you for stopping by and taking the time to leave us such a kind review! We glad to hear you enjoyed all your food and drinks and hope you come in to visit us again soon! - Tiki Bar & Kitsch Inn

Reviewed 1 March 2023

The atmosphere at Tiki Bar & Kitsch Inn is lively and energetic, with a fun and playful vibe. The staff are friendly and welcoming, and the service is efficient and attentive. One downside to the venue is that it can get quite crowded and noisy,...particularly on weekends. However, if you're looking for a fun and unique dining experience, Tiki Bar & Kitsch Inn is definitely worth a visit.More

Date of visit: January 2023
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Bowlarama G, Owner at Tiki Bar & Kitsch Inn, responded to this reviewResponded 2 March 2023

Thanks for the 5 stars! We hope you drop by again soon!

Reviewed 24 February 2023

Took advantage of the lunch deal for £10. First, the Massaman curry is among the best I've ever had on the verge of being truly memorable. The two item lunch I had was really tasty and deserved a bigger audience, we were the only people...in and a busier restaurant may have made the few small issues not a factor and I'll explain why. If the kitchen was turning over lots of meals then the issue I had with temperature from reheated items would you hope be mitigated by the volume. The food isn't this venue's primary function, it's an evening/weekend place where cocktails are its forte. Can't fault the service. Would I return, yes but just for the Massaman curry alone.More

Date of visit: February 2023
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Bowlarama G, Owner at Tiki Bar & Kitsch Inn, responded to this reviewResponded 2 March 2023

Hi there! Thanks for the great review!

Reviewed 9 February 2023 via mobile

We visited at a quiet time but staff couldn’t have been more attentive and lovely. Food and drinks were served quickly and was absolutely delicious and great value. A lovely venue. Will definitely be back.

Date of visit: February 2023
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Bowlarama G, Owner at Tiki Bar & Kitsch Inn, responded to this reviewResponded 14 February 2023

Hi Katy! Thanks for the great review! We look forward to having you in again!

Reviewed 12 January 2023

My TripAdvisor name is "South China Sea" for reasons I won't get into, but suffice it to say I KNOW a Tiki bar when I see one. As I write this I am surrounded by various carved wooden idols from Hawaii and Polynesia, bead necklaces...from the Indian Ocean, and a genuine vintage Trader Vic's ashtray and books on the South Seas and Tiki culture going back to the 1940s. Innumerable vintage Hawaiian shirts are behind me in my cupboard. And I almost bought a resort in the Solomon Islands some years ago So when I say the Glasgow Tiki Bar is pretty authentic, I feel reasonably qualified to say so. So I found myself in Glasgow recently on shore leave with time on my hands, and sought out a place I would feel at home, did some Googling and OMG Glasgow has a Tiki Bar! Who would have thought! Although it seems to market itself locally as a place to get blotto with work buddies in the evening, the atmosphere doesn't get a lot of acknowledgement but I gotta say they did a great job on the decor! Unfortunately the night I was there it was COLD, in the middle of the week, and pretty early in the evening, so it was pretty dead. Maybe 3 or 4 other patrons. On entering, visually 5 stars with all the Tiki stuff. Looks like a Trader Vic's. The Drinks menu is pretty good too, but sadly when the drinks came they were disappointingly weak. YES they looked authentic, YES they were served in mostly authentic glasses/mugs with an intriguing option to purchase locally-made ones, and YES they were very flavorful, but WOW they were weak. For a city that is internationally notorious for drinking, I really would have expected the drinks to have a little more kick. Possibly it'll be different when you visit - and you ABSOLUTELY SHOULD - but after several drinks we left without much of a buzz. Hopefully it'll be different for you. The food on the menu comes from a Thai place upstairs (which actually isn't bad and most people there wouldn't know Polynesian food from Thai food) so if you're hungry YES you should order something. Good menu and reasonably priced. ANYWAY if you are in Glasgow and you want to experience something other than the Scottish pub/bar scene, I would recommend you pop in to the Tiki Bar for an hour or two. Thousands of soldiers and sailors passed through Glasgow on their way for the very long trip to Imperial outposts ranging from the Sandwich Islands to the South China Seas, and many of the ships built on the Clyde spent their working lives in the South Pacific, and what better way to recognize all that than a concotion or two at the Tiki Bar and Kitsch Inn? OKAY one last thing - the owners could make a FORTUNE selling T-shirts. The Scots connection and the South Pacific is STRONG. Read up on the history of HSBC and Jardine Matheson. Scots wha hae!More

Date of visit: December 2022
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Bowlarama G, Owner at Tiki Bar & Kitsch Inn, responded to this reviewResponded 14 February 2023

Hi there! Thanks for taking the time to leave us such a great review! We work hard to make Tiki Bar authentic, so we're glad you noticed! Unfortunately Scottish Licensing laws are notoriously strict, so our cocktails are are strong as they can be for...More

Reviewed 28 December 2022

Pre booked for post work pre theatre food. Ordered drinks as well as starters and mains. All greta and the food was very good. The restaurant is upstairs and in line with the Tiki Bar title the set up is unusual but the food is...a treat.More

Date of visit: September 2022
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Reviewed 5 December 2022 via mobile

This was just around the corner from where we were staying in Glasgow for the weekend and is a surprising little gem. The food was nicely prepared and absolutely delicious. Ribs for starters were melt in the mouth and the Satay chicken really tasty. Thai...green and massaman curries were just the right amount of heat in spices and the pad Thai had a bit of a kick too. Staff were very efficient and friendly. Highly recommend!More

Date of visit: December 2022
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The bar is downstairs and its got loads of steps. I didn't see if there was a lift. I think the restuarant is upstairs best to phone.
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