North Hollywood, Los Angeles · bar
L.A.’s oldest tiki bar and proud of it, Tonga Hut is a rum-soaked time capsule where bamboo beams, glowing fountains, and weathered booths conjure a 1958 fever dream. The drinks are strong, the lighting is forgiving, and the regulars post up like they pay rent. You’ll find fireplace huddles, curved booths full of vintage-shirted true believers, and enough Polynesian kitsch to make Trader Vic blush. It’s not a theme. It’s a lifestyle, ideally one involving a Mai Tai and a suspiciously long happy hour.
Rums, brandy, fruit juices, orgeat. A potent, shareable tiki classic.
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Gin-based mai tai riff, drier and less sweet.
House tiki cocktail. Mysterious build, tropical flavors.
Vodka, coconut cream, pineapple. Creamy tropical drink.
Rum, lime, passion fruit. Classic tiki from the Don the Beachcomber era.
Trader Vic-style with aged rum, orgeat, orange curacao, fresh lime, mint, and pineapple.
Happy hour runs Thu, Fri, 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM.