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Pagan Idol
Tiki Bar and Cocktail Bar$$$$
Downtown San Francisco-Union Square, San Francisco
"volcano that erupts every half hour"(4 Tips)
"bird of paradise with passion fruit whipped cream and sea salt"(3 Tips)
"Try the Mai Tai Float–a cool riff on a tiki classic."(8 Tips)
"It's all about the Banana Life."(4 Tips)
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Sometimes the volcano erupts. Do not be afraid the bar is not on fire.* (* unless the bar is actually on fire...)
Upvoted Mar 22
Staff PicksMay 18, 2016Elaborate libations in a below deck ambience give this tiki inspired lounge an entertaining edge in Downtown San Fran. As far as boozy beverages go, guests rave about the Potion #9 and Mai Tai float. Read more
This is a beaut of a place. The ambience is top notch and the cocktails are awesome! The bartenders are good at their work and very friendly. Must visit if you love Rum and tiki bars.
Chris H.April 1, 2016Awesome experience - tasty elaborate drinks, lots of room that they make sure to keep from getting too crowded, and a starry sky. Best tiki bar in the city.
MariJuly 23, 2018Fun tiki bar with a fog machine. The bar up front can be kind of slow as they craft all the tropical cocktails.
StephanySeptember 9, 2018Excellent tiki drinks from the creators of Bourbon and Branch. You can call ahead to reserve one if their tiki huts even if you only have 4 people.
Heba-I-amSeptember 6, 2017I got the planter's punch and this one here is their booziest cocktail, I don't remember what it's called.. very effective. Great atmosphere, friendly bartenders, weird people... interesting place
I love a good tiki bar and this place does not disappoint. Huge space with awesome decor and solid drinks.
Joey CombsApril 15, 2016Really awesome tiki bar with THREE different bars to get drinks. A little pricey, but I would say this place has def lived up to the hype.- Delicious tiki cocktails, all out tiki decor and plenty of seating. What's not to love?
Rally by EventbriteMarch 29, 2017You'll find thatched roofs, a ceiling that twinkles like the night sky, and a volcano that periodically erupts. Tiki drinks are all around $12, while shared bowls range from $25 to $50. Read more
Rahul Reddy PadigelaMarch 4, 2016The decor is like a sunken ship in the ocean, pretty cool stuff. I recommend the Jamaican Scorpion bowl!
DinnidinMarch 18, 2016New trendy place with a nice interior. They take your card in exchange of this fancy cup :-)
Fun, delicious drinks. Snag a table because it gets crowded fast.
Alexander LobovJanuary 22, 2018Impressive setup, love the souvenir tiki mugs. Not a fan of the way they make the Jungle Bird but the “Hemingway is Dead” is a great take on the Papa Doble.
Drew MatthewsOctober 11, 2016This place is awesome. Collectible drink containers may drive the price of a drink up a bit. But its worth it for a nice moment of getting buzzed in a Disney-esque tiki setting.
Chris CamargoAugust 8, 2016I tried the Mai tai float, and the Dawn Patrol. Both incredible, but I think the Mai tai wins my heart.
Nicholas KMarch 10, 2016The drinks are very good & there is a back bar that wasn't open the 1st time I went. The rum selection is more extensive at the back bar including some rims that are more rare.
Kat 🐱August 3, 2016Great tiki bar with wonderful ambiance. The tiki bowl is a little bit too sweet for me tho.
- Staff PicksMarch 3, 2016Summer is in the air at this trending joint this week. This tiki bar has some awesome decor and great drinks to warm you up past spring and into summer . Read more
Sarp ErkayaApril 29, 2016Fun and silly tiki room! Pina colada might not be too original but was the best drink
Chloe CondonMarch 7, 2016Great drinks and VERY big space. Can get crowded- try to sit by the waterfall! 🗿🌊
Ankita NellimarlaAugust 15, 2017All the tiki drinks are great! Loved the Hemingway and bird of paradise! Pineapple Express was a close third!!
Ashley RoseApril 14, 2018Kitschy, but cool Tiki bar. Reserve a table in the back, I’d smoke machines don’t bother you.
Becky OtterBotMarch 19, 2016The pineapple express was light, delicious and beautiful! Great atmosphere and the crowd was friendly. LOVE this place.
Julia FirenzMarch 9, 2016Potion #9 is so good but will give you persistent brain freeze if you're as excited as I was about it
Amazing bar! It gets crowded at happy hour time but chills out past 8pm on weeknights.
SaraJune 19, 2016Delightfully vibrant and a little kitschy but in all the right ways. Drinks were great, staff was on top of it with clearing away seating areas.- Kevin GrantSeptember 27, 2018The best Tiki bar you can imagine - with a volcano that erupts every half hour or so.
Christian BakerSeptember 6, 2016Excellent Trader Vic-style Mai Tai and the space itself is well-designed and comfortable.
ShinaMay 11, 2016The drinks are as great as they look. Not sure about their playlist but other then that, awesome spot for groups.
Get the Bird of Paradise! A sour cachaça based cocktail below a deliciously sweet whipped cream topping.- Giulia PratiJanuary 25, 2018The bird of paradise with passion fruit whipped cream and sea salt was delicious and beautiful! 🌺🍹
BommyApril 9, 2016Fun ambiance but can get very crowded so come early, walk straight past the first bar, and find a space in the back room. Daywalker is not too sweet, boozy, and goes down too well. But $15?!
Melon LSeptember 10, 2017These drinks are NOT cheap. But they're also VERY strong. And freaking delicious. Beware.
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- Mon–Thu
- 4:00 PM–1:00 AM
- Fri
- 4:00 PM–1:30 AM
- Sat
- 6:00 PM–1:30 AM
(415) 985-6375
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Yes
Wi-Fi
No
Outdoor Seating
No
Food & Drink
Drinks
Full Bar, Cocktails
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