After spending week after week in an office building with your nose to the grindstone, it’s no wonder your mind wanders to sandy beaches, sunny coves, a tiki bar, and exotic drinks with colorful umbrellas, or at least your own backyard!
There’s nothing wrong with dreaming, but if you can’t fly off to some remote Polynesian island, you might as well bring the feel to your backyard. And the proper way to begin your vacation is with your own tiki bar. And we’ve made your day a little easier with some amazing backyard tiki bar ideas that will have you believe you’ve left the country!
Tiki bar history
The tiki bar is a relatively modern invention, with its origins traceable to the early 1930s. Don the Beachcomber, a restaurant and bar in Hollywood, is credited as the first establishment to popularize the concept of a Tiki-themed bar giving their patrons many backyard tiki bar ideas. The Tiki craze took off, spreading across the United States and the world. Now, it’s possible to duplicate that island feel right in your backyard.
Tiki bar ideas
We’ve put together nine of the greatest tiki bar ideas that will fill your backyard with fun for years to come. From bars to glasses, we’ve found it all. Now all you need is do is grab your friends and family and get ready for some serious summer fun!
1. Portable Bar
Best Of Times Portable Bar
The Best of Times Portable Bar sets up anywhere! It’s perfect for picnics, parties, or any event you want to enjoy a few drinks with friends.
The 8 ft Tall Square Umbrella gives any place a Tiki atmosphere, much-needed shade, and UV protection. The 3 levels of shelving keep your drinks and glasses within reach.
Because no party is complete without snacks, the In-shelf food-grade cooler will keep them cool and fresh. Plus, when the party’s over, everything packs up easily into the deluxe travel bag with wheels- making cleanup a breeze.
You need to have a backyard tiki bar to begin the experience. It’s great if you can take some time off and build an original Tiki bar or hire a contractor to build one for you, but the reality is we all don’t have loads of time or buckets of cash. So, you may consider buying a Backyard Tiki Bar that is portable and ready in minutes.
2. Backyard Tiki Bar Kits
Auihiay Tiki Bar Hut kit
Auihiay Tiki Bar Hut
The Auihiay Tiki Bar Hut is a Tiki bar kit that includes everything you need to create a fun and festive atmosphere. It is made of durable and eco-friendly PVC material, so it’s sturdy enough to be used multiple times.
Once assembled, the tiki bar hut measures 36.6 x 20 x 55.5 inches. Included is a grass table skirt that ties around the top of the tiki bar hut.
If you’re looking for a Tiki Bar that doesn’t break the bank, you might be interested in one of the great Backyard Tiki Bar Kits. Kits are easy, all-inclusive, budget-friendly, and a great substitution.
We’ve found the perfect fountain to complement your Tiki Bar. The Toscano Aloha Tiki 3 Bowl Garden Decor Cascading Fountain!
It is hand-cast using real crushed stone bonded with durable designer resin. It’s an easy-to-set-up fountain that requires no additional plumbing and includes adjustable UL-approved indoor/outdoor fountain pumps.
Just assemble, fill it with water, and you’re ready! The Sparkling LED lights in the evening provide a festive touch, while the low-voltage pump keeps the cascading water flowing.
The ultimate place for a Tiki bar is around the beach, but anywhere around water will help put you and your guests in vacation mode. If you don’t have a pool, no worries, a wonderful fountain or waterfall will work. Place it strategically close to the bar, and the sound will transport you!
4. Personalized Backyard Sign
All Over Printed Tiki Bar
All Over Printed Tiki Bar
Now is the time if you’ve ever wanted to own a bar. With a personalized backyard sign, there will be no question about who is serving the drinks!
The All Over Printed Tiki Bar Pool sign is natural birch plywood. It is solid, sturdy, eco-friendly, lightweight, and covered with superior copperplate paper painting for a durable and vivid color. The fade-resistant sign is coated to protect against the sun and weather.
The Tiki Bar Pool Sign is 12″, 18″, and will look great hanging from your Tiki Bar.
Everyone loves to be noticed. We put our names on briefcases, jewelry, mailboxes, license plates – just about everywhere we can think of. And why? Pride and the desire to be recognized. So if you’ve spent your hard-earned money and time on your very own Tiki bar, you should personalize it with your very own custom Tiki backyard sign. With a personalized backyard sign, there will be no question about who is serving the drinks.
The Sunnydaze Tropical Pineapple 3-in-1 Yellow Glass Outdoor Torches are perfect for adding a tropical flair to your party.
The pineapple design will surely be a hit with guests. The glass Tiki torch fuel canister holds 32 ounces each, and the torches stand 52 inches tall when assembled with all four pole sections. Included is:
No backyard Tiki bar is complete without glass Tiki torches. They are the perfect complement to your bar. Imagine how much fun your party will be as the torches light up the way to your Backyard Tiki bar. Not only will torches set the perfect mood, but they’ll keep the mosquitoes away! For more Tiki Torch ideas, click here.
6. Tiki Bar String Lights
Welironly Tiki String Lights
Welironly Fun Express Tiki Head Light String Sets
The Welironly Fun Express Tiki Head Light String Sets are perfect for making your Tiki Bar glow.
These light sets are made with weather-resistant materials and are perfect for any outdoor setting.
Each string features 10 tiki heads, each with an LED light inside. They add fun and flair to your bar and are sure to impress.
No Tiki bar is complete without Tiki bar string lights! They add a festive flair that finishes off the bar to perfection. And the lights let everyone know where the drinks are being served!
7. Tiki Glasses
Cocktail Tiki Mugs
Cocktail Tiki Glasses
These festive ceramic Cocktail Tiki Mugs come in a Set of 4, and they’re perfect for serving up your favorite tropical drinks.
The set includes four designs, each hand-painted and fired for a unique look. The mugs are durable and ready for a great Tiki party.
We have holiday glasses, birthday glasses, beer, wine, and martini glasses – so if you’re going to have a Backyard Tiki Party, you can’t serve your guests out of plastic cups. You can’t serve your drinks in anything less than Tiki Glasses! They’re adorable on their own, but put a drink in them, and your guests will never leave!
8. Drink Umbrellas
Drink Umbrellas
Drink Umbrellas
These colorful umbrellas are made of paper and wood and are biodegradable. They’re also eco-friendly and recyclable. The set includes 144 umbrellas in assorted colors.
Drink Umbrellas are a must for any backyard Tiki bar. They add a touch of fun and whimsy to your drinks and complete the Tiki vibe.
9. Umbrella Drinks
Tiki Drinks
Umbrella Drinks – Tiki Drinks
Tiki cocktails are umbrella drinks and go back to mid-twentieth century America, so Food blogger Nicole Weston and mixologist Robert Sharp updated traditional tiki recipes. Their goal is to banish the artificial syrups and mixes and instead rely on fresh fruit juices, high-quality spirits, and homemade syrups to create the Tiki drinks.
The result of their work, Tiki Drinks Tropical Cocktails for the Modern Bar, is filled with original recipes that are perfect for anyone looking to add a bit of vintage sophistication to their next gathering.
You can have a unique Tiki atmosphere and fun guests, but if your drinks aren’t good, all your efforts are wasted. Your umbrella drinks need to be varied and delicious! And now, with your Tiki bar, you too can serve these delicious, tropical drinks!
