Hala Kahiki

2834 N River Rd
River Grove, IL 60171

Hala Kahiki (River Grove, IL)

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A Great Historic Bar

June 4, 2024

Reservations available, wasn’t necessary // One of the oldest, still operating, tiki bars in the country. Opened in 1962, and moved to the current location in 1964, there was history everywhere. I had the pleasure of chatting with my server for a long time about the history of the place, and was given a tour.. She even sat with me and we talked all things tiki – she’s new to the world, and had so many questions.

But let’s get to the drinks. I first ordered their Mai Tai (hold the simple syrup), and it was… interesting. It seemed to be made with all light rums, but wasn’t an unpleasant dink, just not really a Mai Tai in my eyes.. I then got the Nectar of the Gods and WOW, the warning “Not fit for human consumption” was accurate. Lemon Hart Rum, Rumfire, Smith & Cross Rum, Ginger Liqueur, Egg White, House Made Buzz Button Overproof Rum & POG Juice.

So… Buzz Button makes your mouth and lips numb, and eating the berries is awful (which of course I did), and all of that rum makes your face and brain go numb. Anyway… Long story short, I ubered to the wrong hotel afterward…

Miss D.