Purple Orchid Exotic Tiki Lounge

Charming neighborhood bar that began a conversion to tiki in 2001 when it was purchased by current owners Dave and Rebecca Fernandez. Purple Orchid serves tropical drinks in mugs featuring their logo tiki that are available for sale. Purple Orchid periodically hosts parties to celebrate special events such as Halloween, New Year's Eve and Valentine's Day, by having bands perform on their small tiki-filled stage. Purple Orchid has two pool tables covered in purple felt, and a jukebox containing a few tiki-bar friendly selections, including APE's Jungle Sounds. The owners' Purple PT Cruiser painted with color-changing flames and the Purple Orchid can be seen around town. Be sure to visit the restrooms, which are papered with pages from Sven Kirsten's Book of Tiki.

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Slowhandtikiman

Slowhandtikiman has visited Purple Orchid Exotic Tiki Lounge.

April 20, 2020, 10:20 AM

3-12=2020
Surprisingly busy for a Thursday night. Maybe 25 patrons
Bartender was pretty well versed in basic tiki cocktails, focused on the menu. I had 2 . She described the menu Maitai as a '''neon" tourist style, and upon hearing my dismay, suggested she could make me a "Dave's Special" Maitai, off menu. I'm glad I chose it, because it was much closer to a true 1944 .
Music was provided by a CD juke box, with a broad variety of music styles (including a few Exotica and Surf guitar discs), and an extra $5 for my 20 choices proved adequate.

MeleIpo

MeleIpo has visited Purple Orchid Exotic Tiki Lounge.

November 30, 2019, 8:12 PM

I really love this place. Our female bartender was excellent. She made 3 drinks, Coconut Kiss, Funky Monkey & Curious George. All were delightful with fresh ingredients. My personal favorite was the Coconut Kiss. The decor is amazing. I particularly love the bar top. Bamboo Ben did a fantastic job. The puffer fish were really pretty with the lovely brassiers hanging from them. Lol. I am particular about music so I loved the juke box and the songs being played. A nice combo of current and older tunes. I definitely will return to Purple Orchid and bring friends.

Squeeki__Tiki

Squeeki__Tiki has visited Purple Orchid Exotic Tiki Lounge.

August 7, 2019, 10:41 PM

Me and my friends stopped by this bar after spending the day at Venice beach. It is a well decorated tiki dive bar. As others have mentioned the locals stick to beer, so the mixed drinks are not the best but they make do. They have their own tiki mug made by Tiki Farms for sale as well. The jukebox was my favorite part as they had some classic ska and punk albums. Overall I enjoyed my experience here and would come back again in the future.

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