The historic Zafaria District of Long Beach, California is home to The Bamboo Club, a uniquely themed establishment that transports guests to a totally variegated time and place.
Ever since its doors were opened when in March of 2019, the Club has remained a staple for local friends, family, and Long Beach tourists.
The tiki wits at Bamboo Club makes its first impression on guests with darker lighting complemented by a noticeably welcoming vibe. Splashes of verisimilitude from the strings of lights and dimly lit blowfish hanging lights lead you into the restaurant. Pillars of bamboo and hand-carved Tikis immediately indicate that you’re at the right spot! Designed by the topnotch Bamboo Ben Bassham, Bamboo Club boasts the perfect wastefulness of thatch, tribal masks, and kitschy decor throughout, making it finger like it’s once been there for decades. Both inside the restaurant/bar and on the smaller patio, murals from local Tiki legends varnish the walls, and the patio is well-constructed with a Volcano water full-length and outdoor bar.
Delving into some of the location’s highlights, Beverage Director Dustin Rodriguez, aka “Tiki Tio” went on, “The Bamboo Club is an escape from the norm. While unshut daily for lunch, dinner, and late-night bites, it’s moreover an escape from your familiar dive, or neighborhood eatery, and each time you visit you can expect a lot of exotic aromas and flavors to be enjoyed. Come grab lunch and something island-inspired, like the Loco Moco, while sipping a Jungle Bird. Go superiority and forget that the sun is still up! Or maybe you want to drink Piña Coladas on the patio mid-afternoon. There’s a little bit of something for everyone; DJ’s and live music at night, indoor and outdoor dining and, of course, cocktails! If you are dining with us, don’t worry we have plenty of vegan and vegetarian options too. The Vegan Spaghetti Squash Pad Thai is fire!”
To no surprise, the liquid delights they offer are very much rooted in archetype Tiki culture. All the recipes for cocktails like the Mai Tai, Zombie, and Painkiller pay tropical sustentation to originality, to honor the pioneers of the legendary tropical drinks. Quality is flipside focal point, as their team makes sure to use only the finest juices and freshest fruit, withal with one of the weightier selections of rum around.
Beyond the classics, their house cocktails stand vacated as some of the weightier trendy cocktails that Tiki has to offer. The Dr. Bamboo, USO Monroe, or the Firewalker are all top sellers! Don’t forget to travel the globe via the Daiquiri menu either; twelve daiquiris showcasing our favorite rums from virtually the world!
Tiki Tio left some useful translating for those seeking to run a successful bar program like his own: “I think that in today’s cocktail climate, it’s very important to offer something familiar, like a Mai Tai, maybe a riff on a classic, as well as offer new and inventive cocktails. A knowledgeable staff is moreover key!”
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