If youβre stuck at a desk in the middle of a concrete jungle, you deserve an escape every now and thenβeven if itβs just for a moment. Lucky for you, certain bars that we follow on Instagram induce major wanderlust every time we scroll through our feed, so thatβs where we turn for a much-needed escape from the humdrum routine of everyday. Whether youβre looking for a place to imbibe on your next vacation or just want a cocktail-fueled five-minute break, feast your eyes on these seven tropical dream bars on Instagram.
7 Exotic Dream Bars to Follow on Instagram
Mahiki, London, UK
In addition to gorgeously garnished tropical libations, Mahikiβs Instagram is filled with flaming surfboards carrying shots and treasure chests stocked with large format cocktails. And be sure to look out for celebs like Drake, who get their tiki fix at this clubby London lounge.
Lost Lake, Chicago, IL
Lost Lake wins the award for most photogenic wallpaper, which is a perfect backdrop when you need to snap a photo of the barβs gorgeous drinks. Right now, weβre pining for the Zulu as Kono, made with rhum agricole, Batavia Arrack, Swedish Punsch, guava, lime, maraschino and Angostura bitters.
Mother of Pearl, New York, NY
This Polynesian bar and restaurant serves up tropical drinks and vegan food thatβs so tasty, you wonβt even miss the meat. If you canβt make it to this East Village watering hole, fuel your FOMO with photos of flaming citrus and the extra Instagrammable Shark Eye cocktail.
Hale Pele, Portland, OR
Not only is Hale Peleβs tropical garnish game on point, but the bar is also always posting cool vintage photographs that take us back to the lazy beach days of yore. But, if weβre being honest, weβre most entertained by the way the bartenders play with fire (donβt worry; itβs totally safe).
Little Buddy Hideaway, Asbury Park, NJ
Not only is this tropical Jersey hideaway one of the prettiest bars on this list, it has some serious DIY krazy straw skills. Come for drinks like the Kill Devilβmade with dark rum, mezcal, tangerine and agaveβand stay for the live DJ sets to dance the night away.
Bootlegger Tiki, Palm Springs, CA
This classic Palm Springs watering hole has all the fresh fruit and exotic flower garnishes you could ever want. But its Instagram serves more than drinks: Follow the tiki getaway for shots of classic cars and the cutest fruit animals weβve ever seen.
Test Pilot, Santa Barbara, CA
Weβd go to Test Pilot for the tiki mugs alone, but its pretty tropical interior is enough to make us stay all day. If you find yourself drinking at this Santa Barbara hideaway, make sure to order one of the boozy slushies like the ridiculously good looking Tiki Blinders, made with cognac, pear, five-spice, lemon, Aperol, port and baking spices.
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