Posted in Kansas City January 06, 2018 by

One Of The Best Tiki Bars In The World Can Be Found Right Here In Kansas City

It’s not everyday that a completely landlocked city has a business that’s declared the best tiki bar in the world! Have you been to this secret tiki bar hiding in Kansas City? Let’s take a look!

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Welcome to TikiCat!
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Don't see the entrance? That's because it's hiding inside HopCat, a great restaurant in Kansas City to grab a beer and a plate of "crack fries."
At the door to TikiCat, you'll find either a red or green light. The red light means the bar is full, but the green light means you're welcome to walk right in.
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Critiki, a website dedicated to travelling far and wide to discover outstanding tiki bars around the world, honored TikiCat with a top spot on their annual "best list."
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2017's list includes tiki bars from all across America (and even one in Germany), but our very own Kansas City tiki bar scored the #1 spot!
They have diverse drinks served in a collection of cool tiki glasses, but you won't find any food down here.
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With a space that only seats 55, it's hard to bring food down, but you're welcome to go upstairs for it!
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The same goes for beer - you'll find 103 different brews upstairs at HopCat, but only 3 down at TikiCat.
Remember: you're here for cocktails!
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And they definitely have fun creating them...
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The even light some on fire!
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Once you're inside, you'll never want to leave.
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Everything from the quirky, retro, Polynesian-inspired decor to the tropical drink selection makes it feel like an island vacation.
Reservations are definitely recommended for anyone who wants to ensure there's a seat waiting for them in paradise.
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This place is packed, but it's always a fun time! You can make reservations ahead of time on the TikiCat website.

This video of the tiki bar (shared on YouTube by HopCat) really gives you a sense of the atmosphere here.

You’ll find TikiCat (and HopCat) at 401 Westport Rd., Kansas City, Missouri. Here’s a helpful map to use if you need it.

After you’re done having a few drinks underground, why not check out this casual restaurant with the most amazing homemade carrot cake?