Forbidden Island

The Bay Area's premier tiki destination. Classic exotic cocktails and contemporary mixology, using fresh juices and premium spirits.

[Peter Hartlaub @peterhartlaub]

Is there a better outdoor dining space than this in the Bay Area?

I didn’t even know @ForbiddenIsland in Alameda had a parking lot, but apparently they do, and transformed it into an outdoor tiki bar.

This looks like a Disneyland ride. ⬇️

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DEBUT! Thurs May 16 - Alien Hit Radio (Rockabilly/Spy/Surf) (8-10pm)

Alien Hit Radio is on a mission to revitalize and revive Rockabilly, Spy, Surf and Alien Swing music from decades past. Previous visits to... https://t.co/4FLsXdiaEA

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Saturday May 11: After Eight with DJ Rubberband Girl (Lounge/Jazz/Rare Groove)

A veteran freeform radio DJ for over a decade on KALX Berkeley, Rubberband Girl has established herself as a unique curator of... https://t.co/Fvafl2Uz5K

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Join us! Thurs May 9 - Penny Opry (Nautical Americana) (8-10pm)

A whiskey (err rum)-fueled time-travel party. Joan plays an antique button accordion, Rosie plays a suitcase drum kit and a ukulele. There's... https://t.co/Gmbdg1pMAY

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TONIGHT! (5/7):
Week 8 of 20 Weeks of Tiki Drinks.
Castaway/ Wilson

Another "Beachbum" Berry cocktail, the CASTAWAY is a simple mix of pineapple juice, coffee liqueur, and high-proof Jamaican rum. Although an... https://t.co/i62rxwx9s7

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Bossa Nova Sunday! https://t.co/gVifg48KEM

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Thursday May 2: Dj Otto's Grotto (Exotica/Surf) - 8-12am

Welcome to Otto's Grotto. This once-a-month scene happens at Forbidden Island the first Thursday of every month from 8 pm til closing. https://t.co/OlVwrcEyAE

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Tonight! Thursday April 25: DJ Jab is back from his travels and new vinyl to spin! International Flight Lounge with Dj Jab (Soundtracks, Pop, Yé-Yé, Now Sound, 60s Beat, and Library Grooves) https://t.co/ZaWTyyOmeq

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Tonight! Thurs April 18 - Project: Pimento (Theremin Lounge/Jazz) - 8-10pm

Earth's only theremin lounge band featuring the sultry vocals of Lori Carsillo! https://t.co/T2t7B3Ok3t

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Coming Thurs April 18 - Project: Pimento (Theremin Lounge/Jazz) - 8-10pm https://t.co/59zlb7MWvl

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Mahalo to Food Network for including us in their run down of Top US Tiki Bars. Such an honor, esp in such great company! https://t.co/WkT8C2O0kv

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Saturday April 13: After Eight with DJ Rubberband Girl (Lounge/Jazz/Rare Groove)

A veteran freeform radio DJ for over a decade on KALX Berkeley, Rubberband Girl has established herself as a unique curator of... https://t.co/Una6vpFTuT

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Coming Thurs Apr 11 - The Reefriders (Surf) - 8-10pm

Based in the San Francisco Bay Area, the Reefriders have been entertaining music fans throughout the east and west coast with their Reverb-O-Sonic sound.... https://t.co/IW5wCWBaD7

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Sunday April 7: Bossa Nova vinyl with DJ Woody ! https://t.co/nk478AnwOS

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Vinyl records and rum with DJ Danny Santos tonight at 9pm - Aloha! https://t.co/DY1H3hB3vZ

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Tonight! Thursday April 4: Dj Otto's Grotto (Exotica/Surf) - 8-12am

Welcome to Otto's Grotto. This once-a-month scene happens at Forbidden Island the first Thursday of every month from 8 pm til closing. https://t.co/aiGPydq3Zy

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Sun Mar 31 - 13 Year Anniversary with Haopinaka (Traditional Hawaiian/Hula) (Doors at 2pm, show 4-6pm)

Time flies when you're drinking rum!! Jon us on Sunday March 31st as we celebrate our 13th year on the... https://t.co/oqsaQ98u1f

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Coming Thursday March 28: 11 Year Anniversary of International Flight Lounge with Dj Jab
(Soundtracks, Pop, Yé-Yé, Now Sound, 60s Beat, and Library Grooves)

The longest running monthly Forbidden Island event.... https://t.co/1pU3Bv46Yp

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Coming Sun Mar 31 - 13 Year Anniversary with Haopinaka (Traditional Hawaiian/Hula) (Doors at 2pm, show 4-6pm)

Time flies when you're drinking rum!! Jon us on Sunday March 31st as we celebrate our 13th year on... https://t.co/4gjYjGsIvt

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We're launching the third run of "20 Weeks of Tiki Drinks" tomorrow at 5pm. Get your punchcard and begin this fascinating journey through Tiki cocktail history, paired with a modern version. Drink your way, week by... https://t.co/BoVoqtXxto