The name pretty much sums up what you're about to experience at this fun bar located centrally in the city. The dimly-lit interiors have all the trappings of a tiki bar from cane furniture to faux straw roofs and bamboo structures. While the decor offers nothing new from any other Polynesian-themed bar, the cocktail list impresses, with such delights as the Zombie, Soul Sacrifice, Coconut Grenade and Rum Bongo. There's a selection of bar bites to accompany your tipples. If you're feeling peckish, head to the Kitsch Inn upstairs for some excellent Thai fare.
Chinaski's, named to honor the alter-ego of literary great Charles Bukowski, celebrates the bourbon-lover in you. With an extensive list of whisky (around 80 varieties to be exact), this bar is bathed in blood orange accents besides being decked in paraphernalia related to the author. There is also an extensive list of bar eats to soak up the bourbon, so choose from small plates, pizzas, burgers and a smattering of main dishes. If you wish to take a break from the intensity of the literary aura, you can steer yourself to the beer and cigar garden in the back.
Set in a lively space with quirky murals adorning the walls and a beer garden overlooking the scenic River Kelvin, you are sure to like this laid-back pub. In case you find yourself hungry, the pub also serves delicious dishes like Melt in the Mouth Pork Rib, Slow Cooked Brisket and Sweet Corn Fritters. They also have smaller portions for children. If you decide to try out this place, keep a look out for their live music events which takes the festive atmosphere inside the pub to a whole new level.