Tiki On 18th
Category: Tiki Bars, Cocktail Bars
Neighborhood: Adams Morgan
Price:
Address: 2411 18th St NW, Washington, DC 20009, United States
✨ Vibe
Tiki On 18th is a vibrant and colorful tropical escape in the heart of Adams Morgan, featuring a low-lit, two-level space with a newly renovated basement lounge and an impressive floor-to-ceiling bar wall.🍸 Best For
Tropical cocktails, Filipino-inspired island bites, group celebrations, festive date nights, high-energy weekend DJ sets.🔥 Highlights
- Creative Cocktails & Unique Vessels: The bar is famous for its "coolest drinks ever," featuring Instagram-worthy glassware and house favorites like the Bubbly Bath, Nitro Rum Barrel, and a variety of refreshing mocktails.
- Filipino-Fusion Cuisine: Guests rave about the delicious and unique food menu, which highlights Filipino flavors through popular dishes like spam sliders, pork lumpia, and savory fried chicken and rice.
- Newly Renovated Basement Lounge: Descend into the updated lower level for a lush, tropical atmosphere where DJs spin a high-energy mix of House and Afrobeats.
ℹ️ Need to Know
- Take advantage of "Cocktail Hour" specials Monday through Friday (5pm–7pm), Saturday (3pm–6pm), and all day long every Sunday.
- Convenient parking is available in a garage located directly behind the venue, making it an easy destination in the bustling Adams Morgan neighborhood.
Happy Hour
Tiki on 18th offers a dedicated cocktail hour menu featuring specialized cocktails, food, and spirits.
📰 In the News
Toast the Season at These Holiday Bars and Pop-Ups Around DC
Tiki On 18th hosts "The Naughty List," a flirtatious holiday pop-up featuring tongue-in-cheek decor and festive cocktails like the "Snicker on This Doodle" milk punch. Running through January 5, the seasonal experience pairs boozy treats with the venue’s signature Filipino menu, including sizzling pork sisig and lumpia spring rolls.
Deadline looms for DC restaurants that want to keep their 'streateries' open
Tiki On 18th has opted to remove its outdoor 'streatery' structure in response to new D.C. regulations and fees that took effect in late 2025. General Manager Adrian Guardado stated the costs outweighed the benefits and noted that returning the space to public use may help alleviate parking challenges in the Adams Morgan neighborhood.
Exclusive: Le Dip streatery to come down as D.C. crackdown reshapes outdoor dining
Tiki on 18th owner Jo Jo Valenzuela reports a 60% decline in business after losing the venue's streatery during a city pilot program. The restaurant has opted not to rebuild under D.C.'s new permanent outdoor dining regulations, citing high permit costs and the limitations of mandated open-air designs.
Taste Of Tiki, Whiskey Cocktail Style
Tiki On 18th features the Port Light, a bourbon-based tiki cocktail that incorporates house-made cardamom grenadine, lemon juice, and passion fruit. Manager Rico Wisner highlights the drink's history, opting for a 1961 recipe variation to demonstrate how whiskey can serve as a complex and effective base for traditional tropical drinks.
Rubber Duckies to the Rescue at These D.C. Bars
Tiki on 18th in Adams Morgan has expanded into a new downstairs lounge area following its growth into the former Game sports bar space. The tropical destination features a whimsical 'Bubbly Bath' cocktail made with Grey Goose, elderflower, and Earl Grey bitters, served in a miniature bathtub vessel complete with a floating rubber ducky garnish.
Recent Reviews from Google
We had the best dinner experience here! Walked in around 5p with no reservations and were able to get a seat (we felt so lucky) because folks poured in, right after. The fried chicken n rice was soooo...
This is a fun Tiki bar in Adams Morgan… definitely worth stopping in to check out their large, interesting, and unique menu! Service we got was great and the vibe was nice as well. They even have a...
$70 for two people and no drinks. Salmon curry was fine but sisig was half burnt to black and covered by sauce so you couldn’t tell until you started eating. Was looking forward to the meal when I...
My bestie and I took my brother out for his 23rd Birthday and decided to eat at Tiki On 18th. Since my Step mom and best friend are in fact Filipino my brother (who is half Filipino) and I are...
COOLEST DRINKS EVER!!!! Checked out Tiki on 18th with my cousin and we had a blast! They have a pretty cool cocktail hour and ever cooler glasses that your drinks come in. Somewhere between the bar...
