Grand opening of Frankie's Tiki Room

Frankie’s Tiki Room, the only authentic tiki bar in Las Vegas, will be opening its doors. Guests can enjoy the one-of-a-kind tiki environment complemented by traditional carvings, original Polynesian art, a full bar and gaming. The bar officially opens to the public at midnight on December 4, so come party all day for the grand opening celebration!

When: Thursday, Dec. 4, 12:01 a.m. to 11:59 p.m.

Where: Frankie's Tiki Room, 1712 West Charleston, Las Vegas

Cost: Not available

Age limit: 21+

Categories: Grand Opening, Central

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Event posted Dec. 3, 2008
Last updated Dec. 4, 2008

Discussion: 4 comments so far…

By RPJ

12/4/08 at 9:21 a.m.

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This is a great little spot - thanks Moss!
By stevem

12/4/08 at 12:08 p.m.

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where was this place like 3 years ago when vegas was cool?
By lvobserver

12/5/08 at 4:42 a.m.

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The renovation is great and the bartenders are very cool.

But I must say some of the signature drinks are awful compared to what one might expect from exotic "foo foo" drinks. I sampled the Green Gasser which was foul. It also blends alcohol
with an energy drink. You might love this kind
of thing but it is a good thing to be aware of.
Not so safe.

Even the staple Zombie tasted like it had cinnamon
in it. A Tiki that can't mix a decent Zombie?

If you want to game and get comped, forget it.

I was told for every $20 I could get a Budweiser.

In the end, the Tiki has a pre-selected clientele
of migrants from the Double Down. My guess is that this is going to wear off quickly as Frankie's
isn't exactly in the best "hipster" location.

The drinks aren't economical ($8 a hit--I was told
by the bartender that they are trying to change the atmosphere from the original Frankie's so there
really aren't any well drinks). I could see this for thier fancy pours--but they want $4 for a bud!

Not trying to be a hater--I wish them luck.

If I were Nostradamus I'd predict, "There is a
suckling sound from the profits of Double Down until owner must decide to kill the Polynesian
monster in order to save the Punk Paradise."

Frankie's used to be a place to drink for free with schizophrenics, quasi-homeless fresh out of UMC and gambling addicts who would blow through $100 in ten minutes and leave with their head in their hands all served up from a sarcastic bartender who mocked the customers.

This is going to be a tough transition once the "glow" wears off unless they start to figure out the neighborhood.

Oh, those were the days!
By ITom

12/7/08 at 8:26 p.m.

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to lvobserver:

I was offered any of the drinks on the menu as a slot play comp, and I believe domestic beers were $3.25, not exactly astronomical prices. Yes, the old Frankie's crowd might think that's steep, but from your description of the former patrons, "schizophrenics, quasi-homeless fresh out of UMC and gambling addicts", I wouldn't think that was the target audience anyway. It's a great looking bar, and they probably want to keep it that way. As far as the drinks go, what bars do you go to that they don't serve energy drinks in cocktails?