Absolutely immaculate vibes in this establishment. The drink was incredible too.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
nina caldwell
super super cute tiki bar!! amazing cocktails and fun vibes. definitely check it out if you haven't been
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 5
Peter
Best rum selection possible and super friendly bar tenders!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Fei Yu
Love the mysterious tiki vibes. Creative, craft cocktails made with love and attention to detail. Plenty to choose from plus party bowls that serve 2-5 ppl on the back. It's a must for rum lovers. For spirit forward, try Siren's song. Fruit centric, try banana be. There are 2 frozen drinks as well. The venue is surprisingly spacious inside with low tables and group booths that are first come first served!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Ivan Zarate
Good drinks Nice ambience
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 5
Service: 4
Amanda Fehoko
Worked with events coordinator Maggie to host a small group of 13. She was responsive via email leading up to coordination of the event and went above and beyond the day of to ensure myself and the group had a wonderful and memorable tiki bar experience! It was seamless to have such a successful event in which the group was able to enjoy the company of one another, partake in the tasty craft tiki beverages, all immersed in the unique themed bar space. I would definitely host a group event here again. Cheers!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Pratham Dalal
The drinks here are so decorative you will be sure to remember them. Definitely aesthetic but hard to have a conversation inside the bar. This is a great place to have a drink, but maybe not for a company happy hour.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 5
Service: 4
Miranda Rider
Absolutely awesome interior design and amazing cocktails. I’m obsessed with the wooden carvings everywhere and especially the twinkling stars on the ceiling. Amazing tiki vibes
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
David Pucio
Solid drinks but they need new bartenders. All 3 bartenders had the personality of a rock. Their contemporary takes on tiki drinks are fantastic but the bar tenders kinda ruin the vibe
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 1
Sharmili Roy
Had a fantastic time at Pagan Idol! I ordered the My Thai cocktail, and it was absolutely delicious — perfectly balanced with a tropical twist. The ambiance was unreal — moody lighting, Polynesian décor, and island vibes that instantly transported me somewhere exotic.
What I loved most was the cool, laid-back atmosphere paired with soothing music — not too loud, just right for relaxing or chatting with friends. It's a drinks-only spot, but their creative cocktail menu more than makes up for the lack of food.
Prices were very reasonable for a specialty cocktail bar in SF, and the staff was friendly and attentive.
✨ A perfect place to unwind — definitely recommend for anyone looking to escape into a tiki-inspired paradise for the evening
The atmosphere & decor was great, you're in a capsized sunken boat, awesome!
Unfortunately that fun high was brought to a harsh reality check by a very unfriendly bar tender that made it obvious he didn't want to be there and was ready to clock out ASAP.
The cocktails were alright, nothing special. There are better tiki bars in SFO.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 1
Service: 1
dave liu
Service was actually very good as these things go in San Francisco..
The place is well designed, a sort of happy compromise between the grimy, literal pirate tiki concept and the over-elaborated, too-fancy type tiki bar.
Clean, dark nautical vibes, punchy themed drinks.
The back bar has a much larger space and booths opening up another world of aquatic space.
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 5
Bijan Shahriari
Adorable little tiki bar, that is way bigger on the inside than it seems. It has incredible decor and really strong drinks! Keep in mind, you need to order your own drinks at the bar and pick them up yourself. Kind of like a British pub.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 4
RB
A true escape from the everyday hustle of city life walking into Pagan Idol feels like stepping through a portal into another world entirely. You can tell this isn’t just a themed bar; it’s a labor of love that honors tiki culture with genuine respect and artistry. The cocktails are works of art in themselves.
Alisha Adams
Hire some more bartenders! I’ve never waited so long for drinks at a bar in my life! Drinks were great but not enough staffing.
Absolutely immaculate vibes in this establishment. The drink was incredible too.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
super super cute tiki bar!! amazing cocktails and fun vibes. definitely check it out if you haven't been
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 5
Best rum selection possible and super friendly bar tenders!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Love the mysterious tiki vibes. Creative, craft cocktails made with love and attention to detail. Plenty to choose from plus party bowls that serve 2-5 ppl on the back. It's a must for rum lovers.
For spirit forward, try Siren's song. Fruit centric, try banana be. There are 2 frozen drinks as well.
The venue is surprisingly spacious inside with low tables and group booths that are first come first served!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Good drinks
Nice ambience
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 5
Service: 4
Worked with events coordinator Maggie to host a small group of 13. She was responsive via email leading up to coordination of the event and went above and beyond the day of to ensure myself and the group had a wonderful and memorable tiki bar experience! It was seamless to have such a successful event in which the group was able to enjoy the company of one another, partake in the tasty craft tiki beverages, all immersed in the unique themed bar space. I would definitely host a group event here again. Cheers!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
The drinks here are so decorative you will be sure to remember them. Definitely aesthetic but hard to have a conversation inside the bar. This is a great place to have a drink, but maybe not for a company happy hour.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 5
Service: 4
Absolutely awesome interior design and amazing cocktails. I’m obsessed with the wooden carvings everywhere and especially the twinkling stars on the ceiling. Amazing tiki vibes
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Solid drinks but they need new bartenders. All 3 bartenders had the personality of a rock. Their contemporary takes on tiki drinks are fantastic but the bar tenders kinda ruin the vibe
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 1
Had a fantastic time at Pagan Idol! I ordered the My Thai cocktail, and it was absolutely delicious — perfectly balanced with a tropical twist. The ambiance was unreal — moody lighting, Polynesian décor, and island vibes that instantly transported me somewhere exotic.
What I loved most was the cool, laid-back atmosphere paired with soothing music — not too loud, just right for relaxing or chatting with friends. It's a drinks-only spot, but their creative cocktail menu more than makes up for the lack of food.
Prices were very reasonable for a specialty cocktail bar in SF, and the staff was friendly and attentive.
✨ A perfect place to unwind — definitely recommend for anyone looking to escape into a tiki-inspired paradise for the evening
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 1
Service: 5
Restaurantji Recommends
The atmosphere & decor was great, you're in a capsized sunken boat, awesome!
Unfortunately that fun high was brought to a harsh reality check by a very unfriendly bar tender that made it obvious he didn't want to be there and was ready to clock out ASAP.
The cocktails were alright, nothing special. There are better tiki bars in SFO.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 1
Service: 1
Service was actually very good as these things go in San Francisco..
The place is well designed, a sort of happy compromise between the grimy, literal pirate tiki concept and the over-elaborated, too-fancy type tiki bar.
Clean, dark nautical vibes, punchy themed drinks.
The back bar has a much larger space and booths opening up another world of aquatic space.
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 5
Adorable little tiki bar, that is way bigger on the inside than it seems. It has incredible decor and really strong drinks! Keep in mind, you need to order your own drinks at the bar and pick them up yourself. Kind of like a British pub.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 4
A true escape from the everyday hustle of city life walking into Pagan Idol feels like stepping through a portal into another world entirely. You can tell this isn’t just a themed bar; it’s a labor of love that honors tiki culture with genuine respect and artistry.
The cocktails are works of art in themselves.
Hire some more bartenders! I’ve never waited so long for drinks at a bar in my life! Drinks were great but not enough staffing.
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