Tiki Room — Restaurant in Stockholm

I had one of the weirdest interactions with a batenser. I ordered two IPAs in Swedish, saying "två IPA" while pointing at the tap. She asked what I wanted again and I said “two IPA”. The bartender confirmed my order, and I paid 270 SEK. I even joked to my friends about how crazy Swedish prices can be. However, I was then served two cocktails instead.

At first, I thought it was no big deal and calmly explained that I had ordered IPAs, not cocktails. To my surprise, the bartender insisted, "No, this is exactly what you ordered. I even asked you again, and you confirmed this cocktail." I was confused but explained politely, "I'm sure I didn't order these, though I understand my German accent might be hard to understand. But I don't want these drinks and would prefer the IPAs."

She insisted I try the cocktail, so my partner took a sip, but he didn’t like it. We again asked for the IPAs, but she said she couldn’t take back the drink we had already sipped from. She then told us that it was a "huge effort" on their part and that we would have to come back the next day to get a refund. At this point, my friends, who had clearly heard me order the IPAs, stepped in to explain that this was unacceptable. The bartender became defensive and aggressive, making it impossible to resolve the situation amicably.

We eventually asked for the manager, who was unfriendly. While they finally gave us the IPAs, the entire experience left a bad taste. It felt as though we had seriously annoyed them when all we did was ask for the drinks we ordered.

Later, we tried to explain the situation again, and the manager seemed to understand. Still, the way we were treated was really disappointing. I’m always open to the fact that accents can cause misunderstandings, but being insistent that I ordered a drink I didn’t even know the name of felt rude and dismissive. For the record, I’ve never ordered a cocktail in my life, so this was a first in many ways.

Overall, the experience left me feeling frustrated, and I definitely didn’t feel valued...

If you're looking for a Tiki Bar in Stockholm, you don't have a lot to choose from. There's the Tiki Room and... well, the Tiki Room. But that's great! In a class of one, Tiki Room wins first prize every time! They're the tops! The best tiki bar in Stockholm, for sure!

Seriously, though. Tiki bars have an aesthetic. Tiki Room is solidly on point. They rock the Tiki kitsch like Sabbath rocks the Hammersmith Odeon. It's on point. It kicks. There's bamboo! There's thatch! But, decour aside, tiki bars also have solid cocktail cred. You might think it's all sticky-sweet juices and rum, but you'd be wrong my friend. There's a difference between Vic's Mai Tai and Donn's. Luckily, here you can try modern versions of both. And you should. You're at a tiki bar after all. Who are you to judge? Tiki. Bar.

Tiki Room is hidden underneath the restaurant upstairs, and may be a bit tough to find. That is as it should be. Tiki bars are there to transport you to another world of fun, grass skirts and coconut bras, and rum. Looking to escape from Stockholm to Tahiti? This place...

Super nice place in many ways. Would need more places like this in the City. Unfortunately, it is quite worn and in need of a refresh. It's also a bit too small, and down below ground, which of course has its charm in that it's dark. The upstairs should have the same theme, I think it would be a super success if that were the case. Tiki Room is such a hidden and almost forgotten little gem in Stockholm that has tons of potential but unfortunately it doesn't reach it properly. However, the drinks are something out of the ordinary and are recommended. I really hope that the people in charge of the Tiki Room expand the concept. In with more plants, more wooden figures, more mysterious orange lighting, torches, bigger room, freshen up everything that is worn and...