An intimate Uptown tiki bar behind Ernest Coffee, linked to the site’s Don the Beachcomber legacy and focused on rum-forward drinks made with house juices and syrups. Reserve when possible because the room is small.
Why It Belongs on the List
Bootlegger Tiki is a compact cocktail bar at 1101 North Palm Canyon Drive, beneath original 1953 Don the Beachcomber tiki torches. Its appeal is the combination of Palm Springs’ mid-century escapist history, a dark and intimate room, and an evolving cocktail list built with house-made juices and syrups. It is a drinks destination rather than a restaurant, so plan dinner separately. Summer closing days and opening times differ from the cooler-season pattern; check the official site before walking over.
What Stands Out
- Intimate Uptown cocktail bar
- Don the Beachcomber site legacy
- Original 1953 tiki torches
- House-made juices and syrups
- Seasonal days and hours