Bar
Unclaimed profileTiki-Ko
Bakersfield, CA · $$
Inebrious
Beverage Program Score
The editorial take
Tiki-Ko is a tiki-themed bar with an extensive cocktail menu spanning tiki classics, classic cocktails, and an Explorers Club section. Customization options include premium spirits and mug upgrades. The rum selection is deep, with aged and rare bottles. Customers specifically praise the Pearl Diver and Saturn cocktails, with one ordering multiple rounds. Non-alcoholic mocktails and canned wines provide alternatives, but the focus is clearly on the rum-driven cocktail program.
- What should I order?
- Start with the Saturn ($14) or the Pearl Diver, both tiki cocktails that have earned customer praise. The Mai Tai ($15) is a classic choice, and the Explorers Club Mahalo-Halo Cocktail ($15) offers something more original. Consider a premium spirit upgrade for an extra $5 or a mug upgrade for $15.
- Who will enjoy this place?
- Tiki enthusiasts and rum lovers will appreciate the extensive cocktail menu and deep rum selection. Those who enjoy customizing their drinks with premium spirits and unique mugs will find plenty of options. The non-alcoholic mocktails and non-alcoholic beers also cater to designated drivers or those abstaining.
- What should I expect to spend?
- Cocktails range from $8 to $25, with most tiki classics around $14 to $15. Premium upgrades add $5 and mug upgrades add $15. House wines are $9 per can, and beers run $7 to $8. Mocktails are $12 each.
- What makes the beverage program distinctive?
- The combination of an extensive tiki cocktail menu with categories like Explorers Club, plus customization through premium spirits and mug upgrades, sets Tiki-Ko apart. The particularly large rum selection, including rare aged bottles like Appleton Rum Heart 1998, anchors the program.
Beverage categories
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Cocktails
Extensive cocktail menu with tiki classics and originals, organized into Tiki Drinks, Classic Cocktails, and Explorers Club. Customer accounts specifically praise the Pearl Diver and Saturn. Customization options include premium spirits and mug upgrades.
Menu strengths
- — Menu breadth with distinct categories like Explorers Club
- — Customization via premium spirits and mug upgrades; Customer praise for Pearl Diver and Saturn
Standout selections
- — Saturn ($14) - praised by customers; Pearl Diver - praised by customers
Pricing: $8-$25, with $5 premium upgrades and $15 mug upgrades
Spirits
Extensive spirits list covering rum, vodka, gin, tequila, whiskey, scotch, liqueur, and mezcal. Rum selection is particularly large, with many aged and rare bottles. Spirits can be ordered as shots or with mixers.
Menu strengths
- — Deep rum selection with rare aged bottles; Wide range of spirit categories
Standout selections
- — Appleton Rum Heart 1998 ($155) - rare aged rum
- — El Dorado Rum 21 Year ($35) - aged rum
Pricing: $3-$155 per pour
Wine
Chardonnay can is currently out of stock. All house wines are priced at $9 per can.
Menu strengths
- — Simple, affordable canned wine options; Both red and sangria varieties offered
Standout selections
- — House Wine Red Can ($9) - canned red wine
- — House Wine Sangria Can ($9) - canned sangria
Pricing: $9 per can
Beer
Beer selection includes domestic, imported, and non-alcoholic options. Non-alcoholic beers include Athletic Free Wave and Run Wild. Prices range from $7 to $8.
Menu strengths
- — Includes non-alcoholic options from Athletic; Domestic and imported choices at a fair price
Standout selections
- — Athletic Free Wave N/A Hazy IPA Beer — $7.00 — Non-alcoholic hazy IPA
- — Athletic Run Wild N/A IPA ($7) - non-alcoholic IPA
Pricing: $7-$8
Nonalcoholic
Non-alcoholic menu includes multiple mocktails at $12 each, with options like the Non-Alcoholic Painkiller and Designated Diver. Non-alcoholic beers are also available, providing solid alternatives for non-drinkers.
Menu strengths
- — Multiple mocktail options at a consistent price; Includes tiki-inspired mocktails like the Non-Alcoholic Painkiller
Standout selections
- — Non-Alcoholic Painkiller ($12) - mocktail; Designated Diver ($12) - mocktail
Pricing: $12 per mocktail
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