The Shameful Tiki Room, Main Street
32 people recommend, 1 warns against itvia r/askvan, r/vancouver30 comments cited below
The comments cited below are a sample of the full tally across 18 threads.
What people say, in short
The Shameful Tiki Room is a tiki bar on Main Street that most people recommend. Many praise its cocktails and several point to its atmosphere or vibe. One suggests the mystery bowl, and commenters advise booking ahead or joining the wait list. A few have reservations: one finds the scene odd unless you go with the right group, one finds it fun but less impressive than other picks, and one found it loud and tacky.
Address
The Shameful Tiki Room, 4362 Main St, Vancouver, BC V5V 3P9, Canada
At a glance
- Best for
- Cocktails
- Known for
- Tiki cocktails, Tiki atmosphere
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The evidence
Every point below is paraphrased from a real public comment, ordered by how much the community engaged with it. Caveats and negatives are kept in — follow any link to read the original for yourself.
- Recommendsu/hardk7 in r/askvan · Jul 2026
Names it as a favourite in reply to the question.
- Recommendsu/cynaria217 in r/askvan · Oct 2026
Says the list is missing it and it should be added.
- Recommendsu/CohoGravlax in r/vancouver · Jan 2024
Suggests it as a stop for a heavy-drinking night.
- Recommendsu/calzone135 in r/askvan · Apr 2026ambience
Called fun and suggested alongside other picks.
- Recommendsu/BananaCamPhoto in r/askvan · Oct 2026
Urges people not to overlook it.
- Recommendsu/Lewayyy in r/askvan · Feb 2025
Recommended for tiki-style drinks meant for sharing, located in Mount Pleasant.
- Recommendsu/DKM_Eby in r/askvan · Nov 2024ambience
Awesome cocktail bar with great vibes, always full; worth the trip.
- Recommendsu/epigeneticepigenesis in r/vancouver · Mar 2024
Calls this one of their personal icons.
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- Recommendsu/Milksteak-_- in r/askvan · Oct 2024ambience
Suggests it for its tropical atmosphere.
- Mixedu/TomsNanny in r/askvan · Oct 2026
Calls it fun and cheeky, but says the list is stronger and it pales in comparison.
- Recommendsu/b1jan in r/askvan · Jul 2026
Agrees with the list that names this bar.
- Recommendsu/emotionalbatman in r/askvan · Sep 2025ambience
Long-running favourite for fun nights out; enjoys taking first-timers, who loosen up more than usual there.
- Recommendsu/ckristiantyler in r/vancouver · Mar 2024
Credits Shameful Tiki with sparking their interest in tiki bars; values it more after seeing others.
- Recommendsu/theHip in r/vancouver · Jan 2024
Loves it and has been many times; suggests showing up at open or joining cancellation list.
- Recommendsu/elgrandragon in r/askvan · May 2026
Offered as a later option.
- Recommendsu/daisychaincrowns in r/askvan · May 2026
Says Shameful is great and that they love going there.
- Recommendsu/Longjumping_Rip_294 in r/askvan · Apr 2026
Recommended for its mystery bowl drink at the Main Street location.
- Recommendsu/laneymetadr in r/askvan · Oct 2026
Says they would choose it over both Bagheera and Laowai.
- Recommendsu/SteveJobsBlakSweater in r/askvan · Jul 2026ambience
Suggests it for something different, with unusual cocktails.
- Recommendsu/nothatboring in r/askvan · Sep 2024taste
Calls the tiki cocktails world class for tiki fans and recommends asking for bar seating.
- Recommendsu/siresword in r/vancouver · Mar 2024
Calls it a standout night out; advises booking ahead and notes limited table sizes for groups.
- Recommendsu/have-courage in r/vancouver · Jan 2024
Loves it as an experience; advises getting on the wait list and eating nearby first.
- Mixedu/BuffedAbsurdity in r/vancouver · Jan 2024
Calls it an odd scene unless you're with the right group.
- Recommendsu/ElKyguy888 in r/vancouver · Dec 2023
Says many people have cried there, and that wings and rum help.
- Caveatu/thirdpinaccle in r/askvan · Oct 2026
Visited and didn't get the hype; found it loud and tacky with fruit-heavy drinks.
- Recommendsu/Original-Macaron-639 in r/askvan · Sep 2025
Long-time local who has never been, and now plans to go after the suggestion.
- Recommendsu/GoatnToad in r/askvan · Sep 2025
One-line bare recommendation of this tiki bar with no details.
- Recommendsu/BimboSlice5 in r/askvan · Sep 2025ambience
Recent first visit; calls it a cool spot.
- Recommendsu/MaterialSituation in r/askvan · Sep 2025
Asker responds that the suggested tiki bar sounds great and thanks the commenter for the tip.
- Recommendsu/AmbivalentSamaritan in r/askvan · Nov 2024
Recommends it for drinks, though not near other nightlife.
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Details last checked 14 Nov 2026. Recommendations reflect what people said at the time; confirm current details before you go.