Frankie's Tiki Room, Off Strip
55 people recommend, 3 warn against itvia r/vegas, r/LasVegas, X30 comments cited below
The comments cited below are a sample of the full tally across 30 threads.
What people say, in short
Frankie's Tiki Room is the grittier, darker alternative in the city's tiki-bar comparisons. Patrons repeatedly praise the drinks and atmosphere; individual favorites include the Scurvy and Mai Tai. Smoke is a recurring drawback, despite one visitor reporting an improvement, and several describe needing time for their eyes to adjust. Some suggest quieter afternoon visits. Views on value and cocktail quality differ, including one repeat visitor who feels the drinks have declined.
Address
Frankie's Tiki Room, 1712 W Charleston Blvd, Las Vegas, NV 89102
At a glance
- Best for
- Cocktails
- Opinions divided
- Yes
- Known for
- Scurvy, Mai Tai, Dark tiki room
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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/eleanorzoob in r/vegas · Jan 2026ambience
Enjoyed the visit and confirms the interior is notably dark.
- Recommendsu/InfiniteDew in r/LasVegas · Sep 2026
Gives a bare tip naming Frankie's as the pick.
- Recommendsu/ginnydebt in r/vegas · Jan 2024
Treats this spot as an expected top pick for tiki drinks.
- Recommendsu/GenXCub in r/LasVegas · May 2026ambience
Recommends it for off-peak visits, suggesting weekend afternoons, and likes its dim, themed tiki feel.
- Recommendsu/Lobenz in r/LasVegas · Jan 2026
Likes it and notes looser video poker.
- Recommendsu/Monkeyundead in r/vegas · Jan 2026taste
Names it as the source of their favorite tiki drink.
- Mixedu/_Human_Machine_ in r/vegas · Dec 2025ambience
Advises going during the day since the inside is extremely dark; playful tone.
- Recommendsu/life-is-thunder in r/LasVegas · Aug 2024taste
Suggests Frankie's for people who prefer fruity tropical drinks.
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- Recommendsu/nj_crc in r/LasVegas · Jan 2026taste
Grittier experience they prefer; praises the Mai Tai.
- Recommendsu/Boddicker06 in r/LasVegas · Dec 2024
Recommends it for someone wanting a tiki bar with a similar feel.
- Recommendsu/bobbytoni in r/LasVegas · Jan 2025
Lists it as an answer to the oldest-dive-bar question.
- Recommendsu/p0plockn in r/LasVegas · Jan 2026taste
Has space without influencers and the drinks hit harder.
- Mixedu/miruolan in r/LasVegas · Jul 2025ambience
Calls it a dive, but warns it is very smoky for anyone sensitive to smoke.
- Recommendsu/nope_nope_nope_yep_ in r/vegas · Jun 2025
Listed as a casual bar recommendation.
- Recommendsu/BeerMeSuperman in r/vegas · Jan 2026ambience
Strongly disagrees with the negative view, praises the ambience and ranks it their top choice.
- Recommendsu/Original-Pomelo6241 in r/vegas · Sep 2024ambience
Lists it among the older dive bars that fit the old-Vegas request.
- Recommendsu/deserthiker762 in r/vegas · Jan 2024ambience
Says the smoke smell has improved a lot since the pandemic, pushing back on the earlier complaint.
- Recommendsu/g0rgone1138 in r/LasVegas · Jan 2026taste
Calls it an old-school, gritty spot that is very dark, with strong drinks.
- Recommendsu/brewingbrews in r/vegas · Dec 2024
Places this fourth on their top-five list of spots.
- Recommendsu/Rock2D2 in r/vegas · Jan 2024
Calls it a longstanding staple that came before most other tiki bars.
- Recommendsu/AdBest5689 in r/vegas · May 2026
Recommends ordering the tiki-mask drinks at this tiki room.
- Recommendsu/Mollythemuttsdad in r/vegas · Jun 2025
The only tiki bar you need.
- Recommendsu/Ordinary_Resident_20 in r/vegas · Jun 2025taste
Seconds the recommendation, saying the drinks and atmosphere are excellent.
- Recommendsu/Coldfusion19 in r/vegas · Feb 2025
Included in the recommended spots list; listed as on Charleston.
- Recommendsu/FriendofMaudie in r/LasVegas · May 2026ambience
Loves it; says the dark interior needed time to adjust to after a long drive.
- Recommendsu/lilylakai in r/vegas · Jan 2024taste
Calls it the top pick despite a smoky smell, praising both its drinks and atmosphere.
- Recommendsu/Irish_Neil in r/LasVegas · Jan 2026taste
Way better drinks, strong and tasty.
- Caveatu/LAKingSteve in r/vegas · Jan 2026consistency
Less of a fan after recent visits, feeling the drinks have declined.
- Recommendsu/No_Edge_5482 in r/vegas · Apr 2025
Enthusiastically names Frankies when asked for favorite Vegas dive bars.
- Context@seventensuited on X · May 2025
Listed among the city's tiki spots, with no opinion offered on it.
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Details last checked 11 Nov 2026. Recommendations reflect what people said at the time; confirm current details before you go.