Follow up reveiw:\r
I haven't been to Forbidden Island in a while (bogged down with work and life) but went by with some friends last weekend. What can I say? I realised how much I LOVE LOVE LOVE this bar.\r
The drinks have gotten better -if that's even possible. They now have drink specials created by the staff members (including the gorgeous cocktail waitress), as if their menu of 30 or so cocktails wasn't enough!!\r
I just cannot believe this bar is in Alameda. I can't think of a sinlge bar in the City (and I include NYC here too) that creates such incredible concoctions. The manager explained to me how they juice citrus daily and use nothing but Premium rums - whatever it is they do, it works!! \r
The jukebox is top notch too, by the way( no Top 40 or Steely Dan) It truly feels like you've stepped back in time. \r
If you haven't experienced Forbidden Island yet, get yourself over there!!\r
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Wow..what a find. I went by with some friends this weekend and was blown away by what I saw. Wonderful decor and a fun time overall. The drinks in particular, were outstanding. We tried a bunch from their specialty menu - My favorite is the China Clipper and Sidewinder's Fang. The bartenders were really professional too. I liked it so much, I bought a T shirt!! I now have two favorite Tiki bars in the East Bay - Conga Lounge and Forbidden Island.
Pros: drinks, decor, parking
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