Entry No. 7 — the Wichita file — filed under: speakeasy
Lava & Tonic
An unmarked, sign-less tiki bar tucked into the strip beside The Donut Whole and Hopping Gnome; you find it by spotting the bamboo paneling and small logo on the door. Inside is an immersive, dimly lit tropical world of rum drinks served in tiki glasses and private tiki-hut lounges booked in two-hour blocks.
The move: Reserve a private tiki hut, hunt for the unmarked bamboo door, then settle into the dim tropical lounge over flaming rum cocktails in carved tiki mugs and a shared snack tray.
📍 Before you go It sits at 1716 E. Douglas in the Douglas Design District, sharing a strip with The Donut Whole and Hopping Gnome — those neighbors are your best landmark, since the door has no real signage; scan the storefronts for bamboo paneling and a small logo on the door. It's an evenings-only, alcohol-focused spot, so plan around after-dark hours. The private tiki huts book in two-hour blocks and reservations are strongly recommended, especially on weekends; walk-ins can usually still find bar or standing room. Parking is the usual Douglas street-and-lot mix, so leave time to circle. Pair it with a Hopping Gnome pint, a donut run next door, or a wander past the district's shops and murals.
- 📍 Douglas Design District
- 💸 $$
- ⚡ Up for anything
- 🌗 Indoors
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Further reading: wichitabyeb.com · Official site
last checked: 2026-06-06