Located in the heart of Alameda’s historic Bay Station Shopping District, Forbidden Island features a wide array of classic and contemporary gourmet cocktails, served in an exotic & fun tropical atmosphere.
Forbidden Island is a classic tiki bar interior evoking the legendary tiki lounges of the 1950s and ’60s, with bamboo huts, waterfalls, and much more.
We serve vintage tropical drinks and modern cocktails made right: perfectly balanced, with fresh-squeezed, seasonal juices and premium ingredients.
Enjoy our lush, outdoor island patio.

Media/booking contact Will the Thrill will@forbiddenislandalameda.com
Check out our SUMMER Cocktail Specials!
Coming Soon:
NEW! LIVE BURLESQUE 2nd Thursdays, no cover (so to speak)!
Saturday July 4th: Annual Alameda Parade featuring Forbidden Island and Meshugga Beach Party joint float!
Also July 4th: DJ Rockin’s Raul Electro Lounge set  7-10PM
Thursday, July 9, 8-10PM: the famous femmes of Red Hots Burlesque!
Annual BAY AREA TIKI CRAWL July 11-12!
Sunday July 19, 5-7PM: swing those honky tonk blues with Zach Lupetin and the Dustbowl Revival!
Thursday, July 23rd, 8-10PM: Hi Rhythm Hustlers (Jump Blues)!
Sunday, July 26, 3-8PM: DJ Tanoa presents FI’s 2nd Annual Tiki Bar Car Show!
Sunday, August 2, 5-7PM, the return of the amazing Madame Pamita!
Thursday, August 13, 8-10PM: the classic burlesque of Hubba Hubba Revue!
Sunday, August 23, 5-7PM: sizzlin’ surf music by Chum!
Sunday, September 13, 5-7PM: the return of the fabulous Frisky Frolics!
Sunday September 27: ANNUAL PARKING LOT SALE!
NEW DJ Music Lineup!
First Sunday: DJ FITZ (after the Alameda Antique Fair!)
First Thursday: DJ Tanoa’s WE GOT THE BEAT 70s/80s dance party - New Wave, disco & more!
Third Thursday: DJ Tanoa’s SHAKE, RATTLE & ROLL - 40s, 50s Dance Party!
Last Thursday: The Jab proudly presents INTERNATIONAL FLIGHT LOUNGE - a hi-flying mix of the best uptempo 60s French pop, yé-yé, European Soundtracks, British Invasion, and much more. Featuring our “Layover” drink special- come dressed as a vintage stewardess or pilot and take half off!
Wednesdays - Tiki Central Night!
Happy Hours:
Tuesday - Friday 5-7pm $5 Drink Specials $3 Hawaiian Beers
Scorpion Sundays: Scorpion Bowls $15 all day long!
Tipsy Tuesdays: Happy Hour lasts ALL NIGHT!
Every Wednesday is 94501 Night! All Alameda residents take $1 off each cocktail after 7pm.
Book a private party at Forbidden Island! Click on the “about” link for more information

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