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.

July 27th at 6:00PM: ARRRR! The Pirates are coming back! Come enjoy an afternoon of sea chanteys & pirate songs with - Skip Henderson & Starboard Watch
August 24th at 4:00PM: Coming off their spectacular 1st Place win in the Alameda 4th of July Parade, it’s the return of our friends Meshugga Beach Party!! See them live and discover why they had the whole town dancing! OY VEY!
September 14th at 3:00PM: IT’S BACK! Forbidden Island Parking Lot Sale III!! - Read more here!

Exotic Thursdays: Enjoy a vintage exotic cocktail special for just $6 every Thursday starting in April!
Forbidden Island: As featured on the TODAY SHOW!
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Our DJ Lineup! - EVERY THURSDAY:
First Thursday: DJ Tanoa- Vinyl mix of jazz, jump, rockabilly, country, early soul and more
Second Thursday: DJ Jab - 45s of garage rock, soul, exotica, and beyond
Third Thursday: DJ Tanoa- Vinyl mix of jazz, jump, rockabilly, country, early soul and more
Last Thursday: Starting in April, DJ 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!
BONUS DJ: The first Sunday of each month, we’ll have rotating DJs starting at 3pm (right after Antiques by the Bay!)
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