Forbidden Island Tiki Lounge

Forbidden Island is the brainchild of owners Michael Thanos, Emmanuel Thanos, and Martin Cate, who are dedicated to bringing back the classic look & feel of an authentic 1960s tiki lounge, complete with bamboo huts, waterfalls, and more.

“We’re proud to be opening Alameda’s first tiki lounge - a place for people from Alameda and around the Bay Area to meet, have fun, and enjoy top-notch cocktails in an exciting environment,” says Michael Thanos. Brothers Michael & Emmanuel Thanos are long time tiki-enthusiasts and part-owners of the hugely successful Conga Lounge in Oakland, now celebrating its third year.

Martin Cate is an organizer of the San Francisco Bay Area Tiki Weekend, an annual four day celebration of all things tiki that each year brings hundreds of people from around the world to the Bay Area. He is also a former Trader Vic’s bartender and member of the United States Bartenders Guild. “We want to remind people of how good tropical drinks can be - with fresh-squeezed juices and premium spirits, showcasing seasonal ingredients and modern mixology,” says Cate.