Steph H.
9/26/2025
STEPH JUDGEMENT: Good drinks that were more memorable than the ambiance. Our second NY tiki bar stop! The unremarkable storefront bar's tiki-ness certainly suffered in comparison with the more...
Otto's Shrunken Head
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538 E 14th St
New York, NY 10009
Founded in the summer of 2002, Otto's Shrunken Head is a vibrant Tiki bar located in New York City's East Village, created by a group of native New Yorkers and a Pittsburghian in response to the city's lack of Tiki venues. This unique establishment combines traditional Tiki decor and potent rum-based cocktails with live music and a lively atmosphere, making it a premier Rock-n-Roll Tiki joint.
While not a traditional live music venue, Otto's has become a staple in the local music scene, hosting a diverse range of bands and events including Open Mics, spoken word poetry, and live band Karaoke. The bar also engages the community with occasional BBQs and cooking contests, ensuring there's always something exciting happening at this tropical oasis in the heart of Manhattan.
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4.0526 reviews
Alex P.
11/28/2025
Randomly came across this themed bar and decided to pop in for a drink, relax for a bit, and listen to some music before our local commitment. The bar had a great vibe with plenty of people, but...
Julyssia O.
9/18/2025
I came to Otto's for their vintage Photobooth but stayed for the atmosphere! The interior of this bar is super fun, the employees had great energy and were very helpful, and the drinks were good!...
Hunter S.
6/29/2024
I wanted to rate it higher for the quirky neighborhood bar vibes, as well as some of the 80s synth music they played. There were some interesting characters hanging around, including one colorful...
Melissa N.
3/16/2024
Just a fun dive bar with a punk vibe featuring live rock bands and creative strong cocktails served in tiki cups. I don't know how to describe this place. It's not your typical Tiki Bar. It's...
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