Tiki Boyd's facts for kids

Tiki Boyd's was a special kind of bar in Denver, Colorado. It was open for a short time, from 2005 to 2006. This unique place was designed by a musician named Boyd Rice. He loved "tiki" style, which is inspired by Polynesian art and culture.

What Was Tiki Boyd's?

Tiki Boyd's was a unique place in Denver, Colorado. It was open for about a year, from 2005 to 2006. The bar was designed by a musician named Boyd Rice. He was a big fan of "tiki" culture.

Boyd Rice took an existing bar, called the East Coast Bar, and changed it completely. It was located inside the Ramada Denver Downtown hotel. Rice brought in art from his own collection to decorate the bar.

He also wrote about tiki culture for a book called Taboo: The Art of Tiki. A friend of Rice, Lorin Partridge, worked at the bar. Tiki Boyd's was known for a special drink called a Bronze Serpent.

The music played at Tiki Boyd's was also unique. It only came from vinyl records. These records were from Boyd Rice's personal collection. They included music by artists like Martin Denny and Arthur Lyman.

Where Was Tiki Boyd's Located?

The Heart o' Denver Motor Hotel in August 1975

Tiki Boyd's was located in a building with an interesting history. Before it was a Ramada hotel, the building was called the Heart o' Denver Motor Hotel. This hotel was open from 1960 to 1975.

The Heart o' Denver Motor Hotel also had its own "Tiki Bar." This earlier tiki lounge was designed by Eli Hedley. He was famous for making the "beachcomber" style popular.

The location is also important because it's on Colfax Avenue. This street is known for being the longest commercial street in the United States.

Why Did Tiki Boyd's Close?

Tiki Boyd's changed in early 2006. Boyd Rice decided to stop supporting the bar. He took back his decorations and his music collection.

After this, the bar changed its name, its theme, and its management.