Broken Compass Tiki
Northwest District, Burbank
Bar in Burbank, United States
Book with PearlWhy go
Broken Compass Tiki is the Burbank pick when the night needs a themed cocktail stop rather than a conventional dinner plan. Go for tiki-bar mood and a drink-led outing; choose Smoke House Restaurant, Story Tavern, Tallyrand, or The Blue Room if the group needs a broader food-first or pub-style option.
About Broken Compass Tiki
Broken Compass Tiki is a Burbank venue with verified hours and a casual dress code. Beyond that, the confirmed public details here are limited, so it is best evaluated as a simple Burbank option rather than as a place with a documented menu, price point, awards record, or specific service format.
The useful decision filter is direct: if the name, Burbank location, operating hours fit your plans, it may be worth considering. If you need specifics about food, drinks, reservations, seating, pricing, or group logistics, confirm those details directly before building the night around it.
Pick it when the basics fit your plan
Broken Compass Tiki is closed Monday. It is open Tuesday through Thursday from 12–10 PM, Friday and Saturday from 12–11 PM, Sunday from 12–10 PM. The verified dress code is casual.
Because menu specifics, pricing, reservations, seating details are not verified here, treat it as a flexible Burbank stop that requires a quick confirmation if any of those details matter. If you are comparing options, Smoke House Restaurant, Story Tavern, Tallyrand, The Blue Room, Kreation Organic Juicery & Avoholic Bar - Toluca Lake are other named venues to consider, depending on what kind of outing you want.
Where it fits in a Burbank night out
Broken Compass Tiki fits best into planning when you want a casual Burbank venue and the posted hours work for your schedule. It is open later on Friday and Saturday than on the other open days, with an 11 PM close on those nights.
Use it as one option in a broader Burbank plan, verify any unlisted details before you go. For broader planning, Pearl's Burbank restaurants guide can help you compare other local options.
Planning details
- Location
- 2013 W Burbank Blvd, Burbank, CA 91506
- Website
- brokencompasstiki.com
- Phone
- +1 818 588 3013
The take
The Take
The Vibe
Broken Compass Tiki reads like a neighborhood counterpoint to design-forward cocktail rooms: local, unpretentious and grounded in tiki’s history rather than spectacle. The bar sits on a working stretch of Burbank Boulevard and favors function over flash, so the room feels relaxed and approachable rather than curated for trend-seekers. Behind that low-key exterior, the program treats tiki seriously — the bar leans on the canon’s layered builds and house technique — so the overall effect is one of earnest, classic drinking in an easygoing, nonceremonial setting.
Best For
This is the kind of spot locals pull into after work or on a weekend evening to trade formalities for well-made, communal cocktails. It suits small groups and casual dates who want a convivial bar with thoughtful tiki drinks rather than an upscale theatrical experience. The neighborhood placement means it’s also a practical stop for anyone exploring West Burbank’s strip: expect a functional, friendly environment where the focus is on the drinks and the company rather than on design-driven pretension.
Ordering Tips
Tiki cocktails here are discussed as multi-component builds: expect multiple rums, housemade syrups, fresh citrus and ingredients like falernum or orgeat. Ask the bartender where they sit on the spectrum between elaborate, layered tiki and sweeter, simpler renditions — the write-up notes that execution can range from cloying to remarkably structured. If you care about balance, inquire about batch production and how they manage syrup and citrus ratios; that will clue you in to which pours emphasize complexity over sugar.
Venue details
Ambiance
Lush tropical paradise featuring thatched roofs, wicker lanterns, seashells, ropes, pirate hats, and parrot imagery creating a playful nautical atmosphere.
Tags
Vibe
Best For
Experience
Format
At the Bar
- Bar Category
- Tiki Bar
- Late Night
- Closes by Midnight
- Music
- Kitschy
Signature Pours
- Navy Grog
- Painkiller
- Zombie
- Shark Bite
- N/A Passionfruit Mojito
Planning details
Location
Also consider
Where to go if this does not fit
If the group wants dinner with drinks, choose Smoke House Restaurant. If the plan needs a casual pub feel instead of a themed cocktail room, choose Story Tavern.
Bar context
How it compares in Burbank
Broken Compass Tiki is the sharper choice when the night is about a themed cocktail setting. Tallyrand reads as the safer all-purpose local standby, while Story Tavern is better for a pub-style plan that does not require everyone to buy into a tiki format.
For a fuller restaurant-bar evening, Smoke House Restaurant is the stronger cross-shop because the occasion can stretch into dinner. The Blue Room is the easier compromise for a mixed group that wants a bar without as specific a theme.
Kreation Organic Juicery & Avoholic Bar - Toluca Lake sits in a different lane entirely: better for a daytime wellness-leaning stop than a cocktail-led Burbank night. If the goal is atmosphere and drinks, stay with Broken Compass Tiki; if the goal is utility, food, or broader group comfort, the peers above are safer.
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Compare Broken Compass Tiki
| Venue | Location | Awards |
|---|---|---|
| Broken Compass Tiki | Burbank | No published awards |
| Tallyrand | Burbank | No published awards |
| Story Tavern | Burbank | No published awards |
| The Blue Room | Burbank | No published awards |
| Kreation Organic Juicery & Avoholic Bar - Toluca Lake | Los Angeles | No published awards |
| Smoke House Restaurant | Burbank | No published awards |
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
What's the best time to go to Broken Compass Tiki?
Use the verified hours as your planning guide: Tuesday through Thursday are 12–10 PM, Friday and Saturday are 12–11 PM, Sunday is 12–10 PM, Monday is closed.
Is Broken Compass Tiki good for a date?
It may work if you want a casual Burbank venue and the hours fit your schedule. Specific details about seating, noise level, reservations, menu are not verified here, so confirm directly if those matter.
Is Broken Compass Tiki open late?
It is open until 11 PM on Friday and Saturday. Tuesday through Thursday and Sunday close at 10 PM, Monday is closed.
