Kona Kai

Designed and built by Cheeky Tiki — specialists in Polynesian bar interiors — Kona Kai delivers the kind of comprehensive tropical escapism that most themed bars only gesture toward. The bespoke Italian pink marble bar, the bamboo-and-palm-frond aesthetic, and the cocktail programme built on premium spirits and house-made infusions combine to create a venue where the theming is the experience rather than a backdrop to it. It's been a fixture near Fulham Broadway since winning Time and Leisure's award for Best Night Out.

A Cocktail Bar First

Kona Kai's reputation was built on its drinks. The cocktail list ranges from new creations to tiki classics, all made with premium spirits and tropical ingredients. Sharing cocktails for groups of up to eight add a social element that works naturally for celebrations. The in-house kitchen serves pizza alongside canapés and party packages. Resident DJs take over on Friday and Saturday nights from 8pm, and the 2am licence gives parties room to develop properly.

The Fulham and Chelsea Events Scene

The Fulham/Chelsea border location places Kona Kai in South West London's social heartland — less than two minutes from Fulham Broadway tube, close to Stamford Bridge, and surrounded by the residential streets that supply its regular crowd. For birthday parties, Christmas celebrations, hen nights, and team drinks, the neighbourhood setting keeps things accessible and unpretentious while the venue itself provides the atmosphere.

Late Nights and Resident DJs at Kona Kai

The 2am licence on weekends gives events room to develop beyond the standard bar-closes-at-midnight constraint. Resident DJs play live on Friday and Saturday nights from 8pm, covering charts, hip hop, house, disco, and old school mashups. The venue also hosts regular salsa nights with free dance classes and cocktail making sessions — formats that work well for team socials and corporate entertainment.

Hiring Kona Kai

Full venue hire (350 standing) suits large parties that want to fill the space. The Bamboo Lounge takes private groups of up to 80, and the Semi-Private Area handles 100 with a projector, screen, and DJ booth for events that mix social and corporate elements. The tiki environment means decoration is already handled — most event organisers find the venue does the atmospheric work without needing additional production.