MGM Resorts Debuts First-Ever Tiki Bar at Excalibur Hotel

The new tropical-themed bar offers a unique experience for Las Vegas visitors.

Feb. 4, 2026 at 4:15pm

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MGM Resorts has opened its first-ever Tiki Bar at the Excalibur Hotel & Casino in Las Vegas. The new bar, located off the casino floor next to the MGM Rewards desk, aims to provide a tropical escape within the iconic castle-themed resort.

Why it matters

The addition of the Tiki Bar represents MGM Resorts' effort to diversify the entertainment and dining options at its properties, catering to visitors seeking a unique and immersive experience beyond the traditional casino setting.

The details

The Tiki Bar features a tropical-inspired decor and menu, offering specialty cocktails and concoctions that are meant to transport guests to a castaway paradise. MGM Resorts' Vice President of Food & Beverage at Excalibur, James McBride, stated that the new bar "allows us to stretch our imagination in this castaway experience where every concoction becomes another part of the tale."

  • The Tiki Bar opened on February 4, 2026.

The players

Excalibur Hotel & Casino

A castle-themed resort located on the Las Vegas Strip, owned and operated by MGM Resorts International.

James McBride

The Vice President of Food & Beverage at Excalibur Hotel & Casino, overseeing the development and launch of the new Tiki Bar.

MGM Resorts International

A leading global hospitality and entertainment company that owns and operates multiple resort properties in Las Vegas, including the Excalibur Hotel & Casino.

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What they’re saying

“The Tiki Bar represents an exciting, new addition to Excalibur and enhances the experience for guests visiting from around the world.”

— James McBride, Vice President of Food & Beverage at Excalibur Hotel & Casino

What’s next

The Tiki Bar is now open and available for visitors to the Excalibur Hotel & Casino in Las Vegas.

The takeaway

The addition of the Tiki Bar at Excalibur Hotel & Casino showcases MGM Resorts' commitment to diversifying its entertainment offerings and providing unique experiences for Las Vegas visitors, beyond the traditional casino setting.