Budd Dairy's New Tiki Pop-Up Offers Tropical Escape

The 'It Ain't Easy Bein' Tiki' event features island-inspired cocktails and decor.

Apr. 2, 2026 at 10:03am

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Budd Dairy Food Hall in Columbus, Ohio has launched a new tiki-themed pop-up called 'It Ain't Easy Bein' Tiki' that will run on Friday and Saturday nights for the next several months. The event transforms Simon's Bar on the second floor with pineapples, plants, tiki heads, and other island imagery, offering tropical cocktails like the Toucan Slam, Summer's Passion, and the classic Pier Pressure Colada.

Why it matters

The tiki pop-up provides a fun, escapist experience for Columbus residents and visitors, tapping into the growing popularity of tiki culture and tropical-inspired cocktails. It also highlights the versatility of the Budd Dairy Food Hall as a venue for unique dining and drinking experiences.

The details

The It Ain't Easy Bein' Tiki pop-up features a fully transformed Simon's Bar on the second floor of Budd Dairy Food Hall, with pineapples, plants, tiki heads, and other island-themed decor creating a tropical atmosphere. The cocktail menu includes unique offerings like the Toucan Slam, which blends Middlewest pumpernickle rye and Campari with pineapple, lime, and cinnamon, as well as more traditional tiki drinks like the Summer's Passion and the frozen Pier Pressure Colada.

  • The It Ain't Easy Bein' Tiki pop-up kicked off recently and will run on Friday and Saturday nights for the next several months.

The players

Budd Dairy Food Hall

A food hall in Columbus, Ohio that is hosting the new tiki-themed pop-up event.

Simon's Bar

The second-floor bar at Budd Dairy Food Hall that has been transformed for the tiki pop-up.

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What they’re saying

“We tried three cocktails. The Toucan Slam incorporated Middlewest pumpernickle rye and Campari with pineapple, lime and cinnamon for a deep, complex and uncommon flavor that still hit tropical notes.”

— Linda Lee Baird, Author

“Summer's Passion, dubbed a Budd Dairy Fav on the menu, was more traditional: Rum, passion fruit, lime, and pineapple ginger beer made for a purely summer cocktail with an unexpected tartness.”

— Linda Lee Baird, Author

“My personal favorite was a classic: the Pier Pressure Colada – a frozen, quintessential piña colada packed with pineapple and coconut flavor. It's billed as an non-alcoholic drink, with options for guests to add their liquor of choice.”

— Linda Lee Baird, Author

What’s next

The tiki pop-up at Budd Dairy Food Hall is expected to continue running on Friday and Saturday nights for several more months, providing a tropical escape for Columbus residents and visitors.

The takeaway

Budd Dairy Food Hall's new tiki-themed pop-up demonstrates the venue's ability to transform itself and offer unique dining and drinking experiences that cater to the growing interest in tropical cocktails and escapist tiki culture.