DrinkEast Village

Otto's Shrunken Head

A fun, boozy reimagining of the once popular post-war American tiki bar. Yeah it's pretty tacky, that's the idea. Grab a sickly sweet Hawaiian-styled cocktail, or just get a basic beer. Sometimes hosts live bands with more of like a Punk/Country/Rockabilly vibe. No cover.

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Address: 538 E 14th St
Getting there: 14th and Avenue B
Hours: 2PM-4AM daily
Price: Drinks $5-14
Website: ottosshrunkenhead.com (opens in a new tab)

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