Pele Utu

Pele Utu Pele Utu is Reno's only traditional tiki bar open Wed-Sun 2pm-11pm

📢 Attention all hands…The hospitality fleet has arrived.You may recognize them by their thousand-yard stare, remarkable ...
06/01/2026

📢 Attention all hands…

The hospitality fleet has arrived.

You may recognize them by their thousand-yard stare, remarkable alcohol tolerance, and tendency to answer every question with sarcasm.

These brave souls have spent the weekend serving the public.

Tonight they sail for themselves.

Please raise a glass in their honor.

They’ve earned it.

📢 Important notice for all passengers…At approximately 8:00 PM this vessel will transition into SIN Night.For those unfa...
06/01/2026

📢 Important notice for all passengers…

At approximately 8:00 PM this vessel will transition into SIN Night.

For those unfamiliar, that stands for Service Industry Night.

Bartenders, servers, cooks, barbacks, managers, and assorted hospitality survivors will begin boarding shortly.

Please do not make sudden movements around them until they have received proper hydration.

📢 Attention guests on the Lido Deck…The bar staff would like to remind everyone that a Rum Barrel is not technically a l...
06/01/2026

📢 Attention guests on the Lido Deck…

The bar staff would like to remind everyone that a Rum Barrel is not technically a life raft.

Nor is a Mai Tai.

Though both have saved countless sailors from having to think about Monday.

Please continue enjoying your voyage responsibly.

Or at least convincingly.

📢 Shipwide announcement…Passengers are advised that we are now entering the Smooth Waters District.The soundtrack has tr...
05/31/2026

📢 Shipwide announcement…

Passengers are advised that we are now entering the Smooth Waters District.

The soundtrack has transitioned to premium Yacht Rock.

The drinks are colder.

The shirts are louder.

And several guests have already begun speaking confidently about sailboats they do not actually own.

This is considered normal behavior.

📢 Attention passengers, this is your captain speaking…Welcome aboard the S.S. Pele Utu for another edition of Yacht Rock...
05/31/2026

📢 Attention passengers, this is your captain speaking…

Welcome aboard the S.S. Pele Utu for another edition of Yacht Rock Sunday.

Current conditions include smooth cocktails, calm tropical waters, and a 100% chance of avoiding whatever chores you’ve been putting off all weekend.

Please locate the nearest Mai Tai and prepare for departure.

The outside world will still be there tomorrow.

Unfortunately.

The funny thing about great harmony…It never goes out of style.Right now the Retro Radio Dolls are proving that exactly ...
05/31/2026

The funny thing about great harmony…

It never goes out of style.

Right now the Retro Radio Dolls are proving that exactly under the lantern glow at Pele Utu.

Three voices weaving together the way great vocal groups always have smooth, effortless, and just dangerous enough to make you order one more cocktail.

While the rest of the world chases trends, the Retro Radio Dolls are busy reminding everyone why these songs survived long enough to become classics.

Strong harmonies.

Strong cocktails.

Strong evening.

That’s a formula that’s worked for generations.

Tonight at 8PM…The stage belongs to The Retro Radio Dolls.These lovely ladies bring the golden age of radio back to life...
05/31/2026

Tonight at 8PM…

The stage belongs to The Retro Radio Dolls.

These lovely ladies bring the golden age of radio back to life with lush harmonies inspired by The Andrews Sisters, The Supremes, and The Shirelles.

Three voices.

No autotune.

No gimmicks.

Just timeless music performed by women who know exactly what they’re doing.

A surprisingly rare commodity these days.

Of course, if your tastes lean toward the mysterious side of the chart…There’s always the Voodoo Dawn.Dark, exotic, and ...
05/31/2026

Of course, if your tastes lean toward the mysterious side of the chart…

There’s always the Voodoo Dawn.

Dark, exotic, and carrying the sort of energy usually associated with ancient maps, cursed idols, and sailors making promises they can’t keep.

The exact recipe is less important than the outcome.

Which is generally:

“Well that escalated pleasantly.”

Now let’s discuss one of the finer achievements of tropical civilization…The Lava Flow.A proper eruption of strawberry h...
05/31/2026

Now let’s discuss one of the finer achievements of tropical civilization…

The Lava Flow.

A proper eruption of strawberry habanero lava swirling dramatically through a frozen Piña Colada.

Sweet. Cold. Tropical.

Then comes that gentle little kick from the habanero that reminds you paradise occasionally fights back.

It’s like standing too close to a volcano while wearing a Hawaiian shirt.

Highly recommended.

Now don’t get me wrong…Riverwalk’s lovely.But after enough crowds, noise, and folks stopping in the middle of the sidewa...
05/30/2026

Now don’t get me wrong…

Riverwalk’s lovely.

But after enough crowds, noise, and folks stopping in the middle of the sidewalk for absolutely no reason, a tropical hideaway starts sounding mighty attractive.

That’s the beauty of Pele Utu.

One minute you’re navigating downtown Renoville.

The next you’re under bamboo lanterns wondering whether another Mai Tai is a good idea.

Spoiler alert:

It usually is.

Address

1275 Stardust St
Reno, NV
89503

Opening Hours

Wednesday 2pm - 11pm
Thursday 2pm - 11pm
Friday 2pm - 11pm
Saturday 2pm - 11pm
Sunday 2pm - 11pm

Telephone

+17757425861

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