What an incredibly special experience. Being guided through the first distillery tour by owners,…read moreNaeha and Brett, made it even more memorable. As an avid bourbon fan, I can confidently say Ola Brew's ʻōkolehao is one of the best spirits I've had. Their koili, aged ʻōkolehao, is exceptional--smooth, floral, and complex. I couldn't leave without a full sized bottle and a few small ones to share as makana. What stood out just as much was the story. Learning about the history of ʻōkolehao alongside Naeha's family legacy in the industry added real depth to the experience. The distillery itself is housed in a reclaimed sugar mill from the plantation era, the industry that once suppressed ʻōkolehao. Seeing it repurposed to revive Hawaiʻi's original spirit was so powerful. The interior is beautiful, a balance of history and modern technology, wooden surfaces and state of the art distilling equipment all share space looking out to Hilo bay. Their mission to support local kī farmers and reshape Hawaiʻi's export economy was my favorite part and made it clear that this is a meaningful movement to be part of. Highly recommend for anyone interested in spirits, history, or Hawaiʻi's economic revival. Looking forward to the opening of their speakeasy to spend more time with this incredible team!

This was a fantastic tour. We would classify this as a " must-do" when you are visiting Hilo. The…read moregrounds are studding, the distillery is beautiful and the staff is good at explaining the process. Doran lead our tour and explained the history of the Okolehao Spirit, the revival of the spirit and the mission of the distillery to include helping local farmers participate and benefit. Nice Job Ola Distillery. We will see you again.

Yelp 365 Challenge 2015 #72/365…read more Aunty Sally's Luau House is a great place to have big parties. They have tons of tables and chairs, and a lot of space, as well as lots of free parking. They have everything that a party space needs: a kitchen, bathrooms, and bar areas. One thing about this place is that all the labor and setting up & clean up is the responsibility of the renter. However, if you're with family and friends living in Hawaii, those parts will be a breeze with everyone helping out. Their air conditioning is really good in this place, because even though it can be packed, it'll still be cold inside. I don't know how it is in the women's bathroom, but for the single stall in the men's bathroom, there's no lock, so I wouldn't recommend doing your business in there. As far as types of tables and chairs, they have plastic & wooden tables, along with metal chairs and wooden benches. In my opinion, the wooden benches are much more comfortable than the metal chairs are. I've been to many parties at Aunty Sally's, and the venue is always a good choice.

Sweet community hall. Great location for zumba. The bathrooms were clean, the space too.read more