I love a good dive bar as much as the next gal but - this isn't my neighborhood joint, so I don't have that Kailua pride and nostalgia that Creekside has honestly earned with their regulars. One of my friends is a regular here-- and she got a round of tequila shots for everyone. I tried to get the attention of the bartender on my own without luck since it was so busy, so it's nice to be rolling with a windward side friend. We did end up leaving shortly after because it was very crowded (on Halloween, as expected) and just wasn't the vibe. People may say that 3 stars is harsh, but for a dive bar that's exactly where the bar is. I would go again, but not without a good group with me. read more

So Pam said she wanted to take me to a dive bar close to Whole Foods in Kailua. We went to Creekside just a 5-minute walk or 2 minute drive away. She described it as a place out of a Stephen King novel and she was right. It was a wonderful mix of a biker bar, military bar and a few locals. The drinks were good, bartenders were friendly music was happening and there's dart boards to keep you entertained. It's definitely a fun place to visit. They have a small parking lot right in front of the place and Apple street parking and other parking nearby. There's even a food truck that parks close by on weekends if you want something to snack on. They also sell chips and beer nuts. It's not my kind of place but definitely worth checking out if you are into a authentic dive bar experience. read more

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cleanest (female) restroom at any dive bar I've ever been to. 10/10 would reccomend :)

Was in town visiting and this is a cool fun dive bar. Definitely will be back. The bartender was very nice as well

No food served here but nearby. But this is an absolute gem of bar. Sit down, watch a game, good music, funny regulars. It's such a great spot with great people. read more

Patrons are mostly local or military and super chill. The reason I gave 1 star is the bartender (older haole) was being super rude and a total B. I was wearing my NBA jersey cause I just finished doing sound for a Hip-hop show so I guess she thought I wasn't a biker or punk ( which I am). Tried buying people drinks she would not let me because it was more than 2. Try talking to her and was rude and made me feel unwelcomed. Totally sucks cause I used to love this place and when I go out I usually spend at least 100$ but oh well she missed on a 50$ tip also for being a B. I just go other places now and all the bartenders have been chill and log em once they get the big tip out. read more

This is my favorite biker bar on the island. I'm always stoked when the guys call this as a stop on one of our rides because: -Air conditioning -Clean bathroom -Cheap drinks Good juke box -You can bring whatever food you want to -Friendly servers who keep your drinks filled and don't skimp on the pours -Friendly bar patrons -Free hot dogs!!! Yup!!! -Parking The parking lot is decent sized, it shares a spot with Times coffee shop, a little local breakfast gem. If you order food from Times, they'll run it over to Creekside and deliver it to you. There's a scenic marsh in the backyard of this place where you can watch the fish and ducks which is pretty cool. The bar itself is not very big but there's lots of seats and it's got a friendly vibe from the regulars, if hanging out in the dark with a bunch of bikers doesn't scare you off. It is a bit intimidating if it's your first time because it's really dark inside and you have to walk through these hanging plastic flaps like a car going thru a car wash and there's a moment of blindness as your eyes adjust to the change in lighting. But once you get past the motorcycles and "who's this?" looks as you stumble in all disoriented, you'll find an awesome little watering hole with cool people inside. read more

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Outstanding dive bar great atmosphere, they have a TouchTunes jukebox. Bartenders are great and friendly very experienced. Drinks aren't pricey. I gave five stars due to a great service. Few biker groups stop by here. read more

Creekside - Bar view - Bars Near Me - Kailua, Hawaii

Solid vibes, welcoming and friendly. One of the last true blue dive bars on the island. Bartenders are personable and attentive. Red head girl behind the bar is the best bartender on the Windward side hands down! Super funny and solid as hell service. Will be back. read more

Dive bar. Stiff drinks. Awesome service. Real people. Old school dive bar decoration. Loved going here.

Heavy pours, priced right cocktails. Beautiful female bartenders, old classic movies and sports on TV. Music

Nice spot . They did good job and people there are very nice . I enjoy the vibes there , drinks are not overprice either . Overall very good

Paid for tequila shots and bartender said "Tip was not enough because the shots were expensive ". To pour some shots? Wild.

Good for drinks, cheap and no expectations. Just a watering hole. No judgement. Bartenders were nice and on top of it.

Biker bar-check Great prices-check Great bartenders-check....especially Liz and Tonia and Leticia and.... Fun people-check Sports-check Juke box-check Breakfast and lunch next door-check Free parking-check Did I mention Liz...on Sundays-check. read more

Creekside - Ambiance - Bars Near Me - Kailua, Hawaii

This is one of the oldest dive bars in Kailua located off of Hamakua drive. One of the great things about this place is that it is open late every day of the week. At this bar you get all walks of life-young and old, men and women, and everything in between. Usually a late night barhopping/eating in Kailua results and going to Creekside by the end of the night. Inside are some of the oldest pinup photos around. And even though this far is musty, old school, and still smells like smoke even though it's not allowed inside anymore, there is a comforting familiarity here. The drinks are cheap, Thursday new jukebox, there are darts, televisions and they even have a taco truck in the parking lot for when you get really drunk. A perfect bar to come and chill or just to lower your inhibitions read more

Creekside - The bar - Bars Near Me - Kailua, Hawaii

This place is as divey as it gets. Small, dark, no tap beer. They take their Covid precautions very seriously- including temperature checks. Inside was full so we were seated at one of the few outdoor tables. Since we couldn't really go inside and get the full experience, I'm not sure what the draw is. They did have quick service, friendly staff, reasonably priced drinks, and seemed to be one of the only true bars in the area. There were a couple food trucks nearby if you're hungry. read more

Bunch of degenerates! I feel at home. sexy ladies serving booze to awesome people betos taco truck outside Thurs-Sat nights UFC payperviews read more

the bartender is trash and I'm talking about BOTH, one for lying and the other for being rude when she didn't even know the truth. Their customer service, her way of trying to humiliate people over a tip? A tip she chose to WORK for? "wE dOnT eVeN mAkE mIn" sounds like a personal problem to me. Get a job that pays you what you want and stop being rude to customers. I'm not the only one she did it to look at other reviews. read more

Ample, free parking. Air conditioning. Comfortable seating. Good liquor and beer selection. A bathroom. I don't know what more you could want from a bar. The perfect place to grab a drink when you're drinking alone, on a date or with a friend and you want to hangout and talk. It's the best bar in Kailua. read more

Its been fun! The beers are nice and cold, Latisha is the best bartender there is! Nice little dive bar in Kailua.

If you're looking for a back road, trashy dive bar, this is definitely the one to go to. The place is outdated and looks like termites are eating the place to rot. There is very little room to move about, so people are packed in such a confined space like sardines. When they are about 45 minutes to close, they make it apparent by not letting you in, or telling you to get the hell out. The bartenders are pretty, but rude and unprofessional. I would say this place is a no-go if you're looking for an unbothered and great time with friends. It's deifntiely a great afterthought for your last spot, when you're drunk, bored, or have nothing else to do, and if you're willing to put up with poop service. Thank you, but no thank you. Good luck! read more

Some call it a local place, some call it a biker bar, some call it their favorite dive... the great thing about Creekside is that it can be many things to many people. It's a fun no-frills bar with well-priced beers and cocktails and is filled with locals, tourists, bikers, and everyone in between. read more

Everyone has their favorite bars and although this sort of divey location isn't exactly my cup of tea, it's clear that the regulars here have built a little ohana that is precisely what keeps them returning week after week. Creekside is considered to be a biker bar, although you'll find plenty of cages (cars) in the parking lot on any given day. Several motorcycle clubs regularly use Creekside as a meeting spot or poker run location. Most of them aren't the rough bikers you'll see depicted in movies, but the bar is usually full of middle-aged guys out for a few brews with some friends. The inside is fairly small, but there are bar stools and some tables. There are dart boards to the left of the entrance and a jukebox in the back. The decor is filled with images of boobs and butts. Again, not my cup of tea, but the target demographic seems to appreciate it. Creekside features a surprisingly diverse and plentiful drink menu. Even a pickier patron could find some beverage to please the palate. If you're looking for a place where everyone can learn your name and you'll be welcomed whether you come on two wheels or four, there's a comfy barstool waiting for you. read more

Hands down the best bar in Kailua but don't tell anybody. I don't want the word to get out. Bikers, marines and Kailuans all hang out together and enjoy some extremely reasonably priced drinks. We the Creek!!! Okole Maluna! read more

Solid dive bar. Nothing exciting, nothing special but great spot for a beer and open late. No draft beers but enjoy a local dive spot.

Loved finding this divey-but-friendly bar in a town that closes up kinda early. Quiet on Thursday; rowdier on Friday. Bartender Leticia was amazingly friendly, considering we were visitors who were not going to be repeat customers. We'll go back! read more

I remember standing across the street looking at creekside and thinking that "it looks pretty rough." Glad we decided to go check it out anyway. The bartender was super welcoming and animated. The regulars were buying rounds of drinks for the whole bar. This was definitely the best bar we went to in Oahu, and possibly the best bar I've been to ever in my life. Don't try to go shot for shot with the locals, or you will get rekt! read more

Creekside - Bars Near Me - Kailua, Hawaii

Tonight the patrons at Creekside lead me to reminisce on the raw ugliness of the bar in a galaxy far, far away. Specifically, that outpost named Mos Eisley. Not the first time I saw that mythical tavern which was kind of terrifying, more like the 15th or 20th time I saw it and I thought, "there they are, the freaks that make this world make sense, or maybe they justify the chaos". Either way; I can tell you that it's comfortable with just a pinch of danger. The perfect dive bar. read more

I always look for dive bars because that's where you find real people. I'm a fireman from San Francisco and if you can't take the heat here then you should go somewhere else. This bar is the bomb!!! read more

Love this place. We walked in for the first time, the bartenders and the patrons were so friendly and welcoming. It's a place where 'everyone knows your name.' Definitely coming back to this place again. read more

My sister and I went to two bars during our trip to Waimanalo/Kailua area and Creekside was by far the best! It was perfect for what we were looking for. Locals were friendly, great atmosphere. As I recall, not too many TVs and a jukebox. Great chill vibe. read more

The owner and patrons were really friendly. I went to watch the UFC 228 fight there and was amazed for a small place they have a big heart. Large screen monitors every where. Great Parking and a taco truck that pulls up right in front. I plan to return for the next UFC fights. I would recommend this bar to my friends. read more

Solid dive bar in Kailua which is nice. They have darts but the only strange thing is no music unless someone is paying to play the juke box. Kinda strange place but I enjoy it there read more

Creekside stays keeping it REAL. Great bartenders, friendly regulars, AND the taco truck outside makes it my favorite dive bar on the island :) read more

A local dive bar with a Kailua vibe to it. Cheep beer in the bottle - no taps - great for your last stop before heading home . read more

Creekside - Bars Near Me - Kailua, Hawaii

Ok I used to live 2 blocks from this joint and I dont have a lot to say so listen up. Creekside is the Shit! When I had to move off the island I think there is only one thing I cryed about when I reached San Diego and its not having Creekside. I tryed clicking my feet together and saying theres no place like creekside, theres no place like creekside. But I open my eyes and find myself still in San Diego. read more

This bar can be whatever you want if you have a crew of 6 or more. DRINKS WERE SO STRONG I CANT REMEMBER IF WE WENT TUESDAY OR WEDNESDAY NIGHT. read more

Love it. Seedy bar with cheap drinks and cool regulars. This is a great place to get a couple when you want to go somewhere other than your normal watering hole. read more

Love this place! Had to come here every night. All the bartenders were great. Great prices. The only downside that doesn't affect the 5 star rating was a drunk racist solder. I got engaged to my boyfriend earlier that day & to hear him say "I hate gays." Was hard to hear BUT, this was my kind of bar. And I can't remember her name, thank you for the drink chips!! read more