My wife and I had great drinks at Esters. Emily at the bar asked us what we like and concocted fantastic custom cocktails that hit the mark. She's also very sociable and can give great recommendations for spots to hit in Maui. Too bad this is our last night in Maui, or we'd be back to Esters for sure. read more

Parking: street parking, or lot next door Service: table service Ambiance: themed holiday bar, cute place for a date night, drinks with friends Drinks: fun holiday themed drinks and full service bar read more

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Esters Fair Prospect is one of those rare spots that just has it. You can't always put your finger on what makes a place stand out, but this bar nails the intangibles--the je ne sais quoi that makes you want to stay a little longer and come back sooner than planned. The outdoor seating is refreshingly simple, but once you step inside, it's pure vibe. There's a thoughtful design touch to everything--from the mid-century glassware to the way each drink seems to have its own personality. They're not just slinging cocktails here; they're crafting an experience. I ordered the VOG CUTTER--Pisco, watermelon, lemon, absinthe, cubeb bitters--and it came topped with a pickled watermelon garnish. I'm usually not an absinthe fan, but this drink was perfectly balanced, bright and herbal with just enough edge. It landed squarely in the "perfect cocktail" category for me. My partner had the Velvet Elvis and was equally impressed. We both kept commenting on how varied and intentional the drinkware was--punch cups, tea glasses, you name it. It makes everything feel more special. The bartender was sharp, friendly, and clearly knew the menu inside and out--eager to help guide us through the options and talk about the thought behind each drink. At one point, a child wandered in by mistake (Esters is 21+ due to its bar zoning), and the bartender gently asked them to leave--but not before handing over a vanilla wafer as a parting gift. One of my favorite touches? The name. There's actually a thoughtful explanation printed right on the menu: "Esters are natural compounds that are created through chemical reactions during fermentation. Esters give a diverse range of aromas and flavors to rum." It's a subtle homage to the science of spirits--and it fits perfectly with the experience Esters delivers. If you're looking for a cocktail bar that hits on every level--drinks, vibe, service--Esters Fair Prospect is the move. read more

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Beautiful, unique, and tasty Vog Cutter cocktail. Lovely environment. Good guacamole. Bartender couldn't have been more disengaged until one smile when she brought the check. Service makes such a difference in the experience for me that I'd really give this a 3.5 stars because of the apathetic service. read more

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Best bar on Maui hands down for drinks and speak easy vibes! This is our favorite bar on Maui! Only one thing missing live music. Still the best bar on Maui regardless! read more

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Outstanding place lots of fun. Lots of fun there outstanding drinks good people. I live on Oahu and I will be back. read more

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Stumbled upon this bar our last night visiting Maui, and it was such a delight! Adam, our bartender, took great care of us. I started with the Only Fans, which was crisp and refreshing. Next was their Mai Tai, which was far more authentic than all the touristy punch-like liquid I was drinking all week prior to this. I also tried the Mad Hatter, which is quite good if you're looking for something on the heartier, creamier side. Vibes are whimsical and clean. There is a parking lot right beside the bar. read more

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Esters is a great tiki bar with local/ neighborhood bar vibes. I had the Mai Tai but it was a difficult choice, their personalization and twists on classic tiki drinks all sounded delicious. Inside is gorgeous and gives all the tiki vibes you need. We sat on the street-side patio and enjoyed the beautiful weather, some dog table neighbors, and a relaxed setting. Got some yummy Guac to balance with the beverages and would love to see more default vegan options for snacks. Ester's is a busy, lively place. Located in "downtown" Maui, prepare to meter park a few blocks away and walk. Highly recommend Ester's for solid drinks and a comfortable neighborhood bar feel in an exotic place! And if they bring back the "Last Call" drink - that's a fun one! read more

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Terrible service. Blonde bartender refused service because I had to think about my order and her system was down. Lack of bar resources apparently means you can be rude and standoffish with customers. Would not recommend unless you enjoy long waits, and rude bartenders. read more

Drinks are slurpalicious and the bartenders are HOT!!! They'd need to give me a restraining order not to come back.

Excellent friendly bar staff, very cozy inside, delicious cocktail creations! No complaints. read more

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Friendly and accommodating staff. Cozy cute environment. Love to support new businesses and I had been dying ti check esters out. I don't drink much but what a great vibe. read more

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Very delicious drinks! I had the milk punch and the banana cocktail (I forgot the name). Hubs got the pandan drink and the only fans and we also got the pickles. Highly recommend! read more

We visited Esters Fair Prospect on our trip to Maui just over a year ago, and we loved it! It's a cute, vibrant cocktail bar, and it was packed when we went during happy hour. Everyone was talking to each other, and it was fun to meet locals. They offer farm to table small plates and tropical drinks. We had the guacamole as a snack. They had a special on their classic daiquiri, and it was delicious. read more

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The BEST bar in all of Maui. Great drinks and equally great snacks (the guacamole blew us away). I had a great pina colada but didn't want more alcohol afterwards, so appreciated the bartender's ability to make an equally great n/a version, at my request. Can't wait to come back! read more

The cutest, coziest, vibey tiki/cocktail bar in Maui minus the tourists. :) My husband and I were visiting from out of town and staying in Wailuku. We were so pleased to find EFP when scouring yelp for a local cocktail bar. Upon walking in you're surrounded by different seating, an eclectic atmosphere with great music and funky decor. We found this spot to be primarily filled with locals which made the vibes 10x better. The drinks were spot on. We ordered the Milk Punch, Velvet Elvis, Kali & Fernando and a beer. On the side we ordered the oysters and let me tell you... I'm still dreaming about the mignonette they were topped with. The staff and service was impeccable. Shout out to Kyle the head chef (ps: they have a small but tasty snack menu) - we even got to enjoy a few cocktails with him after his shift. This is your PSA to sit at the bar and mingle with the staff and locals. 10/10 recommend visiting Esters the next time you're in Maui! ** there is a small parking lot attached in case you're driving here! read more

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Thank you, Esters, for being open when we needed you. We wanted to have a drink with friends before the theater doors opened. You provided us with a friendly place out of the rain to chat and sip. I had the Maui Brewing Co. Coconut Porter and Bar Ba poured it like a pro. We shared the Guacamole & Chips appetizer. Not as spicy as I would like and a bit heavy on the lime, but it was fresh and tasty. Maybe this is their signature. Plenty of chips included. Definitely our go-to drinking hole in Wailuku. read more

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Great little neighborhood bar. Small enough to make it seem exclusive. Some folks say hipsters but it's just a crowd who enjoys a craft cocktail. Great staff and owner who love mixing and discussing spirits. read more

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Women owned this local bar and eatery, has some of the bestdrinks on the island. And don't just take my word for it, we sat with our bartender friend who couldn't agree more. Cool vibe, perfectly balanced drinks, great service and patio seating to take in the Aloha. What could be better!? read more

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This place is awesome, great drinks and welcoming staff. Love the laid back, local vibe and tropical decor. Perfect place to relax and enjoy a cocktail. read more

Per usual, unique incredible drinks and lovely cute aesthetic laid back but fun quirky vibe. Honestly the perfect cocktail bar. Top 3 bars on Maui.... maybe in all of Hawaii?!??? The drinks are hand crafted by some of the best bartenders around. Everyone who works here knows what they are DOING. People are friendly and there always happens to be the perfect amount of people there? Hahaha indoor and outdoor options for seating. The apps are good- my fav is the grilled cheese one-I forget the name but it's CRACK. Anyways, if you're even considering come here you can assure yourself it's a great choice. read more

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What a great place this is! It is located in the Promenade building facing main street in Wailuku. We've been by here many times and seen their outside patio but haven't had the time to stop. Well Halloween night we had tickets to Iao theater so decided this was the night to check it out and boy were we glad we did. We were able to snag a table for 4 outside. Since we'd all already eaten we just got drinks. You seat yourself and the waitress was quick to bring us water and the drink/food menu. The waitress was quick to take our order and bring us our drinks. Then it was a short walk over to the theater afterwards By the time we left there was a short line of people looking for an outside table. The food looked really good so I know next time we'll try and eat there also. read more

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Get the Corn Star. Best drink out there. Staff was super friendly, great vibes in there

Darling little tiki bar in old town...definitely a locals place, but staff were fabulously welcoming! We had a lovely chat with both gentleman working and enjoyed some cocktails! I had "A Drink Called Wanda" to start with...so tasty! They fresh squeeze all their juices so that called for a Paloma next! Delish as well! Husband stuck with the ever reliable Knob Creek on the rocks. It was a delightful stop! Heads up, it is located in a large building, there is no sign to see and there is a little parking lot to the south of the building where you may just be able to nab the last spot like we did! Otherwise, there is a parking garage behind the building. Enjoy! We sure did! read more

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Great music, cocktails, and food! The pulled pork sliders are really good, as was the ceviche. The staff was very friendly and they were playing some great hip-hop music while we were there. Indoor and outdoor seating available. read more

Second visit I would say it's a decent place it's got a hipster orientation which is both good and bad it's good because it's a fun place, Its bad because when you sit down to a bar-restaurant restaurant you want to be wowed a little bit. After asking the appetizer menu the server told you they had everything. the two items we ordered they didn't have. the oysters told they're a weekend item and the guacamole they just didn't get their avocado order. Since They have a pretty limited menu to begin with so the Server suggested the pork sliders, I don't actually eat pork regularly so that wasn't a thing for me. The drinks were good it's an outdoor place its nice to sit outdoors. The Server asked if I wanted to refill our drinks but without extra food who wants to buy a second round of drinks. The server left a little Disappointed it's not personal we just wanted to eat certain food and it wasn't available so we went to another place and finished our happy hour read more

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The staff is very rude, terrible service. It seems as if we were bothering them when we entered the place. I would not recommend this place at all. read more

Came here with a friend to enjoy a few drinks on a random night out. I definitely fell in love wit the craft cocktails here. There are very few places that I can get a whiskey sour with egg whites on maui and I love that they have it here. The staff is all really nice. From the owners, to the bartenders and even the cooks. I only tried the cocktails here but I have heard that the ceviche is amazing so I will be back to try that. What I loved most is the music. The music is a really good music of classic hip hop and new school. One of the bartenders even offered to change the playlist to chicago music when she found out we were from there. Highly recommended. read more

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It sounds kinda cheesy right? Drinking at a tiki bar in Maui? I'm not much of a " dive bar" with a PBR type of guy and love tiki bars and " frou frou" fruity drinks. This place has a very beautiful tropical vibe and aesthetics. The drinks are made with care and top notch ingredients. Love their attention to detail in glassware and paper umbrellas. I was surprised to know that one of the owners has a extensive history of working in bar industry in my hometown of San Francisco. Had a big lunch so some oysters were a good little snack. The only thing that could make this bar more perfect would to have it placed on a beach w/ some torches for the night! read more

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Esters is such a cute bar to spend an afternoon in! It had aesthetic beachy decor and tasty cocktail options. They had a happy hour daiquiri that was my favorite daiquiri I've had! My partner and I had like 3 each. Highly recommend if you're looking for a bar in the area to spend some time. read more

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If you're looking for a hip, convenient spot in Central Maui to grab a few drinks and take advantage of Happy Hour with friends, this is your spot. Esters Fair Prospect opened up late last year and I had it on my list to check out for quite some time. A text from a friend provided the perfect opportunity to cross this off the list as we both wanted to try it out. They have indoor seating as well as a small outdoor space. We opted for outdoors as I could feel the heat radiating from inside on a warm summer evening. The outside provided a nice, gentle breeze to keep us cool and it's just a really cute spot. Happy hour runs from 3-6pm and we had about 30 minutes to get our orders in right away . We went with Esters Daiquiris and the burrata to start. We also ordered some pork sliders and I got a Comfortably Numb after happy hour. Drinks wise - the daiquiris were really tasty and smooth. The dried orange peel garnish was a nice touch and made for a pretty presentation. Comfortably Numb had rum, sherry, coconut, cinnamon and more and made for a really interesting flavor profile. It was like nothing like I've had before and I actually really enjoyed it! I'm all for trying something new and this was great. I'd definitely recommend it! Foodwise - we enjoyed the burrata. It was a little different in that they pair it with a toasted sweet bread roll, green onions, and sesame seeds. However, I must say it was good! The pulled pork sliders were pretty standard, but good and were generously filled. Overall, we had a really great time. In the 3 hours that we were there, we never felt rushed, were attended to, and enjoyed our time there. Definitely recommend a stop here and will be back in the future. read more

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Great cocktails and atmosphere! Drinks were well crafted and staff was friendly and attentive.

Kudos to the owners and their unique name choice for their business. IMO using "Maui" in any business name is so unimaginative. Esters Fair Prospect is Wailuku's newest watering hole. What sets them apart from neighboring bars is that they offer a unique selection of cocktails, a small appetizer menu and an outdoor patio. ATMOSPHERE: They're located in the Wailuku Promenade facing bustling Main Street. The inside is open-air and cozy like a city eatery but I prefer their outdoor patio with views of Wailuku's historic buildings. They were pretty busy on this particular Thursday afternoon but turnover is quick for the most part. Parking is available on the east side of the building or on-street. The municipal parking lot in the back is closed while a new parking structure is being built. MENU: Daiquiris, cocktails, beer, wine and four appetizer selections. Happy hour is daily from 3-6pm which are for certain drinks only. BEVERAGE: Classic Daiquiri - $7.00 (happy hour) Perfectly balanced flavors without being overly potent or too citrusy. Comes elegantly topped with a slice of blood orange. Come Here Often? - $12.00 Their version of a mule was mild compared to others I've had especially in the ginger-flavor and fizziness departments but was still very good. So good I had two. Or was it three? FOOD: Burrata - $10.00 I love soft, velvety burrata and here it was no exception. The tapenade had some kick to it here and there and went extremely well with the pillowy soft and crunchy crouton bread. Highly recommended! Guac - $8.00 A bit too citrusy for me but the tortilla chips were really, really good as they had a strong corn-flavor on top of its salty goodness. Had to ask for more! SERVICE: There was no signage or host stand so I stood in the doorway waiting to be acknowledged. A friendly gal approached and I asked for a four-topper outside in which one was open. Server and bartender-in-one Colton took excellent care of us. Everyone was friendly, patient and professional. OVERALL: I think we've found our new hangout spot! read more

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Wonderful drinks! Amazing libations, honestly. Truly well-crafted cocktails from a master mixologist. There was an orange and mezcal based beverage : delightful pairing of flavors. Wine was a little "done", like it had been opened for awhile. They took it back with no question. Food was tasty but on the small-ish side for the price. My fish ceviche with coconut milk was really enough for a single person, maybe two, and I had ordered it to share with my party of three. Atmosphere reminded me of West Hollywood in California: stylish, sassy and creative. It's a nice outdoor bar addition to the Wailuku area. I'd visit again. read more

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Cool place to hang out and sip daquiri's. We loved the ambiance and having a place to go to in Wailuku that isn't a dive bar. The patio furniture out front is for those 60 pounds or less. read more

I'm just going to go out and say it. This is the best bar on the Island. No place that I went to had drinks that compared to Esters. Maybe I'm biased because the vibe reminded me of home. Maybe I'm biased because the mixologist who served us was from San Jose...But regardless the drinks spoke for themselves. They were definitely speakeasy status. Theres a drink for everyone. Some are more sweet. Some are bitter and a good amount are im-between. Me and my friends drank almost all the drinks on the menu and out of three of us, none had a bad cocktail. If you are hungry they have some tasty bites too. The sliders and burrata were on point. read more

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Found this when traffic was bad getting back to Lāhainā... absolutely amazing cocktails, bird is the word was probably one of the best rum cocktails I've ever had. A must go if you enjoy a quality cocktail read more

Stopped in super quick, as I read from a couple blogs this was a cool tiki bar to stop into. Overall, the vibes of this place are awesome. As soon as you step in you feel the outside bustling of the streets dim behind you. We also seems to be the only tourists in the place, just judging by the conversations happening at the tables around us, so it's cool to stop into a place where locals hang. If I lived in Hawaii, this would be a stop I'd hang too. The location is kind of "sketchy" (if any part of Hawaii can feel that way)... just a very run down part of the street and the building it's located in. So it felt like a little gem amount the rough. The staff was really friendly/pleasant, and we had two drinks: Mai Tại and Sea Hag. The menu seemed like something I wish I could come back and explore, a lot of unique bar ingredients that would make an foodie stoked. I liked my Sea Hag well enough, but my husband didn't love his Mai Tại (to be honest, I think he has gotten use to the "touristy Mai Tai's we've been drinking, and from what I can gather this was a traditional take on the Mai Tại) so we ended up trading drinks!! Personally, it felt like there was a lot of ice in the glass and not a lot of "drink" for the price. If you're in Wailuku, it could be worth your visit. I would even be tempted to give it one more go (I also heard the guac is amazing) but nothing to worry about if you have to skip over it. read more

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Great decor, great staff , excellent drinks! We were in Maui for vacation and stopped by at the recommendation of our son. read more

Can I just move to Maui and live at Esthers Fair Prospect for the rest of my life? And not just because they make unique, beautiful drinks, but because the decor is SO cute, vintage and eclectic! When traveling to Esthers, just look for a beautiful mural of a woman out front. Upon entering, we were greeted by a friendly, upbeat bartender. The holiday menu was so fun and diverse... something for everyone! We got the Mistle Tea and Yellow Snow. They did not disappoint! The drinks are more expensive but you are paying for quality and they currently donate 10% of their proceeds to the Lahaina wildfire fund. I'll drink to that! read more

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