So you've escaped and are looking for retreat in North Shore, something quiet, off a gravel path, a place with a bit of punch. Haleiwa Distilling does what it does, and does it well, and it's all about the craft. Island charm meets whiskey and rum and you're already 3/4 of your way to a good cocktail, and here they will hit the spot. The bartender was knowledgeable and approachable, answering questions about the cocktails and also the distillery. Between the Red Dirty whiskey and the Mana Rum, I'd go rum with again neat in my glass, but why stop at one when both are so good? read more

Haleiwa Distilling - A bit of Mana is your glass and all's well that ends well. - Distilleries Near Me - Waialua, Hawaii

Drove the island on Sunday to celebrate my first Father's day without my dad. This was my last stop, a nightcap, if you will. The bartender Monica was super sweet and kind. Made great recommendations. I tried the rum neat which was unbelievable smooth and drinkable on it's own, but at Monica's recommendation I order the Lava Lips - SOOO GOOD. My second drink was their Old Fashioned. They make their bitters in-house which is infused with cocao and macadamia nuts. You better believe I bought a bottle of their bitters and have already made a Manhattan at home. So good, so interesting. The place is large, clean, and warmly inviting. Would definitely visit again. read more

Was in the area & found this wonderful place! Sarah was our server was super friendly & had great recommendations. Whiskey Sour is a must!!!!! WE DEFINITELY RECOMMEND THIS PLACE!!! read more

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I've been to Surf N Salsa many times. Behind Surf N Salsa is this distillery! I was immediately impressed by the helicopter. It is a great picture opportunity area. Immediately walking into the bar I was impressed by the way it was decorated. I loved the ambience of the space. They also have merch for purchase, which was a nice addition. They also have public access to restrooms, which is always GOLD to me. I will definitely be back for karaoke nights and trivia nights when days off allow and I will be bringing my family here when they come visit from the mainland. I know my dad would love this place. read more

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The location, the venue, the service, the drinks all excellent! There's a large bar and plenty of table seating on the large lanai. I had the Lava Lips...so good. Hubby had the old fashioned! read more

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We took a last minute impromptu tour of this distillery and we are so glad we did. Anthony and Jojo greeted us right away and were friendly, welcoming and informative during our tour. We got solid tastings of the whiskey and rum along with their in house chocolate bitters which are incredible. My husband got to chat Anthony and Jojo up and ask a lot of questions and neither of them seemed annoyed with having to have conversations and were eager to share their stories and experiences with us! We also learned this is a veteran owned business with veteran employees and my husband being a veteran himself really appreciated his conversation with Anthony. The inside has a comfortable and well decorated vibe and they have a beautiful outdoor patio complete with a cool old Army helicopter. We each had two additional cocktails on top of our tour and all of them were well made. We ended up taking home a bottle of the Rum and a bottle of the Whiskey. This is my second time in Oahu and I had told myself I don't care to come back but this place has a gin they're working on that just might warrant a weekend getaway. Also for my philanthropic folks, this place was instrumental in helping out with the flood recovery here in Oahu l. Thanks Haleiwa Distilling! read more

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Great atmosphere Great staff, very helpful! Live music Indoor and outdoor seating Great for groups Need more variety You need stickers!!! read more

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First time visiting the distillery with my cousins who are locals. We got to take a tour of the place and try the HEART ‍ Who knew Hawaiian rum would be so good!! Definitely a place I'd visit again when I'm back. The staff was great. The outdoor area was so nice and they had live music. read more

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Fun hang out, came for the night of music. Loved the beach vibes and outdoor seating area. I enjoyed the rum by itself, was too crazy about the limited cocktail list. I tried all of them, they were just ok. read more

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Incredible place!!! Jillian was the sweetest and gave us great recommendations, and I had the best drink I've ever had (rum drink with passionfruit and banana). Such a cool space too!! Will definitely come back!! read more

If you have the time and are visiting the north shore, stop by the brand new Haleiwa Distilling Co. (They just opened this month) Tucked inside the historic Wailua Sugar Mill, this distillery is an aesthetic masterpiece of rustic charm meets tropical with thoughtful touches throughout. (I mean, they somehow even got a helicopter in there) If you're looking for something unique and traveling to the North Shore, this place should be on your list. Now, let's talk drinks. I'm a sucker for spicy drinks, and Sarah, the bartender, nailed her recommendation with the Lava Lips. This cocktail is my new favorite with both spicy and sweet aspects. Its a mix of Hawaiian chili pepper, pineapple juice, local lime, and of course their signature Mana rum. The balance between the heat and the sweetness was perfect. It was so good, I had to get it again. For those who like something sweeter, the Mana Sunrise was a second favorite. With Lilikoi, banana, and fresh lime, it was refreshing and great to sip on while watching the sunset. The vibe was laid back and a great place to relax; it is a true embodiment of the North Shore. I can't wait to return, not only to try the rest of the menu but to take home a few bottles! read more

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Laid back ambiance with unique story! Enjoy the service from the team and the tour of the distillation process for their rum and whiskey. Cocktails were awesome!! read more

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Excellent craft drinks. Very much enjoyed the experience. Mana Pau Lana was an excellent "beach" beverage

I've always wanted to see what the vibe was all about and today was the day. I was greeted by the bartender, Anthony. He was welcoming and knowledgeable and made me a delicious and refreshing Hibiscus Mocktail. The distillery had a comfortable and laidback vibe. I'll definitely go back and you should too!!! read more

Haleiwa Distilling - Hibiscus Mocktail - Distilleries Near Me - Waialua, Hawaii

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Got a gift of their signature spirits (Hawaii Mana Rum & Red Dirt Whiskey). Both excellent, to sip or in cocktails.

Nate has a cool thing here but hope he can avoid the problem most places in n the north shore face and everyone knows what it is.... The 500lb gorilla nobody wants to talk about. It's the shadiest small town on the planet. The tourist factor hasn't ruined it yet either so get it while you can. So glad it's not yet another smoothie place that you wonder how it stays afloat financially but it does. Haliewa is a place I used to be from. I don't even recommend a visit to anyone now. Hippocrates who wanna act like they care about those who are in need as long as they aren't taken care of in their area. It's the OC of Hawaii. If you do go though this is a must to try out and get on the mailing list so you can avoid ridiculous traffic. read more

What a fun little place. People are nice. They don't have food but next door there are some food trucks. Only downfall drinks are expensive for Haleiwa. Went to some other off the path distillery and they are not as expensive. That would be the only reason why I wouldn't go back for awhile read more

Fun place! Stopped for a beer but the real reason to check it out are the rum and whiskey offerings. Live music was happening and the string lights were lit. Still feels pretty 'new', but it's a cute place. Food trucks and a solid taco stand with plenty of outdoor seating were the on the pathway to get in- (and the tacos were great!). read more

Haleiwa Distilling - Happy lights on the patio - Distilleries Near Me - Waialua, Hawaii

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I highly recommend Haleiwa Distilling the atmosphere is so chill and inviting, I've been there for karaoke/trivia on Fridays their live music on Saturdays so far and what a blast! They just came out with their whisky and it is delicious. Nate is an amazing guy and super personable. They even have a food truck on their property. When you get a chance head on over bring your friends and relax you won't be disappointed. read more

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Service was great. We had a Mana Sunrise and enjoyed learning about this new Rum distillery. Its a very chill place with lots of events happening. Just opened in July 2025 working to grow. Definitely a place to check out on the North Shore. August was our bar tender - she was great!. Be sure to stop in and stay a while! read more

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This place was sooo needed on the north shore! What a place Nate has created. So much energy went into making it special. Thank you for everything you guys do for the community!!! Foods great next door and setting is perfect for just about any occasion read more

This place is amazing. Great service, great drinks and the Mexican food next door is the best on ALL of the islands. We will be back soon. Alex and Matt do great work at the bar as well. read more

It is conveniently located amongst a bunch of other businesses like a coffee shop, handmade soap company, and a general store/knick knack store. Everyone in those places were very nice and great gifts to take home. The distillery was fun! You walk in and are greeted by an old vietnam era helicopter. You could get right up there and check it out. The distillery itself is very small and they are still working things out, but the staff were so fun and we took home a few bottles! read more

Had to leave a review to help outweigh the one reviewer who didn't even go in the place and still took the time to complain about a new small business. The vibe here is very cool, lots of space, and delicious drinks. Huge fan of the Lava Lips cocktail - spicy, salty, and gone in just a few minutes. Will definitely return when I have more time. Support local! read more

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Yummy drinks a great vibe! The owner was there and shared his vision of the place. Great for large groups and excellent stop for a fresh drink! read more

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I tried the Mana Sunrise and Lava Lips, Mana Sunrise was fresh tasting and fruity and the Lava Lips had a great spicy kick, staff was super friendly and they had a UFC fight on. Definitely will be back one of these nights. Live music on Thursday's! Congrats on the grand opening, this is definitely a place to visit for great vibes on the North Shore. read more

Haleiwa Distilling - Mana Sunrise - Distilleries Near Me - Waialua, Hawaii

I just moved back home from outer island excursions for the last 9-10 years and happy to find Brandy here a great bartender, friendly local face I miss. Thank you folks for the great drink and hospitality. Red dirt whisky is fire! read more

Been here for multiple events, from the Twin Fin boys rocking out to surf premieres. Love the old decommissioned military helicopters. I even watched a show from one. Always a good time with tasty cocktails and bomb tacos next door. Go catch a vibe here soon! read more

Nate exudes Passion for his craft! Stopped in to sample the rum, and had a couple of mixed drinks which were tasty. It was so unexpected when he broke out a bottle of whiskey (not on the menu) from a barrel aging for over a year for us to sample, it was really good! Great location and loved the historical military chopper on the patio. Yep, got a few pics of me and a buddy in it taken by a very sweet gal who took a few minutes away from shaking cocktails to make our visit extra special. Thanks for the great experience Nate! read more

Can't say enough great things about this new gem! Everyone working was so very friendly and welcoming! The aesthetics are very pleasing. We tried each of their current rum cocktails and I must say the "Lava Lips" was my favorite! I unfortunately didn"t take pics of the drinks, I guess I need to go back :) I can only imagine what this place will be in the very near future! Such a great location there in the sugar mill. read more

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This place it great and very friendly staff. Food truck in that back has great local fish and a big Mexican menu.

Awesome experience! Loved the historic setting, the drinks were creative and we all loved the rum. The staff was very friendly and attentive to us. A great afternoon. Worth the trip! read more

The Haleiwa Distilling Company is located in the historical Waialua Sugar mill and adds a new meeting place where you can find live music most nights. The staff and owner are all friendly, lively and always fun! The owner is a passionate master distiller and built this new classic from the ground up and makes his own rum, whiskey, bitters, and more! To add to the greatness, the bar is connected to Molina, which is a sister restaurant to the legendary Surf N Salsa that is located in Haleiwa town. Check their instagram for musical guests and special events. This is a special place, a place to dance to live music on the North Shore with craft drinks made with so much heart and soul! read more