Super fun old divey bar, nice mix of locals and tourists. Great service, strong drinks.read more

Stumbled upon this nice dive bar after grabbing dinner with my cousin and his gf! The interior…read moremakes you forget for a sec you are in Hawaii and not the SF Marina Bars haha. Lots of tables to cater for large groups and a bunch of dart machines available -- you do have to pay to play. There was no set menu and the bartender was nice to let us know that if we shoot her a name of a drink she can make it for us. I got a Midori Sour and it was perfect! Not super strong and more of a melon flavor. Price was decent at $15. I'd say make sure you know the names of a couple drinks beforehand. They did have a couple of specials with one being an "18 year old Filipino Girl"....Okay.... A bit of a weird crowd though with a couple creepy men, so come in a large group! There were a good amount of people in their 20-30s, but the ambiance wasn't giving after some instances.

Neat little dive bar off the beaten path. I brought my marugame udon tempura take out and had two…read morebeers and a couple shots. It's welcoming and not a bad place to have a couple drinks as a pit stop off the busy street. Would def recommend coming here.

Cheapest and best dive bar in Waikiki. Location is great to all the other bars and clubs. There is…read morenothing fancy here though if you're expecting that.

This dive is a favorite of my father in law. I've gone with him on many occasions, and somehow…read morefound myself here most recently with my honey on Valentine's Day after dinner. They always have live music, art for sale on the walls, and characters to talk to at the bar. If you're looking for a drink or an ear day or night, Hanks got you. The bartenders make their drinks generously and the beer selection is "perfectly acceptable" as my father in law would say.

Rating: Hank's used to be our go-to "hole-in-the-wall"…read morekaraoke spot, but the toxic behavior of the larger Chocolate Chucky-faced bartender who hosts the karaoke nights has completely ruined it. After bringing dozens of friends here over the years, we are officially done. If you visit, be careful: * Unsolicited sexual advances. I'm used to being hit on by bartenders but this guy was way out of his territory. He is gross and constantly had to dodge his unwanted advances especially with his girlfriend working there. Seriously?? Ew. Stage Ego: The host (same heavy set guy) prefers hearing himself sing over managing a fair rotation for the paying customers. * Retaliation & Hostility: After I turned down highly inappropriate personal advances from this bartender, he began actively punishing me--ignoring my orders and burying my karaoke requests at the absolute bottom of the list. * Short-Challenged & Ripped Off: on too many occasions I'd hand him a $20 for a $5 drink then never give me change --continues to serve other customers avoiding eye contact or pretending he doesn't hear me ask for my change. Other times he'd claim I never paid him at all. That was the last straw. A bar is only as good as the people running it. We're tired of the hostility, ego, and financial dishonesty. There are plenty of other great karaoke spots nearby that actually respect their customers--go to those instead.

Great tiki vibes and service. Bartender was very personable and casual but still quick with drinks,…read moreaccurate with the tab, and gave great drink recs. We got a painkiller, li hing margarita, and some beers. We tried to go back another night but seating was limited, so be wary on a busy weekend night you might have to stand. Love this place!

This place was packed when I came through after 11 PM. Shoulder to shoulder packed. It was honestly…read morea little tough getting in and out because so many people were hanging out by the entry walkway, but that kind of comes with the territory here. This is a great spot to grab a drink if you want something that feels closer to a local dive bar vibe, even though it is right in the heart of Waikiki. You are not really dealing with locals raised on the island, but more people who live in the area or regulars who clearly make this part of their routine. It has that laid back, no frills energy that makes it easy to settle in for a drink or two. The barbacks were clearly busy, but drinks still came out quickly, which I appreciated. Overall, the vibe feels very tiki bar meets dive bar. Strong pours, loud music, and a crowd that is there to hang out rather than be seen. It adds to the fun, especially later at night. Not perfect and definitely crowded, but if you want a lively spot with fast drinks and a casual atmosphere, this is a solid stop. .

The bar is very clean. the menu is not that diverse but extra point to the bartenders for…read moreadaptability *asking for drinks thats not on the menu but still making it* . The bartenders aren't too friendly/ talkative as it was busy. the bartenders were very aware and observant to all customers. gave me club vibes because of the Dj's song selection. tbh I expected a intimate cozy, low-lit ambience. total opposite but i wasn't mad.

Great service and yummy food... Tucked away at the Laylow…read morehotel, is a chill restaurant with fun Hawaiian vibes. We started our vacation with dinner at the Hideout, and upon entering you could immediately hear live music. We received a warm welcome, and brought over to our booth where our server Kai was quick to greet us. We ordered cocktails (I don't remember the name of mine. It's something spritz, and my husband tried the banana bread old fashioned) and we shared the appetizer platter (brussel sprouts with pork belly, kalua pork egg rolls, poke tacos, and edamame)to share. We also ordered the garlic shrimp dumplings. Everything was super tasty. Lots of other items on the menu that I want to try during another visit to the island.

Came here multiple times and each time service was fantastic. It's located in the white sands hotel…read moreand push the door that has the dark 8 next to it. Fun speakeasy with fantastic drinks. Also if you like bourbon, fantastic fair prices per pour. A good variety of cocktails, mocktails, and absinthe drinks and cocktails.

One of my favorite speakeasies, ever!…read more Located in a hotel with some seating indoors & the majority in their outdoor, covered patio. Island vibes. Our server was excellent! So sweet, friendly & gave us fantastic recs! I do not know if she was the only server for the entire outside because I did not see anyone else, but if she is, give the girl a raise! Cocktails were delicious & strong & they have something for everyone.

This is my go to Irish drinking bar. Punk on the weekends always makes this place better.read more

Live music nightly - so I've heard Good drink selection…read moreI went early so it was very empty, but staff was not un-friendly...

Folks - You want a piece of history - this is YOUR place to go to!…read more Oldest continuous in Hawaii!! So what who cares you say? Let me drop some history bombs on you folks - There are only 12 survivors left alive from the infamous day of the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor. 12!!!!! The sole last survivor of the Arizona was interred a few years back. Now THIS BAR - I got a WHOLE HISTORY LESSON!!! Wanna know where your granny's and uncle's hooch was coming from during the Roaring 20's guess wheeeeeere? Cuz this bar still has the trap door that lets you to gueeees where - you you know it a harbor!!!!! The barkeep there gave me a very good intro of the entire history - test there was a brothel upstairs (most bars did to appease the lonely mil folk before going off to war - or even earlier) The floors is original - so is the thick glass for the actual bar. What my barkeep also informed me - was each naval ship had their own designated bar. This particulate one was designated to the USS Arizona. so when you go have yer beverage here - tread carefully, you just might've walking on the very same floor your grandfather, great uncle or great grandfather did . Do NOT disrespect this sacred place! Oh by the bay the day have really cool shirts. They also run an operation to donate to those in need. ask the barkeep for details. When you go here use yer utmost respect - and do not desecrate this place. Consider this sacred ground! for those who passed before us!!! And if you happen to spill a lil bit of beer or whatever yer drinking - that's a term of respect for the ancestors. But please respect the historical significance. Enjoy

Chinatown locals dive bar. We stopped in for a drink after lunch. Fun crowd. Baseball on…read moretelevisions, fans blowing and a cold margarita. The bartender, Alex, was very friendly and attentive. They have a wall of photographs dedicated to the Sailors, Soldiers and Marines from the USS Arizona, and served during the Pearl Harbor attack. Awesome dive bar!

Cool little bar with good drinks and the happy hour is cool but they need to get AC it's so hot in…read morethat place OMG they only have small fans and it wasn't even packed I can imagine when they have a full house .

Sat down for a drink with our group of friends and within minutes security came over demanding…read more"paperwork" for our service dog. There is no official paperwork for service animals and asking for documentation like that shows a complete lack of understanding of the law. Rather than deal with a power-tripping security guard who clearly had no idea what he was talking about, we chose to leave. Pretty ridiculous experience and not a place I'd recommend if this is how guests are treated.

Chill bar with tasty frozen drinks. Quick service with various drink options and some good eats as…read morewell. Looks like there's a band section but they weren't playing when we went earlier in the day. Would come again for another freezey drink!

I found a tiki bar in Waikiki and was in the mood for a blue Hawaiian. Honestly, the experience…read moredidn't live up to the hype. For nearly $20 a drink, serving them in plastic cups felt underwhelming. The pricing is also not it- they add a 15% service fee automatically, and then ask for a tip on top of that during checkout. Spending $42 on two basic drinks felt like a poor value. The only saving grace was probably the live music, but it was too loud to even have a conversation.