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This place was SO cool, it was definitely a hidden gem. Getting there we were so confused but once we found the bar, it was awesome. It has a pool to dip your feet in and if you're lucky, swings to chill on at the bar. It was like being a little kid with an adult beverage. Their other seating was nicely placed too, around the bar and a pretty koi pond. Service was great, appetizers were good. We would definitely recommend it.
We came because of the cool outdoor bar where you sit on a swing. That was the coolest part! Just be careful because after a few drinks, you could fall off! This is located in the hotel's pool area, so they'll be guests swimming. The service was ok, nothing special. Their pinacoladas are nothing to rave about as they come premade in that mixting machine. We had the Hummus dip as an appetizer. Overall, it's cool spot, I just don't recommend the pinacoladas.
What We Ordered: Happy hour daiquiri Rotating frozen slushie cocktail Highlights: * Service: friendly, attentive * Food/Drinks: happy hour drinks seemed a little weaker/watered down. Frozen cocktail was better and more flavorful. * Ambiance: trendy, eclectic bar at the pool behind a motel. Swinging chairs at the bar which were sooo fun!! * Price: not worth it for the happy hour drinks, reasonable for regular cocktails
Heyday is part of the White Sands hotel which has a retro kitschy vibe. Located right by the hotel's swimming pool and nestled in between well kept koi ponds, it feels like you're entering a laidback, circular hidden bar with swings positioned around it. We came for the 3-6pm happy hour; ordered 4 shots, 2 apps (ceviche was ok but warm, and the flat bread was a French bread pizza but still yummy), and spent a whopping $70 which included tip (nice ring to this in this economy). The bartenders were extremely attentive and friendly, which made for such a pleasant experience.
Jamie W. and I were told Heyday was a gay bar. They were wrong. No, it's one of those outdoor hotel tiki bars next to the swimming pool. It's the White Sands Hotel on Nohohani in Waikiki, and to make you feel like an outsider, they make you walk a longish tunnel past the registration desk, and onto the lanai crowded with guests on chaise lounges. The bar is a circular outdoor bamboo hut, but instead of stools, they installed swings. It sounds like a cute idea, but they were rather awkward to climb on. I could well imagine drunken tushes on the concrete from a failure to mount the swing. Luckily we didn't face that dilemma as we ordered our libations. They offered several mai tais and even a build-your-own-daiquiri option. We went with two of their lookalike $16 poolside cocktails. Jamie went for their basic Pina Colada, while I ordered the Zicatela Lifeguard, a blend of mezcal, habanero, coconut, pineapple, and orange (photo: https://yelp.to/T9R_y-0EVP). Both were tropically appropriate and tasty, though the bartender filled our glasses with so much ice it diluted the drinks. Gee, I think I need help getting off this swing. COCKTAILS - 3 stars...too much ice to fully satisfy AMBIANCE - 3.5 stars...well, the hut was nice but oh, those swings SERVICE - 3 stars...bartender was preoccupied TOTAL - 3 stars...tiki yes, gay no RELATED - Exploring Hawaii? Here's a collection of places I've visited and reviewed: https://bit.ly/3Kz5ksc
Cool bar and cafe. It's located in a center of a courtyard with lots of plants and super cool retro. The bar had about a half dozen swing chairs. The back deck is located next to a koi pond so the ambience is awesome. Service was excellent staff was super friendly. The drinks were good and unique and the food was solid bar food. Prices were reasonable. I highly recommend recommend this place to chill and relax.
So this bar was actually not on my list, completely didnt notice it during planning somehow - but the speakeasy attached to the same hotel (Green Lady) was, so I ended up here, the first time, while looking for the entrance to the speakeasy next door. When I saw they had a mai tai with mamaki tea-infused rum on the menu, though, I had to stop and try it on my way. It's $19, though so I wouldn't necessarily recommend it - it *was* a wonderfully-built mai tai, but it didn't taste particularly tea-infused. For fancy stuff I'd probably recommend Green Lady over Heyday. Anyway, I also noticed while I was there, that they also have a pretty solid happy hour on basic cocktails for $8 until 6 (also one $6 draft beer) - funny enough, the next day my wife happened to be looking for a place to get cheap drinks around 5 PM, and Heyday being only a couple blocks from our hotel, I was like... I know a place! Was much happier paying $8 for a cocktail than $19, though admittedly the mai tai was much fancier. Was a solid daiquiri though. (My wife's moscow mule, though, I agree with her, was more ice than drink.) I did also love the vibe of the place, out by the pool, with swings for most of the seats (they do have a few normal seats, though). Definitely feels like you're on vacation.
4 days ago
The frozen piña colada was perfect! The swings at this bar are so fun to enjoy a drink poolside and get a tan or cool off! We also got chops and salsa, the salsa was a little different than what we were expecting but still enjoyable. We wish we tried the chips and ceviche though! read more
Heyday is a pool Tiki bar that is part of the White Sands hotel. We were staying at the hotel, so we went to several happy hours. Heyday has a good happy hour of drinks and food options. They also have swing seats around the bar. It is a fun, chill place, it has an oasis feel in busy Waikīkī. They also have live music, a DJ, and I heard they host events. I will note that their "cocktail of the day" was the same the entire week we were there. read more
1 month ago
We came here to enjoy happy hour which runs from 12-6pm daily. They have great food options for happy hour and a basics drink menu available for happy hour for $12 each. The bar staff was super friendly and made sure to check on us a reasonable amount of times. Swinging on the chairs was fun while enjoying the drinks. I wish that they offered more fun/hawaiian style drinks on the happy hour menu but overall I had a nice time read more
2 months ago
10/10 s/o to the bartender for the drinks. So so good. We came during happy hour. Hidden little spot but so cute read more
10 months ago
This place was SO cool, it was definitely a hidden gem. Getting there we were so confused but once we found the bar, it was awesome. It has a pool to dip your feet in and if you're lucky, swings to chill on at the bar. It was like being a little kid with an adult beverage. Their other seating was nicely placed too, around the bar and a pretty koi pond. Service was great, appetizers were good. We would definitely recommend it. read more
We came because of the cool outdoor bar where you sit on a swing. That was the coolest part! Just be careful because after a few drinks, you could fall off! This is located in the hotel's pool area, so they'll be guests swimming. The service was ok, nothing special. Their pinacoladas are nothing to rave about as they come premade in that mixting machine. We had the Hummus dip as an appetizer. Overall, it's cool spot, I just don't recommend the pinacoladas. read more
What We Ordered: Happy hour daiquiri Rotating frozen slushie cocktail Highlights: * Service: friendly, attentive * Food/Drinks: happy hour drinks seemed a little weaker/watered down. Frozen cocktail was better and more flavorful. * Ambiance: trendy, eclectic bar at the pool behind a motel. Swinging chairs at the bar which were sooo fun!! * Price: not worth it for the happy hour drinks, reasonable for regular cocktails read more
Heyday is part of the White Sands hotel which has a retro kitschy vibe. Located right by the hotel's swimming pool and nestled in between well kept koi ponds, it feels like you're entering a laidback, circular hidden bar with swings positioned around it. We came for the 3-6pm happy hour; ordered 4 shots, 2 apps (ceviche was ok but warm, and the flat bread was a French bread pizza but still yummy), and spent a whopping $70 which included tip (nice ring to this in this economy). The bartenders were extremely attentive and friendly, which made for such a pleasant experience. read more
This bar is so cute with their swings, especially at night! It had a very chill vibe and was a nice place to hang out. Personally, I thought the drinks were kinda strong. The location does feel random because its the pool bar at the White Sands hotel. read more
Jamie W. and I were told Heyday was a gay bar. They were wrong. No, it's one of those outdoor hotel tiki bars next to the swimming pool. It's the White Sands Hotel on Nohohani in Waikiki, and to make you feel like an outsider, they make you walk a longish tunnel past the registration desk, and onto the lanai crowded with guests on chaise lounges. The bar is a circular outdoor bamboo hut, but instead of stools, they installed swings. It sounds like a cute idea, but they were rather awkward to climb on. I could well imagine drunken tushes on the concrete from a failure to mount the swing. Luckily we didn't face that dilemma as we ordered our libations. They offered several mai tais and even a build-your-own-daiquiri option. We went with two of their lookalike $16 poolside cocktails. Jamie went for their basic Pina Colada, while I ordered the Zicatela Lifeguard, a blend of mezcal, habanero, coconut, pineapple, and orange (photo: https://yelp.to/T9R_y-0EVP). Both were tropically appropriate and tasty, though the bartender filled our glasses with so much ice it diluted the drinks. Gee, I think I need help getting off this swing. COCKTAILS - 3 stars...too much ice to fully satisfy AMBIANCE - 3.5 stars...well, the hut was nice but oh, those swings SERVICE - 3 stars...bartender was preoccupied TOTAL - 3 stars...tiki yes, gay no RELATED - Exploring Hawaii? Here's a collection of places I've visited and reviewed: https://bit.ly/3Kz5ksc read more
Cool bar and cafe. It's located in a center of a courtyard with lots of plants and super cool retro. The bar had about a half dozen swing chairs. The back deck is located next to a koi pond so the ambience is awesome. Service was excellent staff was super friendly. The drinks were good and unique and the food was solid bar food. Prices were reasonable. I highly recommend recommend this place to chill and relax. read more
9 months ago
So this bar was actually not on my list, completely didnt notice it during planning somehow - but the speakeasy attached to the same hotel (Green Lady) was, so I ended up here, the first time, while looking for the entrance to the speakeasy next door. When I saw they had a mai tai with mamaki tea-infused rum on the menu, though, I had to stop and try it on my way. It's $19, though so I wouldn't necessarily recommend it - it *was* a wonderfully-built mai tai, but it didn't taste particularly tea-infused. For fancy stuff I'd probably recommend Green Lady over Heyday. Anyway, I also noticed while I was there, that they also have a pretty solid happy hour on basic cocktails for $8 until 6 (also one $6 draft beer) - funny enough, the next day my wife happened to be looking for a place to get cheap drinks around 5 PM, and Heyday being only a couple blocks from our hotel, I was like... I know a place! Was much happier paying $8 for a cocktail than $19, though admittedly the mai tai was much fancier. Was a solid daiquiri though. (My wife's moscow mule, though, I agree with her, was more ice than drink.) I did also love the vibe of the place, out by the pool, with swings for most of the seats (they do have a few normal seats, though). Definitely feels like you're on vacation. read more
11 months ago
Great casual find. Fun place to hang out in the afternoon. Sitting on the swings is a great casual feel. read more
1 year ago
Located inside of white sands hotel. We visited this spot and fell in love with the decor. Even checked out their speakeasy green lady. Loved the vibes but the service all around was a bit lacking. Pretty good drinks! Definitely a cute theme. read more
Tucked away at the ground floor of the White Sands hotel is their bar with swings! It's a fairly small space with a few tables around the bar next to the hotel pool. They have live music in the evening though. if you are looking for a place with a chill vibe with a hint of fun, this is your place! Bar menu has your usual bar food and prices aren't too crazy! if you do want to snatch a spot at the bar with the swings, go before 5pm! i was there around 6pm on a Monday and all the bar seats were taken! And also note there is a speakeasy here too but it's closed on Mondays! read more
2 years ago
the ultimate spot for a fun and relaxed evening. With its charming and quirky swings that replace traditional bar stools, it creates a playful atmosphere that's perfect for unwinding after a long day. The happy hour deals are fantastic, offering a wide variety of craft cocktails and local beers at unbeatable prices. We especially enjoyed their signature mule cocktail, which was both refreshing and flavorful. The bartenders are friendly and skilled, ensuring that every drink is a delight. Whether you're swinging with friends or solo, Hey day offers a unique experience that you won't want to miss. read more
7 months ago
It's a little intimidating at first, but if you just ignore that it's totally fine. The swing bar seating may run some people the wrong way, but I really liked it--it was relaxing and felt like it took a load off standing all day. The drinks were good, although I agree with those who day the Mai tais have too much ice. I preferred the daiquiri, and I went with the bartender's recommendations for less sweet and more spiced and complex. The seared ahi looked plain, but they did a really nice job with a bit of sauce and wasabi underneath, and a big pile of horseradish. The cheesy bread was tasty and not a crazy amount of food. The drinks are on the pricy side for Oahu, probably average for Waikiki, but the food was average/reasonable, especially the happy hour menu 12-6pm. Drinks were made quickly, but no one was in a rush, which was fine. read more
1 year ago
Nice atmosphere, good drinks, and DJ at night. The swings at the bar are a nice touch and good spot for a drink. read more
Heyday is an open-air bar at the White Sands Hotel in Waikiki but you don't need to stay at the hotel to enjoy it. The novel thing about this bar: it's a bamboo bar with swings as seats! You can swing on them as you sip on your drinks which makes for a different experience, but of course there are tables if you don't want to. My first drink was the house daiquiri ($12). There were two options and I chose the daiquiri number fun, which was served up and Cuban style. It was pretty tart with hints of lychee and lilikoi. My second drink was the beachside mai tai ($15) which was sweet and strong. I saw a good amount of alcohol added (maybe 3oz) which is always nice. My third drink was the 1944 mai tai ($17) which was on the tart side but mostly balanced. It's a lesser known bar and inside a hotel so it's more quiet and peaceful. I talked to bartender Toby who also mentioned the Green Lady Cocktail Lounge which is open Wednesday to Sunday at 8pm and focuses more on spirit-forward cocktails and less on rum and fruity drinks. Heyday was a chill place to hang out for a couple hours. read more
1 year ago
Cutest little bar by the pool of a hotel. The swing seats were really cool (even if my non existent abs were sore the next day) and made for a nice photo op. Didn't get any food but the couple of drinks I had were really great and the service was good as well. read more
3 years ago
I have been excited to try Heyday for sometime and finally got to due to a family member's birthday. Heyday is located in the White Sands Hotel; the whole place is a blast from the past in the best ways. The entrance is covered in green plants and bamboo; restrooms are to the right, hotel check in counter to the left. The hotel staff is welcoming; be sure to ask about their new speakeasy, the Green Lady. Through the back you can't miss the pool area with oversized comfy chairs, umbrella tables, and of course the Heyday Bar. It's a round tiki bar with wooden swings instead of bar stools. There are a few high tops all around it as well, hot tub beyond. The bar has a few draft beer selections, some wines, and their signature cocktail menu. All the bartenders were equally friendly; they serve you at the high tops or sitting at the bar. Prices are a little high but in line with Waikiki. This is a special place, really worth your time for a classic Waikiki experience! read more
1 year ago
So much fun! The staff is absolutely amazing, and very knowledgeable about the menu. Happy Hour had good prices. The food was good and arrived quickly. A great place to hang out at. I will definitely be back the next time I'm in Hawaii. Mahalo! read more
8 months ago
Stunning little hidden gem nestled inside a hotel courtyard. This bar has a pool, hot tub, garden and swings for seats. They really leaned into Hawaiian tiki culture and the drinks really sell the fantasy. You have to walk a bit off the beaten path in Waikiki to get to itc but don't be discouraged by the neighborhood. read more
3 years ago
Didn't try the food here, was out and about quite often but the menu looked wonderful! We stopped by for a drink twice, and came by twice to enjoy drinks poolside as well. We only interacted with two different men all four times we went there, both of them very nice and friendly. The environment truly depends on the time of day and weather. If it's super sunny there's usually a lot of kids being loud at the pool. And if it's later at night then the bar and tables are filled so there's a lot of noise and often live music. None of that bothered me, but I know some people like to enjoy a drink in the quiet which you'll only get here if you come early! The swings are so much fun too but if they aren't your cup of tea you can order at or move to a table. read more
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Such a wonderful day spent at Heyday for lunch and drinks with friends. 5/5 for service and for the great drinks and food. We like to eat family style so we can share lots of different plates so we ordered all different dishes and believe me when I say everything was so good. Mason was our bartender and he was working solo with a smile on his face taking care of absolutely everyone else at the bar. RJ another employee at the hotel was so helpful when we asked him a few questions and helped us out. He was so friendly and helpful. What a great afternoon. Mahalo for the amazing customer service. If you want to know what we ate we had the ono sandwich (my favorite), mani sandwich, French fries, coconut shrimp with fried rice and chicken sandwich along with cocktails and all cooked perfectly and tasted amazing. Mahalo. read more
1 year ago
The food is wonderful, I usually order sides but everything I've tried has been really good. Come visit Zach & Dakota . They have swings at the bar but don't drink too much to get silly. Just a great vibe & chill if u want just decompress with a great cocktail. They have tables and regular barstools as well if you're not into the swings. Music is very soothing , koi pond. read more
Sneaky hotel bar with swings! Loved swinging around and talking to the bartender and some guests while sipping on a cocktail. I also had the happy hour Smoked Ono Slider which was awesome! It's essentially a Mayo-based fish salad on a bun, but it was super crisp, light and flavorful. The bar tender was experienced, friendly and fast. I'll be checking this hotel out as a possible place to stay if I can make it back to Oahu. read more
2 years ago
Great happy hour prices. Vibes at the tiki hut is so cute as the seats are swings! I got the burger and it was delicious, perfectly cooked patty and fries. The bar tender was super chill, made the most balanced and refreshing mai tai I've ever had! The service was great and swift! read more
I am flabbergasted that this place hasn't exploded in popularity yet. The vibe is next level! It seems to be the only bar on island with the swing chairs, which should be plenty reason to bring the crowds, but their cocktail and food menu is also incredible. You can make reservations on Open Table, however the bar swings are first-come, first-serve. We did make reservations, but ended up lucking out and finding four seats together at the bar, which was exactly what we wanted. The pool area is gorgeous, so anywhere you sit would be enjoyable. Cocktails; impeccable. The bartenders are all very obviously experienced and have mastered the craft cocktail skills. The mezcal cocktail was my favorite, followed by their mai tai. However, they make a killer Aperol Spritz as well! Food; you must try the Foie Gyoza. We also had the cheesy toast which was delicious, the shrimp toast, the meatballs and the onion dip. The gyoza was by far the best! Here's a piece of advice; check it out!! read more
4 years ago
We stopped based on a recommendation but the experience was okay. I was sold on the swings at the bar, because who wouldn't be? Lol but that's where the excitement really ends. Bar was super busy on Mother's Day and they only had one bartender. I felt bad for her because it was so busy and it was hot. She made our drinks as quick as possible but they weren't that great. I watched her make a drink, taste it and then just shrugged like "eh, this'll do" lol it wasn't my drink but I found it really funny to see. We ordered their meatballs and a Cesar salad, but I wish we hadn't. The wait was over 40 mins for the two small dishes. I'm not sure if they're understaffed or what, but man... Meatballs we're good. They had an Asian twist and I really liked the glaze on the outside. Cesar salad was okay. I think it needed more dressing and the croutons were stale. Not worth the $16. Honestly, I shouldn't have taken a stranger up in his recommendation. Lol read more
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It's all outside seating by the pool area, I'm sure it's not an issue!
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