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    Honolulu Tavern

    4.3 (221 reviews)
    InexpensiveDive Bars, Sports Bars
    Closed 11:30 am - 2:00 AM (Next day)

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    HONOLULU TAVERN ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Moderate noise
    Divey
    Casual
    Good for groups

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    John J.

    5,000,000 Stars - Jeff the Divine Pourer of Honolulu Tavern If Zeus stepped down from Olympus, traded in his lightning bolt for a cocktail shaker, and opened a dive bar in Honolulu, he would still fall short of the sheer majesty that is Jeff the Bartender. I walked into Honolulu Tavern expecting a beer and maybe a game of pool. I walked out a changed human being, spiritually reborn through the transcendent wizardry of Jeff's drink-making abilities. The man didn't just pour me a Mai Tai -- he summoned it from another dimension using ancient Polynesian incantations and possibly a portal beneath the bar. Jeff doesn't make drinks. He crafts liquid experiences. I ordered a Jack and Coke. He gave me an elixir so powerful I briefly remembered all my past lives and cried openly at the bar. Jeff handed me a napkin without breaking eye contact. "Let it out," he said, in a voice smoother than the whiskey he poured. He flips bottles like he's auditioning for a Cirque du Soleil fire show. He garnishes with flair, zest, and possibly dark sorcery. He doesn't just serve drinks -- he blesses them. At one point, someone tried to order a vodka cranberry. Jeff leaned in and whispered, "I can do better." Moments later, he slid a drink across the bar that tasted like a sunset riding a unicorn across Waikiki Beach. Also -- and I cannot stress this enough -- Jeff remembered everyone's name, their favorite drink, and gave unsolicited but eerily accurate life advice. One sip of his signature cocktail and my taxes filed themselves, my skin cleared, and I received a text from my ex apologizing for everything. In conclusion: Jeff is not a bartender. He is a mixological prophet. A liquid shaman. A cocktail demigod. If you die before experiencing a drink from Jeff, you've wasted your one precious life. Mahalo, Jeff. Mahalo for EVERYTHING

    Craig I.

    If you're looking for a dive bar - look no further! Our bartender was awesome - and gave me a hot dog with my beer -- no extra charge! :-) Don't come here looking for umbrellas in your drinks - or anything fancy really. Come to hang w some locals and get relatively inexpensive booze...

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    Brian F.

    Honolulu Tavern is a small dive bar in the Waikiki area near the International Market Place mall. It's in the same building the Hawaiian King hotel and is known to be one of the last dive bars in the Waikiki area surrounded by expensive hotel bars. The front of the bar contained mostly bar counter seating with a couple tables but if you go to the back where the restrooms were, there was a lot more space and tables. The well drinks were about $4 each and they sold Hawaiian ice teas for $7 which were sweet from all the pineapple juice. It was a chill hole-in-the-wall spot and my bartender Vivian was super cool!

    This is quite possibly the greatest Dive Bar on planet earth! Such an eclectic mix of locals and longtime mainlander transplants. It's a real taste of gritty, no frills, no bs Honolulu. Bar staff are amazing, friendly and full of great stories.

    Honolulu Tavern delight.

    I LOVE this dive bar in Honolulu. I'm a bit of a margarita snob, and just had one of the most delightful house margaritas I've had in years. Not some premixed bland bottled version, but a hand-made true margarita. Great service, great atmosphere, great drinks. I highly recommend visiting this wonderful hole-in-the-wall gem in Waikiki.

    Michael C.

    Would you like to meet friendly locals and get drunk for little money? This is THE PLACE! Bonus if John is your bartender

    Amanda A.

    This is a great hole in the wall bar. Due to the pandemic restrictions (I assume) you have to wait to be seated. We were instantly greeted by the bartender who found us a place to sit. Our orders were taken and beers arrived quickly. Afterwards I requested a "give me what you got" and Geddy was game. He first brought me a bourbon and ginger ale which was delicious then brought me a 007. The entire time he was so friendly. Elizabeth was also super friendly Would highly recommend this bar. In addition, the decor gave us beachy vibes all the way

    Henry C.

    Absolutely loved this Place !! Came in town from Texas . Had reservation at another new sports bar , after saying game would play it did not !! I called here and out of all big prricy sports bars , THIS BAR NOT ONLY HAD IT COMING ON FOR ME AND MY GROUP ONCE I GOT THERE , SHE GREETEST US WITH OPENS ARMS !! once I walked in, I ran into another group rooting for a team !!! Hands up to the Bartender !! You were awsome !! Epic Day and Night !!!

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    Mahalo for the great review!

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    8 years ago

    I will be there talking stoty to be merry even when you are hurting inside smile that's all you can do is smile be happy

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    9 years ago

    Great hang out place not pretentious and nice people it's like cheers with great prices and friendly bartenders

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    14 years ago

    A local bar with decent beer prices. Best after 10pm. The people are pretty friendly and the karaoke is a blast.

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    8 years ago

    A great, welcoming bar in the heart of Waikiki where everyone comes to chill. Excellent pours for the price.

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    9 years ago

    Cheap drinks and specials, gets crowded as it a very small dive bar. Won't find many cheaper bars than this in the city!

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    9 years ago

    This place was a disappointment. It's a dive bar but I had the worst mai tai here. It's not worth the bargain price of $5.

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    10 years ago

    Haven't been to a ton of places here since I moved here but this place is welcoming in a divey sort of way! Cheap drinks too!!

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    10 years ago

    Sketchy!!! Plenty of party favors available....nice spot but poor attitude bartenders... wont be back

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    10 years ago

    Cheap drinks....$1 taco Tuesday's 2-9pm great tacos.. Daily drink specials... Local hang out pool table in the back

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    10 years ago

    Seedy little dive bar!! Small but we'll worth checking out!! Neighborhood bar with fun staff and clientelle!

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    Is there karaoke here? If so, which days? Thank you

    No, sorry we don’t not have karaoke here

    Going to be Honolulu in August... do you know of any swinger bars?

    , Thanks for asking and we are always looking for swinger clubs when we travel just came back from Fort Lauderdale and went to the world famous for peace then the Bliss… 

    When is karaoke here?

    Sorry there is no karaoke at our bar

    Is this place 21+?

    It is 21 and over yes.

    But what time do the tacos stop?

    10:30 pm.

    Happy hour times? Parking?

    Not sure about happy hour times but they have street parking.

    Do you have an industry night?

    Aloha! Our prices are below most "industry night " specials every day, so no. Wells are 3.50 day 4.50 night and domestic beer $4 calls are all about $6 However each day we have specials Like Monday's 9-11 pm we have all Wells $2.50 Rolling Rock… 

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    Review Highlights - Honolulu Tavern

    I walked out a changed human being, spiritually reborn through the transcendent wizardry of Jeff's drink-making abilities.

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    Honolulu Tavern - divebars - Updated September 2026

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