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    In Between Waikiki

    4.2 (149 reviews)
    InexpensiveGay Bars, Karaoke
    Closed 2:00 pm - 2:00 am (Next day)

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    IN BETWEEN WAIKIKI ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Loud
    Karaoke
    Divey
    Casual

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    Brenda D.

    So much fun! Came here on a Saturday night and they had Karaoke! Everyone was singing along... we all felt like Beyoncé that night. Vibes were amazing, people were so chill and nice. Bartenders were fast to serve and friendly. Drinks were cheap! A beer was $6 and a drink (Mai Tai) was $10. Really enjoyed this spot! I'm going back when in town.

    Tallyn S.

    I'm here on a trip to see my fiancé perform at HB social bar (Ekali) and we stopped by this place in the day after seeing such good reviews. My goodness after being here for 5 minutes I had happy tears in my eyes. The love, authenticity and hospitality here is unbeatable. This is a MUST stop if you're visiting Waikiki. As someone who comes from a same sex family, I wish my mom was here to enjoy this with me. Bless you all. Much love. Thank you for helping create memories on this trip. Also, the Mexican Candy Jelly Shot is an absolute MUST.

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    Ed U.

    With the purest of intentions (ahem), Jamie W. and I have patronized at least a half-dozen gay bars in Honolulu, and hands down, this was our favorite. It has to be the smallest as well. Hidden away in a narrow walkway between Lau'ula Street and Kalakaua Avenue, it definitely doesn't provide the space offered by spots like Hula's Bar & Lei Stand and Chiko's Tavern. However, we felt genuine personal warmth from the staff and not the nasty kind your dirty mind presumed. I think they recognize the value of a personal connection when quarters are a bit tight. They offer karaoke at a $1 per song with an extensive set list. I was ready to cover "I'm Every Woman", but unfortunately I forgot to invite my backup singers. Ahem. Jabriel and Jacob were our bartenders during our two visits, and they were simply great, easy to chat with and made our $5 drinks with skill (photo: https://yelp.to/j9jljDJOMD). Among several libations were a Tequila Sunrise with a kick (photo: https://yelp.to/ZUAVRQ3TCd) and a very full Bloody Mary (photo: https://yelp.to/iUbbjQCL7G). If we lived in Honolulu, I'm sure we'd be regulars. Judging from their extremely active Instagram account, it appears many locals feel the same way. DRINKS - 5 stars...for $5, we couldn't have asked for more...could we? AMBIANCE - 4 stars...very compact in here but luckily we came before it started filling up SERVICE - 5 stars...Jabriel and Jacob were aces TOTAL - 5 stars...I'm every wo....oh never mind RELATED - Exploring Hawaii? Here's a collection of places I've visited and reviewed: https://bit.ly/3Kz5ksc

    Rob F.

    My buddy and I had the best time drinking and singing at this spot randomly! Cheers to our local Usher Dante, Richard the Canadian, and Kailey the Shania Twain guru! Merry Christmas ya filthy animals! Service was incredible and cheers to both Phillip and Jazz for taking care of us with drinks and fun!

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    Good drinks, friendly staff, great vibes, what else could you want in a dive bar? Highly recommend!

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    4 years ago

    Great tiny off-the-beaten path LGBTQ bar! Cheap liquor. Happy hour lasts until 8pm. Karaoke daily.

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    4 years ago

    Great place love the location and the people were very friendly good vibes from everyone

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    Fun karaoke, ice-cold beer selection, super-fun bartender. This place is a hidden gem

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    3 years ago

    Super friendly bartender. Fun afternoon. A little hard to find. It is truly in between the 2 streets

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    4 years ago

    I was completely mistreated by the bartender here. If I could give zero stars I would... bad service, shitty attitude.

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    Been trying to call for past 30 mins. The worker answered and hung up now nothing but voicemail. I'll take my business elsewhere.

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    Ask the Community - In Between Waikiki

    Has In Between reopened yet?

    No, due to a few unforeseen issues we are not QUITE ready yet. I HOPE we will re-open within 2 weeks, but I can't give an exact date yet. Thanks for asking. We will definitely spread the word when the big day finally comes!

    Is this place open this weekend (7/23)?

    Has this place reopened?

    In Between has not re-opened yet, but we hope to do so in the next week or so. We are completing a complete renovation which will include a more spacious interior and a new outside serving area. I hope you will visit us after we re-open. Thanks… 

    Are they open?

    As of 06/08/2021 this place is still closed and is under renovations. We asked around they said it would be close for at least another month.

    Can I enter if I'm 20 and not gonna drink?

    Thanks for asking. Unfortunately we are not able to allow under 21 y.o. patrons as we are strictly a bar, not a bar/restaurant. Please do come and see us after your next birthday! Aloha- John (owner)

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    Omg Jose is the best bartender in all of Waikiki I absolutely love him and highly Decco men's this place .

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    3.8(153 reviews)
    3.0 miDowntown
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    This past weekend, I went out with my co-workers to your neighboring club. After a few drinks and…read morestepping away a couple of times for restroom and smoke breaks, I unfortunately misplaced my phone. At the end of the night, while I was clearly distressed searching for it, a gentleman introduced himself as the janitor and kindly offered to help by arranging an Uber for us to get home safely. Thankfully, my phone was found by the time the ride arrived, but his kindness and willingness to help left a lasting impression on me. If anyone knows who this kind person is, I would truly appreciate the chance to personally thank him. His thoughtful gesture spoke volumes about the care your staff shows toward your patrons. Because of this experience, my company would be honored to consider using your facility for an upcoming event. Thank you again for fostering such a caring and professional environment

    Great music and had a great time dancing at Latin night with classic reggaeton, a bit of salsa,…read morebachata and merengue, there were some splash of hip hop and pop as well. The venue is definitely small and unfortunately the a/c was nonexistent. My friends and I had to step out couple of times to take a refresher outside. The bartender was great, the girl that made the drinks for me was super nice and enjoyed my drinks! The rest of the staffs were a little rude and not too friendly. Also the area is in Chinatown and didn't feel too safe. Make sure you have Uber ready to go cause they were kicking people out from the streets.

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