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    Irish Rose Saloon

    3.9 (199 reviews)
    InexpensiveIrish Pub, Music Venues
    Closed 12:00 pm - 2:00 am (Next day)
    Updated over 3 months ago

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    IRISH ROSE SALOON ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Divey
    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Live music

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    Menu (April 2023)
    Brian F.

    The Irish Rose Saloon is a no-frills Irish pub away from Waikiki's main drag. Located on the second floor it has a dance floor, a stage, and dart boards. They have live music every day at 9pm with no cover and currently open at 6am on Sundays. They have $5 mai tais everyday and daily happy hour until 7pm with $4.25 wells. Cash is preferred as there is a 3.75% fee for credit cards. It was pretty much empty when I came here and the bartender Dean was great! He gave me a list of recommendations in the Waikiki area and we passed a slow morning by playing some trivia with other patrons. It was a fun place with a local crowd and a casual vibe.

    Great band!
    Mel A.

    Went for a cocktail and loved it! Hidden gem that a lot of the locals go to. Drinks are great price, staff is very friendly and attentive. They had a band that played great music. Recommend!

    Kekupaa K.

    Cool place if you music and darts they got em all, service is good, a lot bigger inside than you think. Price for drink are good people friendly

    Live music, smoking, beer, and ice cold air conditioning
    Lauren S.

    I had this place bookmarked prior to visiting Hawaii. I always try to explore new areas that involve good reviews, relaxed atmospheres, not super expensive, and not far off the beaten path. Irish Rose Saloon is one of those places. We walked there later in the evening so it was kind of difficult to find. I was on Google Maps while walking, in case we were not paying attention. We finally arrived and it was like a little obstacle getting there because I seem to remember walking upstairs to get there. I am not sure if the downstairs was connected or a different business. Where we were though, had a massive space and a stage for musicians. We decided we wanted to sit at the bar and luckily found 2 seats right as people were leaving. It took some time for the bartender to greet us and we ordered some draft beers. I really do enjoy environments like this. There was live music on the stage. People were dancing, singing, and you know-doing people things lol. We enjoy people watching and actually had some laughs because there was a guy in there who looked like Garth in Wayne's World. We did not spend too much time here but the vibe was great. The prices were reasonable as well.

    Vivian G.

    This Irish pub in the heart of Waikiki has live music every night and great bartenders , Ray, Anna boo , Dean (Opens at 6am on Sundays for football , Veronica and all the others are amazing - come check it & if you're hungry grab some food at Sunny's next door - great breakfast burritos & coffee

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    Live music, cheap drinks, dive bar feel. Fun times to be had and definitely as off the beaten path as you can get in Waikiki.

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    Probably the best overall Irish pub on the island. Great live music, only issue is the smokiness of the joint. Loyal customer

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    Definitely a local favorite! If you're out of town, come down here and make your self at home, definitely a homely feel!

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    18 years ago

    Good music and has a dance floor. Smoker friendly inside. On the side of Waikiki facing Honolulu. I dig this bar. Staff is really cool.

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    10 years ago

    This bar is fun - if you like Rock, are up to beer and whiskey and are not looking for another tourist hot spot.

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    I don't go here enough! Awesome music, low key, but so fun. If you're into dive bars, you'll love this! Their bands are awesome.

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    13 years ago

    Stopped in by random for a drink. Laura the bartender was awesome! Great service and very friendly! Thanks

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    Best bar I have ever been too! Love the people, the atmosphere, the dart boards and shuffleboard, the music and the drinks!

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    Ask the Community - Irish Rose Saloon

    What kind of band is KaiRoots?

    90'2 rock covers!

    Where do we park?

    There is street parking along Hobron Lane, a parking garage at 444 Hobron Lane (Eaton Square Garage), or a small outdoor public parking lot at 444 Ena Road. Parking in this area is a bit of a premium and most people opt for walking over.

    Do you televise live Premier League football?

    Yes, they sell cigars and will give you s cutter and a ashtray with it.

    Can I smoke cigars here?

    It is illegal to smoke in any establishment with a full or partial roof and you have to be 20' from any entrance. If HPD finds anyone, they get a court summons which usually ends with a $50 fine.… 

    Is there a live music there every night? My husband loves live music. We want to stop there after our Vow Renewal

    Yup!! 9:00

    Are you open at 7am for NFL football games and do you have NFL package, i.e. Get every football game?

    6:00 am every day of the year!! And yes, we do have the NFL Package and 10 TV's!!

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    Bananas foster, dessert pizza. Local apple bananas, and fresh mint with a drizzle of Kō Hana rum Kokoleka caramel sauce and powdered sugar.
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    Honey cured Double cut bacon pupu : 3 strips of thick cut bacon, sweet corn salsa, cherry tomatoes, jalapenos, bell peppers & cilantro
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