The Rose was one of the first bars I explored after moving here last December. Having a bit of a bias when it comes to my Irish bar's I really didn't hold high hope for finding one in Honolulu that I dug. Well, I found it. Having moved here from the south, where smoking is everywhere, it was a bit of a shocker to walk into a smokey bar. My group cheered in unison, everyone smokes when they partake in the drink. Party on! The staff is amazing. The waitress was always prompt with refilling our glasses. A little bit of small talk here and there, some quick jabs back and fourth (that's how we roll) and some pretty decent live music. This is the closest bar I can find in town that reminds me of my old stomping grounds back on the mainland. I close my eyes and see myself slinging drinks, talking smack, and rocking out to our house band in the dirty old bar back in Georgia. It's good. So good, I had no qualms hitting up the Rose on a Wednesday night solo, and as a 26 year old chick who is NOT looking for a new man piece, says a lot! If you go, see if Dean is behind the bar. Won't find a nicer guy in the joint. read more

First impression: moped gang outside, sketchy characters, crowd double my age, oh please no are we seriously going in here? Up the stairs, find yourself transported to a different era and location. You are temporarily leaving Hawaii for this. They had a live band playing 60's style "shout" with a packed dance floor complete with a women doing the full Irish jig all the way to the ground. I tried to do the dance when I got home and wow, let's not do that again, ouch! The decor was interesting and along the top wall near the ceiling had a row of little red rider tricycles. Random? The staff was friendly and the drinks priced right ($5-$6). They allow smoking inside and that's not my fav. But it wasn't as bad as other pubs I've been in. The overall atmosphere was fun with a mature crowd. But everyone was having a good time together. My guests visiting the island liked it so much they came back the next night to continue the party. Also, out front they had a hot dog cart. My friends got one and it looked pretty good, fully dressed. It was so spicy she started tearing up. read more

I love Irish Rose but the last time few times we have come here have been really questionable... We used to be every weekend customers but as of lately we will stop in maybe once a month, this past Friday we learned our lessons to stick to coming on Saturdays because really no live bands compare to Elephant!! THEY ARE AWESOME. The time before last we had a question about our bar tab because a type of drink that NONE of us drank was on it but the bartender didn't want to hear us out because we " only tipped $10 on $100 bill".... meanwhile we were tipping cash with EVERY DRINK we ordered. I understand you can't keep track of every patron in the bar but to be that rude to someone who has a simple question because you probably assume they're wasted is extremely unprofessional... Other than that I love the Irish Rose. The drinks are strong & the memories had here are awesome read more

Husband & I flew to Hawaii Dec 4, 2019 from AZ and was visiting Waikiki for our 30th Anniversary...SO HAPPY WE FOUND THIS PLACE. Great people, very hospitable from staff to local patrons.HAD FUN PLAYING DARTS & WATCHING THE GAMES read more

If you're looking for a place to cut a rug, have some cocktails, drink some beer, listen to a live band, watch sports, play beer pong, play darts, and just have a damn good time granted not in the best of 'hoods, you have found your spot! The place is brilliantly dim lit and wreaks of all things SALOON. It is not an Irish pub but they have great Irish beer (nothing beats the Guinness in Ireland and they could sell a good cider to make it legit!). This place has so many things to do that if you can't have fun here you must be missing all of your senses! Its definitely a place to bring your friends and make a tour of this huge space. The staff is friendly, attentive, helpful and not too hard on the eyes. The prices are great and are made even better with the many specials they have throughout the night and the different days. The live band really makes this place stand out. No matter the music there is always a good mix of people of all ages. This seems to be a good group of patrons, too! All and all a great place to let yourself go! The place does smell of smoke and you will too - Just sayin'. read more

It's terrible that I smelled smoke just opening the door not even making a single step inside. It is illegal to smoke inside the bar but they are doing somehow?? I needed a bit more drink after Chibaken so.decided to try this Irish bar but no thanks. I'm not a smoker and I hate it so I can't breathe no way!! Why can this kind of business exist doing some illegal thing? This is just not for me?? read more

I remember going to the 'old Irish Rose' on the 'old Lewers st.' back in the day. (with Da Waipuka bar out back!) So many fun times i had at both those places!! Ahhh the good ole days. lol Then one day the sad announcement was made that had been rumored for a while; The Rose was closing so they could do construction on Lewers Street, (they were gonna try to class the street up! ...what!?! .....Nooooooo!!) .......But then, another announcement,,,, they would build a new Irish Rose!!! Yay! ...But would the new Rose be any fun? Would they still have rockin live music? Would they still never charge a cover? Would the beer still be cheap and cold???? Well yes,yes,yes, and YES! It was a great place to go see live local bands back then and it still is today at there Ena road location. Just enough on the edge of Waikiki that the tourist don't stumble upon it (except the cool ones who read Yelp reviews!) Darts, pool tables, shuffleboard, cheerful staff, huge dance floor and live rock and roll every night. What more do you need! Granted, it will never be the same as the original place. (what bar ever is) But this location has been open a few years now, and has proved to me that the Irish Rose is a fun time no matter which street it is on. I love this 'New Rose' in its own special way!! = ) read more

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This bar reminds me of home. The music was on point and kept the whole place singing along and having a ball. Carmen the waitress there, filled our drinks before they were even emptied. Carmen was the best server I've experienced in all of honolulu and her service was a pleasure for our whole group. She payed close attention to our drinking needs and we never had to wait to place a drink order. Definetly 5 star service overall. The atmosphere was exactly what we where looking for and the service was nothing short of amazing. 5+ stars and one hell of a great time. We will Definetly be coming back here again. read more

I'm not a fan of smoking but I do love freedom and despite Hawaii's ban on smoking indoors, Irish Rose let's their patrons light up. They also support Hawaii's musicians with live performances from various rock and blues bands in Honolulu. They have a very large bar that is very accessible and I never find myself waiting long for a drink. read more

New law not to smoke in bars. They even have a sign posted no smoking prohibited by law. But ash trays put out by bar. People smoking all over. Even someone has a dog in here. Not a service dog. read more

Came here a few months ago with some friends after not coming in about three years when it was named "Pink Cadillac". The place seemed like it had a better sound system and they had a cover band playing okay but sometimes funny covers (I cracked up when they started play "talking in your sleep" by The Romantics). The place has that same laid back vibe from before and the drinks are reasonably priced for being in Waikiki. But it clearly lost the charm from its Pink Caddy days. But I will never like this place as much as I did when it was Pink Caddy. Back on those days you could see a real grassroots local rock/metal movement. Many local metal bands like The Miltons, Stoic, Lushion, Green Eyes, and many others had their first gigs and many others at this place. And that's how I will always remember this place, a place where local bands rocked the house, and you could chill drinking beer and smoke hookah. I'll be visiting this place again if local metal bands that play original material start to score gigs here. Or if I'm cruising Waikiki and want to just chill and have a few beers and listen to some god aweful cover band. read more

Well I guess I'm a fan. If my husband didn't know where this place was I doubt I'd find it! It's tucked away in an alley way on the top floor of a building! Usually bars like this smell and are hot and musty. But not this bar! I'm not sure how they do it but this bar doesn't smell even though you can smoke inside this bar! We came here to scout out the band and the only problem I had was that the music was too loud. And I usually don't say that but man these guys gave me a headache. The drink prices were not too bad and their specials were pretty awesome. I think I got a PBR draft for a couple of bucks. The only thing I didn't like about this bar was that there was a ton of Illinois sport team stuff up. YUCK! As a Wisconsinite I am bred to hate all things from Chicago. But I guess that's where all the best Irish bar owners are from?! I don't know. It's Not my favorite Irish bar in Hawaii but its not bad. I'll be back. read more

The smell in this place is Disgusting! I thought smoking was illegal inside establishments?! We decided to give it a shot, and the bouncer at the door checking IDs was very welcoming and nice, But the Bartender was a different story..He was a total douche The worst customer service and snarky comments had us leaving there in a heartbeat! read more

I was recently in town for a business meeting and a coworker recommended this place. A bunch if us went there and had a great time! Friendly bartender, great band and a fun crowd made it a night to remember. read more

The Rose is one of my favorite places to hang out at since I've been living in Honolulu. Initially, I was looking to Chinatown for the cool spots, but realized one doesn't have to go very far for a good time. The Rose is a great, in-your-back-yard, neighborhood bar. Great staff, great music almost every night of the week, awesome dance floor, no cover, no lines, and great drink specials. Check out house band Elephant on Saturday nights! The folks that hang out here are super friendly. You won't find the pretentious hipster crowd here. Expect honest, real people just wanting to relax, and have a good time. People here will treat you like family. If you go often enough, you'll learn about all the cool things that the Rose does for charity, like trike races to help raise money for the Blood Bank of Hawaii! I think the only, single drawback I can think of is the smoking inside. As cool as that may be for the smokers, it does drive the non-smokers away. May I suggest making a nice outside patio for the smokers upstairs or downstairs? I'm just saying. My two cents. Personally, I will continue to hang out here. It's not a huge deal for ME, just unfortunate when I want to share the live music with friends, but they won't go because of the second-hand. This is totally understandable. Anyways, smoker or not, just check it out one Saturday night! You'll have fun. read more

This may be borderline inappropriate but.. just not my crowd. There's a lot of "gangster"-looking people and biker gangs, etc. 95% men. As a petite female, it was a little uncomfortable. I'm used to fun-loving asian bars! Haha. I did get good service! LOL. ;) read more

The live music here is awesome. Not many people get on the dance floor..I wish they did! Drinks are decently priced. They play every NFL game on Sunday which I love! The only complaint I would have is that smoking is permitted inside so I always come out of there smelling like smoke. I guess that's good for the smokers. read more

This is my favorite spot in Honolulu! It's a type of place I feel comfortable in, as I'm not much of a club goer. I like the live music and the dim atmosphere. As an ex-smoker, I don't mind the smoke inside. If you do and if it really bothers you, then this might not be the place for you. But it's a pretty big place so it usually isn't that bad. The staff is really nice and friendly and most importantly know what they serve - beer wise. I like beer, but I unfortunately don't know very much about it, so the waitress (forgive me, I forgot her name, but she was very nice and pretty and I might have a little girl crush on her ;P) suggested what is now my favorite beer. If you're more in the bar/pub scene and look for a relaxed and friendly environment to listen some music too, the Irish Rose is for you! read more

This is a five star Waikiki dive bar! Don't let that scare you away! Live band gets better with drinks. Good place to cut loose and have good time. It's a Waikiki must. For a little while anyways. read more

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PROS: -Live music -Fun crowd -Decent drinks CONS: -Smoking is allowed inside 62/100 Yelp Challenge 2015 read more

Had a really good time here last night! Drink specials are awesome!! $3 captain and $3 Jim bean ?? Sold!!! The band was def rocking, overall I had lots of fun and I would see myself coming back again Cheers :) read more

Absolutely loved it. Bar was great. Good prices. Band was fun. Good crowd. HOWEVER everyone in the bar was smoking. It was u unreal. And they didn't have smoke eater exhausts. It was overwhelming. read more

If you enjoy good Alternative music, this is your spot! Irish Rose took me back in the days when I was jammin' with Bush, Metallica, Everclear, Nirvana, and the list goes on... The price is reasonable and the service is outstanding!!! Dress code, what dress code? Be yourself is what this place requires! read more

Irish Rose Saloon - Irish Rose Saloon - Irish Pub Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

Good place to stop and have good drink. Only 4 stars because it is very dicey. Smells and dingy looking. Love their sister bars and they offer free shuttle services which is great read more

Dinghy, Irish Staple of the neighborhood with damn good bands Drinks Ordered: Shot and a bee-ah Nothing young and hip about it. Mostly locals and random tourists who happen to stumble in. Bands play pretty much every night and they are always pretty good. If you got a collar on your shirt or can't deal with a wittle smoke getting in your wungs... then go drink your wine coolers elsewhere. read more

Cheap Whiskey, great bands, and good times were had by all. Just have to put up with the cigarette smoke, which I dont mind because I am not a Millennial. read more

$3 maitais! A place you can smoke in, and plenty of space for lots and lots of people. Bartenders are pretty friendly and it's definitely a local spot. It's also a great spot to see live music and have a few cheap drinks :) read more

I really like going out to the Irish Rose, especially because it's in a convenient location for me. They have a great drink selection and their live bands are almost always fun to listen to. Service is pretty quick, even on busy nights. My only complain would be the smoking. It gets so smoky in there, it's pretty gross after a while. Plus my clothes and hair total reek afterwards. And sometimes the crowd is a bit rowdy, but normally that's fine. read more

Hard to believe that I have not reviewed The Rose. First the bad, they have a 'smoke at your own risk' policy. So as a non-smoker I will leave smelling like smoke. The owner feels that it is not the establishment's responsibility to enforce the indoor smoking ban and has been quoted in the news saying: "I can't make an income without customers so it's not my business to throw customers out of my bar," (http://www.hawaiinewsnow.com/story/12074183/bars-serving-hawaii-smokers-despite-ban) The good points are Elephant, a local 80s arena rock cover band which plays most Saturdays. They really seem to enjoy playing and interact well with the crowd. There is also a large dance floor. There is never a cover charge and the bar has many beers on tap and a full-array of liquor. They do not have a kitchen but there is a food cart in front on most weekend nights. The staff is always friendly and mix drinks rapidly given the high volume of people. The bar seats about 20 people and there are many tables with cocktail service. The Irish Rose is a great place for a cheapo night out. read more

Great local bands. Cheap beer. Our waitress was fabulous we never had to wait on beers. Every time she walked by she asked if we wanted another round. The band played a variety of music. Journey 80's was everyone's favorite. All the songs sang were catchy and everyone knew the words. I live a block away so this place is convenient but not on the main drag. This is definitely a place to come with friends for drinks and dancing. read more

The Irish Rose is a fun bar to go hang out with some friends and listen to some pretty good cover bands. They have a good selection of beers on tap and a good amount of your standard liquors. Prices are fairly good for the fact it is in Waikiki and no cover and it's open till 2am. Standard busy nights are Friday and Saturday but is can also get pretty busy on weeknight as well. Even when it is really busy the service I have gotten has always been good. Other things about the bar are despite having "No Smoking" sign hung up they allow you to smoke and will even give you an ashtray. The smoking thing kinda turns some people off to this place but makes others like it that much more. There are also a couple of dart board near the back. Lastly, this place gets kinda loud especially when the band starts playing so don't think you are going to have a private conversation, I have at times found myself texting people in my group what I was trying to say so I didn't have to shout it a million times. read more

You know what? I love this place. The staff is amazing. The drinks are reasonable. And the music is fantastic. The worst part is that they allow smokers and because I have asthma and allergies and I don't want my hair and clothes to smell like smoke I can't tolerate this. Such a shame read more

Would give it more stars if it was non smoking. Great place with decent prices, but the second hand smoke kills it for me. They are open super late till 4am so that's cool but you'll smell like an ashtray read more

This place does not serve food. Go there if you just want to have drinks. We were hungry so we left.

Great place to see live music. Pro: You can smoke inside Con: It's VERY smokey inside read more

I agree with the other reviews about the heat! It's always hot in the Irish rose! Pros: Good music Great bartenders Cheap drinks Great people there, always! Cons: Super hot Really smokey (if you're not a smoker, you'll come out smelling like one) All in all, it's a pretty decent place to hit up and pregame (cheap drinks) or end the night! read more

I've been for the tricycle races and one time after hanging out post-international auto show. They have Smithwick's and alcoholic cider on tap. They don't serve food but you are welcome and free to bring it with you/ or order take out! They play live music, but I haven't came around yet to check out that scene. Very laidback place great for transplants to Hawaii. If you like the pub scene, this is a go-to spot for the beers you want on tap. read more

DIVE bars galore! Great vibe, live band everynight, shuffle board, and darts. Many a great combo when it comes the Rose. The 7-11 next door offers up some good spam masubi at 3am.... what can I say, Im classy...all the way..... read more

Understandably quiet on a Monday night, but the staff were about as friendly as any bar I have been in. Good beer prices, a place to relax and have a drink in the early evening. I was out of there before the live music so I cant speak to that. read more

This place is very cozy type of bar. The true regulars there are hilarious. Great service. read more

Irish Rose Saloon - The rose! - Irish Pub Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

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