Man, I haven't walked into this joint in Aaaaaaages! I'm talkin' about decades baby!!! I was working just next door to Manoa Gardens the other day, and decided to walk into Manoa Gardens to take a quick look at this bar hang out from my college dayz. For some reason, I thought Manoa Gardens use to serve food, but as I looked around the joint, all I saw was the same "bar" that I remembered when I was a student here. Manoa Gardens has a lot of seating inside the establishment, as well as seating outside that has covered umbrellas. If you want to hang out & catch a game on T.V., or maybe talk story with friends...........or even do a little studying? You can do all of that here at Manoa Gardens! Food is available through a Ba--Le Sandwich shop, as the sandwich shop in located inside Manoa Gardens. The sandwich shop is "cafeteria style", where you can buy your food, then go into the bar area of Manoa Gardens to sit & eat. Need a beer, or something harder? Yup, you can buy it all here at the bar in Manoa Gardens, and the prices can't be beat! read more

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Ok ok I haven't been a student for a long time but the memories and going there recently since we were at UHM to hear a friend speak brought back that flood of memories and the great times friends and BEER!! Things have changed since I remember it but the beer is still there and the place is still great to be at. Sure gone are the days that many undergraduates still can get a beer but hey the ones who can and the grad students and lecturers still make the place rock. Oh I was pleased too that the day we were there they were setting up for a band to play too. ahh good memories, good beer and now even better beer than I remember. read more

When you're in college this place is AWESOME! It's not pretty or fancy but it's the only bar on campus so I think it gets bumped up to four stars just for that reason alone. I remember finally turning 21 while a student at UH (a very long time ago I'd like to add) and discovering their Long Island Iced Teas. First sip - "Hmm that's funny, this sure doesn't taste like iced tea!" Fourth sip - "Well it tastes funny but my tongue is starting to go numb." Tenth sip - "Woo hoo! This is the best school ever! I'm so smart!!!" Second Long Island - Dancing in circles followed by inevitable blackout It's really amazing that I didn't die from alcohol poisoning but what doesn't kill you makes you stronger right?! Drinking Long Island Iced Teas at UH is sort of a rite of passage and everyone has their drunken Manoa Gardens story. Although that time of my life, called "The Blurry Period," was fun I'm glad it's over. I purposely make it a point not to drink Long Island Iced Teas anymore because I don't need to relive the puking or hangovers of my youth. No offense to you Long Island Iced Tea lovers, but I like my intestines. They've been really good to me! If you're a student at UH, go for it! Your time there is short and you should get drunk as much as you possibly can. Grades don't really matter in the real world (or at least my sucky ones didn't) so coast on by and drink up. You'll look back fondly on those days of low productivity, almost zero responsibility and practical poverty. It's just two steps up from being homeless. You've got the rest of your old age to be responsible, pay bills and go to work sober. Live a little and drink one of those giant Long Islands for me! Go Bows! read more

Manoa Gardens - Pubs Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

A BAR on a college campus!?!?! You've GOT to be kidding! Bar + college campus pretty much seals the four-star deal itself. And it's a full service bar, meaning you can enjoy your favorite cocktail and/or partake of their sufficient beer selection. Prices are outrageously affordable -- you can get a 32-oz MICRObrew or IMPORT for somewhere around $5. You'll not find that deal anywhere else on the island, my friend. MG is a routine stop for me and my colleagues when we want a change of scenery and to exchange fun conversation over a cold brew. They even provide some peanuts to snack on (if you ask for them). Grab a table outside and enjoy the beauty of the Manoa campus as you take in a frosty brew. Couple drawbacks, though: Although the seating areas are clearly labeled NO SMOKING, lots of folks light up anyway (because they're outside, so they figure it's okay). This is a real drag, and nobody seems to enforce the rule. Second, service can be painfully slow when they're busy. A single-file line forms at the bar and you'll often end up waiting for awhile to get your next beer. (And don't bother trying to buy a bunch of beers for you and your buddies--Hawaii state law says only one drink per person. So you're pretty much stuck in the line if you want service.) And, this isn't so much of a drawback as a caution: There's a $20 minimum if you plan to use a credit card. So unless you're staying for the long haul, get some cash from a nearby ATM before you jump in line. But, as I said, where else can you buy BEER on your COLLEGE CAMPUS?!?! So if you're willing to tolerate the annoyances, you can really have some good times here. :) Cheers! read more

Mānoa Gardens is AMAZING! They have cheap wells $3 and drafts are I believe $5 for a 22 ounce! When Bale is open you can order cheap pupus like chicken wings, lumpia rolls, fries, etc. Its located in the center of the UH Mānoa campus. You can't miss it because its next to the Warrior Recreation Center and you'll see the bale sign. It's hours are pretty long for an on-campus 12-8pm normally unless there's a special event it could be closed or open for longer depending. There's tons of seating here, ideal for studying, group meet ups, dates, talking story, meetings, or whatever. It's air-conditioned and has a bathroom outside. It also has outdoor seating if you're tired of the inside. Sometimes it gets crowded normally during 12pm because that's when everyone is hungry and on break. The bartenders are always friendly and mix good drinks. Love, Love, Love it here! read more

It's open when school is on (currently Fall 2022). Good place to get relatively cheap beer on tap. Good place to bring back memories if you went to UH. read more

I don't know about the rest of you, but I usually find that returning to an old haunt is often quite disappointing... like watching an old episode of Mighty Morphin Power Rangers and finally realizing how lame it really was. However, this visitation to the oft-frequented bar during my former university student life reminded me of some really great memories. Let me preface the rest of my review by saying that if this bar went to high school with the other Hawaii bars, it would be in the outcast group and given swirlies every day. The selection of drinks is surprisingly good for a campus bar (besides a standard liquor set-up... rogue dead guy ale, newcastle and kona longboard on tap, and patron/jager machines). However, it's obvious this place was designed as a campus eatery, then, the manager got a permit to serve alcohol. The layout is like a typical (mini) cafeteria except for the half dozen stools at the bar. Also, the pupus aren't great... the best you should expect is so-so fries, onion rings and spring rolls. That being said, this Friday, I had a chance to hang out with some friends until they had to leave... then I hung out with the bar rats and bartenders. Despite the fact that the bar officially closed at 9, the bartenders were nice enough to let me hang out till 10 o'clock reminiscing about the Manoa Gardens of old. I even got a free 24-oz tanqueray tonic, despite the fact that I had only met the bartender an hour prior; definitely some of the nicest bartenders I've ever met. If you ever visit this bar, I would recommend avoiding high expectations... it's nothing fancy or particularly special. However, for former bar rats, it's always reminiscent of good times past. I frequented this place many times after midterms/finals with classmates... and sometimes professors. Although years have passed since I last visited, I still saw students drowning their school-related sorrows in a 32 of beer. I doubt the crowd will ever truly change, which is actually nice to think about. There will always be the 21-year old student celebrating his/her birthday as early in the day as possible, the juniors/seniors drinking away the stress of the semester, the grad students and professors discussing research and scientific theories, and the lonely university individual trying to find good company. Good times. read more

Manoa Gardens - Pubs Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

UNLV, Las Vegas, Sin City, is a dry campus, meaning NO ALCOHOL ALLOWED. UH Manoa, Hawaii, Paradise, FULL BAR conveniently located at BaLe Sandwich Shop. Why UH has a bar is beyond me but Manoa Gardens is giving UH brownie points when I compare the two colleges I've attended. I ran into two friends chillin' at the bar while they were on their breaks. Having an almost three hour break myself, I got tempted to have a beer with them. One beer turned into two and a free shot compliments of Mr. Bartender. Damn, I was feeling like a rockstar before my Chinese class. The beers and drinks are extremely cheap. Lots of beer selections that you wouldn't normally get anywhere else. Where else can you get a 32 oz. draft beer for about $5?!?! Great prices for the college student budget. Tim (i think) the bartender was super chill and even offered us his food lol. Today was my first time drinking there and it definitely will NOT be my last. UH kids, if you haven't done so already, give this bar a try! read more

I enjoy coming here when the rest of campus is more or less shut down, and I need a bite to eat (and maybe a drink to help me unwind after a long day!) I love that it's connected to Ba-Le, and that I can get pho on a cold and rainy night. I've totally done that a good number of times, especially during midterms or finals when I'm typically studying at Sinclair Library, which is so close by. It's actually kind of funny that you can get traditional hangover fare in the same location as the campus bar. Food is all good. I wouldn't call anything great, but nothing is bad. And I've never had a negative experience here. Granted I'm usually not here when it's really busy, but I always feel comfortable, which I think is really important for a bar, especially a campus bar. Drinks are a good price for the amount you get. I never feel like I'm getting gypped. Just remember to drink responsibly kiddos :) read more

This barkeep Tristan is a total stud muffin. They have 3 delicious Waikiki Brewing Company beers avilable and Tristan pours them expertly. #mancrush read more

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Dear My University Bar, I'm finally graduating, and you're a main reason why I haven't gone crazy after all these years. 32 oz. beers after (and between. haha) classes, before/after work, etc. cannot be beaten. Thanks, Jon read more

Oh Manoa Gardens, how unique you are. I haven't been here in over a year since I'm no longer a student but it's truly a one-of-a -kind spot. First off, it's cheap, ridiculously cheap. I'm working at a bartender now and you simply can't drink cheaper than at Manoa Gardens. 32 oz beers for what was it, $6-7? haha. If you're a student "Let's go to Bale!" becomes like second nature at a certain point. My favorite Manoa Gardens memories occured during UH's magical undefeated football season, I remember seeing a game winning field goal then being so excited I ran out the door and jumped one of the trash cans -- good times. This place could always improve, the food is decent but could be better, the bar is limited but for what it is, a cheap on-campus place to drink, Manoa Gardens is pretty darn close to perfect. Oh Manoa Gardens, how I miss you. read more

Great food!! (only cash) and the bar is chill. rather come here than the library. quiet enough to work on things. while having a nice cold one. read more

We all know that the best thing about college is the fun you get to have. Booze, Parties, Hangovers, and Hookups. That's what we all look forward to when we go off to college right? Well, at least that's what the typical college student would probably say. Not me. Personally, I was never one to go out and party until I puked. I didn't even really drink when I finally turned 21. With that said though, I do enjoy a good beer or a glass of wine every now and again. Knowing what I just admitted to then, it might not be much of a surprise to know that until about a month and a half ago, I had never set foot into Manoa Gardens (at least not for an alcoholic drink). It took exactly three years and my cousin's semi-alcoholic behind (only joking btw) to get me to come to this bar (& he's not even a student at UH! In fact, he's never even attended the school!!). Go figure! I honestly don't know why it's taken me so long to grab a drink here. For years since turning 21, my friends have continuously made plans to come here. We've even talked about possibly grabbing a beer just minutes before going to take our final exams so we could "clear our heads". Lol. But, for some reason it just never really happened. I actually find it kind of funny that the semester that I'm graduating from UH is the semester I finally went to the bar on campus. #Yolo #notreallythough I know, it's not everyday that you see a bar on a college campus. In many ways, it could be a double edge sword. -- I mean, cheap drinks? Hello, of course! (& they can make you pretty much every drink you can think of!!) It may not be good on your liver at the end of the day, but it's certainly good on your wallet! But, on the other hand, we all know what crazy things can happen at bars...Ah! Who am I kidding?! Forget I even said that! On that note, I'm gonna leave all you youngins with a little advice...advice that I probably would've given 21-year-old me, if I had the chance. -- Live it up, kids! Study hard, and party harder (if your liver can handle it.). But, know your limit(s). read more

Great outdoor venue! Probably the best deal for a cold beer on the island!

I use to like this place. The beer selection was always bad (they NEVER rotate the taps and its all generic choices), but the price was right (32oz beers for $7). It was a good place to go on campus, unfortunately it recently took a turn for the worse. Just prior to the 2014 summer they increased the prices from $7 to $9 for the 32oz beers. Well that sucks, but its still an OK deal. However, over the 2014 summer, while the students were away, they changed the 32oz beers to 24 oz beers and kept the prices the same. Acted like they didn't change anything. Now its $9 for a 24oz beer. BAD DEAL! Crazy expensive if you ask me. Here's a conversation I had with an exceptionally rude bartender a few weeks ago: Me: (noticing the smaller beer size after ordering a 'large beer') Oh sorry, I must have ordered the wrong size. I wanted a 32oz beer. B'tender: We only sell 24oz and 12oz beers. Me: But you use to sell 32oz beers, what happened to those? B'tender: We only sell 24oz and 12 oz beers. Me: ...but you use to sell 32oz right? Did you change your policy? B'tender: ...(awkward pause)...(looks me straight in the eye). I said, we sell 24oz beers! or 12oz beers! Any other questions? Wow, well it became apparent other people have been asking him the same thing. Extremely rude nevertheless. Won't be back... read more

Decent selection of drinks for reasonable price. Great place, especially since I'm working on campus and just sometimes don't feel like driving. Not sure about the drink limit - last time I was here I had 5 empty glasses in front of me. read more

Love this Place. Its great late Friday Afternoons and early Evening during the Academic School Year. They have bands or DJs or usually some kinda entertainment at the out door Seating. the percentage of patrons is a closer balanced percentage of graduate Students of all sorts (Law, Engineers, Marine Biology, Hawaiian Culture, etc). To Get Alcohol; everyone stands in a drama free line. lots of Fried Food options, or Pho, or chips Basically the restaurant chain: BALE' TVs with sports games on them on the inside. Indoor Outdoor Seating. FRI 6-9pm: on KTUH 90.3. G-Spot is on air. The Studio is above Manoa Gardens. Different Close rather cleanly bathroom options. read more

Yay my University bar! That's right, amongst UHM's buildings and auditoriums is a bar tucked inside the BaLe over by Sinclair Library. I was first introduced to this bar two years ago by a friend who absolutely loved going here to get plastered before her art classes. Sometimes I wish she hadn't ever introduced me to this bar, although I know I would have soon gone because so many of my friends go here before, after, during their history lectures and studios. It's a great place to to blow off some steam after 12pm, which is when they start serving alcohol. (It's easy to get sucked into the trap of going here all the time just for "one beer") BECAUSE JUST ONE BEER CAN BE A 32oz deliciousness for only $5.75! That's two and a half beers people! for the price of like one at any other bar, a great ridiculous price! I know they usually offer Newcastle and Rogue Dead Guy Ale (because I drink that) as well as Blue Moon and some other brews, about 6 or 7 beers on tap. Aside from the occasional creepy guy(s) trying to interject into my conversations with girlfriends, I love this bar. great place to come with friends (and hey even make friends) after class. I've had to make it a point to not to come here often, which is not easy to do since it is afterall on campus. eeks! (ps. If you don't like beer don't worry, they have cheap red or white wine and a fully stocked supply of all your favorite liquors. They have some specialty drinks, like the Starburst, which combines like 5 different flavored vodkas together and tastes like its name, I've tried it and its quite good.) read more

I LOVE LOVE LOVE LOVE LOVE Manoa Gardens. You can find me here nearly every single day drinking a beer (or a vodka 7 depending on my mood) chatting with the bartenders, the professors, or the "regulars" that hang around this bar from 2pm till about 4pm! :) All of the bartenders here are really nice and the booze is ridiculously cheap. Where else can you get a patron shot for $5. Where else can you get a 32oz Rogue Dead Guy for $6. NO WHERE!! And everyone who complains about this place is stuck-up, high expecting, probably non-tipping, prisses that should spend their money elsewhere where they'd probably get slower service and more expensive beer. Seriously, you want beer ON CAMPUS?! WAIT! Talk to the person next to you. Make friends instead of complaining how slow it is. It's college, and the beer is cheap. You're gonna be here for at least 4 years anyway. And TIP the bartenders. I understand we're all broke college students, but damn. Spare a dollar at least. Just think, if you were anywhere else, it wouldn't be this cheap. And also, general rule of thumb with bars, take care of the bartender, they'll take care of you. :) I LOVE MANOA GARDENS! read more

I come here a lot with my friends. It's a nice place to sit outside and talk. Also they have beer! Sometimes there are special events put on by the German club at UH, which are really fun to attend. read more

I can't recall the amount of times I went "I'll just have two max and then go to class," and end up not going to class at all, who knows what i'm talking about?! overall great place, haven't been here in a while although i've heard prices went up slightly and that there is now a drink limit in effect. read more

So much for so many little memorable memories while going to UH Manoa. One thing I have to say to fellow haters: If you don't like Manoa Gardens, you can suck on my b__s!!! read more

If anything makes up for the lack of a college atmosphere around Manoa, its a bar right in the middle of campus. Nestled between campus center and the library, Ba-Le/Manoa Gardens is always the place to go after (and maybe before) class. The prices are the best you'll find, especially for the big beers. Where else can you get a 32 oz. Longboard for 5.50?! If only they stayed open past 8... read more

For the prices alone this place deserves mention. The staff is friendly and the drinks are poured with care. Remember, you are on a college campus so it can get loud, but sometimes just really chill. Grab a bite to eat at Bale, sit back and watch the game or the multitude of people! It gets pretty cd so dress in layers - I know weird for Hawaii. Opens at 12 and closes at 8. Last call is at 7:30, so drink up and get home safe! read more

As the only bar on campus, Manoa Gardens, has no real competition. The beers are well priced and the bartenders have always been great guys. There is tons of indoor and outdoor seating so this is a good place to bring a group. There's always sports on the TVs. Bale shares the same building so once you get a buzz going you can fill up on cheap Vietnamese food! read more

Student-oriented bar with the best prices around. Bartenders are friendly, cool, and chill, as well as the students that fill the area. Great place to study and have a beer. Its coupled with Bale, therefore you can enjoy great vietnamese food if you ever get the munchies. ;) read more

The bartender disappeared for 10 minutes, when he came back I waited another 5 for him to serve me. Descent beer prices though and it's the only beer on campus. read more

Manoa Gardens is a pretty cool place despite odd decor indoors (strangely not cool) and inadequate outdoor seating. It is a campus watering hole that sells pretty good beer for cheap, has a full bar, and is attached to Bale. During the day you can get some Pho and a beer and in the evening their bar menu features french fries that are super yum. I don't ask much from a campus place but this place is better than expected. read more

I like that the university have a bar right on campus. Great idea. I hardly drank though, all I did was order food and watch basketball games on the tvs. My favorite part of college. :) read more

Cheap beer, great bartenders and it's connected to a Bale!? c'mon, how much better can it get? 5 stars, hands down best bar to drink at as a college student on a budget. read more

I absolutely love this place besides the parking issues and have been a patron of MGs for over twenty years! Delicious cold cheap draft beers on tap. Also a free cup of peanuts on demand. Okay the only negative issue with MGs is the service, very slow, but this has been the case for many years now! Bartenders are unable to multitask! So don't be in a hurry to drink! Summer time is the best! Also watch out for business hours, MGs closes at 8:00 pm during the school year and 6:00 pm during the Summer! read more

Pretty much was the sweetest bar on island, then idiotic youngins made it so you can only order 3 beers over the period of the day. If I wanted my mommy to hold my hand I would drink milk. read more

I'm only giving this place 2 stars because it has alcohol. Other then that the service sucks. The bar tenders are so mean. They even make me feel all awkward. And I'm not that awkward. I see em on their phones. WTf. Customer service these days bra read more

This place has gone downhill lately. As someone else mentioned they cut the size of the cups while raising prices. Charging more money for less stuff is something I could maybe deal with if the service was better. It's always been slow here - I once spent five solid minutes standing at an empty bar with cash in my hand but no bartender to pour me a drink - but I dealt with it because the drinks were a good deal. No more. Avoid this place altogether. read more