VERY local gathering place. The night we went, an AMAZING…read morelocal band called HRF was playing. Island reggae and cover songs. They were seriously one of the best bands I have seen in forever. We didn't eat there, but the food looked hearty and everyone was enjoying the vibe. No cover charge.

Keoni the bartender remembers our drinks. Always with a smile. John makes the best $12 BLT in the…read moreworld. Plenty aloha. Highly recommended.

Exactly perfect for what we were looking for. First and foremost on the list for our search, was…read morewe hoped to find a place that had televised sports (both Monday Night Football and the World Series were on--but remember, this is Hawaii--way-out in the Pacific, so live-games come on in the afternoon or even earlier). Multiple screens make it so there is not a bad seat in the house. We also hoped to find a place with more of a "neighborhood/locals" energy to chill and relax our tired dogs (feet) in...and also, if it wasn't asking too much, hoped that it would have a fun vibe. (*Check those criteria off). "Icing on the cake", for us would be if the location had decent food. (Check that one off and put an exclamation point behind it--as the nachos we had were, "Fire".) As fate would have it, a lucky break was to be had as we walked in to the very-full bar. There, before us, were two stools at the bar (*the last remaining spots in the place) and they happened to be open. Side note: The bar has a speak-easy attached to it, and one day, we are gonna try it. Going there has been mentioned a few times when we have chatted with locals and tourists regarding memorable and unique things to do. Our servers were pleasant and accommodating despite the fact that the place was "choke widd plenty-kine cust-a'mah" (local pidgin for, full of customers). It's a hard balancing act to make patrons feel welcomed, but also not leave other thirsty tables waiting for too long. The two pretty blondes working that afternoon did a fantastic job at this. My seasonal sour beer hit all the right notes, and my wife seemed to enjoy her less exotic tap beer (Blue moon with an orange slice--served ice cold). There is a ton of beers to choose from here. Lighting in the Kailua Tavern is kinda darkish (not a problem, as I like me a dark bar sometimes). The locals were very-welcoming. One guy offered his table to us when he noticed our food had arrived and our plates were a bit pinned in. Also, anyone who happened to be sitting near us immediately engaged in friendly banter about the games. One guy of Tongan decent, who was probably 6'5" and had muscles piled-on to his massive frame came over and leaned in very close to ask, "Hey DEN, Bradah, YOU MIND FOR IF I GO DANCE WICH YOU DATE?" (*That didn't happen, I thought channeling a classic moment from the bar-scene in, Animal House, would be funny...but like the Toronto Blue Jays in the late innings of last night's game, "Swing and a miss". ) The Kailua Town Tavern was the opposite of a swing and a miss for us. It was fun and a good place to "chill"; the vibe was what we had hoped for; and of special note were the steak strips on the nachos, as they were superb.

Food: GREAT AND TASTY!…read more Service: very kind to everyone! Ambiance: love the atmosphere

Food was amazing. We are from out of state and stopped in for food late one night and was…read morepleasantly surprised how delicious everything was. It was fun hanging with the locals.

This place is great. Great Juke Box, pool, food, Karaoke and a double bonus... my Friends knew the…read moreowner who was there. I don't know her name but she answers to "Auntie" along with all the other broads at this place. One down side... No Belvedere and Auntie gave us "complimentary" stinky dried shrimp we ate it (I secretly didn't eat one ahaha) with a smile and a shot! Respect the stink shrimp and Auntie. Holla Ohana 's I'll be back!

You heard the word "dive" and this place doesn't disappoint. But it's a dive worth visiting with a…read moreheart of gold

the tacos are the best! Shayne is the best bartender, fast and friendly service. there's TVs, a…read morejukebox and a pool table. the regulars there are very welcoming and friendly. great place to just chill with your friends.

The ladies are so nice in here, always checking up on us. Our party was dancing on the floor most…read moreof the night. You can play music for $1 each song. It was awesome watching the Tyson vs J Paul fight as well. Enjoyed the fried pork, French fries and Wingdings. Enjoy!

Never been inside, they are not closed.as of 10/2025 They are open from 11am to 4pm,live…read moreband,weds&Thursday 7pm to 11.30pm,I work at mall and walk by there daily,I just wanted to let people know...

Being the whiskey lover I am, I just had to make it a priority to visit Ko'olau Distillery while…read morevisiting O'ahu! The first time we visited the distillery was back in 2021. There wasn't much of anything other than the single rickhouse area, so when we went back in 2025 it was nice to see how much they had expanded. A nice, full tasting bar, plenty of seating area (outdoor and indoor), and an expanded rickhouse. The employees are friendly and give great recommendations. Definitely loved seeing how much they've grown in the 4 years since we visited. They had more expressions to try this time around, which was great because I got to do a flight of their releases. My wife got a cocktail which she enjoyed. This place is definitely a good vibe for any whiskey lover visiting O'ahu!

Smooth Summer Jam 08/28 great performances by local music artists, pleasant atmosphere and…read morecocktails to enjoy the evening event. Mahalo Nui to the entire Staff

I came here with my co-workers for lunch on my last day of work, and it was such a great choice!…read moreThe food was Ono-- I ordered the kalbi beef and a spicy pork plate, and both were packed with flavor. I'm not a big fan of mac salad, so I'd probably skip that next time, but everything else was spot-on. We had so much fun during lunchtime that we decided to come back after work for a bucket of brewskis and some delicious cocktails -- including the green tea cocktail made with Jameson. It was tasty but a little on the sweet side. Overall, this is a really cool spot to hang out with friends and enjoy some great Korean food. I'd definitely come back if I'm ever in Waimanalo again!

Came after a beach day to catch the ending of the Nuggets vs Thunder game. When we got there, the…read moregame wasn't on but they were happy to change the channel for us in our own little area. Auntie working there was so nice and came by to check on us periodically. We ordered a round of drinks and some finger foods to snack on which came out hot and steamy! It's a more low-key bar that gives dive vibes! I've read from other reviews that this place is great for family parties and I can picture that! Aside from the bar being spacious, the home feeling you get from the staff makes it a place to return to time and time again.

As part of the recent Great Crawl, I finally got to try Bob's. As one of the participating venues,…read moreand right outside of a trolley stop, it was an easy decision to come in and grab a beer. It's a simple spot, looks like an old restaurant that was cleaned out with empty floor space, a bar in the middle, and a pool table. The bigger draw here is the ample outdoor seating space, with picnic tables for the attached BBQ place. It seemed like the groups here were happy. Prices are reasonable; their selection is everything you could want from a neighborhood bar. I had a green beer for St. Patrick's Day - Sierra Nevada Pale Ale made it turn kind of a greenish brown, but it was still fun. The bartenders were all happy and friendly. This is simple place; plus there's lots of other venues nearby to make your own Kailua Town crawl.

Love this place. Have only tried the brisket, brisket tacos, brisket sandwich and the lamb burger…read morewith Parmesan fries. All outstanding. I'll be back soon. Live music is awesome on Tuesdays and Wednesdays!

Taco Tuesday is always a good choice. Several different tacos to choose from and what's better is…read morethe price. Going on other night is good too. I enjoy the Alfredo pasta. What's better is our favorite bartender always lets me modify it to my liking. No chicken, add veggies. It's a great hangout spot. Can watch some games, etc on the different tv's This place also went through or still is going through a Reno to make an outdoor space.

This place has a solid pub vibe for sure and seems like a nice local hangout spot. Had to get a…read moreGuinness (or two) and it was a solid pour. Also got the fish and chips and it came with three succulent pieces of cod and amazing battered fries. The service was also quick and friendly.

We have an abundance of taco places in Kailua these days, all serving very similar options. All…read moregood quality. All yummy. But these guys are a step above. LOCAL guys running everything. They use local ingredients (read their bio!) and they make you feel like you're a regular every time you walk through the door. They have a great variety of burrito, taco, and bowl (salad) fillings (and other stuff too). AND a full bar to get that margarita or Modelo! There's a parking lot behind the building and a door back there to scoot in through the bar. The place is usually pretty busy, always a little line to order, but they're fast and ready to roll as soon as it's your turn. Definitely try these guys out if you haven't already. If you like Jalapenos or Panilos (or Chipotle on mainland) you're going to LOVE this place! SUPPORT LOCAL!!!

I don't get it. It's…read moreprobably me, tho. First of all, it's a small burrito for the price. Base, regular size is $10.5 Add meat (super dry, but plenty) - 2.50 Free basics - lettuce, onion, lime squeeze, jalapeño, etc. $1 - $2.50 for things from sour cream to mango salsa. Definitely felt like the guy skimped me BUT it was a decent size meal. I probably would have felt better spending $10-12 for it because it was filling. For a $15 burrito, I want leftovers.