Absolutely so much fun!! Probably one of my favorite places to go and dance!! If you don't find yourself dancing in the cages, consider it the next time you go because it is so much fun! Open from 8 PM - 2 AM. Cover is usually $15 and there are usually drag shows on Friday and Saturday. It is VERY HOT inside Venue depending on how crowded it is. Three different dance/stage areas. Bottle service is pretty decently priced as well! Bottle service price varies depending on which table you get. There are 8 different tables and packages. You get Guest list so it's pretty worth your money if you plan on drinking with friends. These are some rates from the website: Stoli 750ml...........$99 Stoli 1 liter...........$145 Belvedere.............$200 Don Julio Blanco..$200 Moet Imperial......$195 Definitely fun for a girls night out. Heck, my boyfriend even and their friends even like to go to Scarlet! So you know it's fun! read more

Located in the heart of downtown.... This is the spot you go with your gays and girlfriends when you don't want to be pursued constantly. Of course you can always bring a man.... Hehe. They have great music, contests, dancers *wink* *wink*, and drinks !! Vibe is always awesome and energetic. YOU WILL RUN INTO OTHER GAYS YOU KNOW. However, I'm really disappointed in the fact that they charge $4 for a bottle of water and do not offer tap--which is free. I think it's unethical and bad practice for any establishment to serve alcohol then not offer anything to counteract the toxic effects of the booze. It's a safety issue. There's also only 3 bathrooms so the line can get pretty crazy. I don't know why clubs always do this--why so little bathrooms ?!?! Overall, this club is fun, drinks are moderate ($8-$10), service is fast, and music is always pumping. Inquire about bottle service for birthdays (first bottle is free)! Stay safe and hydrated -- rage on!!! read more

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$10 cover. Smokey (as in a smoke machine, cough). One bathroom. Weak music, went late on Friday night. Small venue. Skip this place. read more

Scarlet Honolulu - Smoke. Why? - Dance Clubs Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

Where to begin. Hella Amazing. If you're looking for an entertaining house club, and can deal with large crowds. This place is it. First of all, organization. There's three bars, well staffed, so you're attended to at every angle. I didn't have to wait long for a server, within a crowd of what seems like 500 plus. Theres entertainment at every corner too, that keep you engaged in the fun. The efficiency, even the kindness of the servers, combined with the placement of entertainers, made the experience great. Very well done team. Second of all, production value and theatrics. Walking into Scarlett is other worldly. The entertainers, are so talented and unique. The dj's were hella good. You have light shows, a woman dancing mid air, and guy go-go dancers to entertain the crowd leading up to the main event. Which, oh my god. Top notch. Five stars for each entertainer, I throughly enjoyed their performance. This venue is perfect, and the team uses the space to their advantage. Combine that with quality performances. Honestly everyone else, take notes. This is how it's done. read more

Pros: One of my FAVORITE places to go dancing, music is versatile up beat and always has you swaying or bouncing. Three different rooms to provide for different crowds. Occasional drag shows on weekends, etc. $4 water beats $6. All the dancers, bartenders, security and staff has always been accommodating and nice. Cons: only reason I dislike. if your dancing near stages be ware the smoke machine, they blow it like crazy sometimes and I literally feel I could pass out. Also floor gets super slippery when drinks are split. I'm in converse a lot of the time there and even with those in feel my foot slip here and there. Tips: Leave anywhere from a hour to half hour before they close at 2am. Lyft and Uber prices sky rocket and it can take anywhere up to 30 minutes for a driver to arrive. The past few times we ordered a taxi instead because of this. read more

Pretty fun place, great music to dance to. We had some friends in town and he wanted to go to this club where some other friends of his were heading. I've seen a lot of events here, cabaret /drag. We came for the drag show which was a lot of fun and humorous. The host was great, music, outfits and dancing to. After the show the club went into full dance mode. For a small venue they have a pretty cool lighting and laser system and great sound system. We stayed for about a half hour after the show but didn't have too much energy to dance away into the night after a long day, plus, had to take the dog out. So we parted ways and headed home. Fun spot though read more

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Now this review is long over due and instead of dismissing it...this venue deserves a 5 star rating. Lol so if you don't know, this is mainly a gay night club. They have drag shows, men in Speedos dancing in cages and some of the best bootie shaking dance beats anywhere! I stumbled in with a friend and honestly had a blast. Its was interesting and exciting with the show and the music really gets you going! Great bartenders, friendly and engaging to make sure we all had a good time. If you're downtown and looking for a really upbeat nightclub...this is it. Give it a try and get your dance shoes on read more

Yes loooooove it here! Can't wait for them to reopen! Everything about this place screams fun!

Located in the popular row of bars in Waikiki! $15 cover fee was a doozy but after we heard it was due to a Drag Show we were like yes! This gay club was on fire! It was popping when we came in, the music was hot, & everyone was dancing! If you want to take a breather from dancing, there is a low key area to the side where people have tables with stripper poles & what felt like, more AC. Also, this is the area where they put on the amazing Drag Show. 2 sexy divas performed & you can show them your love by letting it rain. read more

Great atmosphere, music and drinks. However, Whoever was the Dj at the Front of the club thought it was appropriate to talk shit to my friends and I when we where drinking our last drink, last call was 145am this was at 150am.... As someone who works in the industry this is absolutely ridiculous and absurd. Regardless if they are a private contractor or employee as an owner I'd be embarrassed to employ this individual. I'd recommend anyone steer clear of this bar if they are planning to have a fantastic time in Oahu. Feel free to visit manifest, bacchus, hulas or wang chungs which are all fantastic bars on the island. New personal goal is to make sure whomever was booked between 1245 and 2 will never have a booking anywhere on the mainland. My friend was visiting the island and performing I'm embarrassed that this is how the club would handle any situation within its establishment. read more

FINALLY a dance club here in Hawaii like the ones I would frequent on the mainland. I remember when I first moved out to Hawaii permanently, one of the most noticeable things lacking were good dance clubs. I tried them all - too pretentious, too dirty, too small, bad music. You name it, there were plenty of turn-offs. I remember when this building was SoHo and the Fix. Nothing compared to this. Fast-forward to the new era of Scarlet. I was lucky enough to be a VIP at the Grand Opening of this amazing venue and spent most of it in the dollhouse. In fact, most of the time when I go, it's spent in the dollhouse. I met Traver (one of the owners) before the club even opened when he attended my beloved CabaRAE. He was so down-to-earth and gave me his number right away! The DJs: The resident DJ, DJ Luna, is THE man! He's one of my top 3 DJs on the island! His mixes are amazing and so eclectic! One minute I'll be listening to Rihanna and The Biebs and the next will be Whitney Houston and Gloria Gaynor! His beats keep my feet moving and my heart pumping. I never leave without a soaking wet shirt. The bartenders: Dayum. Whether you prefer guys or girls (yes, they are straight-friendly), there's eye candy for everyone. Not only that, they're not stingy with their alcohol. You pay for a tasty adult beverage. They have really revamped the place. What used to be the women's bathroom is now the men's. But alas...there's a pretty pink hallway with single private bathroom stalls complete with sink and large mirror to, you know, make sure your make-up and hair are on fleek. You can also reserve VIP tables. There's my favorite, the dollhouse, which is upstairs and overlooks the dance floor and is sure to keep you entertained. It has a large plastic couch that resembles, well, a dollhouse couch. In fact, damn near the entire dance floor area is dollhouse themed. I won't spoil it for those who haven't been, but keep your eye on the walls ;) I reserved the dollhouse for my birthday and the staff was extremely attentive! Always checking to make sure our mixers were full and replenishing our glasses. There's also a couple of VIP areas downstairs next to the DJ booth. More recently, they opened the Tiki room with its own bar, bathroom, seating area, and stage where they have frequent drag shows. Be sure to bring your cash as these ladies and gentlemen know how to work it! Man oh man, I could go on and on about how awesome this place is! But I want you to experience it for yourself. My favorite night to go is Saturday. OH! If you're a fan of RuPaul's Drag Race, check frequently as every month, they have a star from the show as a celebrity guest! I usually park in the lot next to Mark's Garage when I drive. I personally like Ubering it :) Don't forget, Scarlet is almost always a participant in all the Chinatown bar crawls! Unfortunately, this closes at 2am like most places. Yelp Challenge #10/100 read more

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On Saturday night the cover was $10 and the place is on a smaller side but it was fun, you have dancers and live dragshow which was uber entertaining. I had fun but it can get crowded. read more

Scarlet Honolulu - Dance Clubs Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

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The alphabet gang was no where to be found at this club. Literally a straight club and I don't think it was music just messy noise. I thought it was a place to twirl my ass but they didn't play a lick of lady gaga!!! I wanted it to rain on me :( read more

Where do you go for the Ultimate Dance experience when on Oahu ? Non Other than Scarlets Honolulu ! Full bar , 5 Star Shows with Oahu's Premiere Group of Talented Performers , Appreciative and Fun Crew . All the elements for a Night soon not to be forgotten . Come to Scarlet's and see for yourself why hands down its The brightest star in Downtown Honolulu read more

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Finally! Something new for the gay community in Honolulu. It's such a good change of pace and scenery as well. With a mainland vibe and awesome art covering all the walls, it's easy to instantly fall in love. I'll admit I went both Friday and Saturday night two weeks in a row! The bartenders each have a unique personality and the management obviously know what they are doing, which makes sense because this is the child of ultra popular Chicago Scarlet. Music is awesome Environment is awesome Staff is awesome (and super hot) Friday fireball pours are awesome All in all, scarlet is awesome!!! However! Don't come at 9-10 and expect the dance floor to be packed.. No night club is busy that early... Come early to talk with the bartenders and begin the night early. read more

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We love Scarlet Honolulu and that's why my daughters friends decided to do her Bachelorette Party there with bottle service. I was a great night and fun was had by all. Until one of her guest went into the women's restroom and fell, there were puddles of water on the floor.Her arm hurt like hell but she figured it was from the fall til as the evening progressed it was harder to move her arm. So she comes home we convince her to get it checked out since she's here visiting with a 7 month old baby. Well she fractured her elbow. Now she's trussed up and going to need rehab. We still love Scarlet but please be mindful of the condition of your restrooms. read more

Scarlet Honolulu - Dance Clubs Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

Not easy to find a place where all is welcome and that doodoo boy energy is frowned upon. Best experience in Honolulu. Come if you dare! The energy is wild read more

As the only remaining gay dance bar in Hawaii, I hate to give such a poor review. They don't really care about customer service because they kind of have a monopoly on the gay scene right now. They just renovated and it is an improvement for sure. My problem with them is their organization and staff. The girls that collect the cover at the entrance are rude and misinformed about their own policies. I reserved a table for my birthday. I was late but I was assured that I had indeed been able to secure an appointment. However, when my party and I got to the door, the rude girl said our names weren't on the guest list and forced us to pay a cover. I will keep it civil but she used some very unprofessional words. This was my birthday mind you. Anyways, when we got inside, the table service boy confirmed that we had the table. But then he kicked us off and said we didn't and then he said we did. Basically we ended up paying for a table PLUS a cover charge for 8 people. These Scarlet Queens are thieves y'all. This club is also hot AF and I believe it is intentional so they can get more drinks out of you. Just dress like a ho and stay hydrated. Despite my negative experience, I am going to be forced to come here as I have already mentioned, they are the only gay dance bar worth going to anymore. On Saturdays, all the other gay clubs will be empty save for Scarlet. Hopefully some competition opens up soon so they are forced to actually deliver decent customer service. read more

Hellloooo, Scarlet! Why have I only heard about you 5 days ago?!?! Friends, I have an addiction. I love watching RuPaul's Drag Race. Love the Queens & will readily bow to any of those lovely ladies. In my sheltered life, I did not know of any place other than Hula's to see any of these beauties. I mentioned it one day to an acquaintance & she said one word, Scarlet. Fast forward to Black Friday night and I'm standing in front of a stage staring at some of the most BEAUTIFUL people I have ever seen. (I seriously started questioning how I could get my body to look like theirs) Scarlet is located across the street from Hawaii Theatre on Pauahi Street. You can park on the street (check the signs) or Mark's Garage. There is a pay on your own lot nearby as well, but I don't know the rates. Chinatown Municipal lots, but I am not sure they run that late. Or early, depending on your time in the club. I was invited on this particular night because some of the drag queens from RuPaul's Drag Race were supposed to make an appearance. They were performing at a Christmas show at the Hawaii Theatre. We got there around 11pm and the place was only 1/3 full. This allowed me to take it all in. The place is in 2 sections. Once you pay your cover and get your stamp, you walk into a large hall. There is a stage directly in front of you where the DJ is set up. The 1st bar in on your left. You walk in a bit and there is a large room on your right. There is the Pineapple Stage and the ropes off area for the bottle service seating. That area had their own dance pole. And their own dancer. And he was AWESOME!!! There is the 2nd bar and 2 gender neutral bathroom rooms. We hung out and danced in front of the Pineapple Stage. I didn't understand why we weren't in the bigger dance area, but seeing as I was a guest, I just hung out with the crowd. Glad I did because the show that the FABULOUS male dancer gave on the pole was mind blowing! An hour later, the show started. And boy do I mean a show! These Queens pulled out all the stops. I mean my SnapChat Story was running non-stop. Their beauty, outfits, makeup, dance moves were freakin' AMAZING. Later, Thorgy Thor passed right by & I was star struck! Not wanting to try & interrupt the Drag Race Star, our group went to dance in the main hall. The music was perfect the whole night. The club had dancers on scaffolding & the stage. The atmosphere was hyped and perfect. I was able to dance and talk to people without feeling that vibe that I sometimes get at clubs or bars. You may know it as the, "I am not here to meet someone so please don't feel I owe it to you to make polite conversation" vibe. None of that here! Although I didn't come for a specific show, Scarlet does have shoes and celebrities come in. The next night Alaska was scheduled. I unfortunately could not make it. I know that Roxxy Andrews is coming soon. I definitely want to be there for her. So, if this sounds like someplace you would love to visit, PLEASE invite me!!! I am definitely coming back!!! 72 read more

We all have to fail to succeed, if you're not failing your not learning and if you're not learning in business you're dying. After hearing about the incident in my review, Joey Luna reached out to me and has been super accommodating with my friends and I on our following visits. read more

I would say that this is a super straight-friendly gay club. About half the attendees are probably straight women in bachelorette or birthday parties. Seems like a pretty young crowd in the 20's and 30's age group. Drinks were ok, I asked for a margarita but they didn't have salt. Really? The drag show was great though the crowd doesn't seem to know how to behave around drag queens. They were grabbing the performers and being a bit rude (sitting on the stage, putting drinks on the runway, etc). A good handful looked like they were on a bit too much ecstasy. The space seems pretty big and has fun decor. Music was a bit too loud and definitely too much on the cold techno side for me. Kind of like rave-y music if you like that. Not my cup of tea, but if you like that, drink up! read more

Not worth the $20 cover. Advertised as a "gay club" but definitely not the case. There were more straight than gay. Music was not good and drinks weak and overpriced. First and last time for my friends and I. Gave 2 stars because I was feeling generous not because it was earned. read more

My favorite gay place on Oahu. Their music is pretty awesome. And they do have amazing drag shows. They even invited mayhem miller! People really dress up going there. their drinks are kinda disgusting though. read more

I had my credit card charged incorrectly after closing out my tab for the night. I knew for a fact that I only had one drink, and I could clearly recall the exact amount of tip I left the bartender with, so it came as a surprise when an incorrect charge came through two days later. It may have been an innocent mistake, but a few extra dollars was taken from my account despite me leaving a completely acceptable & adequate amount in tip. I had left the merchant receipt on the counter with the written tip and tab total, and the credit card charge I had received did not match my tab total. Im quite confident that the weak pineapple vodka I was served had not dimmed this part of my memory. My friend also had his card charged incorrectly, but his seemed to be accidental. Clubs are inevitably loud and hectic, making it difficult to communicate with the bartenders which is understandable. I also understand the need to work quickly when serving, but I wish they could be more careful and thorough when dealing with people's money. Fortunately for my friend, he had his issue resolved because he noticed the incorrect amount of drinks charged to him, realizing he paid for someone else's tab. It's unfortunate that there was no contact number provided by Scarlet to resolve the issue, especially for those like myself who are only visiting the island. Despite this incident, Scarlet is a fun and entertaining night club. The crowds were great (lots of people in a small area so it's HAWT), and the music will get you hyped. Just please be careful with people's money in the future! read more

Do you want to dance to awesome music that doesn't get mixed into an incompatible song every eight seconds? Do you want to shake what your momma gave you without having some douche think your swiveling hips means he can rub his wiener on you? Do you want to be dance with freedom of movement and not like a limbless sardine? WELL, HAVE I GOT THE PLACE FOR YOU! Big dance floors, great dancers, no herds of hormone-drunk straight dudes trying to score, good music, great shows, loads of alcohol (I don't care about this but I feel like you might), what more could you ask for? Nothing. Absolutely nothing. However, if you are a lady who needs to be constantly hit on by men to feel a sense of self-worth, you will not like Scarlet. The men will not care about you. This is one of the best things about it. They will, however, care about your husband. This delights me. SCARLET. Go dance. Dance so hard that your knees hurt the next day. Yes. read more

Right off the bat, the door man/bouncer dude wanted to stamp my arm, but he didn't speak his big boy words, so I just left my arm hanging there. I just stood there because I didn't know WTH he wanted. I guess I was supposed to turn my wrist over so he could stamp my veins. "Me door man, me want to stamp wrist." Okay, nuff of that. The decor looks like it is out of a tacky tourist bar- tikis, grass shacks, palms...not beautiful, inviting nor classy. I expect more for a gay bar. It felt like a frat party, but with funner people. Parking was easy. It happened to be first Friday and the Downtown WalMart had $7 flat rate until 1am. That's only a two block walk. The sound system cannot handle the heavy bass. Reminds me of the distorted sounds emanating from the mini trucks cruising Ala Moana with a cheaper stereo cost than their rims. No cover before 10pm, saved some tip money there! The bar had no wine for sale. No wine???? Um, ok. The place was empty, but we were early. Picked up at 10pm. The "drag" show didn't start at ten, but it was ok, Hawaiian Time. The emcee was great, but the acts were lacking. Two performers didn't lip sync to accurately, but maybe my standards are too high because of LL Cool Jay's show. The other two were okay, not very impressive. Maybe the Saturday show is better. The DJ was very good, the dance floor was packed and the laser lights were amazing. The gogo dancers were talented and responded positively with all patrons and tippers. Overall, a fun night, not epic. This was one night, though, I would return. I would recommend this place as a good "go out and dance" location. read more

Wonderful place in you are apart of the lqbtq community. My friends and I all wanted to see the gay parts Honolulu offered and we weren't disappointed! I love that you need a vaccine card to be able to go in. I would also suggest you buy your tickets online so there isn't a gathering at the door. Any negative reviews you see are ppl who think covid is a hox. If you wanna have fun on this beautiful island, don't be a dick, get your vaccine and protect the locals from diseases. We are travelers to this place, treat it like it's your home!! read more

Scarlet is the best. The two dudes who work in the front bar are the BEST. The entire staff is friendly and just the best.:. I would give them all of my money read more

I have always said that this is the only club on island that compares to Europe or mainland clubs and I am pleased to say even after the pandemic it still holds that title! You have to buy your tickets in advance and have your vaccination cards and they don't play around with that which definitely made me feel safer. The music, the lighting, the CAGES, it's everything. The bartenders are always super nice and friendly and all the stuff there is so wonderful and helpful. I lost a wallet outside of the venue and they kept it safe for me and were super accommodating! I'm so happy they're open again it's the only club in Honolulu I will go to! read more

Hands down the best night club on Oahu. If you are going out to be a drunken idiot don't go here, stick to Moose's. There is always a positive vibe. Everyone one is friendly, the music is great and the drag shows and RuPaul queens coming to town really keeps it AMAZING week after week. Do yourself a favor, get your butt to Scarlet any Friday or Saturday night and you will find yourself going back. You're welcome in advance. read more

I was actually introduced to this place by one of my friends who performs there. Janna Del Rey This is honestly the best place to go if you don't wanna get hit on by ignorant guys who assumes everyone wants to get with them. This last time i went, i found out that if you go before 10pm, you get free cover charge!! All in all, if you like hot drag queens, strong drinks, and hot male dancers (although they're gay) then this is the place for you! read more

Scarlet is AMAZING!!! Love the layout, friendly hot bartenders, and sick ass doll house VIP room upstairs. Only thing I would suggest is PLAY BETTER MUSIC ON THE MAIN SIDE!!! I've come to several Saturday nights and hear the same shit. I usually stay on the other side because the DJ at the entrance puts it DOWN! He's amazing!! Again... please play better music on the main side. Thank you :) read more

I've been here many times and every time it gets better and better. I highly recommend purchasing a private room which comes with a bottle of Tito's, the room fee and your entry fee. This place is such a good time!! read more

A friend had his birthday here, and I can see why. This place was just full of ENERGY, and you could feel it the moment you walk in. Located just around the corner from JJ Dolans, in that little dead-end street by the HPU buildings, just follow the small crowd of people and youll find your way there. Its best to park in Mark's Garage, but be forewarned that they close at midnight, so if youre planning to stay there and party all night, just look for street parking. We went on a Friday, and cover charge was $10; no wait time. I dont think there was a dress code, since people were all dressed differently (some fancy fancy in cute dresses, others in just plain tanks and jeans). This place is huge compared to the clubs I've been to recently! There are two large rooms, one of which has a small room that goes upstairs. Both rooms have stages. Theres a huge bar to your left when you walk in, but theres also another in the room on the right. There were gorgeous males dancing as well :) The music just seemed to hype everyone up; everyone seemed to be in a good mood, dancing their hearts out. It was also easy to get a drink, which was nice. There were a couple of performers, whom performed in different areas ( on the stage in the right room, and one upstairs by the balcony). It made it easy for a lot of people to see/watch, which was nice. The Good: -Vibe: Everyone seemed to be having fun which was great. :) -The music: Played a couple of different types of music (ranging from techno-ish to oldies, to current hits), but they were all really good choices. Def made me want to dance! -The venue: lots of space! Its nice to not have to bump into everyone in a club for once. The Bleh: -It was hot T__T Even though it wasnt necessarily PACKED, there just wasnt any cross ventilation. My friend found a spot where a fan was blowing, but that was the only relief we had! read more

Not cute. Parking is not ideal and requires cash, but no fault of Scarlet. Cover charge is cash only, which isn't unheard of, but there's no ATM and the bouncer was unaccommodating. Weakest vodka soda I've ever had AND with no lime (I had to wait until after the bartender served someone else to get his attention again for a lime). Bartenders were not friendly and were very curt; the same can be said for the crowd. Scarlett's only saving grace was the DJ, which is why I'm giving two stars instead of one. Needless to say, I think I'll veer away from the hype on this one. read more

I'm a proud LGBT lover and LOVE me some drag shows, glam, alcohol, loud music, lights, & action. Scarlet definitely does not let down. FYI, front door Bouncer is such an ASS! Get past the prick of an ass bouncer and all is fun and merry when you go through the line. Great music, great drinks, fun dancing the night away. read more

Came here last night for the Mardi Gras pub crawl and LOVED IT. At first I wasn't sure if we were going to stay because it looked empty, that that was because all the excitement was happening in the beach boy room (not sure if that is what it is called but there were surf boards, a grass shack themed bar, and a giant tiki!!!!!) The bartenders and servers were super nice and welcoming- made sure our cups were full and we were satisfied. The entertainment was like nothing we experienced at the other bars- they had everything from pole dancing, to a light show, and some sensual tango. The cushions were comfy and bathrooms spacious and clean- really nothing to complain. I mentioned earlier that it looked empty- that is because the venue is big and the other side, decorated with a more modern angsty feel has a large dance floor next to a wrap around bar. I'm sure when there is a DJ there it is epic. This is a must return for me! read more

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Friendly bouncers, good drinks, lovely drag show, amazing music and dancers! Spacious dance floor too. There was no cover before 10pm on a Friday night.. read more

Aloha to that bunch of mainland queens indulging their desire for a tan and a tacky Hawaiian detour! The proof is in the mugs! But it comes down to this, really: the drinks need to be stronger and the cover charge has to go if talent is going to be mostly drag queens, otherwise why leave Waikiki? UPDATE: On 11/13/2015, Traver Rains responded privately to my above review with the following: "Please just stay in Waikiki. They love negative energy and LGBT haters." My review gave Scarlet three stars, which is an "A-OK" rating. That's good, not bad. And the two suggestions I made to improve the place echo what everyone else is saying. "Negative" and "gay hating" Mr. Rains said. read more

The most fun you'll have on island if you're looking for a night out. I stay in Waikiki frequently and live in Chinatown. I've tried quite a few places in my search for some place I could actually have fun - because a lot of places turned out to be complete busts! Noisy, boring, crowded, obnoxious...not Scarlet! People were actually in a good mood, smiling, there to have fun and dancing! Even someone like me, who tends to be kind of...lame...iss able to open up and have a blast every time I find myself there. So many places I don't even feel comfortable dancing because it's just an awkward hump fest as people scurry to find their end of night companions, but you really can have fun at Scarlet. The bartenders are also better than a lot of places I've been. The discussion in town has been that it's a little pricier than other Chinatown bars, but the drinks tend to taste better and be larger - but not as strong as at other gay bars (Lol, I didn't know that was a thing, but that's the big pout I get from pals). And the price of drinks is worth the trade off because you won't need to go go anywhere else. Whether I'm with friends or on a date, this has become our go-to destination, and my number one recommendation. read more