The ambiance was amazing, a great local bar and show room that feels very intimate and chillread more

Had a fun time being here. We were seeing Lui and never been here before…read more They have a bar that serves all kinds of drinks, but all we got was water. Good sound from the speakers and friendly staff.

Classic hole in the wall/dive bar that really has the friendly kick of Community! Can't beat the…read moreHappy Hour! It goes till 8pm Every day! Not to mention they've got Karaoke Friday & Saturday nights! Definitely worth checking out and make sure you give Diesel a high five when you get there! He's possibly the World Best Bartender!

Perfect hole-in-the-wall neighborhood bar. Bartender was friendly and the beer was cold.read more

Visited this place while at a work conference in the area. Was intrigued by the pizza spot above…read moreand didn't realize there was a speakeasy until looking for places to hang later in the night. There were a handful of people which made it crowd pretty quickly . My only complaint was the temp...it was sweltering in there! I've been to plenty of speakeasys that have no problems with temp so hopefully this one can figure it out. Altogether a great time!

What a fun little bar. A true hidden gem if you don't look for it…read more The only food you can get is upstairs, which is the pizza, but I'm not sure if you can bring it downstairs or not? The ladies behind the bar were incredible nice and help my wife to pick out a drink. Since I don't drink, I got a coke. We'll definitely be back. Her drink was the Best Day.

an awesome dive bar on all fronts. Welcoming and perfect. Great pop in on a snowy Saturday…read moreafternoon. Didn't see food but saw darts. If looking for a welcoming g drink in low key but awesome place--this is it.

Unfortunately had a really bad experience here. The bartenders were extremely rude. Even to the…read morepoint of throwing a beer at my friends head? Wtf is going on here? Will not be back.

Lots and lots of Tiki vibes here. I haven't been to the original Huli Huli, but I'm happy to see a…read morelocation that's more centrally located in the city. The drinks are balanced and well-poured and a good spread of some of the "common" tiki flavors. The cocktail menu is all tiki, and the food menu is Hawaiian and leans protein-heavy. The menus are slightly different than the original Northern menus, giving you something different to try. We'll definitely be back! PROS: -Really well-made, well-poured drinks. Be very careful here. The drinks taste fruit-like, and it's easy to miss how much alcohol is in them. They aren't all just sugar bombs, though. Unlike the average bar taking on "tiki", quite a few here have balance, lean tart, or lean spirit-heavy. Ask the server if you're struggling and specifically want sweet or not sweet. Tiki can run a range when it's properly done. -Garnishes here are elaborate AF. The Three Dots and a Dash is legitimately 3 separate cocktail picks with three cherries spiked through a single Pineapple spear in addition to a straw and a flower. Even though most of their cocktails are served in traditional glassware, the garnishes really help set them apart. -Actual tiki music. It was at a reasonable level, and we were able to comfortably talk overtop the table and simultaneously couldn't easily hear other people's conversations. Perfect volume. -Service was friendly, and she was able to answer all of our questions about the drinks. She popped in on occasion, and she wasn't pushy. We had the check quickly when we wanted it. Very efficient, but friendly and knowledgeable, service. -If you loved "themed" bars, that's essentially what a tiki bar is. They manage to pull off the tiki vibe without feeling cheap or cheesy. It won't hold its own compared to some of the "iconic" tiki bars across the US, but Huli Huli clearly isn't a dollar store pop-up either. It embodies the vibe just fine, and the fireplace (which occasionally "breathes" scent-free fog!) is a super cool touch. CONS: -While not necessarily a "con", be aware that tiki places *tend* to be low light. That is also the case here. While walkways are open and safe to walk through, you may need a phone flashlight to view the menu in various parts of the bar - especially when you first walk in. Some tiki bars have solved this via intentional spotlight lighting for menu reading, but most of the bar top here is darker. -Would love to see more tiki mugs used in cocktails here. Still, though, the drinks themselves are delicious. -The space is somewhat small, but it works for intimate groups. 2 and 4 top tables will have zero issues here, but if you want a group of 4 or more, I'm unsure if you'll find it comfortable to be here. They have an outdoor area where the tables and chairs feel more "fluid" if you needed to push things together to work for a larger group. -Again, forewarned: tiki drinks are boozy. That being said, parking around here is a pain in the butt, and you're looking at luckily getting a street spot or expensive garage parking.

If Columbus has been missing a true escapist cocktail experience downtown, Huli Huli Tiki Lounge…read morejust filled that gap. One week after opening, the place was standing-room only by 7 p.m. on a Friday, and after walking through the door, it's easy to understand why. The atmosphere feels less like a themed bar and more like stepping into a fully built world. Between the glowing tiki idols, hanging lanterns, tropical florals, carved wood details, rope embellishments, vintage décor, and layers of colored lighting, there is something new to discover in every direction. It captures the immersive spirit that made tiki culture legendary, while still feeling energetic and fresh rather than kitschy. Food and drinks held their own against the visuals. The edamame was a simple but solid start, while the Mai Tai delivered exactly what a tiki lounge should, balanced, tropical, and strong enough to remind you why the drink became a classic. The Aloha Aina was the standout, arriving in a striking lavender presentation that looked almost too good to drink. The cocktail menu deserves special recognition for paying tribute to historic tiki bars and some of their most notorious concoctions, while also giving a respectful nod to Columbus tiki history through references to the legendary Kahiki Supper Club, still one of the most iconic Polynesian dining experiences the city has ever known. The Three dots and a dash pays not only homage to a telling morse code tattoo, it's also my fav underground Tiki speakeasy in Chicago. (Go down a dark alley to the torch and through a wall of skulls). Downtown Columbus has plenty of bars. What Huli Huli offers is an experience. If the crowds during opening week are any indication, this may become one of the city's hardest places to get in. maybe tell 'em Vic sent ya?

Jackie is a great bartender. Love this dive bar. When you're here you're family. Little hidden gem…read moreof Hilliard .

A local dive bar that makes none-locals feel welcome. The place is kinda hidden down this side…read morestreet off of Cemetery Rd. Good happy hour: $2.50 domestic bottles, $3 Yeungling, $3 well drinks. When I went (a Friday late afternoon), there was a free snack buffet with popcorn, chips & salsa, and super yummy chicken drumsticks with some kind of sweet & spicy sauce brought in from a place called Abner's just up the street. Although I very rarely make it over to Hilliard on my Cbus visits, Milligan's Pub could definitely lure me back when I'm in the area.

Nice vibe. Stopped for a drink before a friends event. Got the purple mistress because its…read moreessentially an aviation which is the drink that got me into gin. It was ok. Not as light and refreshing as I'm used to, it was darker so maybe too much creme de violet? NY sour - delicious 5/5 would definitely order again. Overall good service- thanks Kyana! and really nice playlist. I'd definitely return.

3.5 stars. I've been to switch a few times and really enjoyed it, but honestly now that there's no…read morepassword required to get in, it lost some of its allure. Just feels like the below deck extension of East Marker. Drinks are pretty good, but again it just feels like a cocktail bar and not really a speakeasy, so I'll probably stop by again, but maybe not. Cocktails are a bit pricey and twice I've been and they didn't have the liquor needed to make something listed on the menu.

Fun find post dinner in Grandview. Popped in for a night cap. Super nice and friendly staff. Good…read moremusic and vibe. Definitely would pop back again.

I met Jennifer R here a few weeks ago for a Happy Hour cocktail and arrived right at 5. First…read morecustomers. We really enjoyed the atmosphere, bartenders, and mixed drinks. There are a few spots in front, street parking, and a shared lot next door. Their cocktails are really unique with fun names. I started off with what they call a garbage fire / trash tiki, served in a plastic trash bin. Then there was a banana rum drink with a plastic monkey. Then there were little daiquiris (special $1 for joining mailing list). They have a small appetizer list; we had the Bear's Bagels chips and schmear. I took home a bottle of Pineapple Rum. Great place.