If I could get less than a 1 star I would. The venue is great but the team is unprofessional and disrespectful. In terms of management and hospitality probably one of the worst nightclubs I've ever been to. They have grounds to kick people out solely to continue their farce of a business and make more money, only letting you in if you buy another one of their tickets. You can get kicked out for almost anything, soely based on their whim to make money. read more

Went to see Doja Cat last night, got there and the small security guard woman told my friend who is gay had to leave instantly and I proceeded to asked why? she went OFF! started screaming, very unprofessional, homophobic, very sad how I spent my money just to get kicked out. First time and last time. read more

I have been to The Republik on four occasions. Three of them to attend Darin O's UYEs. UYE MUSIC MUSIC UYE IRON DJ MUSIC FINALS UYE IRON MC FINALS The UYE events in my opinion was awesome. Both the MUSIC MUSIC (12/2/2014) and IRON DJ MUSIC (? forgot the date) showcased the local DJs. The DJs worked their magic on the turntables and got the crowd going when all the favorite tunes were being played. It got me dancing on the spot. Congrats to DJ Technique in getting the IRON DJ title. The UYE MC FINALS (2/3/2015) is similar to the movie 8 Mile only with local contestants on a amateur level. I was stoked when one of the contestants represented the westside of the island and he won the competition. Congrats to Punahele from Makaha. The other occasion was attending the THUNDER FROM DOWN UNDER male revue show back on December 4, 2014. Yeah what can I say....I'm still single and I don't have a man in my life so attending a male revue show is one way a female like me can drool over some sexy Aussie eye candy. Approximately 200 people attended the Thursday night show. The ladies sitting in the aisle seats were lucky enough to be pulled up on stage by the dancers. There was even a 85 year old grandma that got pulled up on stage by the emcee of the night. No picture taking during the event...some people got warned by the security. Pay $20.00 to have a picture taken with the members of THUNDER FROM DOWN UNDER. Yes I did get a picture taken with some of the members. Yes I even got their autographs. Looking forward to attend other events here at The Republik....hopefully I'll be free from work to attend. read more

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Great music scene and great staff. Got shit-face hammered and staff was nice enough to call me a ride so I can get home safely.

I've seen Childish Gambino, Prie, Bleachers, Tigers from Niger, Yellowcard, Mayday Parade, DJ's compete for the Iron DJ title and yes my all time favorite band All Time Low, twice. I am in love with the Republik mostly because they house the most EPIC concerts BAMP Project puts up. I love live music especially if they're a band - nothing beats live bands. I can't tell you what the bar service is like because I'm always right in the front row making sure my ears are ringing and losing my voice the next day from singing along to amazing artists who get the crowd going. Yes. Maybe I'm too young but I have never been to Pipeline but I heard it sucks hard candy. There is a secret to these concerts and getting to the front row that you can possibly get to if you read my review of the Safehouse which is the Republik's joining bar. You can score some tickets if you follow any of these venues PLUS BAMP on social media - they're some great people. I will have to say though, parking sucks before 6:30 p.m. (unless it's Sunday). Once you're past that time you're free to park on the street. ROCK OUT. HAVE FUN. Best place for a concert IMO. read more

The Republik - Music Venues Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

One of the only true concert venues left on Oahu, I guess you can't really go wrong with a show at The Republik. The space is big enough to have a decent showing, but small enough so even if you're in the back, you're still able to see the stage and really enjoy the show. Pretty standard mark-up on drinks. My two cents is if you're going to a show, pre-game and Uber/Lyft over so you only have to buy a drink or two when you get there. If that's not your style and you'd rather drive, there is a lot of parking on Kapiolani or you can park at Ala Moana and walk over. HUGE SHOUTOUT to Bamp Project for bringing in some really awesome rock shows. In the past few years, I've seen Death Cab for Cutie, Coheed and Cambria, Young the Giant, The Used, and Motion City Soundtrack. And amongst the ones I've missed are Yellowcard, Taking Back Sunday, and lots of others. The Republik also hosts lots of hip-hop events and has after-hours club-type events. Definitely worth checking out. Couple last things: wear shoes to get sticky because the floor is something else in there; and bring a small purse only if you have to because the bouncers full on stick their hands in there to check for "weapons" because apparently women bring weapons into the venue... herrroooo... read more

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The Republik has really grown on me. With each visit that fondness grows. It doesn't help that they are one of the few places that hold concerts and DJ events of the particular genres that I hold dear to my heart. The events are refreshingly eclectic and not hampered by rigidity of genres like most concert venues. Some of these events I have attended have ranged from their grand opening, a Mainland indie synthpop band that played a fundraiser for Pow Wow Hawaii, a guestlisted event for a fantastic legit dubstep DJ for Vibesquad (rather impossible in the 808) and a free RCVA event that had Matt Costa play a surprisingly overextended set with a special guest appearance by Jack Johnson. I must do a little gushing over their soundsystem. It's currently my favorite on Oahu. You can tell they didn't skimp on it and is up to date. It has that perfect clarity for vocals. That perfect rich deepness when the bass drops. Your ears may feel that impact past gig but feeling your ribcage vibrate is otherworldly. The interior is nicely streamlined and far more elegant than the typical Honolulu venues. It's also the only venue that I regularly go to outside of the Chinatown district. The staff range from helpful to somewhat standoffish which results in a four star rating and the ticket pricing can be off for certain acts. However, tickets are now available in their attractive lounge, The Safehouse. That's a great move on their part since the handful of stores and online ticket side had an exorbitant fee. Nicely done The Republik. I look forward to many encounters with you. read more

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The Republik is a clean, hip venue with Safehouse as a very nice lounge with terrific food and drink. The Republik essentially serves as the replacement for the now defunct Pipeline Cafe. It is obviously much smaller than Pipeline Cafe, but Pipeline was a little more grungy/industrial looking. While it is a happening place, the main drawback is that the acoustics are not that favorable. I saw Peter Hook and The Light last night (Peter Hook was the iconic bassist for New Order and Joy Division) and I felt like I was just blasted with indiscernible noise. Mr. Hook was not the lead singer for New Order for a reason, but he gave it his best shot, and I appreciated it. However, whether purposeful or not, I could not hear his voice over the driving bass line (Hook's signature) or surrounding guitar and signature synthesizer. I'm not sure if the acoustics also contributed to some of the synthesizer harmonies coming off as pitchy. While it was a fun show, something was just off. I'm not sure if it was the band, as this was the last stop of their tour, and they should be in good form. Perhaps it was the mixing. I heard the band got to Honolulu that afternoon, so it must have been a quick sound check. In any case, I was a little disappointed because I wanted to see and hear Joy Division and New Order music in great form, but it was kind of a let down. Again, it's a fun place to be, but I was there for the music. http://www.honolulupulse.com/2014/11/pics-peter-hook-republik/#178076 read more

The Republik - Peter Hook and The Light (11/28/14) - Music Venues Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

The Republik is run by the previous owners of Pipeline. And if you're wondering "Where the heck is this venue?" it's above Bar Seven (former Venus) and is in the spot where O Lounge used to be up the ramp. I was invited to the opening night Bloc Party show and had a great time, especially because The Jump Offs opened for them! And of course Bloc Party killed it! Like others mentioned, it's still unfinished construction-wise, so there's still some lights to be put in, bathroom doors on the handicap stall to be installed, toilet paper and seat cover dispensers to be installed, back room to be finished... Two bars and no wait for drinks. Drinks are priced reasonably (yay!). There's already a handful of shows scheduled at The Republik including The Crystal Method and Death Cab for Cutie. Maleko from Star 101.9 announced that there will are 4 more parking lots in the works, so parking will be easier to find in the area. I can see this place being around for a while and look forward to attending more shows! :) read more

Really nice concert venue. The atmosphere in here is pretty dope, compared to the others. I was really close to the stage during the Macklemore show. The TVs they had were so helpful when you're too short to see anything. The bathrooms are really clean, the bar, easy to get to. Safe house is in the back, they have a great drink menu with happy hour. They have appetizer type food, which is on the menu and the wall. The chandeliers makes the place feel super classy. It's really clean! I give it a 4 star bc the DJ that played before the show freaking sucked! My man said it best "it sounds like two transformers having sex!" It was too loud, so it came out crappy. Oh yeah, another plus... Drinks were super cheap! $6 for normal wells, and $10 for fancy stuff (I.e. grey goose). Aside from the drugged up teeny boppers that didn't wear deodorant, the show was amazing. A/C totally helped, if it weren't for them, there were be mad B.O. Issues! Lol read more

The Republik - @Macklemore and @ryanlewis - Music Venues Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

The Republik for the pipeline cafe reunion event was what we went to on Sat may 10, the event itself was okay, eventually I left the whole place deaf, and with a sore throat from shouting because damn it was super loud LOL but fun. Originally I'm NOT, a party person and the whole reason I came is because we were sponsors of the event, which was cool, cause we got free entrance VIP, and the. Later we even got to win prizes rick was just throwing off the stage lol We ordered some food from the safe house side, Veggie pizza was amazing! I ordered a few drinks. It was really good. I think I enjoyed the Thai piña the most. Later one of my employees came, he just lost his ID & the security guards were really being dicks! He had called earlier and someone told him it was okay to come, as long as his name was on the guest list... WRONG! He stayed out in the parking lot, and I felt pretty bad someone there said to try to show them a picture of your ID, which he had one coincidently and they still denied him. The security guard told him, "You will not get in tonight, it's a felony to walk around without an ID and your lucky I don't call the cops" REALLY??? is that true? If it is I've never heard of that law lol but it's whatever I felt super bad and he had to go home allll the way back to waianae. On the dance floor, I've never seen so many drunk people in my life! Pretty wild, there were a couple "drunk" guys who were minding there own business and out of no where a whole swat of security guards grab them and start dragging them off the dance floor trying to fight with them. Talk about unprofessional. All in all I didn't care for the security guards attitude they were really a bunch of dicks trying to pick fights with people. Even gave me attitude when I tried to come back in. One kept telling me "your ID is gonna expire (next month) so you better get yourself checked, you lucky I'm gonna let you in" first off I don't care, it's my PERMIT that I keep in my husbands wallet. Second I have a hawaii state ID and it's not going to expire anytime soon so stfu. Ugh makes me so mad lol. Basically whole experience went from good to bad. read more

Security was rude, aggressive, and just plain out amateurs. Don't recommend coming here when the district is right below

This review is a little late but I came here Dec 18 2022 for Keshi's last concert day with some friends. Sadly, the experience was pretty terrible all around, but none of it was the artist's fault. First, one of the guards at the front somehow forgot to give my friend a wristband, which we found out would be very needed...because when the artist took a break (a highschool punk had thrown a jade bracelet at Keshi's eye), we decided to go out into the lot to have some fresh air while we waited for Keshi to come back. When we wanted to go back in, they informed us that they would not let my friend back in because she didn't have a bracelet. We explained one of their guard's mistakes to give her a bracelet and she even shown her ID and concert ticket again but they still refused to. Our entire friend group ended up leaving because we weren't going to go back in without her. Also, during the concert before the bracelet incident, one of the security guards was pushing through the crowd and yelled out something like "Fucking move!!", or maybe it was "Get the fuck out of the way!!". Either way, it was totally rude and unprofessional. I wouldn't come back here even if Beyonce herself performs here read more

I work below The Republik so I've known where it has been for awhile but had not been to it until this past weekend for the Pentatonix concert. I absolutely LOVE attending concerts and have been to so many in my years that I can't remember them all. Based on this, my opinion is that the The Republik as a concert venue is mediocre. View of the stage is hit or miss - largely in part to it being standing room only. I had the unfortunate experience of being behind rather tall males (I'm not short by any means at 5'7"). Not to mention the huge cinder-like columns in the middle of the concert area that also block people's views. The only saving grace were the large-screen TVs located on either side of the stage that showed the stage itself. Sometimes I could see them, most times not. In terms of the sound system, the speakers were located in the back of the stage and looked like the group themselves brought their own sound system. So I can't say whether or not the sound in The Republik was good. I also was not able to check out the bar - I was too consumed in making sure I got a spot with a good view (which ended up not mattering because I couldn't see the stage the majority of the time). The bars looked nice, though. The various liqueurs were nicely displayed behind the bars. The "risers" that you could have paid extra for to stand in looked like make-shift choir risers that were pushed against the far walls. Basically the furthest point from the stage that you could still view. I would never invest in them. I can't comment on the parking because I didn't use it. Because I work below, I was able to park in my usual parking lot and walked upstairs to the venue. However I will say that parking looked like it was hit or miss also. I am quite aware the the upper and lower lots are extremely small so good luck with that. Valet was $15 but was full by the time we arrived (an hour early). I'll say this much: I hope I don't ever have to deal with the parking situation to attend a concert at The Republik. Will I go again? If they bring in someone I want to see, yes. But only then. read more

The Republik - Pentatonix concert - Music Venues Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

This is one of the only venues that actually brings in decent bands for concerts; it's really a shame we don't have more local options, like a Pipeline v.2. The location is great, but the parking situation is nothing short of dreadful. My interactions with the staff haven't been all that great either, but it's not like I go here for the customer service anyway. The place seems a bit bigger on the inside than one would imagine just passing by, but it's still pretty intimate for a concert. One thing that will forever be a bit unsettling is how the floor trembles and shakes during concerts. There's always that worry in my mind that one day during a concert, the floor will just cave in and everyone will basically fall three stories to their doom. read more

The Republik - ATL - Music Venues Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

Been to two concerts here, and for a smaller venue I like it quite a lot. It's located next to the Ala Moana mall and has an open floor rectangular layout with three open bars allowing for fairly easy access when it gets crowded, and one set of bathrooms with an an attendant in each. There is no cigarette smoking inside but I did see some people vaping in both shows, but even when there were a higher number of vapers it did not cause any sort of view obstructing cloud. There are no seats in the main floor, but the back bar has a lounge feel with seated tabling and some bar stools you can order food from. Depending on your seat you can still see the concert from back there. I have yet to eat here, but I believe they pull food from the local pizza shop below the venue and the food I saw did look quite good. As for the staff, bouncers were gruff and seem active to keep things from getting out of hand while the show is under way, and when my ticket office made a mistake and loaded the wrong band into my ticket-card they did point me in the right direction to speak to venue management. Management was curt but professional, able to find out what was wrong and rectify it quickly which I greatly appreciated...allowing me in to see the concert I thought I had paid for. Acoustics in the place seem to vary depending on where you stand, honestly I felt the best sound was towards the back by the nice bar. I stood in the main area for the second concert and had a bit more trouble catching lyrics but did wanted to be closer to the action so I made the trade off. Also a perk of being further back was that my 5'3" wife was better able to see. Final thought: if you decide to park at the mall be aware that they start shutting down some entrances and exits once midnight rolls around. I don't believe they completely lock the place down but be aware that you may end up driving around if you park on the second tier or higher to find an open exit. read more

The Republik - View from about the middle left of the main floor. - Music Venues Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

I went to the Beach Bunny concert on 3/9/2023 at this venue. The artist and acoustics were amazing. HOWEVER, the bouncers were aweful. At least 30 times during the 3 hour concert, I saw a bouncer walk through the crowd and appear to purposefully touch females. A couple of times I was touched/ rubbed up against. I did not enjoy it, and I felt very gross leaving the venue after the event. read more

Fucking legit Sick venue good bar tenders Nanslcuhenslsoche nejfjcoskwnnebdjdjcoosnwbrhdoxohdbhwnq eirofuuchs wbbrkrofocuwhbwbebfbciididbwbqbwnnwjeofofihdbqnwnwjjaozicnnfntjehuqoaidbtntjrhrjwkaooxjdnrntnisosjwnennrndnkcodojwneneii Fucking Yelp is trash fuck you yelp read more

The Republik - Music Venues Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

I have been to this venue four times now (yesterday being the fourth). And I am not sure I will be going back. I got the chance to see Mom Jeans play yesterday, and everything was going great, I had a spot at the front, I was feeling good, and I was ready to jump my little heart away. Once the band I was there to see came out, I started to jump around really hard (as one does at a concert). And me being me, I ate like 30 minutes before the concert. And you can see where this is going. The combination of being motion sick and having ate that close to the concert did not mix well, and I began to throw up, INTO THE TRASH CAN. Because I could not make it to the ladies room, because it was just too far away and I didn't want to puke on everyone. My friend then started to hold my hair back for me, and console me, and then I felt someone firmly grab my arm and say "we're going outside", and I got escorted through the front of the stage all the way to outside with another security guard and two "medics". I had throw up all over my face and hands because I never got the chance to try to clean myself up. And once we got outside, the security guard told me "you can't be spewing in there, so you guys gotta go." I asked him if he was serious, and he said yes. He obviously thought I was drunk, (which I was not). And both the security guards and the medics did nothing for me to make sure I was okay and that it was nothing medical. And what if it was alcohol? Like what if I had alcohol poisoning? And when I was walking away, I said "thats bullshit" and he, A GROWN MAN, yelled "shut the fuck up" back at me, A 17 YEAR OLD GIRL. So humiliating. I had to sit and wait for my dad for 30 minutes at the curb with puke all over me. I would love to speak with the owners, or someone, because that is dehumanizing and no one should be treated like that. read more

I've never had a good experience at this venue. the box office is conveniently closed without warning before big shows. the staff is high on all the drugs that they confiscate from their patrons after ridiculously thorough pats downs and searches. overall not a venue that cares about their customers. I wouldn't give this trash venue a dime if Tupac and Jerry Garcia rode down from the heaven to give a special appearance. read more

Good venue. Need to train their Security staff for rock shows. They f**king SUCK! Kick you out for no reason. I want a refund for the show I paid for! read more

I'm a big fan of Sullivan & Son (TBS) and was absolutely delighted when I found out Honolulu was on their tour schedule. I had originally planned to purchase tickets online, but ended up buying tickets at the UH ticket office since I was already on campus. I would've otherwise incurred $14 in service fees. The venue is great for comedy. Excellent sound system and the right acoustics for an awesome night of hilarity. Nice overall vibe, but the seating is arranged in a way that my friend's neighbor constantly invaded her personal space. I almost switched seats with her just so I could whack his arm to let him know it! In comparison to the usual standard for bars, drink prices are a bit steep. However, keep in mind that most concert halls charge much more AND it takes quite a bit to wait in line and walk back to your seat. $6 for a little plastic cup of beer was fine by me. But, I did pre-game with Chimay at dinner, so, there's that... :) read more

The Republik - The Sullivan & Son Comedy Tour! Hilarious night of awesomeness! The Republik is an excellent venue for a comedy show. - Music Venues Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

I've been to The Republik a few times for various concerts. The first time ever was for G Eazy and after that for Rebel Souljahz, more rappers & even a country concert. It's a great space where it's large enough to accommodate a good amount of people but also provides an intimate experience that's enjoyable. I'm usually not a fan of crowds, but most of the time when I come here, I'm just ready to have a good night. Also shoutout to KC or Casey? Sorry didn't get how to spell her name but she's bomb af. She's so chill and even with a crowd, consistently gives awesome service. She also makes her drinks definitely worth your $$$ so again thanks for being so great! If you're looking for her she's the one with the pink mohawk. Find her & you've found one of the best bartenders. read more

To the chase...this is a great place to catch a live show. I caught The National here back in January '14, and I couldn't have asked for much more. It's a small venue which is ideal for a fan looking to catch a favorite band as you can get close. We arrived almost right at show time, and as you may see from my photo, were able to get within a few rows of the stage (I probably could have nudged myself up a bit closer, but the venue is cozy enough to see the show from pretty much anywhere). TIP: If you're a first timer at The Republik and can't find it at first, press on! My wife and I may have passed the back entrance a time or two (oops!), but we made it. I also heard good things about the food and drinks, but we had already gotten full Teppanyaki style before, so we were all set. read more

The Republik - Waiting for The National to go on...stoked! :) (1/31/2014) - Music Venues Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

HIP HOP-CLASS Apparently this place has been around for a while and used for smaller concerts, but I only came here on Wednesday night after DnBs to dance. Thus, I am basing my review just on the place and music on a random Wednesday night. I really liked this bar/lounge/club. It is not as popular as other clubs/bars on Oahu's nightlife people so it isn't too packed. This place is fairly nice; compared to BAR 7 beneath it. There is a little entrance way with a well-suited bouncer (http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/the-republik-honolulu?select=pIIYo5A4khQ-zb7qG64-mA#bf4-nKY9oSOUW5gUme6fbA) . It has a modern-Victorian feel to the place. It has high ceilings with large chandeliers; very fancy looking ones (http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/the-republik-honolulu?select=pIIYo5A4khQ-zb7qG64-mA#bi4zDpI5v0fgGwsTQAsjsw). The black leather-like sofas were spread throughout the whole place. The have a centered bar in the main room to the right. I like the centered bar, everyone is able to just stand round it and see everyone else. They had a live dj set up in the back. I guess for a slow night, they blocked off the right side of the place. The dance floor in front of the Dj was pretty small, but you pretty much could dance anywhere in the place. The dj was playing some pretty good hip-hop remixes. I really enjoyed the music. It was just the right beat for this lounge-gee place. They do have a small parking lot in the front, but there is always a lot of street parking all around the place. You pretty much park where ever you would park for bar 7 and I never had a problem finding one, even on busy nights. I would definitely bring my friends back to this place; great music and decor. I want to try this place on a busier night or when there is another event. I will certainly update this review once I have a better perspective on the place. read more

The Republik - Music Venues Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

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Horrible treatment. I was excited to attend a show, and drove an hour to purchase at box office. The Republik website advertised a $35 price online for the show, plus $2 fee. I was told it was $1 more and CASH ONLY, even though they do not state that on their website. I had in my wallet $37 and a quarter. The staff started to argue with me and said the online price they advertised was wrong. I showed them the link to THEIR OWN WEBSITE and they still were giving me a hard time and refusing to honor that price. Then, I asked if it would be ok to bring the .75 cents to the show the next night, since that is when the concert was. The employee rudely said, "NO, then we would have to front that money." Are you kidding me?! Seventy five cents when they had clearly advertised the wrong price! I went to my car and was able to scrounge up a few quarters. Then, when I returned to the box office window, it was vacant for about 10 minutes, with a huge line out front. One of the security check in must have overheard what was going on, and when I walked back up, they pulled out their phone and in front of the big line of people exclaimed rudely, "YOU'RE WRONG! See on my phone it says $36!" I'm a very soft spoken and calm person, I became very flustered and extremely embarrassed she did that in front of everyone. I quietly said, "I see- yet my phone has another link that was the first thing that came up when I searched tickets for the show that said different." I then showed her the link I had with the different price. There was no apology, or, "oh, I can see what happened." Instead, it was very accusatory and demeaning. Then, a very nice security guy finally went in back to see why it was taking so long for someone to come back to the box office window. A totally different person came out, and without saying anything about what had just taken place, I kindly asked for one ticket to the show. I showed her the link on their website with the price, and kindly said, "On your website it lists a different price and I had brought that exact amount because of this, and wanted to let you know." She then rudely said, "so you are only giving me $37?!" I said politely, "No, I'm giving you $38, but I wanted to let you know because I was given a really hard told about it and treated rudely." Again, no apology. I left very upset and feeling like I shouldn't have purchased the ticket at all, but it was for Jhene Aiko- and I had been saving up for this show for weeks. I decided to email my experience to The Republik, since I have attended hundreds of concerts and have never experienced such poor and demeaning treatment as a paying customer. Almost a month later, they responded: "I'm not sure how you obtained that link but that link is to her previous show here, held in 2016. I realize that it might have been confusing because the year is not listed and the show is coincidentally on the exact same date one year later. For future reference, please always use our website tab that says "upcoming events" as that is the only current list of active links for upcoming shows. Again, we apologize for the confusion." I had given some consumer friendly advice, like perhaps adding on their website the box office is CASH ONLY to avoid situations like this in the future. I'm troubled and concerned this is how the situation was handled from beginning to end. It shows poor business practice, and just plain unnecessary treatment of nice people wanting to have a good time and support local artists. This experience has made me not want to return to this venue and support other local venues where I feel welcomed and treated with respect and kindness. read more

The Republik - Music Venues Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

Great place for live music. Awesome shows come here too. Pau hana isn't too shabby either. Not the best place for rock, however, since the sound can be distorted at times. Overall, I enjoy coming back for the various different live music events that go down here. Or up, because its a steep walk up the ramp or there are stairs on the side. read more

The Republik is AWESOME! It's so pretty inside. There are several entrances. The first 3 are for ticket-holders. Will call is located at the very far left door. When you walk inside you will notice there are 3 bars conveniently located in the music hall. "No more long lines!" As well as one in the Safehouse. And have you seen the speakers?! They're huge! Although their sound system could use a few tweaking but it'll get there. I really like the two wide screens on both sides of the stage. It really helps for vertically challenged people like my self. I think the Republik did a really good job planning the layout of the venue because almost anywhere you stand is a decent vantage point. Assuming you're not in the restroom, with your back facing the stage, or behind a pillar. The bathrooms are always nice and clean. And they finally installed the hooks on the doors of the ladies' restroom for our bags! It's the little things that make a big difference. I've noticed that there were restroom maids at a couple of the shows. How did they get there? Did they buy a ticket? Nonetheless they were kind and helpful. But I don't see the logic in tipping them for something I could do myself. As far as parking is concerned, you have a few options. 1) Free street side parking along Kapiolani after 6:30pm. 2) Valet which is $15. Which I feel is a rip-off. 3) Take your chances at Ala Moana. I would always recommend getting there early so you can secure a good spot in front of the stage or at the Safehouse. Most shows doors open at 7pm and show starts at 8pm. The headliner will go on around 9-930pm. Unless its a DJ set. Those will go on much longer. Typically doors at 8-9pm then headliner at 11-1130. Sometimes later. With all the flukes happening with the opening of The Republik I think this place really has what it takes to make it. Rome wasn't built in a day people. I could go on about what makes The Republik great but I'll let you see for yourself. Great shows coming up, great location, and great atmosphere. read more

The Republik - The Safehouse - Music Venues Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

I went for the first time after scoring free tickets for the Big Tease. The reviews here scared me but I went anyways. We did vallet parking for $15 rather than look for street parking and risk being broken into or have to walk down the ramp in heels. Some people say they park at Ala Moana or Walmart but some warned they've been towed from doing that. We had absolutely no problems with the security as some people complained about. We sat down at the bar and was immediately greeted and attended to by Yoozilla. She was freaking awesome, kept my friend's Coke filled, gave me a free bottle of water after I ordered 2 drinks and fries and was good company when she wasn't tending on other customers. Both drinks and food were good and well priced. We saw one wasted chick but security quickly escorted her out without being jerks about it and seemed to genuinely care. Can't wait to go back for Thunder from Down Under next month: read more

The Republik - Don't have seats and don't want to stand? Get there early and sit at the bar on the corner seats near the register. - Music Venues Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

I've gone to the Republik for three concerts now (Nahko and medicine for the people lyrics/ Mike Love, Hoodie Allen, and Adventure Club). I like the set-up and that it is AC. The sound system is loud & there are TVs that people can look at if they can't see the stage. There are bouncers that actively kick people out/ make sure no one does anything stupid that may endanger anyone's life. The only thing I have against the Republik is that they advertised that both Adventure Club DJs would be at the show, but there was only one. read more

The Republik - Hoodie Allen concert! - Music Venues Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

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Hands down, THE best concert venue in Hawaii. Although newer, The Republik provides that wonderful concert ambiance to it. I've been to many concerts here so far and they've all been amazing. Be sure to come early to get a spot in line for the more large scale concerts. All Time Low, Pentatonix, We Are The In Crowd/ Mayday Parade, Yellowcard, Black Star, Tommy Trash etc. all of these shows have proven to be amazing thanks to the amazing venue. Make sure to also head to The Safehouse in the back of The Republik to get great drinks and delicious food. Can't wait for many more great shows! Besides concert nights, they also hold a variety of club events from themed events like Thrift Shop to just dancing and having a good time with great local DJ's. The parking may be expensive at $15, so it's best to just park in the parking structure at Ala Moana. Otherwise, hope everyone has a chance to come out and experience this great place! read more

I have been to several shows at the Republik and have always enjoyed the shows but the venue itself is a complete waste of money. The staff are incredibly rude and have no regard for the safety of their customers. My friend was using the bathroom by herself and left her phone with me, after using the bathroom she was dragged out of the club by a security guard for being "underage" even though it was an 18+ event and she is 20 years old. The security guard did not let her tell anyone that she was being kicked out, she did not have her phone on her, and was forced to stay outside of the club at 1 am when no one knew where she was. The guards outside of the club repeatedly yelled at her that she could not sit down or stay in the parking lot by the club. When men were harassing her on the street she tried to go back to the club hoping to find safety, the security guards AGAIN told her she had to leave. She was alone with no way to contact her friends and they did nothing to try and help her. They kicked her out solely because she is short and looks young despite the fact her ID had already been checked at the door. We thought we had lost our friend and when we asked security if they had seen her they said no. At the end of the night, the staff at the club immediately started yelling at people to leave, corralling us like cattle with flashlights. The staff here are aggressive and childlike. I would rather have thrown away the $50 we paid for tickets than go to another show at the Republik. read more

I absolutely love this venue. Back on mainland most of the concerts i went to were these big arenas and yeah i get it more seats more sales etc. But i had been to a few where it was a smaller venue and less crazy. I saw my first show Dirty Heads here not long after moving to the island. And i loved the venue, i didn't need to get here 8hrs early for a good spot, drinks are pretty good and the people here are more welcoming of each other. The atmosphere is great and its not too hot inside considering all the people and dancing. Hope to have more great shows! read more

The Republik - Young the Giant - Music Venues Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

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The Republik has become one of the top venues for big mainland music acts. Shows here are great because the space is large enough to feel comfortable in and still be close to the band playing. They also have a good beer selection on draft with reasonable pricing. Oh and their margarita pizza so so good. It has a nice balsamic glaze on it and also goes great with beer! The only thing that sucks is that they charge $15 for valet parking on concert nights and street parking sucks. read more

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First time here. Nice venue. Place is huge. Sounds and lighting is nice. We ordered Cajun fries, pizza, and sliders and all were delicious. Got valet parking right outside for $15 not including tip. Bathroom is clean with decent amount of stalls to accommodate big crowd. Got a nice back bar area with couches kind of away from the crowd and stage and still can see the action on the dance floor and stage read more

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Yelp 100 Review Challenge 2015: 34/100 I have been to several events hosted at The Republik. My most recent being the Tritonal concert. The drinks are rather pricey here, it's hard to reach any live person by calling their telephone and their ticket booth hours are inaccurate as I found myself there during hours of operation and no one was there? Hawaii doesn't have many venues to host entertainment so I guess this one would have to do. The parking situation is always a struggle as you either pay $15 for limited valet or find street parking along Kapiolani Blvd or the side streets. It's pretty much a warehouse so it can get very hot and the stage is small with very limited light/stage effects. 3 stars for efficiently managing people in and out of the venue. read more

The Republik - Tritonal (6/11/15) stage and two side TVs. - Music Venues Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

Came here for Felix Cartel last week and I was so WOWed by this place! Considering it used to be the old O-lounge, I wasn't sure what I was really expecting, but when I walked in I was ecstatic! It was totally redone and looked *nothing* like the old O-lounge. And you know how it gets really hot in some clubs or concert venues? This place was the complete opposite. They didn't oversell their tickets and completely pack the place, and the AC system must have been working good because I didn't break a sweat! And you can bet that I was in the front fist pumping and head bobbing being an intoxicated woman with her best friends haha. There was also great walking space too. Like I said- not too crowded- so taking a trip to the restroom was rather enjoyable since I didn't have to push and shove through everyone!!! And I never had to wait a million years in line for the restroom either!!! BONUS BONUS BONUS There were also little bars that were placed around the venue and each bar wasn't packed either. Only con was that it was cash only... but oh well haha. Drinks were still good! I love the republik! read more

The Republik - Felix Cartel - Music Venues Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

Don't get me wrong, I love the republik for events but what happened to be for this past event of Hippie Sabotage is one hard to forget. I'm 18, so normally we get the "x's" on our hand. I was really excited to see Hippie Sabotage so I stood in line to get in like any other person would. Once we got to the front, before I was scanned to go in, the guy who checks ID's comes up and grabs my ID and kicks me out the line. I was so confused why I wasn't allowed in so my boyfriend followed me because he didn't want to go inside without me. The guy who scans people said it was my wrist bands I had on. So I took it off, and asked if I need to go back in line and he said no I could come in. But the guy who checks ID's raised his voice a little and said "what part of you can't get in don't you understand." So I was even more confused, so I went into a different line, only to be taken out by another guard explaining why I'm not allowed in with my boyfriend following me. Apparently the wrist bands I was wearing was the "21 and over band" and because I'm not 21 they wouldn't let me in. I was "supposedly impersonating that I was 21." But that was a total lie! The wrist bands I was wearing was Pink and Yellow from Mayjah Rayjah the past weekend before and had writings "Neil Blaisdell/Waikiki Shell" on the bands. I explained it to the guy who took me out of line, and he felt so bad because he knew exactly what I was talking about. Unfortunately he still said he couldn't do anything because he was just following his job and told me that I had to leave or he'd have to escort us out. So they not only didn't allow me to go into an event I paid for, but my boyfriend as well who had no wrist bands on or anything... all he did was follow me because he wanted to know why I couldn't go. As I was leaving, I asked another guard if I could get a refund and he said I probably could if I come back tomorrow. So I came back the next day and explained what happened and they would not give me a refund because it was a past event. So I was a bit bummed out, but it was understandable. The lady I talked to was nice and went to go talk to one of the security guards, and he comes out... turns out it was the one who wouldn't let me in in the first place. And he asked a bit rudely "who said you could get a refund?" then later "theres no refunds." I'm positive he remembered me from last night. This was the only experience that changed my perspective about the Republik. Events held there are great! But they need to better their security. Certain security guards are arrogant and unhelpful. But I appreciated the ones who did try to help me that night. It was completely unfair my boyfriend and I were not able to get into the event because of Mayjah Rayjah bands! Might I add, the event was all on my birthday. How shitty is that?? read more

I have only been here once and it was for a comedy show (Jo Koy). I have never experienced it has a club. So I will be reviewing a show room. This place is pretty big. The bar is huge, lots of choices. The seating space was huge! That being said....I know Jo Koy is a great comedian. He is awesome. There wouldn't be a doubt in my mind that his show would sell out to so many people. And of course the venue needs to accommodate that large surplus of people. But these seats were so close together. I thought I'd have to defend myself cause my knee kept touching the girl who sat in front of mes butt. Not to mention her boyfriend was pretty beefy. But Jo Koy suppressed those uncomfortable feelings and made an awesome show. I didn't even know this place existed until my friend told me about it. It's right upstairs from Bar 7 or whatever it's called now. It's a nice place. The people who work there seem to know what they're doing...always a plus. I would come here again if I ever had the need to grind up on some random chick...cause we all know how much fun that can be for both parties. read more

Oh, the republik ... I have so many memories here ... dancing, drinking, falling asleep while dancing cuz I'm that drunk LOL.. This is one of the most common smaller concert venues in Honolulu, located right by Ala Moana center. The type of shows that go on here vary. I've seen acoustic, hip hop, EDM, r&b, and more. Of course the type of crowd varies with the performers but usually it's a rowdy place. It's right in the center of a lot of busy clubs so after the shows end here all the kids go out to the clubs and get more wasted. So yeah, not the classiest place ever. It gets really busy inside. Like CRAZY busy. You could be sweatin the whole time and have barely any room to dance or let alone breathe lol. There's always those drunk people spilling their drinks on you or talking nonsense cuz they're so smashed. It can be annoying. Drinks here are overpriced and weak. When I come to the Republik and drink I get shots or something strong like an AMF. It's impractical to be holding a beer in there, it's just gonna get spilled on you. I highly suggest pre-gaming before a show at the republik Service... well the bartenders and bathroom attendants aren't the nicest .. the bouncers .. for the most part I think they're the same bouncers that have been there for years. But it's friken irritating I swear once I went to a show, then went to another show there literally the following week and the bouncer was like oh you can't get in cuz the ID is expired. I was like I swear to god I just got in here last week with this ID, he was like I don't think so LOL... okay . These bouncers are aggressive I often see them about to scrap people in line for the show, like okaaaayy lol So all in all, I got lots of memories at the Republik, but it's a pretty shitty venue. But a lot of respectable, big names perform here so we continue to come. Just hope everyone knows what kind of environment to anticipate ! read more