Hawaii West

$ • Tiki Bar, Hawaiian, Cocktail Bar

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729 Vallejo St., San Francisco
(415) 362-3220

Hawaii West Reviews

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3.6 (104)
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For sure, this longtime watering hole is far more Mr. Bing's than Smuggler's Cove. I'm sure it was once a legitimate tiki bar, but I'm guessing it's seen better days. When Jamie W. and I dropped by, there was a rustic tiki statue and a tropical cocktail menu, but the rest of the decor was more vintage....an Elvis photo, a provocative boudoir blow-up, glossies of who knows who. It felt kinda dark and empty on a Sunday afternoon, but the bartender was attentive when we ordered a...read full review

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Mele Kalikimaka. This is a dumpster fire of a dive bar that probably hasn't been renovated since the first edition of that Bing Crosby Christmas album came out in 1945. That being said, that's why I love it. Sunny makes a strong drink, keeps the late night chaos down to an acceptable level, all while making me contemplate why I came in here? Free pool, sometimes food, and a guaranteed travel back through time to when bars were nothing more than bars.

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Place is a throwback. Good bar to get the night started in North Beach. The lady behind the bar has been there for over 20 years and she just keeps getting saltier but in a good way! Only con is that they don't serve Guinness anymore. If they still did I'd live there. Oh well, pass the beer nuts.

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Monday 11AM - 2AM
Tuesday 11AM - 2AM
Wednesday 11AM - 2AM
Thursday 11AM - 2AM
Friday 11AM - 2AM
Saturday 11AM - 2AM
Sunday 11AM - 2AM
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