First off, I want to recognize Josh as a friendly and gracious bartender. He's a West Virginia transplant who had not forgotten his Southern manners. Otherwise there wasn't much to this quiet, spacious second floor gay bar on Seaside Avenue. Jamie W. and I decided to drop by around 6:30PM, and it was empty except for Josh. We also had read they served hot food. However, the owner had decided not to serve any the evening we were there. Too bad as we were feeling peckish and heard the grub was good. There was a pool table and several lounging areas, so they were ready for play. We just stuck around to nurse our $5 Happy Hour drinks, Bourbon & Ginger and Pina Colada (photo: Oh well, we'll give them another try on our next trip. DRINKS - 3.5 stars...Josh made our drinks just fine AMBIANCE - 3 stars...enough space, decor needed more flair SERVICE - 4 stars...Josh did his job fine TOTAL - 3 stars...but the bar lacked energy...and food...and people RELATED - Exploring Hawaii? Here's a collection of places I've visited and reviewed:
Alex K.
Stopped off here for a night cap. Didn't know about this place till walking by one evening and noticed a rainbow flag. It's not a big place but does pack a good punch. Upstairs, there's a long outdoor seating area before heading to the bar which is inside. A couple of hi top tables inside. Music was great which is always a plus. Both the bartender were amazing. Very sweet and friendly which is a major plus.
Nicholaus Solis
The bartenders here give exemplary service! They have a great ambience and serve you with a great time! Fridays and Saturdays they have a DJ perform to give you a fun night out dancing and drinking. Tapas is the place for you!
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 5
PJ Bear Watson-Robitaille
Great staff and atmosphere they all made me feel the aloha! Definitely a must stop when in
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 5
D
UPDATE!! Went back and it was the same native Bartender as the first day. He was very nice, recognized us as soon as we walked in. It’s only right, that I give it a better review. This Bartender makes this place. 1/13/24The first night we went, the bartender (guy) WAS GREAT!!!!!! 1/10/24. He played a mixture of music. He checked on the customers. Today, 1/11/24. The atmosphere WAS NOT THE SAME. The bartender was playing rec music the entire time. Asked to mix the music. Said that she like this music. She said she would mix the Tec music. NEVER DID. Not sure why she was against catering to the customers. Bad taste will not be back if she is the bartender.
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 5
Kurt & Mau
Seedy and uninviting little gay bar, as they usually are. Bartender was the type that when she touched my lime with her bare hands after touching several other surfaces, I was grossed out by it. I'm very glad they were both bottled beer. Had one and done.
Atmosphere: 2
Service: 2
Sammy Luk
went there on Nov 5 2023, bartender is really friendly and welcoming , drink is really reasonable priced and really tasty. Pool table is free !
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Wen H.
good for grabbing drinks with friends after a whole day of activities. Bartender super friendly.
B Moore
Friendly gay in the heart of Waikiki hype dj on Friday and
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 5
Fadumo Issa
Dave and John is the friends u wanna meet they were very friendly and
Server were realllly nice and the music was fun!!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Gary Sheridan
What can I say. A happy mix of locals and tourists alike. The bar staff made me feel like family from my very first visit. They remembered my name and drink preference from day two of my 16 day visit to the islands. Food is excellent and bar prices are good. The owner is friendly and approachable and the whole vibe of the place is cool and enticing.I thought I'd be lonely traveling by myself, but now I have a new bunch of buddies, I'm proud to call my Waikiki ohana.Thank you Tapas.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
cassie O
Came here after a disappointing time at another place and they saved the night! Great atmosphere and music, delicious drinks and friendly service. Josh was an excellent bartender. Will definitely be back!
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 5
Karie Marques
Love this bar! Fun atmosphere, friendly staff and great drinks. Will definitely be back next time I’m in Honolulu.
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 5
Garry Hanley
Aly was wonderful!! I love the fries and tapas. We will be back! Thank you for the great atmosphere and cocktails.
First off, I want to recognize Josh as a friendly and gracious bartender. He's a West Virginia transplant who had not forgotten his Southern manners. Otherwise there wasn't much to this quiet, spacious second floor gay bar on Seaside Avenue. Jamie W. and I decided to drop by around 6:30PM, and it was empty except for Josh. We also had read they served hot food. However, the owner had decided not to serve any the evening we were there. Too bad as we were feeling peckish and heard the grub was good. There was a pool table and several lounging areas, so they were ready for play. We just stuck around to nurse our $5 Happy Hour drinks, Bourbon & Ginger and Pina Colada (photo: Oh well, we'll give them another try on our next trip. DRINKS - 3.5 stars...Josh made our drinks just fine AMBIANCE - 3 stars...enough space, decor needed more flair SERVICE - 4 stars...Josh did his job fine TOTAL - 3 stars...but the bar lacked energy...and food...and people RELATED - Exploring Hawaii? Here's a collection of places I've visited and reviewed:
Stopped off here for a night cap. Didn't know about this place till walking by one evening and noticed a rainbow flag. It's not a big place but does pack a good punch. Upstairs, there's a long outdoor seating area before heading to the bar which is inside. A couple of hi top tables inside. Music was great which is always a plus. Both the bartender were amazing. Very sweet and friendly which is a major plus.
The bartenders here give exemplary service! They have a great ambience and serve you with a great time! Fridays and Saturdays they have a DJ perform to give you a fun night out dancing and drinking. Tapas is the place for you!
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 5
Great staff and atmosphere they all made me feel the aloha! Definitely a must stop when in
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 5
UPDATE!! Went back and it was the same native Bartender as the first day. He was very nice, recognized us as soon as we walked in. It’s only right, that I give it a better review. This Bartender makes this place. 1/13/24The first night we went, the bartender (guy) WAS GREAT!!!!!! 1/10/24. He played a mixture of music. He checked on the customers. Today, 1/11/24. The atmosphere WAS NOT THE SAME. The bartender was playing rec music the entire time. Asked to mix the music. Said that she like this music. She said she would mix the Tec music. NEVER DID. Not sure why she was against catering to the customers. Bad taste will not be back if she is the bartender.
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 5
Seedy and uninviting little gay bar, as they usually are. Bartender was the type that when she touched my lime with her bare hands after touching several other surfaces, I was grossed out by it. I'm very glad they were both bottled beer. Had one and done.
Atmosphere: 2
Service: 2
went there on Nov 5 2023, bartender is really friendly and welcoming , drink is really reasonable priced and really tasty. Pool table is free !
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
good for grabbing drinks with friends after a whole day of activities. Bartender super friendly.
Friendly gay in the heart of Waikiki hype dj on Friday and
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 5
Dave and John is the friends u wanna meet they were very friendly and
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Restaurantji Recommends
Server were realllly nice and the music was fun!!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
What can I say. A happy mix of locals and tourists alike. The bar staff made me feel like family from my very first visit. They remembered my name and drink preference from day two of my 16 day visit to the islands. Food is excellent and bar prices are good. The owner is friendly and approachable and the whole vibe of the place is cool and enticing.I thought I'd be lonely traveling by myself, but now I have a new bunch of buddies, I'm proud to call my Waikiki ohana.Thank you Tapas.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Came here after a disappointing time at another place and they saved the night! Great atmosphere and music, delicious drinks and friendly service. Josh was an excellent bartender. Will definitely be back!
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 5
Love this bar! Fun atmosphere, friendly staff and great drinks. Will definitely be back next time I’m in Honolulu.
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 5
Aly was wonderful!! I love the fries and tapas. We will be back! Thank you for the great atmosphere and cocktails.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5