I went on a Saturday night around 10-ish. No reservation, had plenty of seating available. No food that i can recall, our group only drank whiskey cocktails. Overall experience was different from before covid. It used to feel like a speakeasy, now it feels more like a bar kind of vibe. Cons: You go to the bar and order. Water is self serve. Menus are placed on every table. No server or waiter. Pros: Cocktails were delicious, atmosphere was dimly lit (for all to relax and chill), corner had a live DJ, music matched the mood (slightly loud, hard to hear your group chat), comfortable seating. They also close at 12 am. Would I come back, I guess so. But will most likely look for better options.
Davide
We had a confirmed reservation. We arrived on time and we were turned away because a large party had bought out the restaurant. I understand mistakes happen. It would have been professional of the restaurant to email or call in advance or even apologize afterwards.
Tierra Crooms
I like it. Decor and ambiance are great. The speciality cocktails are really good. Live music the Friday evening we went. Ended by 10:30pm I liked the Bees Knees and the Hoki Toki I think that was the name. Will return.
Atmosphere: 4
Service: 5
Food and beer were both great! We tried the beer cheese fries (a definite mystery) and a beer called Mellow Wave. I went 2 nights in a row, it was so good! Very pet friendly as well.
TiffanyL
Fabulous Korean hot wings! A must try as well the Passionfruit Mojito ❤️ Lots of seating indoor and outdoor. Attentive and friendly service. Crafted beers and cocktails available. Dog friendly too! What more to love ?
D2B2
Introduced two old friends who recently moved to Honolulu with their St. Bernard (George) to Aloha last Sunday. To say Aloha is dog friendly is an understatement. The staff welcomed us and accommodated George's size without question. He enjoyed the Pup Menu very much. As for the rest of us...we'll be back again, count on it.
JohnM
Food always good here, prices a bit high (26 for med pizza) but very tasty. Only bad thing about this place is service always seems to be slow/lacking. On this visit it took about 10 minutes from the time we were seated for a waiter to come by, never brought water for the table (although we didn't specifically ask until we noticed none was provided), food comes out at different times 15 minutes between first plate and last so tough if you want to wait for everyone in party to eat, and took 10-15 minutes to get a refill on soda from the time we asked waiter. We will still come back on occasion for the food and ambience but would frequent far more often if service was better. Good place but could be much better with good service.
MarkC
Menu selection is more limited than previous visits: no longer offering fish tacos, fish and chips or vegan pizza options. Most options are very salty and lack enough fresh ingredients. Prices are high -almost $30 for a pizza.
Shea67
Always enjoy my monthly visit to Aloha Beer to support not just the restaurant but my good friend Zaysha who sings every 2nd Friday. Service is always on point too. Max is definitely a manager I'd work with. He jumps in to help his crew and does what ever needs to get done. He's not one of those “stand around and point fingers” kinda managers. The staff always seems happy which makes for a great service experience. Uh I forget our servers name Jaylyn(sry girl I forgot your name) but she was on point! Anyway food is great not too keen on the pretzel but the chicken karaage, nachos, & Donuts & Nutella “broke da mout” Ohhh last but not least Derek will take good care of your car at the valet. 
It was a very busy St. Patrick's Sunday brunch. There were only 2 workers and it was a packed restaurant. Our server was very apologetic and easy to talk to. It wasn't her fault that they are understaffed. Enjoyed myself anyway even if it took so long to get our food - to the point that we had to cancel our other order cause we were all done drinking and eating.
We rented out the space for a wedding related event this summer. We had the best time here and it was the perfect space for our group. It had a fun speakeasy feel and the the furniture and the decor is inviting and cozy. The bartenders were so professional and personable and the food and drinks were amazing! We can’t wait to come back next time we are in Hawaii. Highly recommend dropping in for a cocktail or renting out the space for a private event.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Roya MJ
Not sure why this joint isn't on Yelp, but happy I get to introduce it. It's a speakeasy above the kaka'ako Aloha Beer that's open only Fridays and Saturdays. They serve a selection of the popular beers from downstairs as well as craft cocktails. The cocktails are mostly classics such as painkiller, old fashioned, paper plane, with some of their own like the aloha. What sets this place apart is how well each drink is made.It's order at the bar and find your own seating type of place so don't be shy and make friends in the lounge seating enclaves. Be friendly with an aloha spirit like the bar staff so no worries sista/brah.Love the dark and gothic ambiance, but not sure what to think of the fairy tail looking reindeer over the stage/fire except that I found it funny once told it wasn't real.There's valet or self parking next to the place and the fee is reduced with validation.If you're really overzealous you can visit Aloha Beer until 11 pm and come up here til midnight.Only recommendation I’d have is to improve the ice. They use regular ice versus large cubes or balls. Regular ice melts too fast, especially on the island.
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 5
Holly Caudill
We rented out the space for a wedding related event this summer. We had the best time here and it was the perfect space for our group. It had a fun speakeasy feel and the the furniture and the decor is inviting and cozy. The bartenders were so professional and personable and the food and drinks were amazing! We can’t wait to come back next time we are in Hawaii. Highly recommend dropping in for a cocktail or renting out the space for a private event.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Steve Berenter
Great little speakeasy above Aloha Beer!
Taylor Urban
Had a good experience here! I got the espresso martini and I believe my boyfriend got the Bee's Knees. We both really enjoyed our drinks- both very well balanced! We both love the vibe w/ the records & whatnot.
I went on a Saturday night around 10-ish. No reservation, had plenty of seating available.
No food that i can recall, our group only drank whiskey cocktails. Overall experience was different from before covid. It used to feel like a speakeasy, now it feels more like a bar kind of vibe.
Cons: You go to the bar and order. Water is self serve. Menus are placed on every table. No server or waiter.
Pros: Cocktails were delicious, atmosphere was dimly lit (for all to relax and chill), corner had a live DJ, music matched the mood (slightly loud, hard to hear your group chat), comfortable seating.
They also close at 12 am.
Would I come back, I guess so. But will most likely look for better options.
We had a confirmed reservation. We arrived on time and we were turned away because a large party had bought out the restaurant. I understand mistakes happen. It would have been professional of the restaurant to email or call in advance or even apologize afterwards.
I like it. Decor and ambiance are great. The speciality cocktails are really good. Live music the Friday evening we went. Ended by 10:30pm I liked the Bees Knees and the Hoki Toki I think that was the name. Will return.
Atmosphere: 4
Service: 5
Food and beer were both great! We tried the beer cheese fries (a definite mystery) and a beer called Mellow Wave. I went 2 nights in a row, it was so good! Very pet friendly as well.
Fabulous Korean hot wings! A must try as well the Passionfruit Mojito ❤️ Lots of seating indoor and outdoor. Attentive and friendly service. Crafted beers and cocktails available. Dog friendly too! What more to love ?
Introduced two old friends who recently moved to Honolulu with their St. Bernard (George) to Aloha last Sunday. To say Aloha is dog friendly is an understatement. The staff welcomed us and accommodated George's size without question. He enjoyed the Pup Menu very much. As for the rest of us...we'll be back again, count on it.
Food always good here, prices a bit high (26 for med pizza) but very tasty. Only bad thing about this place is service always seems to be slow/lacking. On this visit it took about 10 minutes from the time we were seated for a waiter to come by, never brought water for the table (although we didn't specifically ask until we noticed none was provided), food comes out at different times 15 minutes between first plate and last so tough if you want to wait for everyone in party to eat, and took 10-15 minutes to get a refill on soda from the time we asked waiter. We will still come back on occasion for the food and ambience but would frequent far more often if service was better. Good place but could be much better with good service.
Menu selection is more limited than previous visits: no longer offering fish tacos, fish and chips or vegan pizza options. Most options are very salty and lack enough fresh ingredients. Prices are high -almost $30 for a pizza.
Always enjoy my monthly visit to Aloha Beer to support not just the restaurant but my good friend Zaysha who sings every 2nd Friday. Service is always on point too. Max is definitely a manager I'd work with. He jumps in to help his crew and does what ever needs to get done. He's not one of those “stand around and point fingers” kinda managers. The staff always seems happy which makes for a great service experience. Uh I forget our servers name Jaylyn(sry girl I forgot your name) but she was on point! Anyway food is great not too keen on the pretzel but the chicken karaage, nachos, & Donuts & Nutella “broke da mout” Ohhh last but not least Derek will take good care of your car at the valet. 
It was a very busy St. Patrick's Sunday brunch. There were only 2 workers and it was a packed restaurant. Our server was very apologetic and easy to talk to. It wasn't her fault that they are understaffed. Enjoyed myself anyway even if it took so long to get our food - to the point that we had to cancel our other order cause we were all done drinking and eating.
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We rented out the space for a wedding related event this summer. We had the best time here and it was the perfect space for our group. It had a fun speakeasy feel and the the furniture and the decor is inviting and cozy. The bartenders were so professional and personable and the food and drinks were amazing! We can’t wait to come back next time we are in Hawaii. Highly recommend dropping in for a cocktail or renting out the space for a private event.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Not sure why this joint isn't on Yelp, but happy I get to introduce it. It's a speakeasy above the kaka'ako Aloha Beer that's open only Fridays and Saturdays. They serve a selection of the popular beers from downstairs as well as craft cocktails. The cocktails are mostly classics such as painkiller, old fashioned, paper plane, with some of their own like the aloha. What sets this place apart is how well each drink is made.It's order at the bar and find your own seating type of place so don't be shy and make friends in the lounge seating enclaves. Be friendly with an aloha spirit like the bar staff so no worries sista/brah.Love the dark and gothic ambiance, but not sure what to think of the fairy tail looking reindeer over the stage/fire except that I found it funny once told it wasn't real.There's valet or self parking next to the place and the fee is reduced with validation.If you're really overzealous you can visit Aloha Beer until 11 pm and come up here til midnight.Only recommendation I’d have is to improve the ice. They use regular ice versus large cubes or balls. Regular ice melts too fast, especially on the island.
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 5
We rented out the space for a wedding related event this summer. We had the best time here and it was the perfect space for our group. It had a fun speakeasy feel and the the furniture and the decor is inviting and cozy. The bartenders were so professional and personable and the food and drinks were amazing! We can’t wait to come back next time we are in Hawaii. Highly recommend dropping in for a cocktail or renting out the space for a private event.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Great little speakeasy above Aloha Beer!
Had a good experience here! I got the espresso martini and I believe my boyfriend got the Bee's Knees. We both really enjoyed our drinks- both very well balanced! We both love the vibe w/ the records & whatnot.
Atmosphere: 5
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