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.
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
Donna M.
EXCELLENT BEERS!!! Our favorite craft beers in Waikiki!! The new Santa's stash was awesome!! Our favorites are the hefe and mellow waves!!Staff is great and food is also excellent!!
Landon K.
This is one of my fave after work spots to go to! I often bring my doggo here too which is really nice! The staff all love dogs and are very friendly as well. We normally get the froot lupes, blond, or saison to go with our meal. The nachos, wings, and pizzas are all super ono - you really can't go wrong. We also always get something from their dog menu as well like the pupsicles or puppy "chikkin" - our dog loves it all!!!
Kaitlin D.
Super dog friendly! I love that they have a menu for the pups so they can eat with you. I'll definitely be coming back on a Thursday to take advantage of their special. Order a pizza and a drink and your dog eats free!! You can keep the bowl for an additional $3 so that makes a nice little keepsake. He loved it! For us humans we enjoyed our food too. We split the pizza (half normal for me and half without the mushrooms, olives, and tomatoes for him). They were very accommodating to do that for us. The wings were delicious as well. Parking isn't too bad either. You can find street parking for free or have your car valeted for $4 with validation. The ramp is right next the restaurant so it's not hard to find. Also, we came on a Friday and apparently they have live music every Friday from 7-9pm. It was great to listen to outside. Check them out!
Megan K.
Aloha beer is always my first recommendation for beer and food. Close to downtown but not on the strip, they have valet parking on the rooftop that's very nice. The valet has always been very friendly and quick. You walk down the ramp to get to the entrance, they have two patios for outdoor seating - both dog friendly - and some indoor seats and bar seating. The bartenders and servers are very attentive and friendly. They always stop to give my dog, Aurora, pets and bring her a bowl of water. The beers are all really good, I can't say I've had one I didn't like. I normally get a light beer or a sour as I'm not big on IPAs. I got my dog the bibim-pup bowl and she loved it! I have also tried their pizza and pork nachos (sub waffle fries) and they're to die for. Absolutely obsessed. Highly recommend if you want good beer, good vibes, and some good food!
Steve Berenter
Great little speakeasy above Aloha Beer!
Kaleigh E.
Depending on the location, the food menu is different. We had flights of beer which were great! I also had their giant pretzel!
Sammy S.
I actually hate writing this review, because we have loved this place for years, but for the 3rd visit in a row, left very disappointed and this may have been our last visit. :(The service is used to be friendly, quirky and fun, and now they just don't care. nothing horrible- just the minimum.The food and especially the pizza has gone downhill. it used to be pretty great but this eve, it was undercooked, bland, and not worth the calories.We do love the nice outside area and some of the beers are quite good. But after we got our bill for salads, pizza, and a few drinks, we realized we have eaten at higher end places recently where the bill was the same or less. I hope they turn it around-- we used to be regulars, but sadly, until the food and vibe is back on track, we are moving on.
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
Savy
Menu looked awesome, mostly came to try Bao buns! Came mid day between lunch and dinner time. Took awhile to get noticed by bartender to be told to seat ourselves. Empanadas were delicious! But pizza was lacking flavor, barely cut, had to cut with a butter knife. Spinach dip was okay, greasy burnt chips. Bao buns were a insult to bao, not soft, basically a chicken sandwich cut in half. Servers were shift changing before we cashed out, left without saying anything. Had to chase down our check. Clothes in the gift shop were covered with greasy finger prints. Probably would not go back unfortunately.
Marti L.
This location is on the outer border of Waikiki. The inside space is small but the patio is spacious.They have a large beer selection on tap and flight option available. The beers were good and the staff was friendly. The only issue is parking. Street parking are all old school meters. Good luck finding some coins. They also offer valet parking upstairs (no sure how much it is).
Anika Shanelle M.
My partner and I wanted to try this place since we heard that they were dog friendly, and even had a dog menu! I didn't realize how large this place was until I actually went inside. They have an inside eating area, outside eating area, brewing area, AND a merch store. It's unfortunate that we didn't get to try their beers, but their food tasted great! We ordered the chicharron, chorizo empanadas, and the fish and chips. We also ended up ordering the bibimpup and pupsicle for our doggo! First and foremost, the sauce the chicharron came with was very tasty. It went very well with the pork. The empanadas were also very good and fried to perfection. The amount of filling was a good portion to the pastry. Lastly, the fish and chips were also perfect. Normally, fish and chips come very oily, but these were not the case. The fries were crispy and soft, and the fish was surrounded with a crispy outing, but the fish was super flaky. Our pup also enjoyed his dishes as he demolished them in less than 5 minutes! Overall, service was very good. They even were so kind and kept checking if our dog was doing okay. We'll definitely be back again!
kennethf
The Tripel Beer was excellent. The Burgers and Fries were good. However, not having ANY brisket and sausages was ridiculous. We were already sitting at a garden table and had drunk half of our first Tripel Beer when we heard about the lack of main course food that we came for for Father's Day dinner. We almost left to eat somewhere else but we were with other people who found a place to park their car and were not as able as us to walk away for another venue.
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.
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
EXCELLENT BEERS!!! Our favorite craft beers in Waikiki!! The new Santa's stash was awesome!! Our favorites are the hefe and mellow waves!!Staff is great and food is also excellent!!
This is one of my fave after work spots to go to! I often bring my doggo here too which is really nice! The staff all love dogs and are very friendly as well. We normally get the froot lupes, blond, or saison to go with our meal. The nachos, wings, and pizzas are all super ono - you really can't go wrong. We also always get something from their dog menu as well like the pupsicles or puppy "chikkin" - our dog loves it all!!!
Super dog friendly! I love that they have a menu for the pups so they can eat with you. I'll definitely be coming back on a Thursday to take advantage of their special. Order a pizza and a drink and your dog eats free!! You can keep the bowl for an additional $3 so that makes a nice little keepsake. He loved it! For us humans we enjoyed our food too. We split the pizza (half normal for me and half without the mushrooms, olives, and tomatoes for him). They were very accommodating to do that for us. The wings were delicious as well. Parking isn't too bad either. You can find street parking for free or have your car valeted for $4 with validation. The ramp is right next the restaurant so it's not hard to find. Also, we came on a Friday and apparently they have live music every Friday from 7-9pm. It was great to listen to outside. Check them out!
Aloha beer is always my first recommendation for beer and food. Close to downtown but not on the strip, they have valet parking on the rooftop that's very nice. The valet has always been very friendly and quick. You walk down the ramp to get to the entrance, they have two patios for outdoor seating - both dog friendly - and some indoor seats and bar seating. The bartenders and servers are very attentive and friendly. They always stop to give my dog, Aurora, pets and bring her a bowl of water. The beers are all really good, I can't say I've had one I didn't like. I normally get a light beer or a sour as I'm not big on IPAs. I got my dog the bibim-pup bowl and she loved it! I have also tried their pizza and pork nachos (sub waffle fries) and they're to die for. Absolutely obsessed. Highly recommend if you want good beer, good vibes, and some good food!
Great little speakeasy above Aloha Beer!
Depending on the location, the food menu is different. We had flights of beer which were great! I also had their giant pretzel!
I actually hate writing this review, because we have loved this place for years, but for the 3rd visit in a row, left very disappointed and this may have been our last visit. :(The service is used to be friendly, quirky and fun, and now they just don't care. nothing horrible- just the minimum.The food and especially the pizza has gone downhill. it used to be pretty great but this eve, it was undercooked, bland, and not worth the calories.We do love the nice outside area and some of the beers are quite good. But after we got our bill for salads, pizza, and a few drinks, we realized we have eaten at higher end places recently where the bill was the same or less. I hope they turn it around-- we used to be regulars, but sadly, until the food and vibe is back on track, we are moving on.
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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
Menu looked awesome, mostly came to try Bao buns! Came mid day between lunch and dinner time. Took awhile to get noticed by bartender to be told to seat ourselves. Empanadas were delicious! But pizza was lacking flavor, barely cut, had to cut with a butter knife. Spinach dip was okay, greasy burnt chips. Bao buns were a insult to bao, not soft, basically a chicken sandwich cut in half. Servers were shift changing before we cashed out, left without saying anything. Had to chase down our check. Clothes in the gift shop were covered with greasy finger prints. Probably would not go back unfortunately.
This location is on the outer border of Waikiki. The inside space is small but the patio is spacious.They have a large beer selection on tap and flight option available. The beers were good and the staff was friendly. The only issue is parking. Street parking are all old school meters. Good luck finding some coins. They also offer valet parking upstairs (no sure how much it is).
My partner and I wanted to try this place since we heard that they were dog friendly, and even had a dog menu! I didn't realize how large this place was until I actually went inside. They have an inside eating area, outside eating area, brewing area, AND a merch store. It's unfortunate that we didn't get to try their beers, but their food tasted great! We ordered the chicharron, chorizo empanadas, and the fish and chips. We also ended up ordering the bibimpup and pupsicle for our doggo! First and foremost, the sauce the chicharron came with was very tasty. It went very well with the pork. The empanadas were also very good and fried to perfection. The amount of filling was a good portion to the pastry. Lastly, the fish and chips were also perfect. Normally, fish and chips come very oily, but these were not the case. The fries were crispy and soft, and the fish was surrounded with a crispy outing, but the fish was super flaky. Our pup also enjoyed his dishes as he demolished them in less than 5 minutes! Overall, service was very good. They even were so kind and kept checking if our dog was doing okay. We'll definitely be back again!
The Tripel Beer was excellent. The Burgers and Fries were good. However, not having ANY brisket and sausages was ridiculous. We were already sitting at a garden table and had drunk half of our first Tripel Beer when we heard about the lack of main course food that we came for for Father's Day dinner. We almost left to eat somewhere else but we were with other people who found a place to park their car and were not as able as us to walk away for another venue.