Brewpubs in Kailua Kona, HI

“When you visit somewhere twice during a six-day trip, and others in your group go back even more, that probably says everything you need to know!

Kona Brewing Company was one of our favorite casual spots during our stay. Great service, great food, and a beautiful, relaxed setting that makes it an easy place to settle in and enjoy yourself.

I had the Brewben both times and loved it. It was incredibly flavorful, generously portioned, and clearly good enough that I didn’t feel the need to try something different on our second visit!

One of my favorite beers of all time is their Hanalei IPA. It somehow manages to be light and refreshing while still having the flavor and complexity you expect from an IPA. I can never seem to find it on the mainland, so I was especially happy to enjoy it here and introduce a few of my friends to it.

We also had the opportunity to try their seltzer with shave ice flavors, which was such a fun local touch. They absolutely nailed the shave ice flavor!

Between the food, drinks, atmosphere, and consistently great service, this became an easy repeat for our group. Definitely worth a visit while you’re in Kona!“