Neat venue... interesting crowd... GREAT martini specials! I've only been here a couple times... I kinda feel like I'm not really 'hip' enough to make it a second home, but after a couple awesome martinis, I tend to forget about that part, lol I usually don't drink fruity drinks (give me Jack, 151 in shots or with Coke, or Patron... or beer) but here I have a taste for the naughty-named concoctions: "Loosey-Liu" was last week's choice... Bar service has been hit or miss for me. I'm not a regular here, and the bartenders are very engaged with regular patrons, so each time I sat at the bar, they didn't check in with me as much as I'd have liked. I may have spent more $$ there, had they stopped to ask if I wanted or needed anything. Nursing an empty glass is a bit of a buzzkill lol... They also have the Patio Bar, but to me that area just gets too crowded, and it rains too much in Chinatown for me to enjoy it. Or at least it's rained every time I've been to Bar 35. Haven't tried their food yet... the friend I usually go with always wants to eat somewhere else cheaper... maybe I just need a new friend, huh? Any takers??? :* lol Long story short... still need more experiences here to be able to give them 5 stars, but for the most part: so far, so good! read more

Love the atmosphere on a random night out. Plenty of space and bartenders are attentive and friendly. Come on Wednesdays for their tour of beers. Samplers of a select beer genre, free pizza, and music. Personally avoid first Fridays due to the crowd everywhere, but always my first stop if I am out for the night. Note, you can go to bar 35 before 900/930 and there's still a lot of space before the crowd comes in. Went there at 700 pm and there was ton of space to relax in door and outdoor. Eat a variety of pizza selections with some great beer. They even have an outdoor bar and seating for more space. Food - 4/5 Beers - 5/5 (tons of selection) Staff - 5/5 Atmosphere - 5/5 (off night) read more

If you love beer as much as I do ... you will LOVE this place! Bar 35 is where it's at for beer connoisseurs and lovers of foreign beers. You don't have to live life by the bottle to enjoy the atmosphere and variety of liquid heaven that fills the walls of this joint. Amateurs and professionals alike will enjoy the array of over 200 beers from around the world. For the ladies, they have some delicious martinis and mixed drinks that will quench your taste buds and give you that female smagger that you ache for after a long day on your feet. This is a great place for social gatherings, parties and after work festivities where you can let your hair down and relax over a cold brew or liquid concoction of your choosing. There are so many choices that you may have a hard time just having one drink! Hapy Hour prices cannot be beat! Most beers are $4 with a few being $6 during happy hour and most mixed drinks are around $5. The food is also pretty darn good, especially when you expect "bar food." We always get one of the pizzas which you can never go wrong with any of them. It's a good filler when you have the munchies and as are never disappointed chasing it with a Belgium Wheat! read more

I stopped by here for an evening while visiting a buddy who lives on the island, and was pretty impressed with the atmosphere. I had a couple beers and before long our group of about four expanded to about 20 with people we had met. I was giving hi-fives and toasting with people I didn't even know, it was great. Before the end of the night, I was lined up doing boat races with a bunch of sorority and fraternity students attending UH (go Warriors!). Brought me back a little to my own Greek days in college. I would definitely hit this place up again, their wide-range of beers (especially local flavors) makes the visit completely worth it. Plus the atmosphere was just a lot of fun. My only con was I remember it being uncomfortably hot at times. read more

Came here for Happy Hour this week after work to celebrate the end of my first 90 days at work. Yay! No more probation period! I ordered their firecracker which honestly tasted like a melted jolly rancher. Although I wouldn't order that again, the drink was a great price and decently strong. We also ordered their veggie pizza which was fresh and quite delicious. The wait staff was super friendly and the atmosphere was fun. read more

Always a great time @ Bar 35. I had my 30th birthday this past year there & it was a great success and very helpful and flexible with my requests. I was just there on Wednesday to celebrate a friend's birthday & great happy hour from 4 - 8pm....and of course the Veggielicious Pizza!! Yum, Yum! read more

Stopped in with friends on a Friday night. We had a good time, with really good pizza and beer. The staff and cooks in the kitchen were friendly yet super busy. A fantastic way to start the weekend. Thank you Bar 35! read more

Almost got accosted by lowlife on the street when I was standing outside. They have a safe outside patio area that people could smoke in, however that would be too understanding. Service is slow and the staff is rude. Will never go again. :( Update: I've heard they now allow smoking on the patio. About time. read more

Love. Good outdoor and indoor seating, super yummy delish drinks, cute waiters, good music, fun times! Nuff said!

What's better after a long day at a family BBQ than going out for some drinks afterwards? That's exactly what my cousin & I did on labor day...& her bf too. The BBQ was all the way in Waipahu, so my cousin & her bf offered to drive me home afterwards because they were headed that way too. We were the first ones to leave, of course. As soon as we all jumped into her little car, she asked me where I wanted to go and considering I hardly ever go out to bars, I had no idea. Her bf & I made her the "brains of the operation" & told her to choose a place. So, we came here to Bar 35. We got here around 8 & thought we missed happy hour. Not like it would've mattered though because we would've ended up staying anyway. But, luckily the bartender told us that happy hour was all night. $3 martini monday!! what could be better?! Unfortunately, my first drink of the night was full price. What can I say though...I've always wanted to try a "pink lady". I enjoyed it. Sweet, but not TOO sweet, just the way I like it. With that said, I do feel bad because my cousin treated...next time Miche, drinks on me. Besides the creepy drunk guy flirting with my cousin in front of me & her BF?! It was a great night with great company. read more

My fiance surprised me with a birthday party here. Loved the atmosphere of the bar as there are different sides of it - one was a lounge type room, the regular big open spaced bar as you walk in, and we had the reserved outdoor patio area. The service is quick and friendly and there are tons of beer options. They carried my favorite - Newcastle, and my fiance got his Tiger beer. The pizza is amazing! Yummy thin crust pizzas with different toppings. My favorite was the Italian Perdition which was topped with anchovies, Italian sausage, and olives. We also got the Black Forest and French Kiss pizza. All delicious! There are many more pizzas to choose from but we were stuffed. I would definitely go back here again. Parking can be a hassle but we just parked in the municipal parking lot on Maunakea St and walked over a short distance. We stayed from 7pm-1100pm and it only cost $3.00. read more

I live only a few blocks away from Bar 35 and love going to the beer tastings on Wednesday nights. One of the best drinking deals in Honolulu and not to be missed!!! Every week the beer tasting has a unique theme which is typically seasonal (for example, Mexican beers during the week of Cinco de Mayo). Sampling eight different beers for $20 is a great deal in Honolulu, and I'm always amazed that this place isn't more crowded. During the beer tasting, one or two beer experts roam around discussing the beers while bartenders hand out free samples of flatbread pizza. Every one of the pizzas I've tried here has been excellent and is even better when paired with the seasonal beers. The Sweet Bangkok pizza is my personal favorite. I personally prefer drinking here when the crowd is relatively light on weeknights and tend to stay away rather than wait in line for the zoo that Bar 35 turns into on a First Friday. If you're looking for more of a club scene, however, First Friday at Bar 35 is where it's at. It gets very crowded inside but the outdoor patio in the back is usually more chill and tends to be the quickest place to buy a drink. Either way you can't go wrong with Bar 35!!! Definitely check it out, at least for the beer tasting. read more

August 16, 2019 Friday night at 9:30 pm to August 17, 2019 Saturday at 2 am in the morning. My husband and I received incompetent, incoherent, unprofessional customer service from the Assistant Manager Steph and from 3 security guards at Bar 35. She claims she's been in Customer Service for 16 years, clearly from our experience with her 4 months ago, my husband and I went there to support a friend that DJ'd at the bar back in April 2019. My first impression about this bartender is that she is rude and completely ignored us. When my husband and I tried to get her attention, she just looked at us and looked away, and continued to help other customers that freshly walked up to the bar, that was like a slap in the face. It was like my husband didn't exit, I didn't exit, I don't matter, my husband is not worth her attention, we are not worth the acknowledgement we didn't matter type of attitude. She was completely rude and disrespectful. She completely showed signs of incoherent and a disrespectful attitude. She didn't say a word to acknowledge us like, Hey, I'll be right with you. However, she continued on helping other customers that walked up to the bar I clearly recall that night. So last night though, my husband and I go to the bar because two of our friends were spinning at the bar. This Assistant Manager, we didn't know she was an Assistant Manager until today. Anyway, last night she did it again, my husband tried to get her attention, she continued to ignore him while helping other customers, then she had the nerve to spread gossip to one of the male security guards while we were still there, about my husband yelling hello trying to get her attention which was irrelevant. My husband was trying to get her attention in a very noisy environment where the music is very loud, bass is booming in that place, and people are trying to talk over the music in that noisy environment. Anyway, at the end, the bar is closed while we were still in there, waiting for this one person in the back room where we were directed to sit and wait by the assistant manager Steph, the male security guard approached us in a very aggressive manner demanding that we need to leave right now. My husband told him we're waiting for so and so. The security guard said No! you need to leave! My husband was like listen we were told that we can wait back here for so and so. The security guard said No no no! You need to leave and you were also yelling at one of my bartenders. My husband and I were like Who? Yelling? Who is the bartender? My husband was like I didn't yell at anyone, we had no idea what the guard was talking about until the assistance Manager Steph walked into the conversation, I'm sure she felt stupid, embarrassed and guilty for spreading gossip while we were still in there. She created a hype type of environment. It was a big mess, because of her actions it clearly shows that she is very incompetent to even carry the title Manager and to be dealing with Customers in a bar environment creating hostility amongst staff and customers, clearly she has no Customer service skills when dealing with customers, spreading bad vibes amongst the workers towards customers, she created a hostile environment for my husband and I and others to be in, jeopardizing our lives and safety and for whom ever orders or comes in contact with her, not good for us or customers to be in, especially with shootings going around in clubs and in bars now a days. It is very dangerous to be working with someone spreading these type of gossip amongst the workers in Bar and club settings, especially if customers visit 3-4 times within a 4 month span or on a regular. As a matter of fact, our DJ friend also mentioned to us other customers that he knew, also experienced bad customer service from her. So this is something that Bar 35 needs to look into, this is clearly creating a bad rep. and review For your Bar. Some solutions to help with this type of situation, she clearly needs to be retrained overall in basic Customer Service, to know to acknowledge customers, treat them with respect just like how anybody would like to be treated, know that they are human beings and not robots, that we are waiting for a reply, bad enough it was in person and it wasn't behind the scene. Customers are coming there to spend their money at your bar and that is a big deal, in dealing with business. She is representing your company. So she needs to be retrained asap because this can lead to unnecessary lawsuits towards your business and create a hostile environment with people bringing in guns. It is not good. So it needs to be addressed and taken care of as soon as possible. read more

If you're looking for a relaxed and laid back bar to go to I'd recommend this bar! I live right on hotel street, so I venture there quite often. The best day of the week to go is on a Wednesday. In the evening they always have a beer tasting. They usually have some type of theme, which I think makes it exciting. Each beer you taste comes in a shot glass and there's always 8 flavors. Then your 9th one is up to you to decide which one of the 8 you would like to try again. They also come around with free pizzas to taste as well. If you don't go on a Wednesday and don't get the free pizzas, it's definitely worth paying for - their all mouthwatering. If you order something that can be dipped in a sauce, they have a wide variety of really "special" dipping sauces. :) read more

Thin crust pizza, but then again I was drunk most of time when I ate the pizza. Beer goggles apply to food too.

I was really surprised! China Town knows how to do it right on a Thursday night. The DJ was playing some really good jams (he took requests from the drunk crowd) and the drinks were cheap and strong- nothing gets better then that. The rest of downtown was pretty mellow, so if you're looking for something to do prior to the weekend, Bar 35 is a sure hit! read more

Whenever I go to First Friday, I go to Bar 35. My favorite parts are the wide selection of beer and the quick bar service. The food is also pretty good, with a nice variety of thin crust pizzas. I can snack on those pizzas all night! For two reasons--first, they're DELICIOUS, but second, they're so thin they never fill you up. So if you're like me, eat before you come out, because you won't get full here. But that's alright, more room for beer, right? There's an outside area complete with a bar and wood couch seating that is a lot of fun, but it a little cramped. On a First Friday, get there by 6 or you won't even have a place to stand. There's also the inside area with two or three couches and a DJ, and what my friends and I call the "VIP section," even though it's open to anyone. It just feels like a private room. Get there early enough and it's yours! There's usually a huge line and a cover charge if you show up after 9 or 10 pm, so really, get there EARLY! read more

I like Bar 35 to grab happy hour and some pizza. I think we can all appreciate a bar that serves food. The pizzas are pretty tasty, and the drinks are decently priced. The martinis during their happy hour are pretty great. I'm not a big vodka drinker, so I'd like some more variety in the happy hour drink menu, but all in all, it's a good deal. I have been here on First Fridays when they are playing top 40 music, and I've been here other nights, when they're playing hip hop. I enjoy the hip hop and the crowd that comes with it. It's typically pretty chill. First Fridays This place is also fun on Wednesday nights when they have beer tastings accompanied by free pizza. They have a pretty cool outdoor patio, which is great for those who want to enjoy the weather. We live in Hawaii. Why not sit outside every chance you get? Either way, I've always had a good time here. The last time we visited, we reserved a table and they tried charging some of us in the group a cover. Some of our group members walked in, no problem, and some of us were asked to pay. Anytime we have gotten a table anywhere else, it's usually the case we don't pay a cover because we've already spent money on the table. They need to get that bit figured out. Otherwise, I would recommend you come here for happy hour and when they are not charging a cover. read more

Not sure when happy hour starts, but it ends at 8pm (super awesome), so we headed over when happy hour ended where we were at. The place was pretty empty since it was a Tuesday, but that was fine for us old fogies who like it quieter so we can chat. We had the entire outdoor patio to ourselves. There was no bartender out there, but the chairs were comfortable, the beers were tasty, and it smelled like flowers outside. I like this place. read more

HOLY BEERS, BATMAN! Another small-ish, hole-in-the-wall style bar that puts beer at the forefront of its business. There is the better end of 100+ bottles of beer ranging from $3.75 during happy hour, to around $20. On Wednesdays, they have a beer tasting for $25 that lets you sample about 4 ounces of 9 beers and also sample some of their pizzas. A pretty solid deal and enough to get a pretty good buzz if you're not careful. On weekends, they usually have live music from local artists playing in an area with a pretty open seating. There is a more private room in the back if you'd like to reserve it for a small party. My only "complaint" is that since it's downtown, parking can be rough, but this is true about all places downtown, so not really worth dinging them about it. Definitely worth a visit for any beer lover. read more

The bad news is, Bar 35 is usually filled with guys that are the post-work-downtown-financial analysts that think they are much cooler than they really are. Unless it's First Friday, walking down hotel street to get to this nightspot can be a little shady (I hear the song "The Freaks Come Out at Night). The good news - undoubtedly the best beer selection at the best prices (during happy hours) which make risking the freaky hotel street nightlife both inside the bar and out worth it. While the menu is pretty limited, the pizzas we had were pretty good. If you're a beer connoisseur, this place is a must. You can't beat the happy hour prices for premium imports (most beers $3). read more

Wow! That is all I can say in response to their beer selection. This is not your run of the mill several drafts to choose from (i.e. Yard House), but a true trip around the world with their 250+ bottled beer options. Of course they have all your normal beers that you can drink anywhere (I have a hard time straying from my Sierra Nevada), but if you want to be adventurous, this is the place. They have them all listed in a drink menu, by both type of beer AND region. Loved that! The bartenders are friendly, and of course, if you are not a beer lover such as myself, they have your full bar options as well. I've been there a few times and still didn't realize they serve food until I just looked at other reviews on Yelp. Clearly I come to Bar 35 with thirst rather than hunger, but next time I'm there, I'll have to check out a menu. read more

Drinks and food are pretty solid here and they have a good happy hour menu. The pizzas and fries are the perfect accompaniment to their various cocktail offerings. I really enjoyed my lychee martini. I would've given them 4/5 stars, but the quality isn't consistent. My first old fashioned was really weak and watered down in comparison to my second old fashioned. If you come with a big group, definitely come early since this place can get crowded really quickly! read more

Before all the gastropubs appeared in Hawaii, Bar 35 was the first bar to put beer at the forefront of alcoholic beverages in a bar. Cocktail schmocktails.. Whats that?!?!?!?! Their beer selection is extensive. Whatever you want they probably have. Their pizzas are quite delish also. Although this is a beers lover's dream, I wish they had more beers on tap. There are several bars in town with a large selection of bottled and draught beers. (It's always a real treat to try a bottled beer that you're familiar with on tap or have a nitro versions of it). I also think their beer tasting is slightly expensive. $25 bucks for a tasting of 8 PRE-SELECTED beers and pupu style pizza. You'll run across beers you have already tried but can't sub another beer as a replacement. If I'm in downtown I'll probably stop by to grab a brew but I probably won't go out of my way to drink there as there as several bars that are similar to Bar 35 but with a bigger selection of food and draft beers. read more

I am so pissed! I ordered 4 patron shots dressed and chilled, only got 2 then when I asked for the other two the bartender gave me what tasted like dirty sink water and tequila. I was really nice and first time there so don't know what happened there, but after we drank it my friend said did that taste right? So it wasn't just me. At 10 dollars a shot, I was very disappointed... Definite turn off... Yuck... Too many other options with quality service and drinks to choose from. Do not recommend... read more

One of my favorite bars in Chinatown because of the amazing selections of beers from all over the world, fine, shaken not stirred martinis, just like how James Bond loves his martinis, great drinks, great pizza, but most especially great music, like every last Saturday of the month called 80s Pop Music where they feature live bands playing 80s and 90s classic hits, DJ competitions, fashion shows and awesome theme parties like this one coming up on Jan 31, 2015 with recording artist and singer, Sunway, whose CD was nominated in 2013 for 2 Na Hoku Hanohano Awards (Female Vocalist of the Year and Contemporary Album). She'll be performing an 80s set with her band. read more

Bar 35 - Members Only Band at December's 80s Pop Muzik. 80s Pop Muzik is a monthly party every last Saturday of the month - Bars Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

Bar 35 is not one of those dirty, dark, dank, smoke filled holes in the wall. Instead, the 2 bars (one inside and one outside) are roomy, clean, and wonderfully up-kept. The furniture is modern, the sofas are super comfy. There is a lounge separated by a metal bead curtain, tucked away behind the DJ booth. The outside courtyard is cleverly furnished. There is different music playing inside vs outside, so if you don't like one, you can just go to the other area, and still have access to a great bar. The women's bathrooms are just gorgeous. The sinks are see through! How cool is that? The selection of beers is great. They even have cider. Service is outstanding. I saw a couple of spills and broken bottle incidents, and the crew responded faster than any crew I've ever seen. Within seconds of something breaking, the crew ushered the customers off to the side, and wielding brooms, they got rid of the glass shards quickly. My belly dance troupe members were so impressed with this place that we did a belly dance show here. read more

That back bar area!!! The bartender kills it and plays old school jams and the outdoor open air bamboo lounge feel is awesome. They usually don't charge a cover weekend nights except for massive Holidays, which is nice cause they have Great local DJs that they hire to come play. The music was great all night, and the front bar and servers kept everybody I brought happy. If you get there early enough, they have great food!!!! Amazing flatbread! And the door guys always welcome us back and bid us farewell when we leave. Love this place! read more

We came for a holiday party and it was a blast! They had a photo booth and great drink prices! Check it out if your around!

Come here for their happy hour...great specials on food and drinks. If you're into the late night crowd I believe they have a cover starting at 10, but it's usually worth it with a band or great music and dancing. If you're new to the area definitely check this place out along with Manifest and Downbeat Diner all in China Town! read more

we had French Kiss pizza with French Brie Cheese, Cooked Ham, Fresh Pesto Sauce, Tomato Sauce, Mozzarella Cheese and Fresh Basil on thin crust. it was delicious and decent priced. we were there last night for the 1st Friday art walk event. It was my first time and very surprised by the huge turnout! Bar 35 was packed and they started charging cover around 7:30 or something, not sure if it would be worth it if I had to pay cover. Anyhow, the back area was refreshing too with the nice seating areas. (however it drizzled for a bit last night on and off.) The drinks were about 5 bux each and they have a huge selection of beer for those beer fans. I would defintely go back to try the food. read more

The staff is so awesome there. The Happy Hour last until 8 PM which is extra awesome :) Nonetheless, the Bartenders make this bar extra cool to chill and to relax after a long day at work. They can make some killer drinks there. read more

Great pizza made from fresh quality of Italian heart and soul. Mr. Valentini puts pride in his Pizza's. I have to say this place has the thinnest and most flavorful Italian pizzas. read more

This place is my "Cheers". I love love love it!!!! The bouncers are awesome, always friendly and quick and efficient to get me in to the bar. Then, there's beer galore. Tons of bottled beers- the best selection in Honolulu. I never get bored. Their pizzas are nothing short of amazingly tasty. The music can be hit or miss. They used to play really yummy 80s electro stuff but now it's more modern radio kine, but when the DJ is there, he rocks. The servers are great. They make drinks legit, hustle to bring you what you want quickly and check back in, plus they are really hott! The crowd is fun- I've made many friends here by talking to whomever is beside me. Friendly crowd by far- good mix of people from all over and all walks of life. Finally, the ambience is awesome. Many perches- the long bar inside, cozy chic couches, the middle cavern section for larger parties or the back outdoor area. Something for everyone. Trust me, just go, and chat with people there- you'll have a fun night ;) read more

I love their fries, honestly the only reason I go in. This is not to say the atmosphere is bad, I'm just not so much of a bar person. Bartenders are very quick, very clean, and amazing food. read more

My favorite pau hana spot. Happy Hour + pizza keeps me coming back for more. Their lanai is a hidden gem. The bartender and waitresses make me feel special by remembering me and my usual drink. I overlook the piped in music which can sometimes be a lil' too loud. read more

Liked the vibe here. Got there relatively early on a Saturday night, 10ish or so. Got a couple of drinks with ease at the bar, no wait, and went and chilled on one of the couches placed behind these metal, chain curtain thingys. It wasn't too crowded but not dead either. Bartender messed up my drink (tonic instead of sprite) but quickly fixed it without a problem. Music was chill, don't remember specifically what was playing though. My friend got one of their pizzas and loved it. We only had a couple of drinks here and moved on, but I will be sure to pay Bar 35 another visit soon. read more

Located on Hotel Street (buses only), parking is either on the street (meters are free after 6pm) or municipal parking lots for a flat rate, but keep in mind, most of those lots close at a certain time. I love pau hana's here on Fridays after work except First Fridays. I love that it's a mixed crowd, with the occasional eye candy (or that could be just the beer goggles). The selection of beer is awesome and Eddie, the bartender in the back is the best! The pizza selection is unique and delish - but keep in mind, the pizzas is more like pupu. There are other foods, but the menu is more pupu's than dinning. Always a good time here! read more

Definitely one of my top 5 favorite bars in Hawaii and my favorite bar downtown. Friendly crowd, great bartenders and servers, good prices, yummy pizzas, well made (strong) drinks. A wonderful place for shenanigans! Or so I hear. ;) read more

Pretty cool bar with a chill atmosphere and a big screen showing kitschy Asian films. (It was Blind Assassin the night we were there). Only small gripe is a slightly misleading Happy Hour policy. Advertised $3 beers & Kettle One cocktails but you are charged an extra $1.50 if you order a Kettle One Martini or Cosmo due to "extra alcohol" or a premium beer like Chimay - so basically Happy Hour prices range to $4.50, not $3 across the board. I have no problem with that per se, just say it like it is proprietors - otherwise you come off just a wee bit sneaky when you tack on the extra buck or two post order. Bar 35 also serves ultra thin crust pizzas with an array of unusual toppings. We loved the Forest (multi mushroom) and the Gyrotonic (like a Greek gyro on a pizza) - delicious. read more