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    3.9 (487 reviews)
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    Happy National Pizza Day!
    Michael K.

    This place used to be at the top of my list. It still is, but after my last couple of visits, it's now sadly at the top of my Do Not Recommend list. Roll back the clock 10 years and this place was king! It was the place to go for pau hana and also late night shenanigans. I've had many good nights at Bar35 and remember it often having a long line to get it. Fast forward to 2024 and I feel it has achieved true dive bar status. This is very sad. I'm disappointed to see this and will not be back. I really don't know what went wrong here? Is it COVID that ruined them? Is it the lack of motivated staff, a problem that seems to be plaguing the service industry work force everywhere. Whatever it is, you won't find me in this shady area of downtown on a Friday night again.

    Worst security guard ever
    Chet C.

    Worst customer service ever. I presented my Drivers License and the door guard kept it asking for another ID. When I asked why he said there was something odd. He then got incredibly aggressive with other patrons saying that we were too close to his butt and he had a hundred things going on right now. Eventually his boss came and said there was no issue with my state issued drivers license. I will never visit this place again with this person working security. Pure incompetence.

    Lychee Martini
    Wakaba S.

    I went there for the first Friday during happy hour. We sat in the back area with colorful umbrellas giving us nice shades and gotta love the comfortable couches. The drinks were cheap and good, especially the lychee martini! The foods were very good as well. Also enjoyed the standard jazz they were playing. Bartenders and servers were friendly and the service was fast.

    Miss Chinatown
    Kayla N.

    Bar35 is a whole vibe. I came in the on a Saturday night during Happy Hour and they offer amazing deals on drinks. I have yet to try their food but I definitely will next time. My favorite cocktail was Miss Chinatown. Shoutout to the bartender for being so sweet.

    Pizza and beer and Gretchen
    Jim W.

    Friendly and knowledgeable staff here to help you decide on their vast beer and drink selections. Look on the wall, and it's quite a selection of interesting canned/bottled beers. They even have beers on draft. Full bar. They have refurbished some areas inside and also out on their back patio. Their resident pizza owner has changed. New food menu. The pizza has a thicker crust vs. what they had before. They have a bouncer outside so make sure to have your ID on you.

    Alexander G.

    I can't tell you how many times I've been to Bar 35 and somehow it's escaped a review. I love this place and am glad to see it survived the pandemic relatively unchanged (if not better). Located in Chinatown on Hotel Street, it's a great stop on a pub crawl or exploration of the area. The bright sign beckons you in; friendly bouncers and staff are welcoming to sit down and stay a while. The inside is exposed brick, high ceilings, and is kept dark to enjoy the ambience and fun conversation with friends. I love these old buildings and how they've been repurposed for a modern crown. The main room has a long bar along the left wall with various seating arrangements on the left. At the back right are private booth areas for groups, I assume they take reservations for these for parties. Beyond that are numerous restrooms (most reserved for those identifying as women), then the kitchen and walkway to the best part - the outdoor seating area. Under the stars of Honolulu, you can enjoy the fresh night air in large shared couch areas, plus smaller two-seaters, standing room, and the outdoor bar top. They have a huge selection of beers; you can order anything you'd like indoor or outdoor. Plus mixed drinks and wine, there's something for everyone. On a recent visit before a show at the nearby Hawaii Theatre, we arrived in time for happy hour, which was even more reasonable then the regular prices (I feel this is the kind of place that wants you to stay and relax a while). The bartender was super friendly, offering us ice water to go with the ice cold beer. Other customers seemed equally happy. It feels great to get to enjoy town again; I look forward to another visit!

    New Menu 10/2024
    Sabrina L.

    Been here for years for 2nd Saturdays Caribbean nights and now they have a new menu! (See pic) Yummy! Check it out. Their service and ambiance is still great like usual!

    Neon Signage
    Paul C.

    Once upon a time when I worked in the financial district of Downtown Honolulu, my colleagues and I would go to the Chinatown area for happy hour (HH) and First Fridays. Those were the good old days where you'd hang out with your office mates winding down with adult happy juice. We'd usually patronize our favorite spots where Bar 35 was one of them. Located near the corner Smith Street and N Hotel Street makai side, Bar 35 has been in business since 2006 offering craft beers, cocktails, flatbread pizzas, sandwiches, and an array of appetizers. Recently, a, a friend suggested coming here for HH. I was off that evening and had been swamped at work so this was a great idea to wind down with some friends. Upon entry, you are carded immediately so have your ID ready. It was just before 5pm and still early, so we selected our seats. After studying the menu, I decided to get the Gyromatic Pizza and a Cucumber Cooler to wash it down. One of my friends came to Bar 35 just to document their outdoor patio with a bar adjacent to it. Above, they have a cool arrangement of colorful umbrellas. Inside, they also have multiple private rooms. We were advised their kitchen starts from 5pm so we used the waiting time sipping on our drinks and catching up. The next thing we know, our flatbread pizzas were delivered to our table. I was able to sample the Smokey Heaven (smoked salmon, cream cheese and capers), French Kiss (French brie, pesto and ham), Veggielicious (zucchini, olives and mushrooms) and the Gyromatic (lamb and beef Gyro meat, and tzatziki sauce). They were all good but clearly my favorite was what I selected, the Gyromatic. I'd order this again. I got the Cucumber Cooler (Smirnoff cucumber lime vodka, homemade sweet & sour and soda water) and just enjoyed it. This gave me a slight buzz where I found myself ordering another one as we had a designated driver that evening. Service was pretty good that evening. Our waitress was friendly but borderline rude. I was trying to take a photo where she intentionally stuck her body part into my photo, not once but twice. She may have been joking but this wasn't received well by me. This was shortly after we entered, and I sure wasn't going to make a scene so I let it go. Overall, a decent time having HH with some friends and I wouldn't hesitate to come back again. The usual parking pains in Chinatown but there are multiple municipal parking lots nearby as well as metered street parking. 2022 #25

    Inside
    Kara B.

    I haven't been to a club ish bar in such a while, but it was my first time here. I like how at a certain time, a dj got set up, and music started bumpin. The dance floor got filled up pretty quickly and it got packed. There was no entrance fee the night we came, and they had some pupus and drinks to order. Seating was very limited in the main entrance area due to it being turned into a dance floor, but there were private areas available and an outdoor area. It was pretty cool, and I wouldn't mind coming by again for an occasion.

    Food menu (March 2020)
    Brian F.

    I came here during their happy hour. Their food happy hour is Monday through Friday 5-6pm (1st Fridays not included) and Saturday 7-8pm which includes 25% off any 2 regular pizzas and 25% edamame & euro fries. Their drink happy hour is all night Monday, Tuesday through Friday 4-9pm, 1st Friday 4-8pm, and Saturdays 6-10pm and includes $3.75 Three Olives cocktails, $5 Hangar 1 martinis, $2 off $5-$7.50 bottled beers, and $3 off draft beers. This was one of the few bars that were still open (something about a global pandemic...) so I didn't really have a choice but to stop in here. Luckily it was during their happy hour! For drinks I ordered the cucumber cooler ($7.50 during HH) which was a refreshing drink with lots and lots of cucumber flavors. If that sounds like your kind of drink this is a good one for you. My second drink was the berry Asian ($7.50 during HH) which was definitely on the sweeter side and had a lot of sweet flavors. For food because of their 25% discount of 2 pizzas I ordered the sweet Bangkok and the deep forest pizzas. The sweet Bangkok pizza was something I've never had before! It has Chinese sausage (or lap cheung) on top and it's a pizza with a sweeter flavor profile but it is still really good. The deep forest was also good but I preferred the sweet Bangkok more. I was already pretty tipsy even before coming here and all I can remember is devouring these two pizzas like it was nobody's business. I also liked that the pizzas were thin crust! Overall this was a pretty good happy hour spot with good deals on food and drinks if you can navigate through all the special happy hour times. It's a lounge-y spot where you come with some friends and have fun until it's time to leave.

    Very instagrammable neon sign wall
    Ariana B.

    It was our first time in Oahu and it was cinco de mayo, so naturally we had to have a fun night out and Bar 35 did not disappoint. Drinks- We were in Chinatown for a block party and wanted to get some drinks at a bar nearby. It was 7PM on a Friday, so thought it'd be a long shot to find a place that still has happy hour but there it was- Bar 35 has HH until 8! Food wasn't on HH anymore; I believe it ended at 6:30. But at $4.50 for a specialty cocktail, we were not concerned with the prices of anything else. Yes, you read that right, $4.50!!! And they don't skimp you on the alcohol either. We tried the berry asian, pineapple plantation, miss Chinatown, cucumber cooler, and lychee martini - basically almost the entire HH drink menu - and all were delicious! The lychee in the martini tasted so refreshing too. Food- We only tried one dish since we were going to dinner soon, but it was very tasty. It was some kind of pork belly pieces on a stick that were nicely charred and sweet, paired very well with our cocktails! Ambiance- We walked in while daytime light was still out, but as we entered Bar 35, it was like we were taken to an entirely different place... like a Miami club at 3AM. The first portion of the bar was only about 20% full at this point, but the way the DJ was bumpin the early 2000s hits, the energy felt at capacity. It seemed like most of the patrons at this point were locals. There was one girl celebrating her 25th birthday, and she kindly came around giving everyone candies as treats. At some point, when the bar filled up a bit more, the DJ announced a special surprise for the birthday girl, which was a lap dance from who I think was her boyfriend, or at least I hope so! I personally don't know of any bars in LA that would have a birthday lap dance going off for a patron at 8PM on a Friday night, so this was quite the show for us. And how could I forget the very instagrammable neon bar sign and cool paintings! Oh and to top it all off, when I finally had to go to the restroom, I was shocked to see a whole other bar area in what is such a cute vibey patio, playing its own separate (and slightly chiller) music.

    TOKI (Japanese whiskey) Sprite
    Apollos S.

    I enjoyed my time @ Bar 35 w/the southwest egg rolls & plus they have an outside patio in the back where you can vape or smoke..

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    Vintage Books

    4.4(175 reviews)
    4.7 mi
    $$$
    Gluten-free friendly
    Romantic vibe

    What a great little place...and very tricky. The entrance was interesting and I thought it was so…read moresmall when we entered, but behind the closed door a very different space! The hostess was so sweet! This was my first time. My Hawaii posse was already there. We had a great table for all of us. Our server was very good! She checked on us without being intrusive which is perfect for a "speakeasy." Loved my old fashion! The food was delicious too! I know we got the karaage chicken which was nice and crispy. The lamb ribs were very good. But I was not ordering the food, it just came out...LOL! There were a number of people there on a Sunday evening. We spoke to the manager and he explained the concept and what they were doing which is really good for the area. Kaimuki is really becoming a cool destination for food and drinks. Looking forward to coming back. Reservations are highly recommended. Mahalo Vintage!

    I really wanted to like this place, but I was disappointed on my first visit for dinner with a…read moregroup of friends. The moody speakeasy vibe was cool and our server was friendly, but the problem is nothing on the menu is very appealing or affordable. I decided to gamble on the 3 taco flight. Mexican food in Hawaii is always a gamble, but these were the worst tacos I've ever had in my life. They were comically small and, unfortunately, quite disgusting. Especially the tortilla, which was made from ulu and tasted like oily construction paper. The presentation was pretty underwhelming as well and did not include any salsa or hot sauce. When asked, the server offered Tabasco. Really?! But the real crime was the $27 price tag. We're all used to Hawaii prices, but come on. How can you charge NINE DOLLARS per tiny taco with a straight face? The drinks I had were ok, but nothing super memorable. Loved the vibe and I could see this place really popping off if they overhauled the menu. Until then, it's a pass for me.

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    The Lei Stand Waikīkī

    The Lei Stand Waikīkī

    4.4(46 reviews)
    3.3 miWaikiki
    Boutique
    Locally owned & operated

    Located on the bottom floor of the Romer House (on the left of the Lobby)…read more I stopped in just for a drink before dinner. Unlike the Chinatown location, this place is smaller but very intimate. Since it just opened when I got there I cant tell you what kind of people relax here. I liked it as its quiet and calm. Ill have to go back to sample there food and update my review later.

    Sadly I hoped I could give it a better review but since moving from the downtown venue to Waikiki I…read morejust couldn't. Located in a hotel called The Romer on Nāhua Street in Waikiki off of Kuhio (closer to Ala Wai Canal) it is a smallish unpretentious looking building on Diamond Head side of Nahua. They have valet stand in front and validate parking for up to 3 hours. The valet wasn't very friendly when we walked towards him and usually they hold the door open but this one did not. We realize he's probably not part of Lei Stand staff but it doesn't make a good first impression. Walk into the lobby and directly to your left is the Lei Stand. It is brightly neon but dark if that makes sense, and very small. If you're a fan of when it used to be on Bethel St downtown then you'll be disappointed with this venue. No view to be had, dark drapes cover the windows (we were there at 6:00 pm) and no cute little lanai or garden. Tiny tables either high tops or rounds - maybe 10 total and a small bar. There was one tiny corner booth. The lost star was for this set up but also another lost star for NO MUSIC. Music is such an important part of a place especially a bar so we were disappointed and appalled there was only silence. Bartender said the music was "broken" so we turned on our phones to get something on our table. Then two girls brought in something to light the place up with some tunes so that helped. The final lost star was it is called The Lei Stand yet there wasn't a lei stand inside the place. When we asked the bartender where it was he didn't even know what a lei was. Then we explained to him and he said it is in the hotel lobby but you have to go to front desk to let them know you wish to purchase one. Another disappointment. Thank goodness I bought her a lei from downtown in case they didn't have any. The good stars ... Star 1 goes to the drink menu and how delicious they tasted. "Rub up on my belly" was beautifully prepared and so delicious I had to have another one lol I mean how could I refuse a second guava jam infused Tito's vodka??? Bartender prepared with cute little garnish and an ice stick to keep it cold! He was very nice and took good care of us. My friend opted for the "Clifton's Curse" - yes there's a back story to this drink- and enjoyed the cognac, absinthe, bitters and sherry concoction! Ono! Star 2 goes to the food or "nibbles" as they call it. Taro chips and crack dip were yum and a nice handful of chips not too much and not too little. Hurricane fries - to die for! Plenty of furikake, parmigiano reggiano and spicy aioli. The girls who brought our food were very nice and made sure we had what we needed to enjoy, bringing us waters too. They also had a smash burger for $25 but we had dinner rez later so didn't want to indulge but it looked good. It might be cute if you wanted to do a private party here and I noticed a room across with a beautiful large table set up for a private dinner - not sure if part of hotel or bar.

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