Great place for a night out. Wonderful atmosphere. International marketplace parking lot with lots…read moreof parking. It is in Waikiki so kind of costly on parking and drinks, but still worth it.

If I can give a zero I would. This is the most selfish business on Waikiki. Loud music until 2 am…read morein open air on weekend nights. They need to make money, so nobody else should sleep in thier hotel rooms in the area. I wonder how they can do this legally. Street performers stop at 10 pm, not great but acceptable. How can this business be different? Please build a roof, move indoors, or go away.

Secret Spot is a place worth knowing about! In the heart of Waikiki, it caters to a mixed local…read morecrowd and visitors alike. It's part art gallery, part bar, and live music venue. Depending on the time of day you come, it can be relaxing with sofa seating, bar seating, and cafe tables. They have a great happy hour menu, fun foods, and tons of drink options. I've been now also during concert nights and the place can get packed. If you really want to see a band, be sure to buy tickets early for entry as at-the-door entry may not be available. Prices are reasonable for drinks and tickets. Bartender Kama was super attentive and friendly all evening on a recent visit, mahalo! If you like pop culture art, local music, and contemporary Hawaii culture, this is a great place to come and have fun.

Secret Spot Honolulu was within a five minute walking distance from the hotel I was staying at…read more Didn't get a chance to try the breakfast or dinner but I did get to try the latte -- definitely one of the best that I've had. Affordably priced and good latte! Staff were very friendly and kind; lovely experience. Very trendy and chill ambience. Looking forward to trying breakfast next time along with my latte! ***** SECRET SPOT HONOLULU ***** FIVE STARS

Came here to watch Courtney Barnett's solo show…read more You can dine-in and they have a dollar $20 minimum per person, food and/or drinks. JP was our server for the night and provided excellent service. The venue is cozy and some people, including my wife, complained about how warm it was. It ended up getting busy as the venue filled up, so service seemed a bit affected. The prime rib was delicious! My son enjoyed his...and most of mine. The wife had the shrimp scampi which she enjoyed very much.

I had a great experience at Blue Note for the Yuki Chiba concert. The lines were controlled, and…read morethe food/drinks were on point. Tried the Blue Note Sundae and Tiramisu. Both were delicious and very cool how you can dine while watching the show. Only issue I have is that although you buy premium seating - it's still FCFS, so you need to show up early if you want good seats. Another big plus is that they had a pretty good non-alcoholic menu for the people who don't want to drink alcohol (like me). I really enjoyed my experience and the server was helpful. This type of venue is more intimate and definitely a good idea for a cool night out.

Great place to hang out, eat and drink with current friends and meet new friends. The vibes are…read morealways amazing. The food and drinks and good. The drinks are expensive and the service depends on how packed the event is or not. There is street parking available. You can also reserve tables or sections when you call ahead. Checkout upcoming events on Eventbrite or their IG page.

I really wanted to check this place out tonight, but it looked closed. I parked in the lot and…read morewalked over to the address. It was dark and the gate was locked. It was across a climbing gym? Both Yelp and Google said it was open. I called and got an AI answering service that insisted they were open, which was probably the most irraz thing about the experience. I got a lot of "Describe the situation.. that's odd," and then proceeded to tell me the hours again. I hope all is ok. Maybe next time! Your AI answering machine needs improvements.

I enjoyed my one time I went there to see Johnny Valentine and am sad to hear they closed the venue…read morepart. I loved arriving at this shopping center and going through the music classrooms, almost like a speakeasy. Cute older couple that runs the place. Very...Italian decor? Moody, night club vibe on the upper level, older crowd mainly. The food and drink were not too bad. Would I go just for the food? No. But the ambiance was really cool to experience, I'll miss it!

Medici's is a special little gem in Mānoa transporting you to a magical space filled with music,…read morefood, and happiness. The club opened in April of 2014 and features jazz, blues, classical musicians in Hawaii. This was our second time here and loved it. Tim and Carolyn (owners) are very welcoming couple who work in tandem to operate this place. Tim is the chef, artist, and manages the music events upstairs. Carolyn is the musical director for the school downstairs. All proceeds from dinner/shows help support the Manoa School of Music and the Arts downstairs. The ambiance is beautiful and well-decorated with plants, art, paintings. Tim is an artist, so you will find his paintings for sale too. We took one home during the NYE event and admire it everyday. Your ticket includes live music and a tasty 4 course gourmet meal who is cooked by Chef Tim. Just a word of warning is that the meal is on the smaller side. The dishes are served on mostly paper plates but I assume that's how they also keep the costs lower. Most of the attendees seem to be 50+ so the food might be catering to those who are older and don't eat as much. Although we ended up being content by the end with drinks. You will likely end up sitting with strangers since the tables are large, circular, and can seat up to 6-8 people. This can be a good way to socialize and make some new friends. They also have a bar that has very reasonable prices. $25 wine bottles and only $7.50 for beer/wine glasses. Cocktails available too. Highly recommend this place if you're looking for a special place to enjoy the beautiful tunes of jazz. Hard to find places like this anymore!

I was blessed enough to experience various shows at the Hawaii Theatre Center, the most recent…read morebeing a showing of Nosferatu (2024) for Halloween, which was a special experience with some friends who are also into horror flicks. The theater supports both movies as well as live shows, which makes it a unique cultural space. You're not supposed to eat in the theater itself, and if you want to drink you would need to buy a sippy cup-like container from the bar. I suppose it is meant to protect the theater from decay, all these protective measures. The bartender who served us wine was friendly enough. I loved seeing the art around the theater.

Walking into the Hawai'i Theatre, you're instantly transported into another era. An era of soft…read moreelegance and timeless artistry. From the moment you pass through the doors, you're surrounded by a blend of old-world elegance and Hawaiian warmth. Built in 1922, the theatre has hosted everything from silent films and Broadway plays to concerts and Hula performances. Today it seats about 1,400 guests, offering an intimate experience where every seat feels close to the stage. The acoustics are excellent, the seats are comfortable, and the staff and volunteers are friendly, welcoming, and genuinely helpful. There's also a small bar and lounge with high-tops, perfect for enjoying a drink and conversation before the show. Inside the theater, you see tall, fluted Corinthian-style columns that are richly detailed. The curved arch overhead is decorated with mosaic-style tiles in warm tones,and I absolutely LOVE the lush deep red velvet curtains that frame the stage. They add so much warmth and elegance. Having attended many shows throughout the years, I've always been mesmerized by the mural above the stage and decided to do some Googling while waiting for the show to begin. I learned it's Lionel Walden's Glorification of the Drama. The painting depicts a grand procession of mythic figures -- a golden-robed muse in her chariot, attendants, musicians, a lion handler -- all celebrating the power of theater. The central figure, often interpreted as the Personification of Drama, leads the way. Knowing that part of the mural was once lost to water damage and later painstakingly restored makes it even more meaningful. Parking is easy at the municipal garage on Bethel Street, just a block away. The short walk is now well-lit, a welcome improvement from years past when it was dark and sketchy. Entertaining audiences for over 100 years, the Hawaii Theater is a recognized as a National Historic Landmark. Attending a show here, you're not just watching a performance, you're also living and breathing a beautiful piece of Hawaii's historic culture.

Always have a good time here, good shows. Midget wrestling, concerts, comedy, etc. Bar staff…read moreusually good too. Parking - eh. Usually hit mall but now you can park under Republik too for a fee. Tonight, boyyyyyy - bartender betch pissed me off!!! Nasty ass attitude. Won't open her betch mouth but want to use her hands and throw em up at my son to get my attention. Trick. But it explains why you're bartending here and won't last long. Middle finger to ya.

Good room for sound. Was a little heavy on security but it's the time we live in. Plenty of…read morefriendly bartenders so no real wait there. There was a "pit" where a security guy was posted up in the middle of it all, which I thought was strange- but as show progressed it was obvious they were there to help people who fell or were in need to be taken aside even if they didn't know it yet. I'd go again

My friends and I adore HB!…read more It's a great place for concerts and shows. Their crew really puts their heart into their work and you can tell. There really is something for everyone. We love the options at Wild Orange. I've been sober from alcohol for the better part of 3 years and normally speakeasies don't have much to offer me. It's fun to still get to cry some craft drinks without the booze. Their vegan and veg bites are creative and delicious. I've had many a great night dancing, eating, and jamming out with people I love. They also host different pool and darts events that I've spectated at. Always fun just to play casual pick up, but some of my friends play more seriously in some of the tournaments and it's nice that their venue is large enough for the crowd. Parking can be tight but if you go to the top level there is normally something open. As long as you remember to get your parking validation (they even have a sign reminding you) it's very reasonable and cheaper than ride sharing if you have someone who's able to drive.

"Well, listen, if you bring 'em by, maybe we could interest you in a game of pool.. Yeah, Frank…read morehere - he's got his own billiard room." - Cosmo Kramer, Seinfeld da Scene: Revisiting old haunts and took my daughter here to play some pool and tell stories from my old (and her recent) youth. It's a far cry from the original spot on Ke'eaumoku I used to go; right across from Like Like Drive-Inn... it was more like a old school "Color of Money" pool hall back then. There is ALOT going on in this spot now. Event space for concerts/club, 2 pool rooms, full bar, darts, and a hidden speakeasy (see review of Wild Orange). da Play: Came in early afternoon/evening and was already busy, tables were a little worn, but true and spaced nicely, there were mostly regulation-size tables and a few smaller bar-size ones by the darts. Good cues were a little sparce and for some reason a lot of "keiki-sized" ones... then I realized why when some kiddos walked by. I think it's great that you can bring your kids, now I get why the "21 band" gets issued at security. There was a lecture/event w/ Hawaiian music in the event space when we got there, turned into a club with music thumping through the walls later on. Played almost two hours, with three rounds of drinks, very reasonable. da Service: Park, check in, parking validated, hit the bar, drop your name for a table and wait for the pager to vibrate while sipping on cold drinks... Bartenders were nice as was the very diverse crowd. 20 somethings groups chatting it up, date night couples, bros drinking more than playing, families w/ kids, and a few semi-serious guys "in session". GREAT PEOPLE WATCHING. Security is visible and on top of things; couple of times a rowdy group got rambunctious and got a firm talking to... you don't wanna get a scolding by any of the bulls in yellow security shirts!!