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Hanks Cafe Honolulu

4.5 (112 reviews)
InexpensiveDive Bars
Open 7:00 am - 2:00 AM (Next day)

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What's the vibe?
Divey
Live music
Moderate noise
Good for dancing

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Andrew B.

Terrible karaoke, strong drinks, responsive bartender and a fun atmosphere. I'd go again to get trashed.

One of the bartenders daytime Emma. Always courteous and pleasant to customer. Has deal with a lot of personalities and does it well.
Bryan G.

One of the day bartenders at hanks. It is a little cal dive bar relaxing where you can come in and have a drink. Emma is pleasant and courteous to customers

BMF!!

This place is an amazing bar and I love the small cozy vibe. Jake was more than amazing with being on top of things and keeping up with All the customers. P.S. this place is more than just one little bar it's a revolving door though out the morning and night then the late night LOVE IT HERE! 10 out of 10 recommend

Friendship

Aloha vibes! Talk story and laugh! Share favorite recipes, art contest and many more connections!!

Bartender Jake

Great dive bar with AC. The bartender Jake graced us with some free magic tricks. Uncle Kimo is the man

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Joyce T.

Walked by this place many a times, but felt intimidated somehow. It is an older, smaller dive bar. About a 10 seater bar and about 5 seated small tables. Went to see Carl play his guitar. There is live music on other days, too. Do a Yelp check-in for a $4 shot which happened to be a pineapple-upside down cake shot. It really did taste like one! Friendly bartender, stiff drinks and a good rotation of regulars, younger crowd and drinkers of all types. Pretty art work.

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Michael C.

Dive, dive, dive. This is the epitome of a dive bar in one of the oldest drinking locations in Hawaii. Don't miss Smith Union Bar around the corner which is where the USS Arizona hung out.

Very nice spot to just wind down and have a drink or two.. People are nice and the bartender is excellent!!
Roji V.

Very nice spot to just wind down and have a drink or two.. People are nice and the bartender is excellent!!

Dawn Patrol here on Saturdays @ 7am
Precious L.

Here they celebrate Pride differently. Pride is not only how you identify yourself/ gender/ preference. Pride is how you show love, respect, and honor those around you and yourself by upholding yourself in the utmost family oriented manner. Kū Ha'aheo (stand tall/ stand proud)

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3 years ago

jacob is the man. Cheap drinks and gets everyone going for a good time. 10/10 recommend for a pre game or such. check them out!!

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Jake is the best!! Such a great bartender and makes the best drinks. I will be coming here every weekend just to get a drink from him!

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Jake is the man!! Best bartender in Oahu. It's a vibe, great atmosphere and service!!

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Great local dive bar with live music on Tuesday, Friday, and Saturday! Friendly service and atmosphere for days!

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the atmosphere is so fun. best bar, feels like family!!! Jake the magicIan can talk to you about anything under the moon!

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visited during our vacation - perfect pregame spot. drinks are absolutely fire (always strong) and the bartender is super cute

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8 years ago

Super dive bar but awesome people. Very, very friendly staff. If you love dive bars, this is definitely the place to go!

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7 years ago

Hank's is a cute little bar. Good drinks. Bartenders Ashley and Dave are very nice and friendly. Great live music on Friday nights

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12 years ago

It's not a block party till we get a pineapple upside-down cake shot. Bartender David is the best. Love that guy!

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Sundays Pop-Up - TJ's Country Kitchen (IG) - Catfish plates $20

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