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    4.3 (658 reviews)
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    Closed 2:00 pm - 8:00 PM

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    Love this place
    Marilyn B.

    Located next to Watanabe Florist, this huge warehouse is an awesome hidden gem in Kalihi. Easy parking, friendly staff and got a table right away. Love the huge barrels and stainless kegs in there! Love that there is a lot of space and makes an awesome background pic. Nice ambiance! Cheers!

    Ube Chex mix and beer
    Michelle L.

    Fun place. Needs music though. Service has been great so far. Issy cute and very helpful.

    On tap
    Alice N.

    Super bummed they are closing shortly. Really enjoyed the live music and good cold tall glasses of beer. Prices were reasonable too. Good Hawaii pubs are dying out and it's sad to see them go. Our waitress was always coming by and even bringing us waters. Aloha 'oe HBW!

    Give me one of Everything! ( Salted Caramel Stout, Kewalo Cream Ale, I'll Have what she's having, And the 8yr Woody.) These were good AF.
    Daniel A.

    Made a pitstop during my Oahu mini vacation to this little place with good vibes, chill music, and tasty beer. I literally walked in and said give me one of everything. Sure enough me and my girl were sharing tasters of everything they had available that day. Which was I believe a total of 10 beers on tap readily available. Service could've been a little better, but I don't know maybe because it was slow, or maybe because I had ordered all beers on flights. But if there is one thing that I do know, it's good beer. They do welcome people to bring outside food so that's pretty cool. I'd come back.

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    Mark N.

    Honolulu is blessed with many craft breweries - and in my humble opinion, I believe I found my ATF in Hawaii, Honolulu Beerworks. Originally located in Kaka'ako (where other craft breweries are located), Honolulu Beerworks moved to an industrial, converted warehouse in Kalihi. It's beers are worth the drive, for me, it's the Hop Island IPA. It has the crisp, hoppiness (sort of West Coast style) which I seek. In addition to the IPA, there are others, but once I tasted the IPA, I am hooked. Parking is available in front of the establishment, even on the street. When you walk up to the brewery, you will be greeted and made welcome. To the right is a small shop to be able to purchase the usual items (t-shirts, stickers, etc.) and to the left is a counter with chairs, and tables. You can walk to the "back" where you will see the massive tanks where the "nectar of Gods" are brewed - to the right are bourbon casks filled with beer to impart further flavor. There are some snacks available, but you are there for beer so enjoy them. Purchase of sixpacks are available for takeout, and they are available in stores throughout the island. I'm in bliss finding the Hop Island IPA from Honolulu Beerworks - I did not imbibe the other offerings and may in the future, but in the meanwhile, the Hop Island IPA will be my choice of beer.

    Faye Anne M.

    Celebrated a birthday here on a Friday night. I inquired through their website and exchanged email messages with their Assistant Manager. They didn't require a downpayment and everyone had their own tabs open. We had one server throughout the night named Justin. He was awesome and despite having almost 30-35 people, he was able to serve us quickly and efficiently. We were also able to bring a cake for the birthday boy. The corn holes on the Mauka Beer Garden was also nice. The string lights also gave a nice vibe to the night. The only bad thing was the smell of the fermenting beer beside us. It wasn't too bad but if you're sitting right by the brewery area, you will notice it. The cocktail drinks, beer availability, service, and venue was overall great. I will consider having another event here again.

    nice Bar
    Jeffrey K.

    a variety of Beers made Here in guess where ? Honolulu of course !! cool place to chill with friends or by yourself, just hanging out n relax after a long day at work. Your Bartender will take awesome care of you !!

    The bottom is the menu photo and the top is what I got. Beet salad
    Jeanette E.

    This was my first time here. It's got a relaxed, t-shirt & slippers, vibe. Our group was a party of 20. We sat outside at the picnic tables (3 of them) with table umbrellas. It was pretty humid out, but our server was quick with the cold drinks. I ordered a non-alcoholic beverage. It was a white tea with a medicine like flavor that was intolerable. I let the server know and he took it off my bill. I then ordered a diet Coke and a salad. I was looking forward to the beet salad that I saw on their website menu. It didn't look like the photo I saw online. It was a bit disappointing, but the flavor was good nonetheless. Four stars because our server was so on it. He was the only one assigned to our party and he made sure to keep checking on us. It's so important these days to have good help. I will come back here one day, but will try the other salad.

    Quadpod on Jazz Night
    Ann C.

    I'd never think to order a salad at a brewery but the Beet Da Mouth salad here is amazing!! Super fresh with a tangy beet vinaigrette, a touch of sweetness from the orange, and a little umami from the goat cheese...it is a truly dreamy salad! Also they have a great live music schedule!

    Point Panic Pale Ale
    Ryan S.

    This place is 100 times bigger than the old location but it's still very warm in here. Fans are going full blast inside. Very limited snacks menu popcorn, pretzels, etc....

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    Kerry B.

    First impression, a frat party on steroids.  Guys and ladies in togas, ladies with attitudes and great craft beer.  When I made my order, the female server rolled her eyes.  Reminiscent of almost every frat party I have ever been to. Hurray!!! I should say, the service was exceptional.  Everyone except for the one bartender was absolutely stellar. The manager Carrie here is great! Thank you Carrie! THE BEER: Cooke street USB English Style Bitter 5.9% ABV...  this is quite good Kaka'Ako Kolsch 6% ABV... what a great Kolsch and a perfect beer for Hawaii.  I found this beer style lacking here in Hawaii, but not at Honolulu Beerworks.  WINNING!!! Poseidon's Pilsner 5.1% ABV...  I finished with this.  Wish I could have started with it.  It was quite good. 24 dragons Imperial porter 10.5% ABV... thus is a smoked white porter and honestly one of the best beers I have had on the island of O'ahu... FIRE!!! So not what I expected, but exceptionally good, great, excellent! Hoppy Anniversary IPA 5.8% ABV... a delicious IPA, hop forward in the West Coast style Don't read the Rules DIPA 8% ABV... this is a sleeper, lower in ABV and sooo very drinkable, 2 or 3 of these and walking will be difficult Honolulu Beerworks is one of the most authentic breweries in Honolulu.

    Danielle M.

    Our friends invited us here as his friends were playing just this past Friday. It was rainy day that day, and we didn't the side street parking to be full. It took us a bit of time to find parking, which is why I only gave 4 stars. I like the vibe here. It's an open air indoor space, but they also had outside space too. It can get really loud inside. There are also boardgames available. They had battleship, connect four and guess who. I feel like you can bring your own, just make sure you don't forget to bring it home. The servers were really nice, we were taken care of right away. They told us to scan the QR code for the menu. As soon as I saw the mac and cheese, I knew I had to get it. But since we were waiting for our friends still, we started with the garlic parm pretzels! Those were so delicious, it came with a mustard sauce. I personally didn't like the sauce as it was overpowering. Few minutes later our friends arrived and we ordered: * Chicken Mac and Cheese -- it tasted okay, but the macaroni was tasteless, it was bland. All I could taste was the breadcrumbs which added crunch to the dish. * Beef Dip -- they were pretty generous with the beef, but the portion for its price was definitely not with it. And I wish the cheese was melted which could've elevated the flavour. The dip was good too, I thought it'd melt the cheese but it didn't. * Takes Two to Mango -- refreshing! this one's a mocktail. * Beer Flight -- all delicious, but one stood out the most. I just can't remember which one.

    Glass always half full.
    Jessica K.

    Love this Craft Brewery!! Has an awesome selection of beer with NEW & Limited Releases often. The Retail Shop is SO CUTE!! Lots of different gifts/souvenirs available. Service is always great.

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    I'm not crazy about any of their beers honestly but the vibe is pretty chill and the staff is very very nice

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    I enjoyed my time here. Didnt try the food.. but beer was delicious. Wait staff was friendly and made me feel welcome.

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    Where can I park if I drop by?

    You can park on the street or by the park up a block. There's also across the street parking from the dealership on the road!

    Do they have a trivia night? If so, when is it?

    Yes they do. Check their calendar online for information

    Are they dog friendly?

    Yes!

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    I know they show live games and if the UH game is on, I'm sure you can request the game.

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    My fiancé wanted to check this place out for their beer and it seemed like a great place for a…read morefamily dinner, so off we went. We were seated relatively quickly, outside, at a long picnic table. No problems there. But then... Our server (Andrew, I think that's his name...it was on the receipt but we literally never saw him after he took our order and then brought the bill), really didn't want any small talk at all. He seemed a bit annoyed when my fiancé asked about their own brews....almost like it would've been easier for him to just order Coors or something. You're a brewing company...people are going to have questions. All 4 of us ordered something different- Sicilian pepperoni pizza, some type of burger, pulled pork loaded fries, and a macadamia nut chicken salad. Food was average...you can tell they cater to tourists.. Our server never checked on us. He took our order, a runner brought the food out, and the next time he came to the table was with a bill. I actually had to flag down another service so we could cash out. I have so much respect for people working in the service industry. It's a hard job. You deal with people all the time and some of them are downright jerks. We weren't jerks. We were regular, nice customers. It takes a lot for me to not tip anywhere between 20-25%. Sadly, this was one of those times. 2 stars

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    Aloha Beer Co

    Aloha Beer Co

    4.2
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    2.3 mi
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    Great little place off the main strip. There are many things to like about this place…read more Parking: located above the restaurant with valet. Ambiance: Open, spacious, energetic, staff very friendly. Has both indoor and outdoor seating. Very laid back vibe. Nice bar area with plenty of seats and big screen TV. Has an area for throwing sand bags and large size Jenga. Also, has a little souvenir shop that has a lot of cool stuffs. Beer: what can I say, all great. Also has great cocktails (very good margaritas). Food: I had the pretzel and chicken sandwich. The pretzel was large and very good. I don't often get a chicken sandwich (more of a burger guy), but it was also very good. Dog friendly: even has a couple of food options on their menu (picture included) I would definitely come back again with friends and family.

    Aloha Beer Company is a casual bar that offers locally brewed unique beers and yummy local bar…read morefood. We always go for their happy hours deals. Their spinach artichoke dip was surprisingly good and addicting, and their beers are always refreshing. They also offer some pet food and desserts, making sure your furry friend doesn't feel left out! Vibe: They offer indoor table and bar seating, as well as outdoor seating for those who want to bring their pets. The outdoor seating area has some games like corn hole and big Jenga, plus there's a small shop where they sell Aloha Beer Company merch. Parking: They offer valet parking above their restaurant. There's also metered and free street parking throughout the area.

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    Off The Wall Craft Beer & Wine

    Off The Wall Craft Beer & Wine

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    Free parking
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    Walking through the South Shore Market and looking for a bite to eat, we stumbled across Off the…read moreWall and there was quite a crowd so we asked how long the wait would be. No wait for our party of 2, and we were sat immediately at a high top communal style table. It is a bar type establishment, with pour your own beers and wines on the wall. Not super noisy, but everyone was having their conversations and having a great time. Everything on the menu sounded delicious, and food walking past us looked amazing! The only difference to this establishment was instead of a server taking our order, we were instructed to go to the front podium to place the order when we were ready. We opted for the Fried Calamari with Cilantro Lime Aioli to start, and ordered the Chop Salad with Tofu and the Verde Bowl. The food came out so quickly, and we were actually surprised with the portion sizes for all the dishes. We were able to share the salad and bowl and still had enough to pack a take out box. Everything was delicious! I'm sure it can get busy on the weekends, but overall seems like a nice place to chill with good food, good drinks and good conversation. Wish we had more time to hang out!

    Posted an earlier response to having lunch there, two of the three of us were sick within the hour…read more The server stated they buy the cheapest meat possible when I complained my hamburger chewed like shoe leather. Then saw the cashier spit on his glasses while cleaning them.

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    4.5
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    2.5 mi
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    Good vibes brewing in Kaka'ako! Varieties of craft beers…read more 3 Tacos (choice of carne asada, chicken, vegetarian) We had 2 carne asadas and 1 chicken both are good!!

    Drinks: 5/5 Service: 3/5…read moreAmbiance: 5/5 Saw this brewery when I was trying to find parking at Fishcake's Matcha Festival. At the time, the roads were so busy and there was no parking. I made a mental note to come back when I was back in the area and today was the day! Found parking in front of the blue building but there was only 3 spots. I think there are street parking available. We walked in at around 5pm and there were a handful of people but mostly empty. There is outdoor and indoor seating. There is a TV inside. This place is dog friendly as well! Service was okay...I told the bartender that it was my first time here and she said, "okay." I was expecting her to tell me more about their tap list and recommendations, but I had to ask my own questions. She served my flight in what looked like a bowl that my dog drinks out of but that is only my assumption. Lol Otherwise, I enjoyed this brewery. I loved the ambiance and the selection. We ordered a Hazy IPA, Pilsner, Sour, and Pilsner Ale. I personally enjoyed the Hazy IPA (Hyper Local) AND my Slushy Radler which was their Howzit Light and a Lemonade Slushy that paired well together. They had a food vendor out front and it smelt amazing but I did not get to try that today. Around 5:45pm I noticed that it started to get busy all of a sudden. When I was leaving I noticed it was because they had Sunday Trivia which I am assuming starts at 6:30pm. Overall, I enjoyed this brewery but the parking can be an issue. I would come here again!

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    3.8
    (2.2k reviews)
    11.8 mi
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    This is a cool restaurant close to the water. Its open air and just a casual place to kickback. I…read moreNever even knew it existed. It in koko marina shopping center in the back side closer to the marina. If you just drive through the parking lot you will miss it. If you park behind the service station and just walk towards the marina you will see it. A hidden chill spot for sure. It must be in the tourists books because there was a lot of tourists. The insides is not airconditioned but had a nice breeze blowing through the open air patio. The staff was pretty cool and casual I know this because my friend spilled his water and the staff was super cool about it and friendly.. The menu was your typical burgers tacos salads etc. Food was good prices manageable vibe and interior of restaurant laid back and cool. A real cool albiet tourist laiden spot to hang while at koko marina

    My first visit to this restaurant was unfortunately a very disappointing experience from the moment…read morewe walked in. My partner and I had just finished a long hike and were excited to relax, enjoy a good meal, and watch the World Cup game. When we arrived, we approached the host stand to put our name on the waitlist. Instead of being greeted with a smile or any sense of hospitality, the host, Sarah, came across as very snarky, dismissive, and unwelcoming. She informed us there would be approximately a 45-minute wait, which we completely understood and were happy to accept. While waiting, we stood near the bar area so we could watch the World Cup match. Despite standing there for around 25 minutes, not a single bartender or employee acknowledged us, offered a menu, or even greeted us. Eventually, after about 30 minutes of waiting, a table in the bar area became available. Since it was empty, we sat down, assuming it was open. Within moments, the host approached us with the same rude attitude and told us that table was being held for another party. We politely asked to speak with a manager. Rather than responding professionally, she visibly rolled her eyes before going to get one, which only reinforced how unwelcome we felt. When the manager arrived, the interaction was equally disappointing. He never asked us what had happened or tried to understand our perspective. Instead, he immediately apologized and reiterated that the table was reserved for another waiting party. We didn't want to cause a scene, so we simply moved to another available bar table. What made the situation especially frustrating was that the original table they insisted was reserved remained empty the entire time afterward. No one was ever seated there while we watched. It left us questioning why such a rigid stance was taken over a seating arrangement that appeared easily manageable. The issue was never about having to move tables. We understand restaurants get busy and that hosts have to manage seating. The problem was the complete lack of hospitality, communication, and customer service. From the host's attitude and eye-rolling to the manager's unwillingness to listen before making a decision, we felt like an inconvenience rather than welcomed guests. As first-time customers, first impressions matter. We arrived excited to enjoy our evening, but instead left feeling ignored, dismissed, and genuinely unwelcome. A little kindness, professionalism, and a willingness to communicate could have completely changed this experience. Unfortunately, that's not what we received.

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