Came here with a friend. Great place to unwind. The atmosphere is chill and we spent 2 hours…read moreenjoying wine, bread, the ambiance, and our conversation. Tony was new, but he was awesome and helped us select our wines. Noah was extremely knowledgeable; it was great talking to him about my favorite wines and what might be good to try. My favorites were the chocolate orange port, root beer, and dragonfruit. I need to go back again because I had such a nice time! I highly recommend experiencing a wine tasting here.

We had a great time here in early August. We called ahead since the tasting time reservation stops…read moretaking online reservations too close to the actual reservation time. They were very accommodating and we had the place to ourselves. The wine is delicious and different from others I've had. Typically fruit forward (fruit based wines) and sweet, but with some great options for everyone. These wines don't have preservatives so should be consumed within six months (oh darn!). I bought three bottles to take home.

I always love coming here -- Bottleheads is a tried-and-true favorite! The space is cozy, lively,…read moreand welcoming, and the wait staff are always so nice and funny. I also love that you can bring your furry friend along with you! One of the best parts about coming here is getting to try so many different wines. I love that you can mix and match instead of having to stick to just reds or whites. The food is fantastic too! The pão de queijo, grilled cheese, marlin dip, charcuterie, and hummus board are all so good. We've tried just about everything, and we'd happily order it all again. Can't wait for the next wine night!

Came here around 7pm for a nightcap and really enjoyed the vibe. Bottleheads is a small, cozy wine…read morebar with a laid back atmosphere, perfect for a chill night. Seating is limited, which adds to the intimate feel. When we arrived, only about four tables were occupied, so we were seated right away. We chose to sit outside, but indoor seating was also available. Parking was easier than expected. There is plenty of street parking out front, along with a lot behind the building. Both are metered, but when we went the meters in the back lot were out of order, so we lucked out. They offer wine by the glass with 2 oz and 6 oz pours, or you can grab a full bottle. We went with four 2 oz pours so we could try a few different options, which was a great way to mix it up without committing to one bottle. We also ordered the beet salad for $14, which was super fresh and well balanced. The light vinaigrette did not overpower anything and really let the beets, mixed greens, and feta shine. Simple, but done right. The staff mentioned they host wine tasting events on Wednesdays, which definitely sounds worth checking out next time. Overall, prices felt reasonable and the atmosphere was on point. It is a great spot for a relaxed night or casual date. The only downside is the bathroom situation. It is a shared restroom outside of the space, and when we went it was not in great condition. It was not well stocked and pretty messy. Not really the bar's fault, but something to be aware of. Would definitely come back.

Being the whiskey lover I am, I just had to make it a priority to visit Ko'olau Distillery while…read morevisiting O'ahu! The first time we visited the distillery was back in 2021. There wasn't much of anything other than the single rickhouse area, so when we went back in 2025 it was nice to see how much they had expanded. A nice, full tasting bar, plenty of seating area (outdoor and indoor), and an expanded rickhouse. The employees are friendly and give great recommendations. Definitely loved seeing how much they've grown in the 4 years since we visited. They had more expressions to try this time around, which was great because I got to do a flight of their releases. My wife got a cocktail which she enjoyed. This place is definitely a good vibe for any whiskey lover visiting O'ahu!

Smooth Summer Jam 08/28 great performances by local music artists, pleasant atmosphere and…read morecocktails to enjoy the evening event. Mahalo Nui to the entire Staff

Ko Hana Distillery is definitely worth a stop if you're on your way to the Dole Plantation. Parking…read moreis abundant and easy, and the visit can actually get you out of the traffic for a while and give you a beautiful reason to slow down and enjoy the area. The tastings are 100% recommended. I'm not a rum drinker at all, but the tasting really helped me understand how much good, well-made rum is underrated. You get to appreciate the craftsmanship and flavors in a way you probably wouldn't from just having rum at a bar. Another great perk is that they offer shipping, so if you find something you love but don't have much room in your luggage, you can have it shipped home. Overall, a great experience and an easy stop to add to your Oahu itinerary. Definitely recommend checking it out! Ambiance is Hawaiian and the aloha spirit is definitely given . 5/5

I am a big fan of Rum but have never had Agricole before. So I knew I wanted to do a tour at this…read moredistillery. We saw online that they had 3 tiers of tours, (a basic one at $35, a mid tier one at $75 and the "Deep Dive" tour at $150). Of course the one that sounded the best was the deep dive. $150 was hella expensive but it gave you the most behind the scenes version which gave information about how the Rum is made and that is what I wanted to experience. However we didn't realize that the deep dive tour is only offered during the week and we were there on a Saturday. I asked about doing the deep dive tour and the guy that we were talking to said they couldn't do it. He went and asked a woman who told him to, "Ask Bea". Well instead of asking Bea he just told us we couldn't do it. So we just paid for the basic tour. I noticed that there was a woman off to the side at a desk. I thought this might be Bea. So I went over to her and indeed she was Bea. I asked if it would be possible for us to do the deep dive tour and she said that the person that could do it for us was on break and we'd have to wait until he got back to see if he would do it. No problem. So we waited a few minutes and Dustin greeted us and we were off on the deep dive tour. Dustin was very knowledgeable and we had a great time with him learning about Ko Hana and the Rum making process. It was really a lot of fun but I have to say that $150 is a crazy amount of money but I'm glad we did it. Shout out to Bea and Dustin but not to the guy that couldn't be bothered to just ask a question.

Purchased a bottle of Lilikoi Vodka a couple days ago from a stand in Costco, I'm very pleased…read more Mixed with a little ice and sprite it's an amazingly refreshing drink and delicious. This vodka is so good drinking it neat is surprisingly smooth as well. Bravo to the vodka chef!

It's always fun to try something new, even when it's so close by. After a birthday lunch at Kona…read moreBrewing in Hawaii-Kai, I thought it was the perfect time to drive a little farther and stop by Island Distillers for a free tasting and look around the facility. Island Distillers is located in Hawaii-Kai; very close to everything, yet feels so far away. It's located at the end of a cul-du-sac with free street parking and marked spots just off the road. The gate is welcoming with painted yellow slippahs to guide your way. The main building is the actual distillery; you can peek inside and see where all the work is done. They do offer tours, but you have to schedule ahead of time (this would be a great activity to plan for visitors). The next building is the store and tasting room. It's well lit with natural sky lights. The bar is along the back, here you can try all their liquors. As of this writing, they have Coconut Vodka, Hibiscus Vodka, and the only known Hawaiian spirit known as Okolehao (this was my favorite). In the coming months they will also offer different varieties of rum. The owner was very friendly and ready to talk about their products and story of the location. He had fresh bananas hanging to enjoy as well as a large selection of bottles to buy to-go and clothing items with their well designed logos. Be sure to check in on Yelp for a free shot glass! The outdoor lanai has a number of tables all shaded next to a pond, waterfall, and garden. On the hill is sugarcane. He will be serving free pizzas to compliment the alcohols; be sure to keep an eye out for updates. This is a wonderful stop for anyone that enjoys locally made goods and wants to get away from town for an hour or so.

We came across the Manoa Honey & Mead at the KCC Honey Farm. The honey tasted phenomenal. They told…read moreus they have a Honey Bar on Koko Head Ave and Northshore where you can do mead tasting. At the Northshore farm, you can visit the bee hives plus mead tasting. Great fun and very smooth, tasty honey.

Have you ever wondered how mead is made or if the area bees are in effects the honey? Then please…read moremake your way to Manoa Honey & Mead's Bees to Mead tour! Our tour guide and Manoa's own beekeeper Evan was such a wealth of knowledge in both the beekeeping process and mead making that it made the whole 2.5 hour tour go so quickly. Evan took our group to the nearby beehive location and gave us an in depth explain on how the bees make everything fr the honey to the honeycombs and wax as well as how a queen is selected. When we made our way back we got to the best part: trying 6 different meads offered right at their location and bottled there as well. A nice charcuterie board was paired with our flight. For doing the tour you get 10% off all purchases made which came in handy when buying bottles of their Lilikoi mead. They also have a huge variety of honey available and even some goat cheese from nearby Sweetland Farms. If not for the tour make your way to enjoy a glass of mead or several and buy a bottle to support your local business!

Stopped in on a weeknight with my husband and parents, and seated right away. Good mix of people at…read morethe bar just for drinks and couples/groups at tables for food. My dad loved every beer he tried, and my mom appreciated that they had a hard cider too. My husband and I were digging the cocktails!! Whatever you do, don't leave this place without ordering a pizza!! Server was accommodating and I was able to build my own pizza with toppings rather than select from menu, which was really kind. The crust was SO GOOD! Perfectly thin, but chewy and crispy all at the same time. Definitely will be back when in Kailua again!

This place is very reliable. Great atmosphere/ decor, solid service, and tasty drinks…read more They have 4oz options to sample, and 12 oz full beers. The best part about this place is they have a full bar unlike other beer centric breweries. A little something for everyone. I think their shave ice seltzers are a stand out product. There are so many options for beer and seltzers out there. As a former bar manager and bartender for 15 yrs, I'm always on the look out for stand out products. They offer pizza from the brick oven food truck parked next door. Parking isn't the best, but we always seem to find a stall along the street. They are dog friendly in their outdoor sidewalk seating, so bring along the whole fur family.

I like Fujioka's for unusual, interesting, off the beaten path type items. They have a great…read moreselection of wine, including local mead. They have a selection of cocktail making ingredients and liquors. If I'm making a cocktail with a hard-to-find liqueur or cordial, chances are they have it. The service is always prompt and attentive. There's a refrigerated section with beers, including local ones. I like the convenience of this store on the bottom level of the Market City marketplace.

Overview: The widest selection of drinkable wine from across the world and some interesting…read moreselection of liquor with an ever changing selection backed by a helpful and friendly staff make this the ultimate adult candy store. (Keep it clean, yelp is rated G). Wine - Great selection from major wine producing regions around the world with exception to Bordeaux and Burgundy (they do not step on the toes of Vintage Wine Cellar). US producers are grouped by varietal. All non US producers by region. Great selection of sparkling wines. Everything approachable and drinkable. A few large format bottlings available. Beer -OK. Some interesting domestic craft offerings. Liquor - brown libations - OK. Necessary labels. Requisite bourbon and single malts. Good selection of Japanese whiskey. Some interesting bottlings. Liquor - OK. Good selection of gin and tequila. If looking for things to make mixed drinks or cordials, look elsewhere. Prices: Good in all categories. At or below MSRP. Everything in the store is approachable with 99 percent of the wine $15-$125. Staff product knowledge / service: High. Friendly, approachable, knowledgeable. Conclusion: The best place to discover the good, new and interesting and having fun at the same time without breaking the bank.

I come here strictly for the fresh, never frozen, local caught Ahi! Don't bother with the…read morepreviously frozen Vietnamese fish the other guys are selling. Come in and try the OG good stuff at Tamura's!! Their ninja poke is so ono. Most of their recipes are heavy on the sauces, but the flavor is great. Staff is always friendly and the prices are reasonable. I've been to multiple locations and they're all consistently good.

I was craving a poke bowl so I decided to go to Tamura's which is just walking distance from where…read moreI work. I ordered the All Ahi Poke Bowl, and I got the Ahi Sunrise and Ahi Tamura's Sauce. Ahi Sunrise is more of a loaded Spicy Ahi, and you can really feel the heat from the sriracha mayo. As for the Ahi Tamura's Sauce, I liked how flavorful and tangy it was. They don't do samples of the poke but you can ask the staff all about the different types of poke that they have. The cuts of the ahi were HUGE, which was a plus for me. Really satisfied that I had this for my lunch, I told my coworkers about it so they ordered too and were satisfied as well.