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    Smith's Union Bar

    3.8 (124 reviews)
    InexpensiveDive Bars
    Closed 8:00 am - 2:00 AM (Next day)

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    SMITH'S UNION BAR ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Divey
    Casual
    Karaoke
    Moderate noise

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    Danny A.

    Had a great time in this bar. Came with my wife mid morning on a weds. The bartender and owner were great. Alot of history here. Bar is small but well stocked. Great vibe. Even my wife enjoyed the visit. Definitley coming back next year when i visit oahu

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    Brian M.

    Great nostalgic bar and the oldest in Honolulu, currently celebrating it's 90th anniversary. I have walked by here several times but never ventured in so today I was on search of a cold draft beer and well.... Here I am. They are a bar only and no food however, I was told it was fine to go get a pizza or food across the street and enjoy it here. The bartender was exceptionally nice and welcoming. Great vibe and feel. Looking at the decor and items on the wall was entertaining. Sure I recommend this. It is part of history and they make you feel right at home. Stop by!!!

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    Alex C.

    Opens since 1930s, it was the bar where the officers and crew of the USS Arizona went until that fateful day, December 7, 1941. The bartender Shannon is like a walking history book about everything concerning the bar. We went to the bar just before noon and had an opportunity to talk with Shannon in length. Having a drink at the oldest bar in Honolulu was both a learning and also a humbling experience. There was so much photos and documents concerning the USS Arizona that was a real eye opener.

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    Great dive bar a must go. Always characters to be seen and shenanigans to be had. Cold drinks great bar

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    Looking for a dive bar on Oahu. Stop looking and start drinking. Get over here and enjoy a beer with some seasoned locals. USMC welcomed.

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    This dive is a favorite of my father in law. I've gone with him on many occasions, and somehow…read morefound myself here most recently with my honey on Valentine's Day after dinner. They always have live music, art for sale on the walls, and characters to talk to at the bar. If you're looking for a drink or an ear day or night, Hanks got you. The bartenders make their drinks generously and the beer selection is "perfectly acceptable" as my father in law would say.

    A year late writing this review oops but had to come back to it because this bar was hands down one…read moreof my favorite memories from my Honolulu trip in Nov 2023! My friend and I had actually meant to go to The Dragon Upstairs which is the bar upstairs (yeah we missed that in the name... LOL) but we walked into Hanks instead. This place is THE definition of a local dive bar. There was a lovely entertainer singing some hilarious songs on the guitar, the most random, interesting, and hilarious group of locals seated at the bar, someone's dog sleeping in the corner, and of course a fantastic hot bartender that keeps you there and keeps everyone drinking!! We met so many interesting people that night and had a blast. Stayed there way longer than expected and definitely stayed through many more rounds of drinks than expected. But in true dive bar fashion, it didn't break our bank which we loved!! Accidentally stumbling upon Hanks was the best mistake we could have ever made and I can't wait to go back if I'm in Honolulu again! Truly a gem!

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    Came here for the fruit pineapple pina colada and it was perfect! The service was great and the…read moreambiance is really nice especially with the live music!

    I had an out-of-town visitor who really wanted a pina colada in a pineapple and I figured we'd…read morevisit Tiki's Meeting Spot near my house and get one. Come to find out Tiki's literally had closed a few days earlier so headed over to this similar establishment. Tiki's used to do happy hour specials so I was hoping Cuckoo Coconuts would be similar, but our server said sadly, no happy hour prices here. Full price cocktails it will be then! They are a bit on the higher side but I do feel like they give you your drink's worth--there's enough alcohol to feel like you're drinking a cocktail, not just a slushy. My chi-chi was tasty, although not as coconutty or creamy as I thought it might be. My friend enjoyed her $26 pina colada in a pineapple shell, and the presentation was great, with the top on the pineapple and a little paper umbrella. My husband got an Amaretto sour and it was good. Live musicians were tuning up while we were here and there's a decibel reader nearby, presumably because it may get loud here. Nice place to go if you want a tiki-style drink in a casual environment. I will say that I am going to miss Tiki's Meeting Spot's happy hour prices and I can't do $17 cocktails all too often.

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    First time checking out Blitz. I dont often give 3 starts but here's the quick pros and cons…read more PRO: Convenient location and we were able to make a reservation on a UFC fight night. Comfortable interior and HUGe TVs this is a great place to watch sports. Service was very friendly but could have some improvement. Hamachi carpaccio was pretty good and fried pork belly. Cons: They didnt have any beers on draft which I thought was strange for a sports bar, I asked for a menu but they didn't have any drink menu available, so the poor servers had to constantly repeat what beers they had. It was a busy night but the food took a very Long time to arrive some things almost an hour. Servers need a little more training. Granted they were pretty;) BUT We had to ask for water, water refills, plates, utensils, serving spoons, reminded them to check with kitchen if food was coming. Overall I would go there again if things get better but well probably go to another place next time.

    Pretty cool place for Sunday Football, pretty empty place, ate the Loco Moco $18 its ok comes with…read more2 small pieces of onions,leterally, 3 halfs of a mushrooms, Burger well done was kinda hard, egg over easy cooked well, might of been sitting cooked already. I guess they used already cooked and serve old stuff not fresh. Likelike has the Best Loco Moco. I think I miss the rush so get left overs. Bartender new Popolo girl didn't know if she had Coke Zero and instead of just refill she asked if need one, that's the 1st for me from a Bar. And of course Bar & Waitress taking shots with regulars and paying attention to themselves instead of taking care of customer,, soda empty 20mins for the first time unbelievable. But most Bar people drink on the job what's new. Gotta ask for refill wow. Not sure if I ever come back here.

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