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    Smith's Union Bar

    3.8 (126 reviews)
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    SMITH'S UNION BAR ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Karaoke
    Divey
    Casual
    Moderate noise

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    guys bathroom

    they let the girls be touched by their regulars. There's creeps and they will just serve them.

    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

    Cold Pint of Fat Tire
    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!!!

    a pint of golden road
    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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