Happy Birthday miss Johnny!!! Johnny the bartender provided excellent service and excellent drinks along with it! super funny and truly a vibe, completely made our groups night !! read more

The vibes you're amazing and the staff is amazing as well. They pour heavy here so be ready, and the vibes are great. Music was super fun, DJ was awesome. read more

Tapa's Waikiki - Karaoke Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

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Tapa's is the black sheep of the Waikiki gay bar scene, but oh boy do I kind of lowkey love it! I remember the days when the floor sagged, feeling like you were going to crash through the ceiling of the restaurant below -- but have no fear, reinforcements are here! No more sagging floor, so feel free to dance your little butts off without the anxiety. The bartenders are all very sweet, friendly, and attentive. Plus, the drinks are strong and pretty damn cheap! Now, I don't smoke cigarettes, but for those that do, there is a fairly impressive patio space that allows for you to continue mingling with your friends without having to leave to smoke downstairs. Tapa's Waikiki feels like the last connection to a bygone era, when Fusions was still open. And I couldn't be happier to be in proximity to such a beautiful memory. read more

First off, I want to recognize Josh as a friendly and gracious bartender. He's a West Virginia transplant who had not forgotten his Southern manners. Otherwise there wasn't much to this quiet, spacious second floor gay bar on Seaside Avenue. Jamie W. and I decided to drop by around 6:30PM, and it was empty except for Josh. We also had read they served hot food. However, the owner had decided not to serve any the evening we were there. Too bad as we were feeling peckish and heard the grub was good. There was a pool table and several lounging areas, so they were ready for play. We just stuck around to nurse our $5 Happy Hour drinks, Bourbon & Ginger and Pina Colada (photo: https://yelp.to/H7KMslwSq5). Oh well, we'll give them another try on our next trip. DRINKS - 3.5 stars...Josh made our drinks just fine AMBIANCE - 3 stars...enough space, decor needed more flair SERVICE - 4 stars...Josh did his job fine TOTAL - 3 stars...but the bar lacked energy...and food...and people RELATED - Exploring Hawaii? Here's a collection of places I've visited and reviewed: https://bit.ly/3Kz5ksc read more

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Wallet was stolen from our table. Left with nothing & no id to get back home. Sad there's thieves hanging in there & no surveillance help.

Me and my friends came here several nights on our recent trip to Hawaii, Met Josh our first night and he was so nice, Jhonny was so fun and made our experience so memorable! Definitely recommend and will be back for sure read more

Tapa's Waikiki - Karaoke Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

Great drinks & conversations @ Tapas Waikīkī; a really great find on a week day afternoon!

The bartender Joshua is such a doll! Made our Hawaii trip that much better! Drinks were top notch and what a vibe!! Definitely would love to go back and visit made friends who live back home!! Definitely suggest any one visiting Hawaii or living there to go to this bar. On Fridays they have a drag show which is so fun!! read more

Great ambiance friendly people!! There is outside seating on the patio so when the weather is nice that's a great place to hangout. The inside is a typical dive bar but clean. There is a pool table in the back. Drinks are great served in glass and are well made but Don't expect fancy drinks here. Bartenders were super attentive and nice. This place felt a lot like cheers with all the regulars. read more

Stopped off here for a night cap. Didn't know about this place till walking by one evening and noticed a rainbow flag. It's not a big place but does pack a good punch. Upstairs, there's a long outdoor seating area before heading to the bar which is inside. A couple of hi top tables inside. Music was great which is always a plus. Both the bartender were amazing. Very sweet and friendly which is a major plus. read more

Tapa's Waikiki - two bottles of beer on a bar - Karaoke Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

Had a great time here! Fun ambiance and good drinks, didn't know it was a gay bar before but we had a ball!

Solid play list here and good drinks for the vibes. I'll definitely be back again when I next island hop. Definitely has the local vibes and would like to meet people in the future. read more

Tapa's Waikiki - Margarita - Karaoke Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

Cute place but the bartender price gouged us. Called ahead of time and asked if there were any specials and he stated 5.00 well drinks til 8pm and we arrived at 6pm and he charged us 7.50 per drink! read more

Tapa's Waikiki - Overpriced well cocktail - Karaoke Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

Great place. Good strong drinks and good service. As many have said before, Josh is a sweetheart!!! I was definitely shown the "aloha" spirit. Definitely worth a stop if visiting. read more

This listing is completely out of date. It's just a bar now. There is no menu to speak of. Please update.

i had a great time here. I come to Waikīkī every year. Even despite a difficulty that happened tonight Josh has been a trooper and kept the vibe lively with everyone. read more

Loved it Great drinks and service Atmosphere was perfect and food so tasty I have so much fun ... read more

Tapa's Waikiki - Karaoke Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

Went for the tapas food And the drinks but loved the atmosphere and service Everyone so nice read more

Tapa's Waikiki - Karaoke Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

Lol. At first, I thought this was an actual tapas bar, but I was pleasantly surprised to learn that it was a regular drinking bar. Not that there's anything wrong with tapas bars. I think we visited either on a very slow night or made our trip too early in the evening. I think we arrived at the bar around 8 pm. During our visit, there were only 4-6 other patrons at the bar. Although the bar was quiet, we had a nice chat with the owner and the bartender, who were very friendly. The drink prices were fine for this New Yorker, and I have no complaints. This may not be a big deal for many folks, but I was EXTREMELY pleased that the AC was on full blast. If you want to visit an LGBTQ place that is not super touristy, then Tapas bar is your place. Or, it is a place just to recharge your batteries before heading back out to visit the touristy bars and restaurants. read more

Tapa's Waikiki - So colorful. - Karaoke Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

Super friendly staff and guest. It's right off the main road. 2 min walk from bus stops.

good for grabbing drinks with friends after a whole day of activities. Bartender super friendly. read more

Accidentally stumbled upon this bar and I'm so glad I did! I forget the bartender's name but I know their drag name is "the wicked which of Waikiki." They couldn't have been more welcoming or more funny. Definitely made my first night in Oahu a good one. In addition to the awesome bartender, the food and drinks were good too. The potstickers definitely hit the spot and the drinks were not at all weak. What stood out to me about this bar was the fact that it was in the heart of the touristy part of town but it actually felt like a neighborhood bar. I can't wait to go back here one day. read more

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Loved it here, great vibes! Victoria is the best bartender ever, kept us company the whole night. read more

Tapa's Waikiki - Bar Selection - Karaoke Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

I came here a few months ago with a friend for some afterwork drinks. Since then he and I have been coming here at least once a week to toss a few back and play pool. I've met so many people here and I've made even more friends. The staff is friendly, the drinks are strong, and I always have a great time. read more

Came here for drinks only. They are open pretty late and it was pretty popping. The service was really friendly and they have a decent selection of drinks. Free pool too! read more

Second story gay bar with a free pool table and good drinks! We got the Li Hing margarita for about $13 and it was so good:) We went on a Thursday evening to play pool and have a cocktail, and it was empty besides one other patron. They periodically have a DJ on Friday and Saturday nights, so it is likely more lively at those times. read more

Came in for a beer, it was a bit dead for a Wednesday, lol. The bartender was super friendly and nice! I'm sure if it was busy, it would have been great. read more

Customer review; Tapa's is such a fun place. The day of the week does not matter; you'll have fun but Thursday into the weekend is the most exciting. It begins to build up between 7PM and 9:30PM, and hits peak at 10:30PM-11:30PM and will stay that way for awhile. I am a regular for sometime and now have come to befriends all of the bartenders. It is lively and a great place. There are many locals who come that are nice and friendly, including myself. The tourists who come are always friendly and have such exciting stories to tell; Coming here, I have made so many friends that either pass through or live here. I love Victoria and Mono, Zach and Brett, and Axel. If you intend to drop a name, tell them I sent you. :) My name Shun. Those are the people who pull it all together. I consider the above people to be my friends. They are such great people to know and they make the experience so lovely, not even mentioning the lanai with a beautiful view to watch the sunset and look down on the street. Come and you will not rue it. read more

Tapa's Waikiki - Karaoke Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

My original plan was to gorge myself with tapas at this intimate restaurant / bar in Waikiki. I was heading to Blue Note to see David Sanborn after dinner. The restaurant is laid back and conducive to having to having a conversation, which is always a plus. I was hungry and opted for the dinner special, a large rib-eye steak with potatoes and vegetable. A tasty chimichurra sauce is recommended. Service is friendly and attentive. Give them a try! read more

Tapa's Waikiki - Karaoke Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

At 5:45pm-8pm John is an amazing cook for the dinner menu at Tapas Waikiki. The special tonight was a Grilled Chicken Breast Caesar Salad, Shredded Parmesan Cheese and Caesar Dressing. The croutons was toasted, crispy and well seasoned~ The grilled chicken was grilled to perfection, grilled marks and sliced perfectly to eat in bites. Romaine Lettuce rinsed, chopped and tossed in fantastic dressing with the stringy parmesan cheese. You can ask to have the croutons on the side, but otherwise it will be in a ramekin on the side. Pool table from Open to 1:30am!? Would play, participate and compete. One of the last standing LGBTQ+ bars of Kuhio/Seaside since Lojax and Fuision closed. read more

We stopped by this bar during our holiday & we loved it. Nice service, amazing drinks, great food.

The Honolulu Liquor Commission today announced it shut down Tapas Restaurant & Wine Bar in Waikiki for 24 hours after authorities observed multiple violations. Officials said that at about 11 p.m. on Saturday, commission investigators heard via a 24-hour complaint line that Tapas at 407 Seaside Avenue was not observing social distancing rules. Upon arrival, investigators found a very crowded bar with "absolutely no social distancing occurring," according to a news release. In addition, the majority of bar patrons were not wearing any facial coverings. Honolulu police assisted in closing the establishment and counted about 120 customers exiting the small bar. Tapas was subsequently cited for a violation of the condition of its license. read more

This review is long overdue What a hidden gem in the heart of Waikiki My husband and I decided to get an afternoon cocktail Tapa's was right around the corner so we decided to go there The location is right behind the now closed Angles and Fusion bars The bar area is small and quaint nothing fancy but full of "Aloha!" Imagine two first timers walk in the bar are greeted as if we were old timers Bartenders Pahole and Mark are amazing! Pahole very friendly and a comic Even Mark came over and gave us both a welcome hug and a kiss Drink prices are affordable, I ordered a tall glass (equals 2 drinks?) GreyGoose and Cranberry $10.00 Anyways, had a memorable experience! read more

Tapa's Waikiki - L-Mark R-Pahole - Karaoke Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

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Picture this: NYE and we're weary travelers on search of a good time and a cover that's not $50+ (hotels are a rip-off). In comes Tapas to save the day. Dope folks. Friendly bartenders. CHEAP drinks. Drag shows (life-giving!) We found paradise in paradise and I couldn't have experienced a better way to celebrate surviving a disastrous decade and ushering a brand new hope. Made new friends and danced my booty off. Thanks, Tapas! read more

Yes, drinks are expensive! And the Tequila Well drink was so weak that another bartender had add a short to make it an adult drink read more

Tapa's Waikiki - Yes, drinks are expensive! - Karaoke Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

This bartender was so sweet and positive during all of the cr*p that the service industry is going through right now, that I wish there was more than 5 stars to rate him. Thank u for an amazing experience. You are what the service industry needs. read more

Tapa's Waikiki - Karaoke Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

Went to this bar late at night with some friends to grab a drink. It was really close to our air bnb and walking distance so we visited. For our last day being in Hawaii, I am very happy we were able to find this bar and not only that but our bartender victoria was amazing! Victoria set the standards for bartenders even higher with the hospitality and service that was given to us that night. Definetely when we come back to Hawaii, I plan to visit this Bar again and hopefully get Victoria again as a bartender! Again you were awesome and hope to see you again! read more

Queen Victoria was the best. She was always accommodating us, from drinks to getting us keys for the restroom, she was here for us. Love her! read more

The hospitality and the vibe here is impeccable. If you're looking for a chill time or any time, best to stop by. I checked it out of curiosity and it became one of the brightest points of my trip. read more

I keep reading good reviews about the weekend crowd; I tried a few times to go during the week, and it was abandoned. Will have to try again some weekend; I can't shake my bias though... a really good bar has SOMETHING going on most weeknights and a little bit of a pulse. read more