This place was great. Prices felt reasonable, the machines had most of the songs I wanted. They…read morewere surprised I wanted to sing in Japanese (I'm white) but it was good I told them, as only certain rooms have the Japanese set up-- but those rooms allow you to switch between two karaoke systems / softwares which was pretty cool. 日本語の歌もここに歌える。 The negative reviews I read were mainly for stupid reasons. If you read them you'll see, too. If you just want to do karaoke and have fun, this place is perfect. Also props to Brady who set me up, made my drink and checked me out at the end. Super nice. Hope to come back!

Came here after walking through Waikiki on a rainy afternoon passing by all sorts of food truck…read moreparks to get here. Place is in a hotel building on Lewers between Kuhio and Kalakaua. When I got there a guy was at the bar who just told me to walk into a room and start singing as it wasn't crowded at all so I got a room right away. They have both a Japanese setup with one device and also a Healsonic setup with a device to enter in the song codes but it is set for only the English catalog and no other languages. The setup was not bad apart from a few glitches in the very beginning. I just looked up songs on my own Healsonic app on my phone and entered them into their pad. Price was very reasonable - came during their happy hour so it was well worth it.

Mahalo to Emi and Yelp Hawaii for another unique and educational experience! My +1 and I had a…read morechance to go to the Oceanic VIP Music Hall to see Ka'imi Hanano'eau who is the lead singer and guitarist for the band, HiRiZ. We got free validated parking across the street at the Dole Cannery parking structure! We waited in the lobby of the Castle & Cooke Building where our Escort checked our names off the list and led us to the 4th Floor. Along the way, the walls were filled with portraits of previous performers such as Jim Brickman and Na Leo Pilimehana. Impressive! After walking around to what seemed to be the back of the building, we entered a large living room full of sofas, ottomans, barstools and tables. We were warmly greeted and invited to partake in refreshments of shrimp platter, croissant sandwiches, fresh fruit, pasta salad and bottled water. The Emcee, Kevin Jones of Star 101.9, kept things lively by introducing the band members, asking engaging questions , and adding interesting trivia. He really helped make this event a more comfortable and intimate one. My friends and I sat in the first row where we could check out the jewelry and shoes (and bare feet) of the band. We enjoyed watching them communicate through gestures and eye contact and how they pressed the buttons of the amplifiers with their feet! I truly enjoyed watching Ka'imi's fingers glide over the frets of his guitar so effortlessly. ..He's a very talented songwriter even though he sang songs from the Doobie Brothers, Prince, and the Pixies, too. I was also amused by his playfulness as he approached the electric fan which blew his long hair wildly around his face! We're grateful to be invited to the Oceanic VIP Music Hall. It's a very special place! Hope to get another chance to return!

Ah the Road Runner Music Hall, they renamed it, it's now called the Oceanic VIP Music Hall! Yeah…read moredifferent but i guess Road Runner wasn't fast enough. This has to be my FAVORITE part of Clear Channel! Posters on the wall from previous artists that have performed to the couches you can chill on, how can anyone not like it here? Sometimes it can get cold, it just depends. I don't know what else to say, if I had to pick watching an artist at the music hall or at a venue, I'd rather it be here. It's just cool like that.

Solid atmosphere and vibes. Great karaoke and Mai Tais. Mia and Jake are phenomenal at their job.m!…read moreA spot where they make everyone feel like a local. Will make a visit everytime I'm in Chinatown

Oh my grinches... On…read morethis holiday scene it seems like it's everywhere and is no different here at The Dragon Upstairs a cozy spot on Nuuanu Ave as the holiday decor stars right as you enter and is so wonderful as it continues throughout the bar, it's not that big with just five bar top seats and about five table seats but don't get me wrong it is quite spacious with lots of instagramable spots like their topsy upside down tree, lights, table decor and Christmas music playing keeping the vibe festive. The staff was quite busy as a crowd came in thirsty for drinks but was very friendly and as I checked out their seasonal drink menu decided on a Elf shot which is a cute a slightly sweet drink that just reminded me of a calpico. Fun place right in downtown and with lots of free street parking after 6pm it's really a plus along with the cool air conditioning going you can still keep your cool even as the drinks kick in. Thank you!

Went here the other night to play pool! Omg so much fun! There are many bottles of liquor to…read morechoose from. The bartenders are very friendly and knowledgeable about the booze on hand. I've walked by this little while in the wall many times. After visiting, the other night, I wonder why I have not been to this little gem sooner! They have video games to play too but I only played pool. Betting for shots! Guaranteed good time!!

What an odd night lol. I went here with some friends because we looked at some pictures online and…read moresaw there was a pool table and games. Let me just say sometimes a picture is NOT worth a thousand words. I mean if you love waiting in lines to play games, then this is the place for you. If you love not being able to bring drinks from one area to the next, then Manifest/Royal is perfect. They're conjoined though so idk why weren't able to bring drinks around, it's weird. I'll be leaving the same review for both. The place wasn't even all that busy when we were in and the security inside kept asking people to move against the wall? Likeeee we're on the dance floor and it's not even busy. We kinda felt like sheep??? Idk just an overall weird vibe for what should be a fun saturday night. We stayed for 30 min before going elsewhere Only standout moment were the bouncers. They were super nice and funny.

Everything was perfect except for the smell. Not sure what had happened but it smelled musty…read more The service and the food were great!

Okay, the concept of Yours Truly is everything. So many cool little details that make it a great…read moreexperience. First off, it's just right below the AC Hotel Honolulu, which already gives it that hidden gem feel. There are two areas: the main bar and a speakeasy. Both have access to the full drink menu. My favorite part? The cocktails served in animal shaped glasses, so freaking cute. The turtle one was my favorite The main bar has more of a classy, elegant vibe, while the speakeasy leans tropical, almost tiki-style. Also, no bartenders or servers in that back area but you actually order by marking your drink on a letter and putting it on a mailbox that goes directly to the bartenders... How cool is that? Big shoutout to the bartenders, you guys were amazing!! Definitely a spot worth checking out if you're in Honolulu

Nestled within the larger Tropics bar, this cocktail spot is the type of place that you have to be…read morelooking for to find - and you'll be well-rewarded. Featuring an excellent selection of bourbons and Scotches, the cocktail program here has some old standards done well, as well as some with a Hawaiian twist. Joel, the bartender, is knowledgeable both about his craft and the local area. The food menu is currently the same as Tropics, but he says they're developing a separate menu that should hopefully be up and running in a few weeks. If you want to get an excellent drink or two in a cozy, wood-paneled bar, this is the place for you.

Solid joint, surrounded by a sea of mediocrity. Great vibe,…read moreoutstanding service, stiff drinks, good food. Will return!

I was lucky enough to attend a Lei Day event at Waikiki Shell featuring live music and hula, and…read morethe setting could not have felt more perfect for it. The venue immediately reminded me a little of the Hollywood Bowl, but on a much smaller and somehow even more charming scale. With Diamond Head rising in the background, the views are absolutely spectacular and give the whole experience a distinctly Hawaiian sense of place. I was also impressed by how good the acoustics were, especially in an outdoor venue. It's very easy to access from the main Waikiki hotel area, which makes getting there surprisingly convenient. Between the music, the atmosphere, and the scenery, it ended up being one of those memorable Honolulu evenings that really sticks with you.

Shelling out for an event…read more.. Honestly the last time that I've been back to the Waikiki Shell is my graduation o_O woah....though I could be wrong but sadly I don't get out very much but thanks to Nadine who asked if I was interested in a concert which I really was made me so happy to return and experience it all under the stars. Parking is always an issue but luckily we got there early...early enough to find one right away as it fills up quickly which you'll have to park at the next lot which can be a distance that we didn't want. What I wasn't prepared for was the wait as the time to enter was delayed by 30 minutes I did wished that I knew you could bring your own water just as long it's in a plastic bottle though there was lots of food options there it was spread out so far I wished there was just a single place to order but I was already exhausted from waiting that all I wanted to do was find our seats. Nadine selected great seats right in the center and close enough that we're able to see the concert well, bathrooms are at the front gate and I noticed there was another one on the opposite side as well, it's nice to have an open air atmosphere gave it a nice relaxing vibe. Thank you!

Tyler is awesome! great customer service and he is a very kind individual in general.read more

Great karaoke place, my favorite part is that you can play Youtube videos if you don't find the…read moreoptions on their menu. The service is good as well. They help you with any needs. The rooms are very spacious and nicely decorated as well, I felt like I was in Korea again!