Stewbum & Stonewall Is Finally Brewing Beer Again
After four long years, Stewbum’s beers are flowing from taps again, this time from its new Chinatown brewery.
Bars
First Look: The A La Carte Menu at Bar Maze in Kaka‘ako
Don’t expect a second Bar Leather Apron at this new bar by Justin Park and Tom Park.
Your Guide to O‘ahu’s One-of-a-Kind Collaboration Beers
Beers like Dobash Imperial Stout and Unicorn Butt Sneeze Kettle Sour deserve some fame.
Coming Soon: Podmore in Downtown
Three years in the making, Anthony Rush and Katherine Nomura plan on opening Podmore, a cocktail bar and brunch spot, in mid-August.
Pour Party: 4 Drinks That Have Been Elevating Our Zoom Pau Hana Sessions
Pau hana at home with any ol’ bottle of booze just isn’t the same as slinging back expertly crafted drinks made by our favorite bartenders.
Coming Soon to Honolulu’s Drinking Scene: Bar Māze in Kaka‘ako
Bar Māze hopes to integrate cocktails and food in a way thatʻs never been done.
Try Hawai‘i’s Newest Whiskey at Maui Brewing Co.
Kupu Spirits, a brand extension of the Neighbor Island brewery, is celebrating the launch of its new whiskey with a commemorative cocktail and special dessert.
10 We Tried: The Most Pet-Friendly Bars and Restaurants on O‘ahu to Grab a Drink With Your Dog
Saturdays were made for day drinking with all the good boys and girls.
Looking Up: Sky Waikīkī Shifts to a Raw Bar, Poke and Pūpū
The former nightclub is bringing locals back to Waikīkī with new food and drink menus.
Why to Watch and What to Eat for the Super Bowl of the Decade (At Least, For Now)
You made it through January so here’s every excuse to eat wings, loaded nachos and tater tots.
World of Beer Brewed Here in Hawai‘i: Porters
Next up in our series on beer styles: Hearty, warming porters.
2020 in Review: Best Craft Beers Brewed on O‘ahu
One-offs, standards, and specials that proved too popular to stop brewing: These are the standouts from a year of local beer.
Have a Hoppy Holiday with This Local Brewery
It’s the most wonderful time for a beer, and Beer Lab HI has you covered for Christmas, New Year’s Eve and beyond.
The Ultimate Hawai‘i Drinking Guide: What to Drink to Match Your Mood
We asked the Hale ‘Aina drink experts to recommend a drink to pair for nearly every emotion.
Pint + Jigger Is Reopening Next Spring
Version 2.0 of the OG Honolulu gastropub is taking shape in the Ala Moana Hotel.
Find the Full Array of Waikīkī Brewing Co. Beers Plus Experimental Ones at Its Renovated Waikīkī Pub
After a complete overhaul, the local craft brewery is back in its original spot.
Where Can You Get a Drink in Honolulu? A Closer Look at the New Liquor License Emergency Orders
When the liquor commission closed 10 places over the weekend, some businesses contested. How do we know what can stay open and what must close?
World of Beer Brewed Here in Hawai‘i: American Barley Wines
Three Hawai‘i breweries brewing this strong, bold, special-occasion beer.
2021 Hale ‘Aina Awards: 4 Great Drink Crawls on O‘ahu
Sure, you can rosé all day, but why should you when there’s a wealth of drink options across the city?
Kaka‘ako’s Islander Sake Brewery Has Opened Its Sake Bar
Honolulu now has a place to drink fresh, locally made sake with homey food pairings.
Heiho House Pop-ups Offer a Taste of an Upcoming Kaimukī Izakaya
Square Barrels’ owners preview inventive drinks and dishes in a series of tasting-menu dinners.
Local Experts Name Their Top Picks for Bourbon, Scotch, Whiskey, Beer, Wine, Champagne and Cocktails in Honolulu
What if you could choose your final drink on Earth? We asked Honolulu’s mixologists—men and women who concoct cocktails for a living—to describe what they’d want for that very last call.
Too Small To Fail: The Owner of Anyplace Cocktail Lounge, One of the Oldest Bars in Honolulu, Tells Us What Her Business is Like During COVID-19
“This is when you really realize how much people care about you and how much you care about them.”
These Honolulu Restaurants are Offering Liquor Bottles with Your Takeout
Upgrade your home bar and support a local restaurant with your own DIY cocktail kits and rare whiskeys.
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