Aloha Beer Waikiki

We enjoyed a BBQ chicken burger with fries. We also had a Coke cola and craft beer. Everything was delicious. There is plenty of seating inside and outside. The inside has fresh air and fans and the outside is covered with umbrellas. The bathrooms are also very clean. The staff is friendly, kind, and professional.

Yikes. The tall hostess was incredibly rude. I have never been treated so badly at a restaurant. I almost turned around and left, but I was there to see friends, so I just let it slide. The good news is that everyone else I met there was super nice. The bartenders were phenomenal, and the other staff were also really nice. The other female hostess was great too, so I don’t know what was going on with the first hostess I met. I’m glad I didn’t leave because of her. The food was great, the drinks were great, and I will come back again—but I’ll definitely avoid that one tall hostess. Just in case you’re also offended by the tall hostess and want to go somewhere else, there are a bunch of food trucks across the street, and the food there is excellent. The great part is that it’s BYOB. Or, if you walk nearby, you can go to Tropics Bar and Grill and also Suzie Wong’s Hideout. It’s very similar to Waikiki Brewing. I promise no one will treat you badly at any of these other places! Just search “rude” in the reviews. It’s just one girl who’s making everyone mad. Why does she still work here?

30 years ago you couldn’t find any decent craft beer anywhere in Hawaii. Now, fortunately, there are several great spots for good beer on O’ahu. Waikiki Brewing Co. Is one of them. Pros: Really solid beers. Maybe not the absolute top on the island, but very close. Nice selection of regular brews plus a lot of temporary trial beers. All very good. The Black Strap porter is complex with a strong chocolate presence. All their IPAs are great. Good food selections and preparations. Their smoked wings are very good. Perfectly smoked and generous portions. The poke nachos are excellent but could use a few more wantons. Cons: It’s LOUD! Small parking lot and if you don’t get a spot then it’s very hard to find anywhere else to park. It’s become one of our regular spots to visit.