




Podmore
About
A Refined Corner of Downtown Honolulu
Stepping into Podmore, you are immediately struck by the sophisticated blend of historical charm and contemporary flair. Located within the heart of Honolulu's business district, this space occupies a beautifully restored building that dates back to 1902. The interiors favor high ceilings and grand arched windows, bathing the dining room in natural light that bounces off polished wood and brass accents.
The Culinary Focus
Spearheaded by the vision of Anthony Rush and Katherine Nomura, the kitchen emphasizes technical precision. While the drink program is rightfully celebrated for its innovative, craft-forward cocktails, the food menu is the true anchor. You will find elevated brunch staples that lean into local ingredients, with the signature Scotch egg and the delicately prepared seasonal toasts often stealing the show. The flavors are balanced, avoiding the overly sweet tropes of typical island brunch spots in favor of savory complexity.
The Atmosphere
It feels like a place for people who appreciate the finer details. Expect a lively, chatter-filled room where the clinking of cocktail shakers provides a rhythmic backdrop to business meetings and slow weekend brunches. One minor observation for those driving in: parking in the surrounding Downtown blocks can be elusive during weekday hours, so planning ahead or opting for a rideshare is a wise move.
Whether you are local to the urban core or visiting the city, Podmore serves as a high-water mark for modern hospitality. It is a space designed for those who want their afternoon caffeine with a side of refined gastronomy, all delivered with efficient, polished service that respects your time.
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Location
202 Merchant St, Honolulu, Hawaii, 96813-2922
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Showing 10 of 8 community reviewsBeka KinGoogle Maps
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I had am amaretto sour and the Sheppard's pie. Clean and organized dining area with lots of comfy options to choose from. The bar tender has beautiful hands.
Jason HGoogle Maps
Recently
Podmore absolutely nails the ambiance - stylish, upscale, and one of the most beautiful brunch spaces in Honolulu. The Smoked Salmon Dip was a great start, and both the Christmas Breakfast and Brisket Hash were rich, flavorful, and perfectly executed. Adding the bacon and black pudding was the move. Service was attentive, and the Prosecco paired perfectly with brunch. Definitely more of an elevated brunch experience than a casual spot, but worth it for the atmosphere alone.
Sabiha BaxamusaGoogle Maps
Recently
What a great quaint find, loved the atmosphere and the service but more importantly the food and drinks were delicious! Portion sizes are perfect! Drinks and dishes are made from scratch and everything is made to order.
SaoriGoogle Maps
Recently
I’ve been wanting to check this place out for a while, and it did not disappoint. The inside has such a beautiful aesthetic, and the vintage exterior gives it so much character. I ordered the polenta with vegetables and egg — it was absolutely delicious and perfectly balanced. And the cocktails? 10/10.
Alex BGoogle Maps
Recently
Dinner for four. First off, the food and drinks were delicious! Surprise winner was the mushrooms on toast, so savory and delicious; the member of our party who had the bangers and mash was disappointed they hadn't upgraded from the regular gravy. the loss of a star is for the fact that food service was extremely slow (apparently only two staff in the kitchen) and one of the mains - the scallops - came out cold. Service was good, though our lead waiter seemed kind of 'disinterested', while all the others were helpful and engaging. Considering the very slow kitchen and disinterested service I would have given an overall score of 3 stars but upped it to 4 stars as they comped our desserts in recognition of the food issues, which was appreciated. And even with the issues I would come back and give it another try.
Eric PaulGoogle Maps
Recently
The cocktails are amazing very unique with great presentation. Hats off to the bartender. The service was also great. I would come back here just for the cocktails. The food was meh… Caesar salad very dry and fishy. Chicken and waffles were OK. The chicken coating was flavorless. Brisket was just OK as well. Nobody really enjoyed their food.
Sheryl SavageGoogle Maps
Recently
A grown-up cocktail bar on the island. Low-key elegance where you drink fancy cocktails absent the 21-30 year old crowd found along the beach. The menu is on the heavier side- steaks, pasta fish-n-chips. The pasta carbonara was creamy but not overflowing with sauce (peas would have elevated it a tad). The Brussels came with. Pickled cranberries- combining a tart and sweet flavor to the charred veggies. While visually pleasing the Club Tropicana was sugar in a martini glass. Knew this going in but still wanted the experience. Couldn’t finish it due to the sweetness. Their take on a Pimm’s Cup was much more palatable - a highball glass filled with multi colored iceballs - had a balanced flavor that doesn’t sugar punch you in the face.
The HappstersGoogle Maps
Recently
Well, this is the second time for me at this restaurant. I came back because of the food was good last time. I've ordered the same (full English breakfast) both times, and this time the taste is a bit off. The eggs was perfectly cooked.to my liking, but the beans was really hard and blood pudding is dry, a bit old I thought. I like this restaurant, you and be seated if they are too busy, otherwise you musy make the reservation. Overall, was great experienced.
Jaden BoehmeGoogle Maps
Recently
Cocktail menu is diverse and delightful, granted it’s relatively small portion cocktails so it gets spendy. I would say it’s fun for a night out getting drinks but not a regular place for drinks. Got 4 different food items, two entrees and two snacks. In my opinion none were worth the cost but they were all yummy, so if you don’t cook much food at home then it’s worth trying. I’m celiac and the gluten free menu is NOT safe for celiacs, as someone who risks cross contamination though we got the Brussel sprouts, devils on horse back, curry dish, and shepherd’s pie. Definitely do not recommend for super gluten sensitive people. Also gluten free menu is very very limited. Overall food was tasty, cocktails were yummy and ambiance was awesome. Service was also exceptional, however everything was a little spendy considering the small portions.
brandon denglerGoogle Maps
Recently
Best cocktails and food downtown. Really appreciate their Sunday brunch also, theres nothing like it around. The creativity in their dishes for the price is unmatched. Great atmosphere and perfect for happy hour also, although more pupu options would be great. Highly recommend their sister restaurant Senia in chinatown!!!
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