O’Toole’s Pub
902 Nuuanu Ave, Honolulu, HI, 96817
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Address :
902 Nuuanu Ave
Honolulu, HI, 96817 - Phone (808) 536-4138
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Specialities
- Takes Reservations : No
Delivery : No
Take-out : No
Accepts Credit Cards : Yes
Good For : Late Night
Parking : Street
Bike Parking : Yes
Wheelchair Accessible : Yes
Good for Kids : No
Good for Groups : Yes
Attire : Casual
Ambience : Divey
Noise Level : Loud
Music : Live
Good For Dancing : No
Alcohol : Full Bar
Happy Hour : Yes
Best Nights : Fri, Sat, Sun
Coat Check : No
Smoking : Yes
Outdoor Seating : No
Wi-Fi : No
Has TV : Yes
Waiter Service : Yes
Caters : No
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George O.
A real bar for those who remember what a real bar was like or those who want to step outside their comfort zone and risk a non-sterile, Irish/American tradition. The world is becoming smoke free. That's not a bad thing. However, there should be an oases or two in every self respecting Chinatown where you can find an Irish bar that allows the enjoyment of a good cigar with that whiskey and pint of Guinness. I too dislike the smell of chemical ridden cigarettes but I enjoy a Libertarian environment now and then. There are plenty of places for the faint of heart or the recent Montessori graduate to have a smoke free pink cocktail experience. The food is good "bar food'. The entertainment is often awesome. Light up, don't let your friends "make ass" and enjoy your evening.
(5)Gluten L.
We often drop in her for a cool drink. On the weekends, they sometimes have free hot dogs, chili, meatballs, chips etc. as well. The bartenders are great. Everyone is very friendly. It can be a bit loud or crowded at night. Sometimes they have great bands. I wish they weren't so smoky, but apparently the owner of these 3 Irish bars in town - this one as well as Kelley O'Neal's and Irish Rose-- doesn't want to bother enforcing the "no smoking" laws and the city leaves him alone. This is why we usually go to Murphy's instead. They have food, so they don't allow smoking.
(4)Laurina S.
This place is a great get away from the typical tourist scene. I don't enjoy the fact that people smoke inside. Minus one star... It's a sausage fest. If you're a girl who wants to find a military husband, try coming here, they're drunk and douchey after 1am. The bouncer removed a "douchey" guy after he fell over my table and knocked over the round of drinks I had just purchased All jokes aside, it's a cool place, they even have live music.
(4)Ivy Lou H.
O'Tooles is the trailer park Irish Bar that your friend Duncan loves to go to because it's "authentic" (smokey) and has traditional pub music (bartender's iPhone that stops playing when she gets a call). Well if you're trying to class it up you're better off across the street at Murphys. You don't come to O'Tooles for the generous servings of second-hand smoke, you come for strong drinks and comedy in the backroom on Fridays. Be aware that on First Fridays the comedy show is Open Mic which is unpolished amateurs; but that can be a lot of fun as it was for us.
(3)Kirk T.
The music will call you home, the drinks will stir your "spirits," and the lasses will turn your heart to joy! Here the spirit of the Isles resounds, and the faithful are drawn home...
(5)Matt G.
O'Toole's is a throw back to the days of olde...when people could smoke in bars. The bar itself is nice, the setup is awesome, and the beers come out ice cold but that smoke... And this was cigarette smoke, not cigar smoke. It's probably been about 7-8 years since the law banning smoking indoors was passed. I forgot how much going to bars in those days sucked. O'Toole's gave me an unwelcome reminder. Thanks?
(2)Tadd T.
The head cushion above the urinal in the men's restroom always makes me laugh. This is, after all, an Irish bar, the kind of watering hole less known for its class and restraint than its raucous patrons who order three Powers with a PBR back too many. Your fellow barmates may get out of hand - and suffer too often from Baby Bladder Syndrome - but again, remember where you are. Lewers Lounge this ain't. Aside from good scotches and older Irish whiskeys, top-shelf booze runs $8, which makes me happy cos that means I can have a couple more Bulleit Manhattans than I could elsewhere. And more of those $4 Killian's, please. If you're going solo or with a smaller group of friends, sit at the bar to avoid the consistently clueless and inarticulate cocktresses (my abridged word for cocktail waitresses - you like?). No food here aside from a gratis bowl of pretzels, so grab a bite at Murphy's for some solid sustenance before you get down to business. And for all the whiners who wish to not be exposed to secondhand smoke, there are PLENTY of other bars you can go to whose regular clientele care. Again, it's an Irish bar. We don't like rules here.
(4)Luke R.
If you're looking for the self important bouncer and watery drinks this is the place.
(1)Beth I.
I'm torn. The service, beer offerings and live music (esp. Mike Love) is 5+ stars, however I can't handle all the smoking inside, so I don't come here often. The servers are very nice and helpful and their beers on tap are FREEZING cold! I love it when there's a little ice at the top! Mike Love is performing Thursday nights during May and I'm loving it, however, I can't handle much more than an hour of smoke inhalation before I run over to Murphy's for FRESH AIR!
(3)Cintamani A.
I would like to review this place higher but it's just a decent place. Perhaps if the drinks were better and friendlier bartenders it would be higher. It's a good place nonetheless to relax in during the winding hours before Chinatown shuts down or during the late afternoon on a weekday since it's virtually dead. It's nice that they have some passionate bands that play regularly but after awhile hearing the same songs over and over gets grating. The decor and lighting is homey. The Red Sox paraphernalia is not obnoxious at least. Loathe that they allow smoking so rarely frequent the place anymore. My favorite things about the place would have to be the funny doorman with the glasses and the Southern sandwich guy in front. Those sandwiches are a perfect way to finish up a night. Juicy, flavorful and fattening. The homemade sauces really make the sandwiches. Now I want one of those damn things.
(3)Jill B.
First thing's first... O'Toole's is NOT a restaurant. It is a bar. It specifically states on the Irish Pubs Hawaii website that O'Toole's Food Menu is no longer available but catering is still available. Moving right along..... If you're standing on Nuuanu at Merchant St. faced with the difficult decision of which Irish Bar/Pub you should enter, this is all you need to know. O'Toole's is not the "classy" choice. The music is loud, the bathrooms are dirty, the patrons can get a little rowdy, and the proprietors of this fine establishment are dedicated to overturning the ban on smoking by setting an F-U-to-the-man inspired example by not only allowing, but encouraging smokers to enjoy a cigarette/cigar or 5 inside the bar. It can get a little busy on Friday & Saturday nights (ESPECIALLY FIRST FRIDAY) but even on the slow nights, it's a great time. Plus, on the weekends, the sandwich/spicy hot links cart (like the one outside of Kelly O'Neil's) is parked on the corner of Nuuanu & Marin Ln. Personally, I recommend the pulled pork. In fact, the only complaint I've ever had with this bar is that the bathrooms are dive-y and kind of disgusting. It doesn't help that there's only one toilet allotted per gender (though the men do have a urinal as well as a stall) and if some chick drinks a little too much, the ladies' room is usually shut down for an extended period of time. On the upside, this usually only happens on Friday/Saturday & Murphy's is right across the street. I've DEFINITELY been known to scurry across Nuuanu to use Murphy's MUCH nicer bathrooms and then scurry right back on such unfortunate evenings. Generally speaking, this is definitely one of my favorite bars downtown but I attribute this primarily to the very friendly staff. I admittedly am a bit of a regular there to the point where nearly everyone knows my name and my usual preferred drink selections. I also appreciate that everyone here is really nice & laid back so it's not all that difficult to attain "regular" status. But as far as the more casual bar choices downtown go, you can rarely go wrong at O'Toole's. Oh, one more quick observation: especially on the busy nights, I must admit, that the typical O'Toole's patron is extraordinarily polite as far as movement through the bar goes. It might just be because I'm a girl, but anytime I've tried to go from one end to the other, there's always numerous fellow patrons who very politely allow me to pass which encourages me to return the favor. Oddly, a rare occurrence at the downtown bars, except for MAYBE Murphy's....
(4)Alison V.
If I lived here this could easily become one of my local bars. The service was good and the locals were fantastic. There was a band playing and they did a fabulous job. The best and worst part of the night was when a drunken guy puked on the dance floor. That was the worst. The best part is how efficient the staff was at cleaning up the mess and the fact that though it was right in front of the band they just kept playing. I thoroughly enjoyed my night here including being spun around the dance floor by a nearly toothless older man, an old Irish man who looked wriff when he walked but danced to Irish music like nobodys business, my best friend, and two sailors. I made a best friend in the bathroom and friends with a great waitress. If you're looking for a neat bar and like the Irish this is the place for you!
(5)Jensen S.
I cam here for one reason. This commercial interested me so much that I had to try it one night. youtube.com/watch?v=PZZ5… If you watch the commercial, Kimo asks if they have free pupus over here. Sadly to say they don't. They actually don't have any food over here at all. If you want to eat food, you can order it from Muprhy's Bar across the street. Interesting, considering that's probably their competition. They have live music and drink specials, when I went it was $4 Killians and Foster. **There is also smoking allowed in this bar. Lot's of people were smoking Cigars some even cigarettes (thought that was illegal, but idk) That might swade you more or less to come here since I feel its a deal maker or breaker.
(3)Lauren B.
I've been to O'Toole's twice now and I enjoyed it up until I was completely yelled at by a bartender for his mistake. I really wanted to like this place; it reminded me a bit of Boston and I found the live music to be pretty good. When I went to close my tab, I was charged for four drinks instead of two. I can understand where there may have been some confusion since each time I ordered a drink, my friend ordered one at the same time. However, I was totally under the impression that she had paid for her own drinks (and when I talked to her later, she said she had). I politely told the bartender that I only ordered two drinks. Rather than figuring things out rationally, he proceeded to yell at me and tried to make me feel as though I was "pulling a fast one" or ripping him off. He treated me as though I was some dumb drunk person who had absolutely no idea how many drinks they had had. Funny, I had a total of 3 drinks the entire night and knew EXACTLY what was going on. After treating me horribly, he told me he would void out the two drinks I didn't order as if this was some grand gesture of kindness. Before I could explain why there may have been confusion, he angrily slammed my card down in front of me and walked away. Needless to say, he got absolutely no tip. I have NEVER in my life not tipped someone for bad service. This was more than bad service. You should simply not treat another human being that poorly. EVER. It is never OK to scream at someone and try to make them feel awful for something as easily reconciled as putting drinks on the wrong tab. I have worked in the service industry, so I understand a bad night. However, there is no excuse to ever treat someone that poorly. If I do ever end up in O'Toole's again, they will not see one dime of my money.
(1)Island Boy B.
I'm a fan of this Irish pub because the bartender on Sunday mornings knows how to pour a correct pint of Guinness. I was introduced to this bar by my buddy "Holliday" -an ex-Navy guy - and yes it is every time we go there. For the most part, the atmosphere is pretty casual and the patrons are friendly enough considering I'm a stranger and tourist. The bar itself is properly adorned with Boston spots memorabilia, but what I was told, the neighborhood is kind of sketchy. Not sure what they meant by that, but it seemed fine by me. I highly recommend visiting and watching a football game there when you're in town during the NFL season. I'm sure it will beat watching it at the hotel or the local tourist trap.
(4)Greg B.
The beer selection is quite vast. The problem is the size of it. There is a house band called the Dooling Rakes and that attracts a lot of people coming in on a Saturday night. This takes up a lot of space. As a result one does not have a space to drink a beer and I would recommend coming in on a day other than Saturday. There is a smoking area and smoking is allowed in the bar. The food is standard pub fare and it is severely Irish in its choice of items to be hung on a wall. The music is rather nice although I would highly recommend coming in early or finding a parking spot other than the lot next to the pub.
(4)Patrick T.
I went to OTooles for the comedy nights they have on Friday nights and brought my family. All the comedians were funny and the whole show was only $10. The server came in all the time and was really attentive. We will definitely go back but they need a bigger room.
(5)Kate T.
This bar is great! It has a great beer selection. Great live band selection too. It even has cigars that you can buy. Parking is expensive those and theres a long wait for the bathroom. Overall it's a-ok
(3)Sarah B.
I love Irish pubs! O'Tooles didn't disappoint. The guy working the door was very nice and quirky. He had my friend and I laughing when we stpped out for some air a few times. There was live music and a pretty good crowd. I wasn't surprised there were no seats on a Saturday night. I was still able to order a drink easily and the bartenders were cool. This place has a back patio and a fairly clean bathroom. I'm not sure if this is always the case, but I was here Saturday and Sunday, and it was quite crowded with men. Smoking is allowed inside, so if you hate smoking, I'd suggest you go elsewhere.
(4)Angela A.
O'Toole's is my FAVORITE bar. If it weren't for the smoking I'd go there at the beginning of the night and never leave. It's always fun, drinks are cheap, the sandwich guy is usually parked outside at the corner, and on most nights I'll run into someone I know :) I'm not sure of the name of the band - but I LOVE the weekend band that's usually there. They always hear my "MORE JOHNNY CASH" cry and oblige. It gets really, really crowded on First Fridays and holidays (Halloween, St. Patrick's Day, etc). The smoke, however, is too much to handle some nights. I have to wash my hair twice before the STANK goes away, which is why O'Toole's only gets 4 stars from me. In all honesty, I met my boyfriend here 2.5 years ago, although I don't recommend dating just any-old-O'Toole's patron without a background check :)
(4)Kalani C.
Second one-star review ever given. Like a teacher of mine once said, "It takes a lot of effort to get an F in my class." So true. Interesting that this establishment gets away with allowing smoking (along with Anna Banana's). I get that management is against the smoking ban and are offering an alternative to smokless places across the city, but it's the law!! So are they saying, if you don't like a law, just don't abide by it and you're fine? Juvenile thinking. Maybe I have an aversion to paying my beer tab, is it free? Rational Choice Theory?: "Rational choice theory uses a specific and narrower definition of 'rationality' simply to mean that an individual acts as if balancing costs against benefits to arrive at action that maximizes personal advantage. The practitioners of strict rational choice theory never investigate the origins, nature, or validity of human motivations (why we want what we want) but instead restrict themselves to examining the expression of 'given' and inexplicable wants in specific social or economic environments. That is, they do not examine the biological, psychological, and sociological roots that make people see the benefits encouraging them to [say] kiss another, cheat on a test, use cocaine, or murder someone. Instead, all that is relevant are the costs of doing so -- which for crimes, reflects the chance of being caught."--WP Okay, so a business decision to allure smokers and alleviate them of their money is worth the risk of getting caught and paying fines. So the burden now lies with whistle blowers or employees (is it a requirement that they smoke?) offended and HPD for enforcement. It seems to me no one is taking anything seriously. Peculiar. Business as usual? Hawai`i no e ka `oi.
(1)Jhoren C.
boy do they got the icest cold beer ever! the HARP & Killians never tasted so good! only thing I did not like about this place was that they allow smoking, so as soon as I was done drinking I wanted to get out and smell the fresh air! but the again it is an Irish Pub afterall! would not recommend this place to people who don't like the smell of ciggarettes or 2nd hand smoke.
(3)Nathan N.
Good Irish pub for drinking. O'Toole's has a large bar, live band and a good crowd. However, there are a few problems that make me not want to go there. First of all, there's Boston Red Sox crap all over the place. And I really hate Red Sux fans, they're the worst losers and most arrogant winners in sports. Secondly, you'll wait a long time to get your Guinness refilled. If my pint glass is empty for longer than 5 minutes, I tend to get grouchy. Lastly, there's no food. How the hecky durn, do you not serve food in Hawaii? Beer and pupus are like peanut butter and jelly - they just have to be together. Argh!! And that's when I realize, "hey Murphy's is across the street . . . "
(3)Suegie K.
I'm not one to write reviews but I feel that I have been wronged by this establishment. A week ago, I was there early on a Saturday evening with friends, had a couple of drink and decided to pick up the tab. Though the waiter was rude and the service even worse, I pride myself as a good tipper and gave him a more than 20% tip. A few days later as I was doing my online banking, I find that I was billed a hundred dollars over what I had paid for?!? So, I called them right away thinking that it was an honest mistake that would be rectified immediately without question. Well, the manager basically told me that that was what I had written on the receipt, that I could come down there and take a look at what I supposedly written and that he would buy me a few drinks and I assume forget all about it. Unfortunately, I didn't keep my receipt and it is basically my word against his. I tried to reason with the manager, Joe, but basically didn't get anywhere. I think this is something I'm going to have to take up with my bank and the liquor commission. Word of advice if you still decide to go to Otooles: Hold onto your receipt if you use you card, and check to see if they charge you the correct amount with your bank later.
(1)Katie K.
Having worked in Waiks for years, I have been stuck in the rut of Waikiki bars for way too long! I recently made a trek downtown and was so so glad that I did! First off, I love the feel and the decor of O'Tool's. Legit Irish pub feeling; reminded me of the type of pub you could find in San Francisco. Good selection of beers on tap; I think there was about 15?? All I know is they have ice cold Sierra Nevada, so I'm happy! We sat at the bar--bartenders were very attentive. Side note: we were there on a Tuesday night so it wasn't busy at all. However, they did have live music, which was nice and unexpected for a slower weeknight. Bathroom was clean, but there is only one, so I can see as how this might be a pain on their busier nights. Also, because they are related to Kelly's and Irish Rose, there is smoking allowed inside. My friends are all smokers--so, plus for them, but I am not, and if had been busier, I probably would have had to grab some fresh air once in a while! (There is a small patio out back by the bathrooms which would had been perfect for this!) All in all, I had fun here, and will make this a regular on my new, and growing, downtown bar lineup!
(4)Clayton L.
I discovered this place because I heard I could smoke inside. It's like an oasis in a desert of anti-smoking establishments. Came to like the reasonable prices and live music as well.
(5)Kastriot K.
Good Irish pub, makes you feel like you're back on the mainland.
(3)Jess N.
Good music. Shitty service (miserable bar tenders) and a smoky atmosphere.
(2)C L.
Fun place.
(5)Stanley S.
I like the place - in small doses. I actually have just one gripe - the smoke. You have a couple of beers and find yourself poppin aspirin in the morning. The clothes need to get washed. I love the live music, the beer selection, the service. The beer could be a bit cheaper, but I take it that part of the price is going towards the live music. I would like the place even better if they served food (without the smoking, that is). Overall, another classic, just gotta be in the mood for it.
(3)ALANA M.
This pub is great. They have good drink specials and friendly staff. The best thing they have is an artist named Mike Love. Every Monday nights. The vibe there is incredible. I already have returned. =)
(5)Paula F.
This has to be one of the worse Irish bars anywhere in the world, closely followed by the Irish Rose, Kitty O'Neills and any other bar in this chain. As I am from Ireland I can tell you this is nothing like an Irish bar, the bar staff are rude and in fact down right aggressive, the place is a dump :( Oh and responsible for the most degrading and insulting to the Irish advertisement campaign ever.... Any true Irish person (aka person from Ireland) and even true Irish American wouldn't be seen dead in this kip. For a real Irish bar go across to Murphys, where the bar staff are excellent and always remember your name and drink, where the Guinness is served in Imperial pint glasses and the draw on it is so regular that it's the best pint of Guinness in the US and the only place outside Ireland I would drink it.
(1)Gunther W.
Great thing about this place is you can enjoy a fine stogie here. One of the last hold outs on the island.
(4)Tara C.
Meh. I can see why people love this place, especially if you are a regular, but I am not...then again, Irish Pubs were never my cup of whiskey to begin with. It does always have live music, and I love that the guy at the door cards me whenever I stroll in (seriously! waaaaaaay past 21 here). Occasionally, the music is so loud, I can't talk with the people I came with - that and the fact that the service is borderline belligerent, it just doesn't feel like much fun. Maybe I should sit at the bar. As to the whole smoking thing - I don't see it. I see people smoking on the little patio out back and they don't seem to discourage that in the slightest, but I wouldn't say that smoking is encouraged (maybe its a "regular" thing?). The bathrooms are, well - gross. The good news is, if you are in Chinatown and in desperate need of one...this is one available... All in all, if you are in the mood to have your mettle tested in an Irish Bar kind'a way and don't feel like getting all dressed up...I can see O'Tooles being a good choice. Its just not mine.
(2)Nicole K.
I really love OTooles...i think the best part about it, is that you can smoke in there. They usually have really good music too. When I went on Wednesday night, they had these twin haole brothers from Kailua playing, and they were awesome. Really into their music. It's pretty dead on weekdays, so it's perfect if you just wanna relax and have a few drinks with friends. There were some people there this past time that I went, and they were getting pretty nuts. I think too many beers in their system, but they weren't crude or obnoxious. Just really wanted to have a good time and dance to the music. That's my kind of place.
(5)Jess C.
Awesome pub, I love how they say eff it to the man and allow their patrons to smoke inside! Good prices, proper drinks, and bartenders who don't take crap from nobody! Their bathroom lines can get a little long, but it's a jam packed bar with only two stalls, everyone is usually quick with their business. Great live music I think every night, if not every night it's almost every night. I love O'Tooles!
(5)Robin W.
If you just want to get drunk at an Irish bar, come here. Even though smoking is no longer allowed inside, the bar still reeks of stale cigarette smoke.
(2)Justin B.
This is the place to be on a Thursday night. The soulful vibes of Mike Love and Sam keep me coming back for more. I wish they served more than pretzels.
(4)Emily W.
Best spot for late night LIVE music! If you haven't discovered the genius of Mike Love on Monday or Thursday, you are missing out! Come and be enlightened! His roots reggae/rock/folk sound will recharge you and make you believe all is right in the world again :) Drinks are affordable and parking a breeze since music starts at 9 pm. No food and bar can get smokey but it all adds to the chill atmosphere.
(5)Alli V.
If it weren't for the smoking, I would go here a lot more often.
(3)Carly C.
I really, really like this bar. O'Toole's is Irish, smoky, and has a little outside area. All those things make me happy. Some nights are more exciting than others here. I can't really pinpoint which nights those are, but usually weekends. One bartender tends to be grouchy every time I am there. Maybe it's just me that angers him or maybe he's just angry at the world, but the door guys are super nice and always remember me and there are other nice bartenders that I always chat with and they are nice. Mostly I enjoy this bar because while downtown, I can still roll up there in flip flops and jeans and no one cares. I can also drink like (and with) a sailor and no cares. There is also live music. Like all the time. Some nights are better than others, but overall it adds to the ambiance of the place. Oh yea and sometimes the sandwich cart is outside on Fridays and Saturdays and all my drunky friends say that they are the most amazing pulled pork (or beef) sandwich you will ever experience in your life. One last thing...I am not sure why this place is listed under Restaurants because I would definitely throw it under Bars...unless they serve food there in the day time...however, I wouldn't know because I have only been there during drinking hours.
(4)Joel A.
I like to come downtown more than go out to waikiki, and O'Toole's is one of my favorites. Drinks are priced ok, and there is usually a live band. On a good night its pretty packed but it's not a bar to go pick up chicks...usually. Its a great place to go drink with friends and maybe go a bit overboard (I admit it..I usually do here!). Its just a great bar all around!
(4)Gail F.
Easily my favorite Irish pub west of Molly Malone's in LA. O'Tooles has such a chill atmosphere; the live music on a dimly lit stage, the ample wooden seating (customary to any pub), and the awesome beers on tap (brew moon SOO good), I'm so glad I found the little pub on the corner of Nu'uanu. Also, I lived in Vegas for my college years, so I'm used to drinking and socially smoking, I am quite used to it. If you're not used to having smoke in your atmosphere, don't come, because you'll just complain. I like to socialize and smoke, so having these two in one place just makes me happy.
(4)Sara C.
Probably our favorite bar in Honolulu. It's got a lot of character, and the right atmosphere for a night of fun. The waitresses are usually pretty good about remembering to get to your table even on a busy Saturday night, which is great because you're never really left with an empty glass for long. We really enjoy coming here to hear live music on Saturday's because there is a great band that plays every week. They also offer good drink/beer specials. My only complaint is they still allow smoking even though smoking has been banned in public places in Hawaii. As a non smoker I would enjoy this bar even more if smoking wasn't allowed, but it doesn't really deter me from wanting to go there. It's nice that there is no cover charge, or dress code, and everyone just there to have fun, so it's pretty unpretentious. We like to take a deck of cards and a cribbage board and sit and listen to music, talk story, etc.
(4)Jeff I.
Just went to check this place out after a long day of taking pictures. Cool place. Had a real irish pub feel to it. But I gotta wander if it's not unusual to pay $12 for a couple of beers in Ireland? Yeah, kinda pricey. And they got no menus because they don't serve food.
(3)Eric P.
Often loud. Often full of people. Often Irish. I like it.
(4)Jayson S.
Awesome place! you wanna hear REAL irish music!! Go HERE! Can get rather crowded specially on First Friday's but just a cool place to have some cheap drinks, talk story and meet new people...My friends and I use it as a Starting off point and than make our way into the other places nearby and than usually end up back there...No cover charge, no dress code, I don't even mind the few smokers in there...
(5)Kaya W.
a bunch of my friends go to o'tooles every monday to see mike love perform so i decided to join them to see what all the rave was about. they were right, mike love is fantastic. i had two beers and was trying to by one last round for my friends and i before i closed out my tab. i put in my order and received a wrong drink. i apologized and told them that i had ordered something else. the waitress who was standing next to me rolled her eyes at me and tried to argue with me. then the bartender snatched the drink out of my hand, called me a dumb local b****, and threw my tab at me. i've been in the industry for eight years and have never seen so much disrespect. i will not only proceed to tell everyone i know about my experience, but i also smell a law suit coming!!!!
(1)Charlie D.
Facing Murphy's Bar, this is Honolulu's home for the riots, I mean St. Patty's day. You can smoke in this little joint. Frequently feature bands on their little stage, most of them local (not neccessarily local sounds though).
(3)Kitty Y.
o'tooles is my absolute FAVORITE bar in hawaii. bartenders and waitresses know me on sight and always have my beer ready, i never have to say a word. (not to sound like an alcoholic...) i love the fact that i can still smoke in there, and any other customers who feel like bit*hing about it can go across the street. they carry menu's for murphys bar across the street, which start serving lunch at 11:30 am, all you have to do is ask them for one, call and order your food, and walk across the street to pick it up. they always have sports playing, or the news, as well as classic rock (think rolling stones, beatles, eric clapton) playing in the background. on certain nights, there's live music. i usually leave before the live music starts, as i find it difficult to carry on a conversation with too much distraction. haha. i'll always return here, i've met many really cool customers and workers here, it feels like family...whenever you find a place with regulars like this, you know you have a winner.
(5)Alice A.
A great place to grade papers on a Sunday. Quiet with free food! It is a smoking bar, which is the only drawback. Friendly service.
(4)Lynnette S.
Great local music in a fun pub atmosphere. They have a private room in the back for weekly WHISKY TASTING & of course, private parties. I've been here when its crazy busy and I've also been here during the week to get a late night drink & read a book in the corner. Something for everyone here :)
(4)Eric Robert R.
HOW TO BE IRISH... LESSON #1 A "pint of Gat" is another name for Guinness. On that note, when drinking Guinness, look towards the horizon so you don't drink the head. And if someone asks if it's good "Gat", and you're not sure how to judge it, simply respond with "sure look it." - Irish Central For example... Bartender: "Watcha Havin?" Irish Me: "Give me two pints 'o Gat 'n a bottle 'o Bulmers." O'toole's... O'... O'toole's... You sound Irish, but are you Dublin Irish enough for this Irish cat? Since my papa's papa was a pint O' Irish that gives me a maybe 9% authority on things Ireland! Plus, U2's me band, Father O'Malley's me priest, I heart corned beef 'n cabbage, and O'boy, how I LOOOVE me some GAT! My Irish cred's now 99%, so... O'toole's Pub is usually my backup plan if nothing's going on at Murphy's Bar & Grill. Just a leprechaun stroll across the cobblers. O'toole's is best described as a "poor man's" Murphy's. More divey, darker, dingier... Catch my drift? Not bad, but just another average Irish Pub. Sometimes live music can bring in the crowds, but accompanied by a cover charge. In my half O' dozen trips to O'toole's it was always a wild mess. Hooligans on the left & Hooligans on the right. Heck... Maybe I should just avoid St. Paddy's Day and cover nights. O'sigh. O'Good O'toole's: -Nice cold drinks -Good Gat -IRA Brick Walls -Laidback O'Bad O'toole's: -Smoking allowed (unless it's changed) -Can get Hooligan crowded -Cover charge on some nights -O'verwhelmed staff on busy nights -Smoking allowedX2 (O'plenty coughing) So, overall a decent Irish Pub for some Gat in the heart O' the Pacific. Come one, come all... Just bring some extra Euro for the cover 'n a reliable Gas mask! O'CHEERS! O'YELP REVIEW #174
(3)DucatiSta N.
Old low key bar. Great music. Decent selection of beers - although a bit on the pricey side - I suppose to pay for the music. My problem is the smoking and pretty much stopped going there for this reason. Too bad, I like the place otherwise.
(3)Tilly M.
I came in because I had 30min to kill. Wish I hadn't. Rude bartender, flat Stella, and musty cigar smoke. When she asked if I wanted to stay a tab she said sarcastically "all righty then". Why didn't I go to Murphy's Bar & Grill?
(1)Jordan S.
One of the few bars in town that still let me kick back, and enjoy a nice cigar. The staff is awesome, they regularly have good live music, the place is well kept, and the drinks are cold. They also have a nice private back room which I have attended numerous events in, and while it can get a bit...smokey when they host their cigar events, it is still one of the better venues in town.
(5)Bee J.
Great bar! And I can smoke a cigar!! Once in a while the music is a little loud and obnoxious, but the staff is very active and keep the drinks coming without having to ask. The service here is top notch!! Oh yeah, and if you don't like smoke, don't walk in to the bar, sit next to my table while I'm smoking a cigar, and then start making dramatic choking noises.
(5)Fia S.
Great bar. Definitely something different from all the "local" wannabe bars in Waikiki that charge an absurd amount of money for watered down drinks. The service is always great and the atmosphere is fun and laid back.
(5)Marvin P.
Amazing place will come again. Live band amazing drinks. Free cover. What can you ask for.
(5)Jonathan A.
This bar is a great time. They always have good cover bands, and the music is a lot of fun! The service is really fast and the beer selection is very good as well. They somehow have managed to get the bar atmosphere exactly right. It's just a great place to come kick back, enjoy a good beer and some good music.
(5)Tim P.
Strongbow on tap. Nuff said. Red Sox bar, too. Even better. Yelp says this review need more words in order to be more than just a tip. This should be enough.
(5)Stephanie T.
This is a great gathering space and fun place to have drinks with friends especially if there is live music. You will be sure to meet all kinds of characters here at O'Tooles. If you dont like the smell of cigars or cigarettes, stay away because people still smoke inside here. Occasionally their beers are a little on the warm side so if you like ice cold beer this would not be the place to go. The bartenders and servers give great service though so tip well when your here. If its not super packed its a great chill out spot away from the craziness of chinatown.
(3)Robyn W.
Love, love, love this place. Awesome staff and we can have a cigar and a drink!! Shades of #occidentalcigarclub in #sanfrancisco!
(5)Patrick G.
I stopped in here to get a drink before the comedy show they host on Friday nights. Upon walking in to this bar, I was hit with a wall of smoke. I had no idea that bars still allowed smoking indoors? It was a huge turnoff, but I had time to kill, so I stayed for a drink. They had a large beer selection, but nothing out of ordinary. One positive about this place were the munchies they give you if you order a drink. Not many bars provide that service anymore. Overall, I will more than likely steer clear of this place because of the smoking. It was an extreme turnoff. I am just glad I know now for future reference.
(2)Alyson Y.
I've been to O'Toole's twice. The first time I was in no condition to assess the situation and the second time I was stone-cold sober. On the night I went, I had to pay cover to get in to O'Toole's and I was hesitant about that because Murphy's wasn't charging cover that night and I know I love that bar. But, I was with a group of friends who wanted to go inside and see the band - so we checked it out. It was awful. The bar was packed and there was no clear line for the bar, so you can to elbow your way to the front to get served. And I don't really have a problem with that. I like when your own tensity and sheer determination to drink gets you ahead in this world - but, that was not even the case. By the time you made your way to the front, the bartenders were too busy serving friends/regulars to bother. The bathroom was poor, as well. I don't know if they had another location that was broken, but when I went there was just one stall for the Men's and one for the Women's. And there was a long line for the Women's and none for the Men's, so us ladies made the executive decision to use both. They also seemed to allow smoking in the establishment, since no one was stopping anyone. And, again, I don't have a problem with smoking in doors - but when its crowded the people are bumping their lite cigarette into people it's not cool. Basically, O'Toole's is a poor man's Murphy's. And maybe that's what your looking for - but when they're charging cover, can't offer a decent bathroom and you can't even buy yourself a drink - it's absurd. 2/5 stars for at least having a decent sized space and good music.
(2)Paul K.
Fun, intimate and cool. Attended dear friends birthday party in their private room was still smoked out quite a bit because they're allowing cigar and cigarette smoking inside the venue. The music was easy to dance to, the food was delicious and the drinks were ample report. The location is very convenient next week he's parking lot that was only a few steps away given out with there was a downpour the few umbrellas that we had one more than enough. Different decorations inside was fascinating and their staff were full of Aloha and fun. Remember if you're taking photos inside the venue don't use your flash since it reflects all smoke and makes the photos gray and cloudy
(4)Bella M.
Don't bother! Walk across the street to Murphy's! Usually a more "seedy" crowd at O'Toole's, cover charges, and the worst sacrilege....if you buy a beer there on St Patrick's Day, you can't leave with it! It's a block party....hello!! I paid for the stupid band to be able to walk around out on the street with alcohol, but one of their henchmen literally grabbed the beer out of my hand as soon as I crossed the threshold!! I've tried this poor excuse for an Irish pub a few times, and am more disappointed each time! Yea, I'll stuck with Murphy's. A REAL Irish pub with real Irish hospitality!
(1)Chase M.
By far, the best bar my wife and I have been to on the island. Cody and the bar maid that were working were the most personable and accommodating bar staff we ever had the privilege of be served by, they were knowledgeable, friendly and courteous. Any time we go out we be based on on weather or not they are working.
(5)Julius H.
Best bar in Honolulu, bartenders are great, very friendly atmosphere, live music, no cover, no teenagers, killer st patti's day celebration! my kind of place!
(4)Shanley R.
Joined up with my BF and his friends yesterday after work. I ordered a Blue Moon and my BF got a Sam Adams. I tasted my beer and it tasted more like extremely watered down orange juice with a hint of beer. I think there was something wrong with their taps... Over priced and poor quality.
(3)Gspot H.
I believe they let you smoke inside. They have bands play regularly. Parking lot nearby. After party at indigo oospot.com/calendar/2013…
(2)Esteban W.
Ehhh, maybe I am not hip enough to be in a place like O'Toole's, and I am comfortable enough with myself to say that. Not every place in the world is meant for everybody in the world. The GOOD:This pub serves beer. ... Whatelse you need? Pau. The BAD: I don't know how they do it, but they also sell cigars and allow people to hotbox the joint... no pun intended. I don't get it, but hey, I don't really belong in a place like this. Overall: I am not trying to say not to come here, it's just not for me. If you have a mustache? You definitely need to come here... if you own boat shoes? Totally a place for you. You dig reggae? A MUST for you. You had all that stuff "before it was cool"? Then I think I found your mecca. Enjoy.
(2)Jennifer S.
Great live band and enjoyed watching the dancing. The female fiddler was awesome. I just couldn't stay long because of the smoke. They allowed people to smoke and the ventilation in the place isn't great.
(3)Cristyn T.
Toto, I have a feeling we're not in Kansas anymore. Wait a minute, Kansas might be exactly where we are at! I kid. But O'Toole's definitely is a far departure from typical local bars. I mean, where else on this island are you going to find a bunch of grown men dressed up in kilts singing along to Irish jingles and bagpipes?!? There's even a leprechaun that hangs out here! I avoid those kilted nights, but what I do love about O'Toole's is the fact that a very talented musician and artist by the name of Mike Love plays here with Sam Ites every Monday and Thursday. Even though I'd pay serious money to see this man play, the best part is that I don't have to pay a dime! There is no cover charge here! Drink prices are a little high, but not ridiculous. They always have drinks specials at the bar too. I'm not sure how much I'd come to O'Toole's aside from the nights Mike Love plays, but it is a good place to go when you want to get away from the First Friday crowd without having to pay a ridiculous cover. Parking is also easy as long as it's not First Friday. Complaint number one is that the bathroom here sucks. Just hope that you don't have to go every 5 minutes while you are here otherwise you might end up spending your entire night in line at the bathroom. My other complaint (which might actually be a plus for some people) is that you can smoke in here so I always come out smelling sooooo bad. My hair and clothes do not appreciate it, thank you very much! Plus smoking is bad, mmmkay? Aside from those gripes, any bar that lets me see Mike Love for free is awesome in my book!
(4)Chenda N.
we came here for a drink and some live music on a Tuesday night. the band wasn't very memorable and the drinks were average. the service was a bit pushy and we assumed it was because it wasn't so busy and she needed something to do. overall, my friends and i got to hang out with eachother and chat and chill. while the establishment says NO SMOKING, there is still smoking for some reason and you could smell the smoke from the folks standing outside the building who we the review is based on an average weekday.
(3)Joe F.
St. Patty's Day review. They killed you with a $10 cover because they know you want to hit an Irish Pub. The drinks weren't really a pint and no bathrooms inside. They packed the place too, keep the money flowing. It's seems like a god place to come back to when its not so crazy. I'd give this review a two, but the live band there was solid and kept it at a good 3 star.
(3)Jack W.
Best lil irish pub on Oahu. im a regular here and i can say its one of my favorite places for the fact its almost like cheers where everyone knows your name. granted weekends can get a lil packed but live music every weekend and no cover charge? how can you complain??
(5)Nisha G.
Oh O'toole's, my first time I came here was on the BF's birthday a few years back, we wanted to get wasted drunk and party into my birthday which is a day after so we did. Oh and it was fat Tuesday so we got even more wasted drunk, talk about a street full of people with beer in hand and mask to wear fun times! Looking for a good place to drink and smoke this is it, no more walking outside, around the corner to smoke and down the street. I loved it! Everyone at our table had a cigar in hand or a smoke and we weren't moving. Sooo much beer and STP shot's it was a blast, the service was good and quick just how we wanted it. The bathroom was the only fail two stalls and a long line of women makes me want to find a bush. lol J/J no seriously.
(5)Jessica S.
I'm not much of a bar type of person, at all. But that being said I do love O'Toole's! When I do decide to have a drink - the bar selection they have is great. They have what I always order - so that is a plus! I also LOVE the atmosphere of the place. It is laid back and relaxing. I like that I can hang out in the bar area, or take a seat at the table with a group of friends. The atmosphere really makes the place. I also love the music they play.
(4)Malia R.
I love O'Toole's! This wasn't really the area of Honolulu I'd frequent so I rarely went, but one of my good friends was a regular here and introduced to me this little Irish Pub. I wasn't too excited because I never go to bars downtown because I always assumed they were seedy...but I couldn't have been more wrong! Okay maybe I wasn't thaaaat wrong as there are tons of homeless people frolicking around outside, but that's just about all of Oahu. The drinks were always great and the atmosphere is nice. The bartenders are always super friendly as well. I'm not sure if it's because my friend was a regular and they all knew her, or if they just always are...but either way I appreciate it. No cover. I was a little taken aback by the cigarette smoke like a few other Yelpers. It's never been super packed whenever I've gone, so it's not hard to stay away from the smokers. There is a parking lot just next door that you can park in and there are a few other bars in the area that are pretty fun to check out.
(4)Kelly G.
O'Toole's has a great relaxed atmosphere and I love the bands that play (My feet, shoulders and head tapping to the music). The drink selection is great and I love that they carry Red Bull for my wake-up mixed drink needs. The bar tender was great fun during my most recent visit. During the expected large crowds (ie St Patricks Day), they have another bar section in the back, past the (clean!) bathrooms. for the overflow of demand. One qualm is that seating is hard to come by during peak crowds. The back alley also gives you a chance to step out into the fresh air and escape the (already exhaustively mentioned) smoke. The smoke is helped by the vaulted ceiling above the stage area and by the fans, so the air quality is tolerable in and around those areas to a limit. Enjoy a beer and go dance a jig. Your inner Irish is a calling!
(3)Fred M.
My first time here wasn't a good one on a first Friday night of the month. This place was overly crowded and me and my friends had to wait outside about 10mins till some of the people inside leaves. After our first task of getting in we had a second task, finding seats. Luckily there was seats right by the door but had to wait for the folks seating there to leave. When we finally got our seats we try to order drinks but because this place was so overwhelmingly packed that it took forever to get a waitress and the time for her come back with our drinks.
(3)Eric A.
Since Murphy's has turned more into a yuppie hangout these days, O'Tooles on Nu'uanu Ave has always been the new alternative. Although they don't got a food menu (nor kitchen), they usually have live music every time I go there. Did I mention that young waitress with the glasses and tattoos is very attractive, friendly and is an awesome server? If you like your pub dark, dingy and a bit Rock N' Roll, you might actually dig this place. It reminds me of those younger days, where I wore gas station jackets, covered in patches and safety pins, running around town before or after a show, in worn down vans/converse, always drunk and bumming cigarettes off everyone. Well those day's are long gone and since then, I work a full-time job and have quit smoking those dreaded cancer sticks. This pub could be called a dive, I guess? Although it does house my type of crowd (cept for punchy, drunk military da kines), I don't like the fact that they allow people to smoke in there. Then again, I'm not bar person these days anyway. Sam Adams on tap anyone? See youz on St. Patty's Day. Cheers! 3 stars O'Tooles on Nu'uanu Avenue
(3)Josh N.
Great drinks and live music on the weekend
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