Restaurant
Unclaimed profileMai Tai Bar
Honolulu, HI · $$
Inebrious
Beverage Program Score
The editorial take
Mai Tai Bar stakes its name on rum-forward tropical drinks, and the menu delivers with numerous variations at a flat $13. Drinkers praise the boozy, flavorful pours, especially the less-sweet Vic's 44. Wine, beer, and shots round out a straightforward program. Cocktails are the reason to visit.
- What should I order?
- Start with the Original Mai Tai, a blend of Bacardi Gold, orange curacao, orgeat, and a dark rum float. For a less sweet take, order Vic's 44, which customers single out as very good and not sugary.
- Who will enjoy this place?
- Fans of classic and creative Mai Tai variations will find plenty to explore. Those who prefer less-sweet cocktails should note Vic's 44 as a customer-recommended option.
- What should I expect to spend?
- Cocktails are $13 each. Beer runs $7.50–$9.50 for bottles/cans and $5–$9 for drafts. Wine glasses are $8–$11; non-alcoholic drinks are $6.
- What makes the beverage program distinctive?
- The bar claims 'World Famous Mai Tai Cocktails' and backs it with an extensive menu of variations, from the classic Original to the watermelon- and lychee-infused spins. Customers specifically call out the boozy, flavorful profile.
Beverage categories
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Cocktails
A large menu of Mai Tai variations and tropical drinks, all priced at $13. The drinks as boozy and flavorful, with Vic's 44 noted as the least sweet stands out repeatedly. The Original Mai Tai remains the anchor.
Menu strengths
- — Extensive cocktail menu centered on Mai Tai variations, from the classic to fruit-forward spins.
- — The cocktails as boozy and flavorful, with specific mentions of the original, White Wash, and Vic's 44 receives consistent praise.
Standout selections
- — Original Mai Tai: Bacardi Gold, orange curacao, orgeat, topped with Whaler's Dark Rum.
- — Vic's 44: customer favorite, noted as very good and not sweet.
Pricing: $13 each
Wine
A straightforward wine list by glass and bottle covering sparkling, white, rosé, and red. Guenoc wines dominate the selection, with a Chandon Brut for sparkling. Prices are modest.
Menu strengths
- — Offers sparkling, white, rosé, and red wines by the glass or bottle.
Standout selections
- — Chandon Brut: sparkling wine at $11 per glass or $37 per bottle.
- — Chloe Rose: rosé at $8 per glass or $28 per bottle.
Pricing: $8–$11 per glass, $28–$37 per bottle
Beer
A broad beer selection spans domestic bottles, import drafts, and local craft options. Kona and Aloha beers are available by the glass or pitcher, making it easy to share.
Menu strengths
- — Wide selection including local craft beers like Kona and Aloha.
Standout selections
- — Kona Longboard: craft/local lager, available as a glass or pitcher.
- — Aloha Red Zeppelin IPA: local craft IPA, available as a glass or pitcher.
Pricing: $7.50–$9.50 bottles/cans; $5–$9 drafts; pitchers $16–$21.50
Nonalcoholic
A few non-alcoholic beverages are offered at a flat $6.; Provides non-alcoholic options at a consistent, low price point.
Menu strengths
- — Provides non-alcoholic options at a consistent, low price point.
Standout selections
- — Non-alcoholic beverages priced at $6 each.; Offers a few non-alcoholic options.
Pricing: $6 each
Spirits
A shots menu showcases spirits in flavored combinations, all priced at $13. Offerings include vodka, rum, and tequila-based shots with fruit and citrus accents.
Menu strengths
- — Dedicated shots section with varied spirits including vodka, rum, and tequila.
- — Flavored shots offer a playful, accessible way to sample spirits.
Standout selections
- — Blue Razz Shot: UV Blue Raspberry Vodka with citrus juices and soda.
- — Patron Anejo Watermelon Shot: Patron añejo with watermelon lemon splash.
Pricing: $13 per shot
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