Manoa Gardens

Newly remodeled- new booths, fancy chairs and tables, and wifi coming soon.  Same great staff!

We all know that the best thing about college is the fun you get to have. Booze, Parties, Hangovers, and Hookups. That's what we all look forward to when we go off to college right?  Well, at least that's what the typical college student would probably say. Not me. Personally, I was never one to go out and party until I puked.  I didn't even really drink when I finally turned 21.  With that said though, I do enjoy a good beer or a glass of wine every now and again.

Knowing what I just admitted to then, it might not be much of a surprise to know that until about a month and a half ago, I had never set foot into Manoa Gardens (at least not for an alcoholic drink).  It took exactly three years and my cousin's semi-alcoholic behind (only joking btw) to get me to come to this bar (& he's not even a student at UH! In fact, he's never even attended the school!!). Go figure!

I honestly don't know why it's taken me so long to grab a drink here.  For years since turning 21, my friends have continuously made plans to come here.  We've even talked about possibly grabbing a beer just minutes before going to take our final exams so we could "clear our heads". Lol. But, for some reason it just never really happened.  I actually find it kind of funny that the semester that I'm graduating from UH is the semester I finally went to the bar on campus. #Yolo #notreallythough

I know, it's not everyday that you see a bar on a college campus. In many ways, it could be a double edge sword. -- I mean, cheap drinks? Hello, of course! (& they can make you pretty much every drink you can think of!!)  It may not be good on your liver at the end of the day, but it's certainly good on your wallet! But, on the other hand, we all know what crazy things can happen at bars...Ah! Who am I kidding?! Forget I even said that!

On that note, I'm gonna leave all you youngins with a little advice...advice that I probably would've given 21-year-old me, if I had the chance. -- Live it up, kids! Study hard, and party harder (if your liver can handle it.). But, know your limit(s).

Great outdoor venue! Probably the best deal for a cold beer on the island!