Sam's Hideaway

This place is a local dive bar.  My friends and I went here because a waitress at Kona Brewing mentioned it.  We had a hard time finding it because it is kind of hidden away in the back of the building that it is located.    Hence, the hideaway name, I am guessing.  The beer selection is pretty limited.  It's mostly cheap domestics.  I don't even think that they had food (or at least not much of a menu).  The song selection is not the best.  They  also make you pay a $1 to sing a song, and the karaoke diva sometimes would disappear.  Some of the people looked kind of sketchy, and one was even dancing crazily behind us when my friend and I were singing Lady Marmalade.  So, why am I giving it four stars?  Because I had a lot of fun here!  You make due with what they have and rock out.  The drinks are cheap.  The bartender is a nice guy, and one of the best parts of this place.  When you sing a song, people sing along.  They even clap for you if you are awful (or awesome).  It makes you feel good!

Small and a bit scary.  If you are pure drinker...go here. If not, then you may not like it.

Sam's is one of my favorite places to go when I'm in Kona. The staff is fun and friendly and the drinks are reasonably priced. Plus there is always great people watching, especially when they get the karaoke going! Definitely a fun, relaxed place to chill!