Manifest

This place is all about good vibes! And I love it![Location]Manifest is in Chinatown so parking can be tricky and you have to be aware of your surroundings. Manifest is worth the trip downtown. This place is a chill cafe in the AM, and a trendy bar in the PM. I visited on a Friday night. There was a friendly security guard at the door who checked bags and IDs. Made me feel safe. Not sure if they have a restroom on-site, but I think they do.[Ambiance]The best kind of energy. The type that reminds your you're young and have so much to live for! Live music. Eccentric art on the walls. Christmas lights and beyond-cool bartenders. The staff is amazing. They make you feel welcomed and care for, but in a comfortable kind of way. Lots of places to sit but also room for people to stand&mingle or even dance. Be warned: This place can get loud, which can be fun. But may not be to everyone's tastes.[Drinks]I ordered an espresso martini and it was smooth and dangerous. I couldn't tell there was any alc in the drink! It was delicious and classy. Made me feel like a true adult. Definitely recommend it. They have all sorts of other crafted drinks for super reasonable prices! My drink only cost $12. I'm more wanting than ever to grab a coffee from here in the morning.Overall, Manifest is one of the many gems of Downtown Honolulu. Will be back, and highly recommend!

Came here before a flight around lunch time to grab a quick bite and a drink and I was immediately sad I didn't come here more during my trip. They have DJs in the evenings, not sure what that scene was like but I imagine it would be a vibe to check out especially cuz the drinks are so good. Hina was our bartender and her drinks were on point :) will def be back when we visit again. Cocktails: 5/5 Food: 4/5

I went there for a drink on the first Friday this time, and started really digging this place. There was a live jazzy rap band playing and I noticed artworks on the wall that I didn't realize last time. That's definitely my vibes.I didn't get to eat the food again but oh well next time. The bartender was excellent and he made a nice drink for me just like last time. I appreciate the consistency of the service and quality. Ya dig?

Went here for a pau hana and the drinks and ambience were great. It was a rainy week day and it was busy so the service was a little lacking, but only stopped in for one drink so can't complain too much.

Breathe...then Manifest an escape from adulting.Tucked in downtown on S Hotel Street is The Manifest and stumbling along this place had piqued my curiosity as I've heard about this place which instantly manifested signs of interest.Walking in the industrial lofty vibe is quite stunning as the brick walls with bare floors to string lights and red lanterns as the Lunar New Year is approaching it give such a spacious chill vibe and as you make your way to the back the which I almost thought was an outdoor area is actually a plastic corrugated like material so the sun beams through creating a stunning natural light that just shines bright for yet another unique decor all under one roof.Everyone has chosen their own place and since I was just passing though for a break as downtown doesn't really have a place for that I was so pleasantly surprised how relaxing it was as soon as I entered and actually had to use the bathroom which was in the back was no issue. Grateful to wash up and relax I sat at the bar to see what they have to offer.Impressive drink menu with categories from House Cocktails, Featured Classics, Beer, Wine and yes Coffee. Many I've heard do come here for coffee as they use local Waialua beans as I scanned this section I noticed "Espresso Martini" (Vodka, Cynar, Espresso and Demerara) I just had to have and wow it was very delightfully light "tasting" this darling little drink packs a punch and got me "happy" pretty fast but what a stunning presentation!I needed something to pair with my drink and as I scanned a pretty decent sized menu filled with many bar type of snacks from Chips and Hurricane Popcorn to Wedge Salad, Housemade Meatballs to Bahn Mi which I decided to have Vegan Pesto Aioli Bahn Mi to be exact. A vegan veggie ball is topped with house made cucumber, red onion and Serrano pickles with vegan Mac nut pesto sprinkled with the load of cilantro all stuffed in a baguette. Short of stuffing it with too much cilantro for my personal preference this sammy was just a light and refreshing bite that perfectly compliments my drink.The vibe here is just so perfect for all weather you're working or escaping, reconnecting or just taking a break, Manifest is a bar, cafe and nightclub follow them on Instagram @themanifest for their manifest as they regularly host various events.Thank you!

This was such a breath of fresh air from the touristy Waikiki crowd. Whenever I come to the islands, I always want to find a new spot that mostly locals enjoy. We were recommended this bar by some guys we met at the beach who had been living there for a few years, and we honestly loved it.We're from the Bay Area in CA, so when we heard the music we usually do and saw the younger crowd, we were in there like swimwear. Wish I could've gone another night, but overall the bartenders are quick, the DJ (at least the night I went) kept the crowd goin, and the vibe of the whole spot was really laid back, but pretty!

Good vibes and good drinks? What more could you ask for? Located in Chinatown is Manifest! My friends and I had a fantastic night, and we would not mind coming back here again for a good time! The atmosphere of the place is a 10/10! It's very lively, and there is also a bar hidden in the back where you can also order drinks! They have a decent-sized dance floor, but there aren't many tables inside (which might be because of COVID restriction). The night that we went on was super packed! And the Dj was BLASTING the music! But it was such a vibe, and we all had a lot of fun! As for drinks, I normally don't order lemon drops, but oh my god, do they make the best ones. I remember one night I thought I would try something new, then get just a neat shot. So, I looked into a lemon drop because I like tart and sweet things. The bartenders whipped up the perfect ratio of lemon juice, simple syrup, and vodka. It didn't taste overly sweet or too overwhelming from the alcohol! It was the perfect balance of tart and sweet! Overall,The drinks were delicious, and the service was fast! It is a little pricy, but they do use a lot of quality liquor for their bar! I can't wait to come back here again and have a good time with some friends!

I rarely post reviews, but this venue is subpar. I encourage you to avoid this "club" because the "bouncers" at this venue are a joke. The bouncers are intentionally rough with patrons - They seem to enjoy pushing people out of the way rather than asking people to move out of the way (or by using a flashlight to indicate they would like to pass by - like any other club that operates in this decade). After I left the venue (because the floor was sticky), while waiting for my Uber, I saw a woman get thrown out of the venue into a street light pole - she was already leaving the venue while the bouncers threw her and laughed at her injury. Guys... you're at least double the size of this woman... do you really enjoy throwing people out that much? This is the worst venue I've ever visited - I encourage you to avoid Manifest Hawaii.

They are sadly not serving food at the moment. I miss the deviled eggs!!!Club vibes at night, cocktail/coffee bar during the day. Was one of my favorite spots, but something seems off these days.

The website is trash, was frustrated because there's no possible way to navigate it. No contact info. Decided to stop in, absolutely rude.