Happy Hour at Monkeypod- Honolulu
- A Wandering Doc
- Jul 9
- 3 min read
Updated: Dec 1
UPDATE 11/21/25: There are currently 25 of us signed up (the more the merrier of course), but there is absolutely no way that monkeypod will give us a table that big and even if they did, they would insist on one tab for the group and I'm not up for sorting out cash. I'll ask for one of the larger tables, but basically you're on your own!! The place will be jam packed so the earlier you get there the better chance you'll have of getting a seat. Monkeypod is a low key bar on the ocean. It's not like we all need to sit together. Get up and mingle :-)
I was asked to put something together for Happy Hour at Monkeypod the day we are in Honolulu so here goes....
Where: MonkeyPod Restaurant (located inside the Wakikiki Outrigger hotel)
Why: The absolute BEST Mai-Tai in the Universe
When: Sunday, February 22nd (Honolulu).
Meet: Billboards at 2:15 p.m. for ridesharing (or just meet us at the Monkeypod).
Happy Hour starts at 3:30. Be there by 3:00 to get on waiting list for a seat!
First Name | Screen name (if applicable) | Meet in Billboard at 2:30 for Rideshare | Will just meet us at Restaurant |
Cheryl | BermudaBound2014 | Yes | X |
Nick & Carolee | ChawkJewel | Yes | X |
Joe & Linda | Yes | X | |
Ana | Yes | X | |
Bruce & Elizabeth | ZoomZoom | Yes | X |
Kelly & Steve | Yes | X | |
Cathy & Steve | ChattyC | Yes | X |
Debbie & Kurt | dmcfad2 | no | Yes |
Jocelyn | ? | ? | |
Jeanne + 3 | Flamingogal | no | Yes |
Jen & Ed | Buffy | no | Yes |
DeDe & Jude | no | Yes |
For those wanting to rideshare, meet in Billboards at 2:30. You can also just meet the group at the restaurant at 3:00. If you sign up for this event in the comments below, I'll try to get us a table that will accommodate the entire group but no guarantees.
Note about rideshare: Sometimes it's nice to find ride share before the day of the event. The easiest way to do this is at the BWHY pre-cruise party. Just write "monkeypod' on your nametag so others know you are looking to share a ride (note: please don't write on your nametag at Mimi's meet and greet onboard because the ship frowns upon self organized activities). For those who don't find rideshare before the date, meet in Billboard at 2:30 for prompt 2:35 walk off the ship. Worse case scenerio is you can't find someone to share the cost of a ride (unlikely), but uber/taxi is going to run less than $20 (dynamic pricing) so you are still way ahead of shore excursion pricing!
The distance from where the ship docks to Outrigger hotel (where the Monkeypod is located) is approximately 3 miles. Totally walkable or a $20 uber/lyft (prices for rideshare are dynamic).
Happy hour starts at 3:30 p.m. but you really need to get there by 3:00 to get a seat. I will ask for a table to accommodate the group (sign up in comments below and indicate if you want to ride share). It will be PACKED! The location is terrific too.
After Monkeypod Happy Hour:
Next-door to the Outrigger is the HaleKulani Hotel and "House Without a Key" restaurant. Last year, a group of folks met here at 5:00 for the live hula show and sunset. Note: The mai-tai at House without a Key was $36, so at $16 the Monkeypod Mai tai is a steal (and infinitely better). But, for those interested, you do get live entertainment and free hula show at "House without a Key" and the sunset from there was a bonus. If you want to go here after happy hour, just walk next door :).
Here's last years blog entry with video of the hula dancer: https://www.awanderingdoc.com/post/honolulu
Monkeypod menus found here: https://www.monkeypodkitchen.com/dine_ka_waikiki
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