Mad Dogs Saloon

No music unless u pay for it. I went there because their website said Sunday all day you call it but when we got there the bald bartender which had no people skills whatsoever said the site is out of date. Wtf. Fail. OWNER I HOPE YOU READ THIS. THIS PLACE CAN AWESOME!!! WTF

This bar was … Alright. I’m not gonna lie, I had fun, but thats because I went into this bar already drunk all hyped up with my friends. 1. It’s small. 2. Too much body heat. 3. The seating & dance floor is totally out of date. 4. Bar is too far from the dance floor.
Lets just say, I’m not wanting to go back to this bar again.

This is by far the worst place I’ve ever been in Waikiki. This place doesn’t even deserve 1 star. Let me tell you why:
It should have been a pretty clear indicator this place sucked when one of the promoters roommates, an acquaintance of mine, had to beg me to come for their free drinks because they couldn’t manage to get 30 people to sign up on their list.
It should have been another clear indicator that this place sucked because it is located in the worst part of Waikiki, where all the wanna be gangsters and hookers hang out front trying to sell their drugs (dirt weed and baby powder) all night, every night.
Reluctantly, I decided to go because I didn’t have to pay the cover because I was someones plus 1, and my friends were totally down for free drinks and begging for me to tag along.
I was greeted at the door by a bunch of sullen, unfriendly bouncers (there were like 5 of them, big fat locals that just meanball you as they check your ID).
I walked in and wasn’t impressed. It’s ghetto. The location, the appearance, the staff and the people who go here are all ghetto. All of my friends agree. The bar tenders have no personality, unless you count having a bad attitude as their main personality trait. It’s pretty much a sausage fest, with the exception of a handful of girls who are clinging onto their boyfriends arms with a death grip. I’d be doing the same thing, too, if I was a chick.
The one good thing about this place is the one hour they serve free drinks (between 10 – 11). I decided it was best to make that hour count, and I had easily 10 drinks, and probably more, many of them shots of tequila. I’m really not usually much of a drinker, but I needed to drown out my self-​pity for even showing up and being seen at this place. I didn’t even catch a buzz, which is odd, because I can usually catch a good buzz off even a few light beers. My friends noticed the same thing. They were surprised that they weren’t drunk by the time we left and we really think they water down the booze. By the time the clock hit 11, most people ended up leaving pretty quickly. Apparently the only way this place gets anyone to come in is by offering unlimited free drinks for an hour.
If that wasn’t enough self abuse, I let my friends talk me into coming with them AGAIN the following night. I really wasn’t down, but I tagged along anyway. I had been out and about all day at the beach, and wearing typical stuff ANYone in Hawaii would wear: board shorts and a tank top. I walked up to the door and the bouncers said I couldn’t come in because I wasn’t wearing a shirt. I’d understand if this was actually a nice place, but seeing as it was totally ghetto, I was taken back by surprise. To top it off, the bouncers made a bunch of stupid remarks filled with attitude that included: «what, the richest man here can’t even afford a shirt?» and «go buy a hawaiian shirt from ABC down stairs» and «you could buy one of our shirts for $ 5»… Last time I checked, a tank top IS a shirt. Plus, you couldn’t pay me enough to look like an idiot tourist in an ABC shirt. AND, if you want me to advertise for your crappy bar, then you’re going to have to PAY ME to wear a mad dog shirt. I also thought it was interesting, because the night before I was wearing a dirty t-​shirt and tattered cut-​offs that had holes in them. I can’t believe this place has a dress code.
But what ever, they saved me the self-​pity for even stepping foot in that place again. And I wanted to go home anyway, so they actually did me a favor.

Army people, old people, cheap drinks, & weirdos.

Came into this place back in early October and all I can say is that I was an instant fan! Really nice and friendly bartenders, well served drinks, dark and divey… Just how I like them! A few pool tables in the place gives you something extra to do while you have your shots of Whiskey with Buds.

This place was fun to go to. its really a place to chill out and listen to music and play pool, while you wait for the other clubs to open. Dont get me wrong, this place is fun in itself, and its open early, so you dont have to wait all night to have a few dranks…

Good music but overall a train wreck. Cheap drinks. Entertaining people watching.

I LOVE THIS PLACE!!!
Granted its kinda ghetto (lol) … I love the music! Not to mention that I get in FREE!!!
I went there on a weekday before 5ish pm … So it was empty and the music wasn’t so loud. My bartender happened to be the manager, Buddy … He … Is … The … Shit. I got really … Inebriated in an hour … shot after shot after shot … Not to mention I got free ones after a while.
I was able to talk to Buddy since it wasn’t crowded … He’s a really awesome person, great to talk to annnndd really easy on the eyes. Anyway, he ended up giving me his card that would let me and a guest in free and I wouldn’t have to wait in line! Woo!!! I’m sure others have received this as well, so woo to you too! :)
I go when I make it out to go bar hopping in Waikiki … And I love it every single time!

I’ve only been here twice so here are my two experiences:
#1: Went here on a Thursday night and looked in and there was literally no one inside. So we left.
#2: Went here on a weekend and they had a special: pay $ 10 at the door and get unlimited beer and well drinks. We only had 45 minutes until that expired but decided to go with it. I had about 4 vodka sprites that tasted exactly like sprite. My suspisions were confirmed when I didn’t even get a buzz.
The music was average but most didn’t seem to want to dance except for 1 – 2 highly intoxicated ladies. This place doesn’t come off as a bar and does a weak job at being a club. The only reason I am not giving it 1 star is because I probably drank over $ 10 worth of sprite that night. ;)
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Who goes barhopping on a Monday night? Apparently I do lol. I was the DD that night which is very rare but i figured it’s a monday how much drinking am i really gonna do? One little drinky at the most, that’s what i told myself anyways lol.
So after shopping our hearts out at VS we decided we’d hit up Waikiki and see what we could get into.
Parking…Gzzzz really, parking in the ghetto was $ 12 not too mention the parking lot was dark and unsecured. You had to pay a damn machine and the surroundings were a bit unsettling for me to want to leave my vehicle there so i said eff this and ended up parking at the Waikiki trade center. Atleast I knew my car was still gonna be there when i got back from the night. The trade center validates only for the shack so we stopped off there to check it out. Woahh I have been to the shack several times and i have never seen it that dead! 10 people total in the entire place, that was including the 2 bartenders. Immediately we were like oh hellz to the No were outta here. So we start walking towards Nashville’s and we get approached by an awkward creeper guy handing out flyers to promote mad dogs. Pretty cool it was half off drinks and no cover. I was seriously considering on going in just to check it out. But the creeper kept talking to us and he was eating sunflower seeds half spitting them on himself and he was weirding me out so we ditched him and like ran across the street to the safety of Nashville’s lol.
We had an awesome time at Nashville’s and we were there for several hours and had met a few guys during that time. Two of the guys we met who were the funniest guys I have come in to contact with in years, suggested we go to Mad dogs with them. Instant flashback of the creeper guy popped into my head but i was 3 drinks in so i said hey why not. We told them we’d meet them there. I think we took longer than expected to leave Nashville’s because when we finally made it there the place was dead. I mean it was open but super dark in there and barely any life forms in the building. There was music playing and about 4 people on the dance floor going for the gold and a few others sprawled about.
They have pool tables, I’m thinking like 3 of em? idk im nearsighted and Stevie Wonder could have seen better than me that night. The bathrooms are outside and they were not very sanitary. I have seen worse and given this is Waikiki it was better than most places. Just a little on the creepy side, especially if some Jerks turn the effen lights off on you when your in there. Not very fun lol.
The bouncer was really friendly he looked sad when we left lol he was like where you guys going? Home dude this place is deadsville.
I had to take into consideration that it was a Monday night and I’m sure the place gets much busier on the weekends. They usually have a DJ and the sound system is good. The club itself was decent, I’d come back on a Thursday, Friday or Saturday when there are actually people in this place.
Just avoid going on a Monday and I’m sure you’d have a good time here :)

It was my friend’s bday and everyone wanted to do something local since we worked early in the morning. Cover was $ 10 at the door, cash I believe.
We came here during happy hour at night and the mixed drinks were a buck each. Minimum was $ 10 if you use a card.
Everyone had a good time on the dance floor, especially the bday girl because she was d-​r-​u-​n-​k. She was stepping on people and spilling her drink. We asked if she was alright and she said yes. Then I ask her if she wanted another drink, but the other friend said no because she was watching her and knew she can’t handle anymore. I justed wanted to fulfill her wish, which was to forget since she says she has good enzymes and never forgets anything when she drinks. She just never consumes enough lol. Too bad, we ended the night early…

The best thing about this place is the music selection! I would of given them a 5 star but sometimes they’re music mixes don’t make sense!-_-. Anyways it’s a very chill spot. Good priced drinks. Tacos on Fridays and Saturday’s and also have 3 pool tables! It sucks that it’s $ 1 a game but it is what it is… It’s a good spot to chill and drink!

Every time I come to Mad Dogs I wonder why I keep coming back. Its like a train wreck… horribly devastating, but you can’t help but rubberneck and watch.
For Mad Dogs, there is always a cover charge! For really loud bad music, kind of pricey drinks and a bathroom that’s not in the establishment.
I should be a leader and bring these people elsewhere the next time they try to bring me onto this train wreck of a bar.

Oh mad dogs I have spent many hazy nights with you. Your prices are okay, your music is… well okay, your bathrooms aren’t disgusting but I feel bad everytime I don’t tip the guys who put soap on my hands. I wouldn’t recommend you for someone in the military since that’s where they all seem to be. In my opinion I wanna get away from military people when I’m not at work. its great that you have two seperate bars, but your servers having their fun bags hanging out hoping you will tip them well, is such a sucker punch. I must say tho I do have fun everytime I come. It must be the al al al aaa alchoal.
Oh and P. S. tell your bartenders to chill out and put on a smile every now and then.

If you’ve been reading up on Honolulu nightlife, you’re probably aware that the city doesn’t have as much to offer compared to other destination hot spots.
Well, Mad Dogs is no different from the rest of the clubs /​bars in the area. I had already had a few by the time I made it to Mad Dogs. And even in that state, I found this dive bar incredibly boring.
I’m not sure if this place is more popular with locals or tourists, but whoever it is, none of them like dancing because my friends and I were the only ones out on the dance floor as everyone else looked on. Why so serious?
Some other review mentioned that this bar is a popular spot for military guys. We did come here with some military dudes we had met earlier… so I guess, if you’re in the military, this might be the place to be! But it’s not for me.

Great little dive bar vibe mixed with a hip hop dance club. I went there the last time I was in town and stopped by with some friends that I know that live there. The bartenders and manager were very friendly (and not bad looking either). The two bouncers that we made friends with were really cool guys too, so we came back again the next night to chill.
Drinks are not as cheap as other places, but I think it was a much better destination place. Highly recommended for locals and tourists.

Wow! Shithole, perverts, prostitues outside… sounds pretty unsavory. Isn’t that what a hole-​in-​the-​wall bar is supposed to be lol?
Well, every time my friend and I went here we end up getting pretty pisser and having a good time. As a bar, the place has the necessities: alcohol, pool tables, and darts. And by golly, I’d be disappointed if I can’t play drunken darts.
Sure the waitresses may not be Waikiki ultra lounge sexy. Sure, the drinks may not have that Waikiki fancy flair. Sure this place may be confused by having a dance floor but an audio system set up by a couple of college students; but hey, if you don’t mind that, then this place should be alright. Doesn’t that sound like a bar?
There aren’t many tourists here. The crowd is mainly military and people from around the area. I haven’t been back since my friend left the aisle, but our epic bouts of drunken darts and drunken pool will always leave a lasting positive impression of this place.

Man, no aloha for this place, huh! Gosh, is it me or can I just turn shit into gold and have fun no matter where I am?
Well, I guess it’s different when you’re a girl from out of town. You get the red carpet treatment: No cover, free shots, drinks, DJ’s taking your special requests, live Reggae band at one point, drunk Aussie tourist girls who act like they’re your best friends, cool owner who will hang out and shoot the shit with you. And did I mention, great local kine company (a.k.a. Real Deal Reed & that Rock Boy Donovan). There’s your plug. happy now guys? lol
Sure, it’s not fancy inside, the crowd is hit or miss, and you have to walk out into a sketchy hallway to go to the bathroom, but dingy places need a little love, too!
Had one of the funniest moments of my trip here:
My 5’2″ 120 lb. girlfriend dropped a 6′ tall 200+ lb guy who couldn’t keep his grubby paws to himself. She used the old «put your foot behind him and push him backwards so he trips and falls on his ass» maneuver. Dude nearly knocked down the table I was sitting at and the ground R-​U-​M-​B-​L-​E-​D. It’s true. the bigger they are, the harder they fall. Good thing I was there to save it from domino toppling the entire row of tables. We laughed about that shit all the way back to the hotel… and for like, another 45 minutes after that! Matter of fact, just thinking about it makes me laugh right now!
Ahh.I love a gift that keeps on giving.
On another note, it’s true about the hookers walking on Kuhio St. They are a sight to be seen. Bitches are crazy with their el cheap-​o pleather and polyester outfits and acrylic hooker heels and that signature coked out expression.
Seriously, the Waikiki hooker scene beats that of Hollywood & Vegas combined. And it’s legal in Vegas! lol

This place is bitter-​sweet.
This place originated in the basement of one of the buildings in the International marketplace under the name Dog House (I believe that was the name).
The current location of this bar can be tough to deal with on the weekends. It is located right at the entrance to the International Marketplace on the second floor. There is very little parking on the street near this bar. On a Friday or Saturday night you are best off parking at Fort DeRussy or one of the parking garages near Zanzabar or Denny’s. Not sure how much parking at Zanzabar parking lot is but the lot behind Denny’s is $ 7 for the night.
There can be a line to get into the bar on the weekends but typically it goes fast. You can bet on a $ 5 cover charge to get in here on Fri/​Sat night but other nights are free. I have been here on a Thursday and a Sunday night… both times the place was empty.
As already mentioned, the bar is on a second floor. It is a one level bar. As you walk in, you see a bar with a small selection of bottled beers and I think they have a few bottles too. To your left is multiple tables/​stools and a dance floor behind that. Straight ahead is the main bar pushed up against the wall. to the left is a smaller full-​service bar and to the right are several pool tables. Towards the back door of the bar that leads to the smoking lanai and bathrooms are a few dart boards. If you are a dart fan, don’t get excited. This is the rubber, safety darts found in most bars. There are also a few more tables and stools around this area of the venue. There are also several waitresses and shot girls that roam the floor throughout the weekend nights.
(Fun tip: ask the waitresses how they feel about the shots girls and vice versa. They don’t like each other because they compete for tips.)
Almost all bar tenders are guys but even on busy nights I get served pretty quick so I appreciate that. This is one place where I don’t need to recruit a squad of women to grab a bartender’s attention for me… although I do it anyways because women are just so efficient at this. =)
There is a lot of space in this bar in terms of square footage but in my humble opinion, it is used incorrectly in some areas. There are too many tables in front of the dance floor and creates traffic of people moving on and off the dance floor. The dance floor is small and usually packed. Often times you have to break up rock piles of people to get through. Usually people are understanding of the situation but you do get the occasional jerk looking for a reason to start trouble and spice up his night.
The other tension spot is at the front corner of the main bar on your right hand side as you face the main bar. There is very little room between the bar corner and the oddly-​placed wall that separates the pool tables from the main area. I wish they would tear down the wall or at least shave it so there was more room to walk but I think it is actually a load-​bearing wall and has to stay put. Otherwise I would think the management would have addressed the issue already.
The crowd here is a lot of military but you will find a mix of people who live on the island, tourists and HPU/​UH students.
The place give off the vibe of a rowdy, get drunk and who cares what you wore tonight bar. I think they will even let you in with slippas (flip-​flops for all you mainlanders) but I would double-​check on that before wearing them. In either case, I suggest you don’t because this place gets crowded and having someone step on your foot sucks big time when you are wearing slippas.
The drinks are priced average for Hawaii and come pretty strong. I would avoid the jello shots when they have them as they are pretty weak and expensive in my opinion.
The bathrooms are outside on the smoking lanai. Can’t speak for the girl’s bathroom but the guy’s bathroom is pretty clean and has an attendant. The smoking area is very big so you don’t have to crowd and there is limited seating. Don’t crowd around the trash can on your left hand side on the way to the bathrooms. People who need to puke and can’t make the run to a toilet often opt for this trash can as a place to release. I tested this on my friend’s 21^st b-​day a little while ago… she opted for the trash can. =)
This place is open till 4am and usually people end up here at the end of their night no matter where they went earlier. Come here with your entourage but keep your girl away from this place if it is just the two of you. Guys here will hit on your date/​girlfriend the moment you turn away. Shouldn’t be too big of a deal if you handle the situation correctly.
Overall, this place is a Waikiki staple and just about everyone who parties comes to this venue at one time or another. Bring your smile and prepare to run into someone you know in here. Solid bar for group fun.

The entire scene in Hawaii is blah.
This place is no different, infact it was SO blah that I felt like I was back in jersey. Not just any ol’ jersey mind you (because by heavens there are good places in hoboken/​morristown/​new brunswick) but places to be reckoned with where you curse your friends for pulling you out of your miserable pool of vomit that is your pillow.
What’s with the crap $ 5 cover to «discourage» the unwanted element — but who are we kidding, if you can’t afford five bucks maybe you shouldn’t be in a bar.
Mediocre music/​drinks/​space. What more can i say?