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Quality Comfort Food and World-Class Cocktails - Podmore, Honolulu, HI
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Podmore

$31 to $50
Comfort Food
202 Merchant St, Honolulu, HI 96813-2922

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Podmore

4.6
$31 to $50
Comfort Food
Downtown / Chinatown

Make a booking

2 people
19:00
Booked 16 times today
Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

  • Great for creative cocktails
  • Good for special occasions
  • Neighbourhood gem
Podmore is a neighborhood restaurant and cocktail lounge in vibrant, urban Downtown Honolulu. We extend a warm welcome to join us in our cozy dining room or at our beautiful bar to savor exquisite gastropub cuisine and world-class cocktails. With our award-winning interiors in an historic building, Podmore is the perfect destination for lunch, happy hour, dinner, cocktails and weekend brunch.

Created by the husband-and-wife team behind Senia, Chef Anthony Rush and Katherine Nomura, Podmore is the spot on Oahu for expertly executed comfort food and innovative cocktails, complimented by good old-fashioned hospitality.

From our bacon to our pasta to our ice cream, we make things in-house, from scratch, locally-sourced whenever possible. The craft behind what we do has made Podmore one of Honolulu's best restaurants.

Please note that in the evening, our kitchen closes at 10pm. Reservations from 10pm and later are for drinks only.

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From the OpenTable editors: Playful cocktails and comfort food are the stars at this stylish sequel from the beloved Senia team led by chef Anthony Rush and his wife and co-owner Katherine Nomura. Get comfortable at one of green banquettes overlooking Alakea Street or at the marble bar and pick from nearly two dozen cocktails like the tropical Secret Swiftie with amaro and dishes like beer battered fish and chips. End on a sweet note with the flight of three pie-inspired cocktails.

Executive chef: Anthony Rush

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Comfort Food, Cocktail Bar, Breakfast
  • Hours of Operation
    Tue 15:30–22:00 Wed, Thu 11:00–22:00 Fri 11:00–23:00 Sat 10:00–23:00 Brunch Sat 10:00–15:00 Sun 09:00–14:00 Happy Hour Tue 15:30–17:00 Wed–Fri 15:00–17:00
  • Phone number
    (808) 521-7367
  • Website
    https://www.barpodmore.com/
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, JCB, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress Code
    Smart Casual
  • Private party facilities
    We welcome you to explore our Private Dining options, perfect for any occasion.
  • Private party contact
    Private Event Coordinator: (808) 521-7367
  • Location
    202 Merchant St, Honolulu, HI 96813-2922
  • Award-winning
    1. OpenTable Icons 2025
    2. OpenTable Icons 2024
  • Area
    Downtown / Chinatown
  • Cross street
    We are the 2-story lava stone building on the corner of Merchant and Alakea
  • Parking Details
    Validated Parking is available at the Davies Pacific Center! AVAILABLE UNTIL 5PM TUESDAY-FRIDAY AND 2PM ON SATURDAY. **Flat rate of $3 for up to two hours with validation.** **Parking beyond the two hour time limit or outside the designated hours is subject to current Davies Pacific Center parking rates.**
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Takeaway, Weekend Brunch, Wine

Experiences

  • WEEKDAY HAPPY HOUR / PAU HANA

    1 - 8 people

    Multiple dates available
    Wrap up your day and get an early start to your evening at Podmore. On weekdays, we offer Happy Hour/Pau Hana from 3pm-5pm. What do we offer? Everything! Get 15% off all of our regular menus. Get validated parking. Get a reservation by selecting a time above.
    WEEKDAY HAPPY HOUR / PAU HANA photo

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Reviews

OpenTable reviews from verified diners

Reviews from people who have dined at Podmore.

4.6

4.6
(362)
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.2Value

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Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Podmore offers an inviting dining experience with "excellent service" and a "beautiful atmosphere." The British-inspired menu features standout dishes like "THE BEST Shepherd's Pie" and exquisite scallops. Guests rave about "incredible and creative cocktails," and seasonal menus add a delightful twist. Despite some inconsistencies, Podmore remains a "gem in downtown Honolulu."
362 Reviews

  1. Jun Gold

    San Francisco Bay Area34 reviews

    2.0

    Dined on 1 November 2026

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    I first want to say Rhonda our server was great and the other server. The food was lackluster. I ordered a dish that was served with overcooked poached egg. And the refire for the poached egg took a long time. Both orders the egg was overcooked, two people ordered the same dish. There was no apology from the chef, I only note this because the chef that day went to this one table and was super attentive to that table, maybe so much so that he overcooked two orders of poached egg. Such a shame because I was really looking forward to trying this restaurant. Most likely won’t be coming back.

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  2. Mark Gold

    Hawaii45 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 1 November 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Incredible and creative cocktails. Excellent service and beautiful atmosphere

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  3. Matthew

    California Central Coast1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 31 October 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Bring back the proper chips and that layered sundae. Everything was good, but not as good as those items you guys had on the menu four years ago.  

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  4. Natalie

    Las Vegas1 review

    4.0

    Dined on 25 October 2026

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    We had a good brunch at the podmore. Service and presentation was great. Only minor criticism was our food wasn’t that hot when it came out like it had been sitting a while which was disappointing at the price point and for a time of day where the restaurant didn’t seem that busy. Would also love to see Bailey’s on your bar shelf for some winter coffees!

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  5. Rick Gold

    Hawaii7 reviews

    2.0

    Dined on 25 October 2026

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 2
    We were seated after a couple who came in after us, even though we both had a reservation for the same time. When i mentioned that, the hostess said she was confused because we were sitting on a bench, while the others were standing. The worst part was that when we got seated and placed our order, it took over 40 minutes to get our food. The chef sent out some potatoes before our meal as an acknowledgment, but it took far too long. We were going to a show and could not stick around for dessert. I had the beef bourginon, which was bland and was not all cooked together. The cooking of the veg and meat all together is what makes that dish excellent as the flavors all meld together but this was not prepared that way. I splek woth the manager who really didnt seemm to care about the experience or thr food. They did evebtually comp my meal but that was jot my goal. I simply wanted a good and relaxing experience and dis not get that.

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  6. Ronnard Gold

    Hawaii25 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 25 October 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Podmore is always a fun and tasty visit. And their Fall specialty menu items with the Halloween drink menu turned the fun up a bit. The squash salad item was a delicious surprise. We got the fish and chips and the chicken parma. And loved both of them. The service as always was exceptional. We cannot wait to visit again.

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  7. Garrett

    Hawaii3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 24 October 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Excellent customer service and very tasty food! The Fish and Chips and Shepard's Pie transported me back to London!

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  8. Jules Gold

    Hawaii2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 18 October 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Lovely brunch at Podmore. Full English is a very elevated fry up, with all the elements and a great portion size. Corn fritters is crispy and soft with delicious punchy saucing. Brunch desert pancake is smoky, sweet and a perfect texture. Service was super friendly and attentive. Great coffee and an excellent cucumber martini. Will go back soon for dinner.

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  9. Nancy J Gold

    Hawaii9 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on 18 October 2026

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 5
    I’ve been to this place many times, but this was my first brunch experience. We had It took over 10 minutes before somebody even greeted us. The service was slow even though they weren’t that crowded. The sausage and chorizo tasted like hamburger meat. Very bland. It was a disappointing experience, especially because I was with a friend from out of town and I had really hyped up this place. He wasn’t impressed. 

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  10. Phil

    San Francisco Bay Area4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 18 October 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Everything was very good. We will return. Service & food both very good.

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Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Comfort Food, Cocktail Bar, Breakfast
  • Hours of Operation
    Tue 15:30–22:00 Wed, Thu 11:00–22:00 Fri 11:00–23:00 Sat 10:00–23:00 Brunch Sat 10:00–15:00 Sun 09:00–14:00 Happy Hour Tue 15:30–17:00 Wed–Fri 15:00–17:00
  • Phone number
    (808) 521-7367
  • Website
    https://www.barpodmore.com/
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, JCB, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress Code
    Smart Casual
  • Private party facilities
    We welcome you to explore our Private Dining options, perfect for any occasion.
  • Private party contact
    Private Event Coordinator: (808) 521-7367
  • Location
    202 Merchant St, Honolulu, HI 96813-2922
  • Award-winning
    1. OpenTable Icons 2025
    2. OpenTable Icons 2024
  • Area
    Downtown / Chinatown
  • Cross street
    We are the 2-story lava stone building on the corner of Merchant and Alakea
  • Parking Details
    Validated Parking is available at the Davies Pacific Center! AVAILABLE UNTIL 5PM TUESDAY-FRIDAY AND 2PM ON SATURDAY. **Flat rate of $3 for up to two hours with validation.** **Parking beyond the two hour time limit or outside the designated hours is subject to current Davies Pacific Center parking rates.**
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Takeaway, Weekend Brunch, Wine

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FAQs

Guests commonly find portions satisfying, several reviews note meals left them full, with some parties unable to finish dessert.

Podmore welcomes private gatherings, private parties are part of the restaurant's offering.

Podmore fills up at peak times, guests frequently call it busy and recommend reservations; when it isn't full, diners describe a relaxed, cozy meal in the nook.

Weekends for brunch are the best pick, Podmore's Saturday and Sunday brunch service (Sat 10:00 am–3:00 pm, Sun 9:00 am–2:00 pm) receives consistently enthusiastic praise from guests.

Podmore feels cosy and stylish, its award-winning interiors, cozy dining room and beautiful bar combine velvet seating, art‑deco fixtures, trellised vine and intimate nooks for brunch, cocktails or date night.

Smart casual, polished but relaxed; many guests treat Podmore as a place to dress up a touch for anniversaries, birthdays and date nights.

Podmore offers a cozy dining room with intimate nooks and private booths, plus a beautiful bar and counter seating, guests often request the nook or a front booth when available.

Podmore's posted hours are: Tue 3:30 pm–10:00 pm; Wed, Thu 11:00 am–10:00 pm; Fri 11:00 am–11:00 pm; Sat 10:00 am–11:00 pm; Sun 9:00 am–2:00 pm. Brunch: Sat 10:00 am–3:00 pm. Happy Hour: Tue 3:30 pm–5:00 pm; Wed–Fri 3:00 pm–5:00 pm.

For a weekend treat, Podmore’s brunch is a lovely pick, Saturday (brunch 10:00–15:00) and Sunday (9:00–14:00) visits earn steady praise; for an after-work vibe, hit happy hour on weekdays (Tue 15:30–17:00, Wed–Fri 15:00–17:00), which guests call “awesome.”

Yes, families dine here comfortably: guests report bringing children (ages 10 and 14), enjoying mocktails and the triple-cooked chips, and finding the staff attentive to family needs.

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Podmore

4.6
$31 to $50
Comfort Food
Downtown / Chinatown

Make a booking

2 people
19:00
Booked 16 times today
Experiences are available.
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