As someone in the music industry AND local bar industry as I am extremely disappointed in my state!!! This venue has a joke of a security staff. Ladies, only attention at your own risk and be prepared to call 911 of you have any legit issues!!! Management please reach out to me, I would love to explain how I was verbally negligented tonight by multiple of your staff!!!

After the last few experiences here, me and my partner will no longer be going to any events at this venue. First off, the security at the door has been very aggressive and rude. But the main thing is how they have been using the side stage for their edm events. They say it depends on the crowd but I went to a sold out event and they still crammed us like sardines in front of the women's rest room. Which is strange because a few months prior I came out for Justin Martin and there was maybe a crowd of 30 people and they had him at the main stage, which was awesome. But the last time we were there, one of the speakers was blown out and you could not feel the bass or hear the music. It was really disappointing! I heard it was like that for the last few events before that too.

Came here for the Dashboard Confessional show. Venue is located on the second level of the building. Prior to attending I read how there were previous problems with security. That was not the case for our experience. The security team was amazing for this event. Sound was okay. There were some moments where clarity was an issue but really it wasn’t that bad. I will agree with some reviews that the place does get hot as the night goes on, but you’re at a packed concert venue, in Hawaii, where bodies are all crammed to see a show. What do you expect. All in all, we’ll attend shows at this venue again. Only big downfall is parking as it’s non-existent here, aside from the mall across the street. So rideshare might be your best bet to get here.

I was going to call 911 on the bouncer last night but opted to just leave. Lost money on the ticket I bought a few weeks prior, but learned my lesson. Not going back.

Great place to see music, horrible place to feel safe. Management and truly the OWNERS need to address the lack of security at this venue. An extreme lack of respect to women overall 👎👎👎 management please reach out!!!!

Venue is cold, great sound and lighting; super artsy with a touch of fancy So why the bad review? Bad security. Unprofessional security makes this a no-go

Fun place to go for concerts. Security at the front are very strict and will thoroughly search you. I had my gum of all things confiscated. Oh well. Parking is very tight as well (not that you should be driving). Seems like the headliners go on around 10:30/11pm so make sure you arrive by 10. The VIP area is all the way in the back of the club and you can't see the stage from there which was disappointing as I did not want to get jostled on the main floor area (unless that's your thing). I found a nice spot in the back to catch the action without anyone bumping into me.

This is a fantastic club with a fantastic setup. If you intend on remaining for a long, arrive early and take a seat at the bar. After several visits, I can say that I've never had a poor experience here.

Security guards have the absolute worst attitude I've ever experienced in my life. I've been to HUNDREDS of shows around the world and never been treated like such trash. Absolute disrespect for their customers. $4 for water. Everything is overpriced. They tried kicking out me and a friend for trying to replace a wristband that had fallen off INSIDE the venue even though we both had proof of ticket purchase. Had to argue our way back in after they PURPOSELY SEPARATED us in the process. They didn't handle anything in any respectful way whatsoever.

Hadn't read any of the previous reviews of this place prior to going but totally get the negative comments directed towards security staff after attending the Dean Lewis gig last week. Every other aspect of the venue was fine. Before even getting to the door we're told off by security for walking up the car park ramp instead of using the stairs, despite there being no signage about not using the ramp. Then we get to the door and say 'hi' to the bouncer who looks at me and just rudely says 'ID'. Show him ID he then says 'arms up'. He then frisks me and my wife. I have no problem with anyone doing their job but how about a smile and maybe at least pretend to be friendly. Then once you're in the venue expect a security staff member to walk past you every 3 minutes trying their best to look tough. Its a pity that the wanky security staff let this joint down because otherwise it seems like a reasonably cool place.

THEIR SECURITY PUT ME IN DANGER!! Not a safe place!!! We will not be going back. I was harassed by their security team at the end of the night for waiting for my husband outside of the venue. While waiting, I witnessed one of their security team members purchasing drugs. I was then “escorted” halfway down a flight of stairs that led to a parking garage and was aggressively told to leave. I was left alone at nearly midnight in a shady parking garage fearing for my safety. The show was amazing and I’m trying to not let the last 10 minutes of the night ruin the whole experience, but I have never been treated like that in my life.

We went to the Republik to see BTSM during our trip to Hawaii. Headliner came on at midnight, not 10pm as another review had said. They'd definitely painted the front and upscaled a little since the last set of pictures so I decided to write this review. This show was a quaint home away from home rave scene. I can't say how it is for other types of shows, but for an edm show the community here could throw down. There were glovers and ravers and Kandi, a handful of bros but not many. The security was thorough, and tbh I would feel safer if they had the same security at some of the bigger shows and venues I've been to, so I give them mad props for that. The dudes at the door had a metal detector wand and everything. Security was actively looking out for people in trouble and did an amazing job. It was a SMALL venue, which gave it those cozy vibes. There was no sitting room, whatsoever, and the crowd was a little thin that night, so it didn't feel packed. I would definitely recommend buying your tickets early online and not paying day of for tickets though. The women's bathroom was clean and even had an attendant setup with body sprays and deodorants and things. Can't say if that there is every show, but it shows that they care. It was a lot of fun to visit the Republik, and I would go back in a heartbeat. 🥰❤️👍

With every club there’s good and bad. It has great location and it’s a good sized venue. But there is no air conditioning and I feel like tickets get oversold so it’s constantly packed tight like sardines. Because of how many people are in there and the lack of A/C, it makes for a boiling hot event. On the other hand there are 4 bars, one is a cash bar. I’m pretty sure it’s a full bar and they can make most any drink. 18-20 year olds get X’s on their hands; 21 and above get a wristband and stamp. I’ve had many different experiences with the bartenders. Some are literally fantastic, and some will ignore you for 15 minutes while you beg for water. You won’t really find live bands here, it’s 90% DJ music. Which I prefer. Some performers are really famous and others are mid. There is security, but I really only see them when the venue is full with a potential for moshing. I have seen multiple people be dragged out. I’ve even been second hand victim with my own drink spilled all over my front, soaking my hair and shirt. The bathrooms are small and the womens restroom always has a line. There is a bathroom attendant. There is a little bit of seating, not much though. It’s mostly in the VIP. Be wary since there is no parking and you’ll have to find your own; I have yet to get a ticket. But I like this place overall and I go for the major concerts.

Saw Daniel Caesar and Cannons here. Sweet little venue with young people. Standing auditorium, mildly priced drinks, people having fun and not there to show off or be too wild. No problems with staff.

Cool live music and events venue in the heart of Honolulu. Right at the Ala Moana Mall. Tricky to find as Google maps leads you to an alley but the venue is up a level. There is street parking and valet, or depending on show time parking at the mall is possible. Got to see Midland and Hanson on back to back nights. Both great shows and the audience were very active to see the bands play.

Been here for 2 shows, it's nice If you're into these kinds of small concerts. Capacity is 1000 people so it's small to mid range. There is a small restaurant here and two bar areas for drinks. You may get patted down before entering, but they also have a wand. Easily accessible from the mall parking across the street.

Went to see The Psychedelic Furs. 8pm show. Venue couldn’t pony up for an opening act. Had horrific 80s dj play 45 minutes of torture. Held the band back from hitting the stage until 10pm to milk the crowd for more alcohol money. Lame venue and owners.

I had the best time at the Republik. It was a perfect size. It wasn't too busy, yet there was a great crowd. I went for a concert and saw the Cat Empire. The stage was a great size and there were plenty of bartenders. I never had to wait more than 5 minutes for a drink. The pizza was also delicious! Prices were fair.

A great space to see live music that doesn’t suck! Sound system is adequate and they don’t blow your head off with sound. Drinks are super reasonable. Security is tight and you must have i.d. to enter the venue.

Went to this Venue for an Earl Swetshirt concert and the show was amazing!! Clean venue, great sound quality, but the security was wayyyyy over the top! You’ll be greeted with a search and pat down on the way in and the security is constantly making their way through the crowd during the show looking for anyone underage drinking, smoking, or even vaping. Security was way too much in my opinion but everything else was enjoyable 🤙🏽

The Republik in Honolulu is a great venue for live music events. I had the chance to see Collie Buddz perform there, and it was an amazing experience. The drinks were priced at average Honolulu prices, so nothing out of the ordinary, but there was a good selection of beverages available. One thing that stood out to me about The Republik was the spacious open layout of the venue. It allowed for a comfortable and enjoyable concert experience without feeling overcrowded or cramped. The stage was well-positioned, and the sound quality was excellent. The bathrooms at The Republik were decent, not the most luxurious, but they served their purpose well. They were clean and well-maintained throughout the night, which is always a good thing. Overall, I would highly recommend The Republik as a great place to catch a live music event in Honolulu. It's a spacious, well-designed venue with good sound quality, decent drinks, and satisfactory bathroom facilities. If you're in the area and looking for a good night out, I would definitely recommend checking out The Republik.

Went to the Psychedelic Furs yesterday. First of all, very nice staff from the front door to bartenders and security guys. Food was really good! A lot for what we paid. One star less because sound quality was lacking.

Great venue to get up close and enjoy live music.

Saw future islands here tonight. This venue really should invest in some new audio equipment. The speakers were so blown out they made the band sound awful. Maybe they would work for EDM but for live dynamic music they don’t cut it.

It's a small and cozy kinda place with pretty decent sound! Probably be favorite in Hawaii. Was able to go see Phantogram who put on an amazing night!

Females beware. This club treats their patrons atrociously. I’ve witnessed many women be mistreated, the bouncers here love to put their hands on/ physically fight little girls. They are beyond rude for no reason, and clearly don’t care about the actual safety of their customers. Do not go here.

This place is terrible for raves. Security will throw away your glow sticks,take your fan,no camelbacks and don’t even think about a mosh pit here. The floor is so sticky from spilled drinks it feels like your feet are on a glue trap. Whole places smells like a urinal inside and out. 2/10. Just got to HB social club or the Warehouse.

I went with my daughters to see young the giant and was thinking I’d be the oldest person there but had the best experience ever!!!!The security was awesome and felt so safe with all they do to make sure,the bartender Rachel made me feel so welcome, she was the best!! But all the employees were too!!!

I can't speak for the food, because we thought there wasn't any according to Google, which was confusing (so three stars there), so we rushed to eat before the show, but the venue wasn't bad. I know there are a lot of bad reviews, however our experience with security was good. Guard had a good sense of humor when I asked of the pat down was free. 😜 bar tenders were friendly. Drinks were reasonably priced, too. Temperature wasn't bad! There's an enormous fan above you going full blast the whole time! Bathrooms were clean. I dunno. Seems like a normal concert venue to me. No issues. Plenty of parking as far as I could tell, but we parked at ala Moana and the concert was over before 11:00pm and no ticket even thought where's a dong that says no parking after 10:30pm. Good experience overall. 😁 Wish we hadn't missed some shows though. Should advertise better for sure.

Awesome, small venue, wide variety of artists, fun dance party after concerts.

The staff was very rude and disrespectful for no reason. From the front door, to the bartender. I tried to be friendly even after the fact, the bartender continued to be very off putting. I don’t write reviews often, especially negative ones, but this place deserves it!

I only post to make a point that the policy for 329 card holders smoking outside this venue needs to be consistent at all shows. I’ve been outside with male patrons and no security approached us the entire night; recently I was outside with female patrons and security left us alone for the first 3 hours but then started to harass us when new security clocked in for the night. Had anyone said anything when we first lit up we would’ve known the venue’s rules. Meanwhile get plenty dudes outside smoking, some right next to the entrance and no words were being said to any of them. I understand security doing their jobs but be consistent, otherwise it comes off as harassment to a specific population.

Drinks 5/5 : Drunk 2 drinks in. Love that for me. Bar Staff 5/5 : Super friendly and kind. Also spoke loud enough over the music which is highly appreciated being half deaf. Men's Bathroom 3/5 : Short stalls with no privacy.. and urinals with no dividers. Also.. open door? hm. interesting. Security Staff 0/5 : Rude and Unprofessional. Took my vape from me, escorted me out only to bring me back inside right after for.. why? Take my vape but don't waste my time.

Been here for a few shows. Nice place to come if its for small concerts. Easily accessible but parking can be a ways away if you cant find any close by. All in all, good intimate place to enjoy some local jams. Sometimes they have events like RVCA sales and are pretty neat also