Pint and Jigger
Ala Moana, Urban Honolulu
Bar in Urban Honolulu, United States
Book with PearlWhy go
A drinks-first Urban Honolulu pick with 2025 James Beard semifinalist recognition, Pint and Jigger is worth booking when the round matters more than a full dinner. Treat it as a harder reservation for prime times and better suited to dates or small groups than sprawling meals.
About Pint and Jigger
Pint and Jigger is a venue in Urban Honolulu with verified evening hours every day of the week and later closing times on Friday and Saturday. The confirmed practical details are direct: the dress code is casual, the venue is listed as a James Beard Award Semi Finalist in 2025.
Because no verified price band, cuisine, menu format, seating details, or reservation requirements are available here, the safest way to plan is around the confirmed basics rather than assuming a specific style of visit. Use the posted hours to decide whether it fits an early-evening or late-night plan, confirm any menu, service, or booking details directly before going.
Choose it for a casual Urban Honolulu evening plan
For a returning guest, Pint and Jigger makes the most sense when the plan is simple: a casual stop in Urban Honolulu during its listed evening hours. It opens at 4:30 PM daily, closes at 11 PM from Sunday through Thursday, stays open until 1 AM on Friday and Saturday.
The 2025 James Beard Award Semi Finalist recognition is the main verified distinction. That gives it a clearer reason to be on a shortlist, but the available facts do not support more specific claims about cuisine, drinks, pricing, seating, or service format. For broader planning beyond this one stop, Our full Urban Honolulu guide is a useful starting point, while Our full Urban Honolulu restaurants guide helps if the night needs a meal built around food.
The practical read: evening hours, casual dress, limited verified details
The practical case for Pint and Jigger starts with its schedule. It is open Monday through Thursday from 4:30–11 PM, Friday and Saturday from 4:30 PM–1 AM, Sunday from 4:30–11 PM. Dress is casual, so it does not require a formal wardrobe based on the verified guidance.
If the night is built around a specific dining format, compare against other options with that role in mind. Katsumidori Sushi Tokyo, San Paolo Pizzeria, Sushi Gyoshin OMAKASE, Sushi Murayama, Sushi ii are natural restaurant comparisons depending on what kind of evening you are planning.
Bottom line: Pint and Jigger is best described from the verified facts as a casual Urban Honolulu venue with daily evening hours, later Friday and Saturday hours, a confirmed 2025 James Beard Award Semi Finalist recognition. For anything more specific, confirm directly before making it the anchor of the night.
Planning details
- Location
- 410 Atkinson Dr, Honolulu, HI 96814
- Reservations
- Book on OpenTable
- Website
- pintandjigger.com
- Phone
- +1 808 744 9593
The take
The Take
The Vibe
Pint and Jigger sits firmly in Honolulu’s quieter, technique-focused cocktail tier. The program emphasizes sourced spirits and house-made modifiers, which attracts a clientele that appreciates craft and repeat visits rather than one-off tourist experiences. Its location near Ala Moana’s hotel density creates a mixed crowd, but the bar reads local-first: bartenders remember regulars and the menu is organized by spirit categories instead of gimmicks. Energy shifts across the day—afternoons are relaxed and conversational while early evenings lean more animated—so the spot feels both approachable and distinctly refined in its focus on cocktails and technique.
Best For
This is a reliable after-work and early-evening destination for people who want thoughtful cocktails without the Waikiki view-driven spectacle. The format suits small groups and social nights where conversation and cocktailcraft matter; it also works well as a casual hangout for locals and visitors seeking a less touristy read on Honolulu’s drinking culture. Daytime visits are lower-stakes, with more space to ask questions and linger, while evenings bring a busier, more social energy—making it useful for repeat visits and varied occasions across the week.
Ordering Tips
The menu is structured around spirit categories rather than themed novelties, and the program highlights sourced spirits and house-made modifiers. Bartenders are positioned as knowledgeable and familiar with regulars, so plan to ask questions—especially during quieter afternoon hours when staff have more time to talk through options. Treat a visit as an opportunity to explore spirits methodically and to return: the bar rewards repeat visits as you learn how its categories and modifiers translate into cocktails rather than chasing a single signature drink.
Planning details
Location
Recognition and awards
Also consider
Also Consider
- Katsumidori Sushi Tokyo, Notable alternative
- San Paolo Pizzeria, Notable alternative
- Sushi ii, Notable alternative
- Sushi Murayama, Notable alternative
- Sushi Gyoshin OMAKASE, Notable alternative
Bar context
Against Katsumidori Sushi Tokyo, Sushi ii, Sushi Murayama, Sushi Gyoshin OMAKASE, Pint and Jigger is the pick when the night is built around drinks rather than sushi. The sushi venues make more sense for diners who want the meal to carry the evening; this is better for a date, a pre-dinner round, or a small group that wants a bar with recognized credibility.
San Paolo Pizzeria is the easier call when the group wants a casual food anchor and less ceremony around the drinks. Pint and Jigger is more compelling when beverage quality is the reason to go, but it is not the substitute for a pizza table if people are hungry.
For booking strategy, treat Pint and Jigger as harder than a casual backup because the 2025 James Beard semifinalist signal raises demand. If the ideal time is unavailable, cross-shop by occasion: San Paolo Pizzeria for an easy meal, Sushi ii or Sushi Murayama for a more dining-led night, Sushi Gyoshin OMAKASE when the group wants the structure of omakase rather than a flexible bar stop.
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Compare Pint and Jigger
| Venue | Location | Awards |
|---|---|---|
| Pint and Jigger | Urban Honolulu | 2025 James Beard Award Semifinalists |
| Katsumidori Sushi Tokyo | Urban Honolulu | No published awards |
| San Paolo Pizzeria | Urban Honolulu | No published awards |
| Sushi ii | Urban Honolulu | No published awards |
| Sushi Murayama | Urban Honolulu | No published awards |
| Sushi Gyoshin OMAKASE | Urban Honolulu | No published awards |
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Pint and Jigger open late?
Yes. Pint and Jigger is open until 1 AM on Friday and Saturday. From Sunday through Thursday, the verified hours are 4:30–11 PM.
Is Pint and Jigger good for a date?
It can fit a casual evening plan in Urban Honolulu, especially if the timing works with its verified hours. The confirmed details are casual dress, daily evening hours, later Friday and Saturday hours, 2025 James Beard Award Semi Finalist recognition.
