Standing Into Danger: Mai Tais and More at the Hideout at the Laylow in Waikiki

Friday, March 17, 2023

Mai Tais and More at the Hideout at the Laylow in Waikiki

Whenever I'm in Waikiki the first place I want to go

after we've checked into our condo or hotel is the Hideout at the Laylow.

Over the years Terry and I have been just about everywhere in Waikiki.
I have sampled many, many mai tais.

In my opinion, you can't beat the mai tai at the Hideout.

The Quintessential Hawaiian Drink ~ a Mai Tai

The Hideout, Waikiki, Hawaii, USA

January 10, 2023

At the Hideout for Happy Hour

February 20, 2023

At the Hideout for Happy Hour

February 20, 2023

A Pretty Orchid

January 30, 2023

Just Before Opening at the Hideout

January 19, 2022

Yes, the Original Mai Tai Bar at the Royal Hawaiian and

the Beach Bar at the Moana Surfrider have awesome mai tais,

but for taste and value, it's the Hideout Terry and I return to over and over.

We like to sit at the bar rather than at a table,

because it's fun to talk to the friendly bartenders,

and we split a Happy Hour meal, usually the Mainlander,

which is a Wagyu beef hamburger with American cheese,

lettuce, tomato, onion, and a house sauce with a side of fries.

At the bar we can relax, enjoy our drinks and meal, and listen to the music.

The Mainlander with a Side of Fries

January 10, 2023

One of the Nightly Musicians at the Hideout

January 16, 2023

Garnishes at the Ready

March 9, 2023

Another favorite Happy Hour meal of ours is the Island Greens,

a delicious salad that fills a craving for something healthy.

Island Greens

January 10, 2023

Watching the bartenders mix drinks is entertainment as well.

Happy Hour is from 5:00 to 6:00 pm every day of the week,

and the bartenders serve up lots of mai tais and other drinks during that busy hour.

Jeremy Making Multiple Mai Tais and Other Drinks

February 5, 2023

Jeremy Making Multiple Drinks

February 5, 2023

And if you're like me and can only handle one mai tai,

you can follow it up with a great mocktail:

Laylow "Virgin Style" Mai Tai."

A Delicious Mocktail: Laylow Virgin Style Mai Tai

January30, 2023

One of the Nightly Musicians at the Hideout

January 27, 2023

Jeremy Making Even More Mai Tais

February 5, 2023

Makayla Preparing a Cocktail

February 5, 2023

Makayla and Jeremy at Work

February 5, 2023

One of the Nightly Musicians at the Hideout

February 5, 2023

Erwin helps Jeremy behind the bar. ~ More Mai Tais in the Works!

February 5, 2023

Clouds Tinted by the Setting Sun

February12, 2023

Erwin helps Jeremy behind the bar.

Other staff members garnish the mai tais and deliver them.

Hideout, Waikiki, Hawaii, USA

Taylor, Another Great Bartender!

Hideout, Laylow, Waikiki, Hawaii, USA

Every night different entertainers provide a mellow musical ambience,

rain or shine.

A Duo at the Hideout

February 7, 2023

There has been a lot rain in Honolulu in recent days.

That barely slows things down at the Hideout.

When the rain comes down, out come the umbrellas.

Sharing an Umbrella at the Hideout

February 16, 2023

Sharing Umbrellas at the Hideout

February 19, 2023

Makayla and Aaron, Another Great Bartender!

February 16, 2023

One of the Nightly Musicians at the Hideout

January 27, 2023

The Hideaway welcomes people of all ages and backgrounds.

It's a mellow, relaxing place with great food, drinks, and music,

and it has lots of friendly guests you can strike up a fun conversation with.

Perhaps we'll cross paths at the Hideout sometime!

Terry and I

January 22, 2023

I had planned to publish this post on Friday, February 24th

for Rain's Thursday Art and Dinner Date theme "Drinks."

Unfortunately, I decided to test my one mai tai limit

at dinner with friends in another restaurant.

I had two mai tais.

Not a good choice.

I made it back to our condo before the second drink slammed me,

and there was no editing or posting on the evening of the 23rd.

For Nicole's Friday Face Off I'm sharing a few more faces from the Hideout.

Focusing on Mixing a Drink

March 9, 2023

Enjoying the Music

January 22, 2023

Putting on the Finishing Touches

February 5, 2023

Concentration

February 25, 2023

Busy, Busy, Busy at Happy Hour

February 16, 2023

Happy St. Patrick's Day! 🍀

See you next week! Take care!

Till next time ~
Fundy Blue

My next post will be on

Friday, March 24, 2023 🤞

32 comments:

Valerie-JaelMarch 17, 2023 at 2:57 AM
Fabulous post, it all looks so wonderful. I ould love to sit there, too, but I would need a mocktail, as I can't drink alcohol. A wonderful hideout! Hugs, Valerie
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Alex J. CavanaughMarch 17, 2023 at 5:26 AM
Never had a Mai Tai but that looks like the best place to try one.
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Debra She Who SeeksMarch 17, 2023 at 6:14 AM
Hahahahaha, true confession time -- TWO mai tais! You lush, LOL!
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LeighMarch 17, 2023 at 6:19 AM
You are such a good-looking couple. I love that you get to travel so much. And since I can't (travel) I always love your wonderful photographs.
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JeffMarch 17, 2023 at 7:36 AM
That burger looks good. I have never been one for mix-drinks except for an occasional Bloody Mary. Normally, it's Scotch or Bourbon on rocks. But if I go to Hawaii, I will have to try a Mai Tai.
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MarthaMarch 17, 2023 at 7:56 AM
What fun, Louise! I'd love to join you. If I could, I'd jump on a plane right now and head to a tropical location. Hopefully later this year! You both look really happy and relaxed. Have a drink for me and send over some sunshine!
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L. Diane WolfeMarch 17, 2023 at 1:25 PM
I love balcony bars. It looks like a fun place to hang out. Funny, it's outside and yet some people are still wearing masks.
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Pat HattMarch 17, 2023 at 3:37 PM
Sounds like you found a great spot indeed. Must be a good place if they even stop with an umbrella. Not surprised you have visited every place there. By now you must have been everywhere multiple times. Just looks nice too compared to the white crap here, but that is going away ever so slowly.
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My name is Erika.March 17, 2023 at 5:52 PM
Now that's good living. I'm going to remember this bar for when (ever) I manage to get to Waikiki. (Hawaii is very high on my travel list so I'm optimistic I'll get.) You look like you're having so much Louise, and beating the late winter weather too. Enjoy. And happy weekend. hugs-Erika
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DVArtistMarch 17, 2023 at 7:38 PM
Ohhhh I want to be there right now. What a fun place. The drinks look amazing and that burger, yeah I will take one. All the beautiful faces what a joy. Thank you for sharing with FFO.
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DVArtistMarch 17, 2023 at 7:45 PM
I just read your comment. Happy Birthday dear friend.
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Fundy BlueMarch 18, 2023 at 8:40 AM
Hi, Everyone! I'll be back to catch up and visit. I'm headed out for a 90-minute massage as part of my birthday fun! Have a great day!
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AdamMarch 19, 2023 at 9:55 AM
Happy Belated St Patrick's ☘️☘️☘️
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BrendaMarch 19, 2023 at 10:10 AM
What a lovely place to enjoy music. As we are living in Northern Ireland music is a real favourite here, as you must know. I always say 'Make the most of life, enjoying what you love doing while you still can. Belated Happy Birthday.
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Andrea @ From The SolMarch 19, 2023 at 12:24 PM
Mai Tai was a favorite drink at my house years ago when we both still had a drink in the evening. And I can only imagine how we would enjoy the Hide Out if we were ever in Hawaii. Sadly that is one place we haven't been. My Grandparents went there and we watched their movies and slides when they came back, but I don't remember any Mai Tais in their picture shows. My son and his wife went just a few years ago a raved about the beautiful sunsets and sunrises ... and the Mai Tais :) It is on my bucket list and I can only cross my fingers that I make it there. Your pictures are wonderful and I can here in your comments how much you enjoyed the Hide Out and it's ambiance . I am secretly jealous, but never the less happy for you and Terry ... you do live the good life :)

Andrea @ From the Sol
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JeanieMarch 19, 2023 at 3:40 PM
I've never been to Hawaii. This looks like heaven and I can see why it's your first stop. Now I'm hungry!
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Julie Ann LozadaMarch 20, 2023 at 10:26 AM
such a beautiful and chill place to hang out, the drinks is so eye catching.

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INSTAGRAM: @julieann_lozada
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Mrs. MicawberMarch 20, 2023 at 4:18 PM
What a gorgeous place! Gorgeous drinks too, with those beautiful orchids. And that hamburger/fries photo made me hungry. Thanks for these lovely photos.
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The Happy WhiskMarch 21, 2023 at 3:41 PM
Wow, wow. Flipping through the photo journal it looks like a good time was had by all. That's the best!!!!! Here's to lots more good times and sunshine!
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Rain March 28, 2023 at 8:57 AM
Ha ha ha...we shall call you "Two Mai Tai Louise" from now on! ☺☺I will now try to make myself a Mai Tai! And I'm CRAVING burgers and fries too! The Hideaway looks like a great place to hang out!
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