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October 2023 by Duy Ninh
Classy big place with fully equipped stage, sounds, lighting, tables, chairs n wine bar.
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September 2023 by Sandi N.
Thank you Manager & B Side Staff for letting us have our Mom's Birthday Party there. The service was amazing! The bartenders, waiters, security, cleanup crew, music & DJ. Many of our guests didn't know of this gem. The setting was beautiful and very spacious. My Mom of course It as well.
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July 2023 by Danielle C.
Great venue. Clean, cute and cool. Easy to find and great service. Great price for the whole venue but i'd Love to have a longer rental time. 3 1/2 hours is not long enough time to get your moneys worth.
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July 2023 by Nadine C.
Graduation Celebration in Honolulu, Hawaii...Remember the good old days when we used to go to Ryan's at the Ward Centre and enjoy each other's company?Well... You can create more happy memories at the former Ryan's...Consider BSIDE lounge + venue for your next event! My sister is a fantastic party planner! She just needed a venue to make her ideas a reality!She heard of BSIDE lounge + venue by word of mouth. Her caterer, decorations team, and set up crew were all in place and ready to go!Good points:* Free covered parking, but low ceiling for taller vehicles* Clean, convenient restroom* Efficient bartender also operated the sound system * Two security guys at the door carded guests, applied appropriate wristbands, didn't let minors go in and out without their parents, and helped us clean up* Servers were efficient and helpful. They removed used plates and wiped tables down when we were leaving * Lots of tables for receptionists, gifts, supplies, cake, party favors, etc* Spacious enough for our party of about 150 people, but can go up to maybe 200?We arrived at 3pm to set up for the 5pm start time. The numerous tables in the front served as our assembly line to create the unique centerpieces. We were able to place the centerpieces on high top tables for two, low coffee tables, and long tables for groups. The variety of seating areas accommodated couples and families alike!The competent bartender doubled as the sound system guy. He turned out to be the manager - and also the guy who unlocked the door for us when we arrived. Sam is the jack of all trades!The food station was manned by my brother-in-law, some friends, and my nephew. They refilled the Hawaiian cuisine from the warmers. The food was catered by Kanak Attack Two. They provided all of the serving spoons and tongs. If you don't have a caterer, BSIDE will give you a list of suggestions.Burt Kawasaki is the gracious and friendly owner of BSIDE lounge + venue. He, his wife and children stopped in to congratulate my niece on her accomplishments!Thanks to Burt and his staff for a very successful Graduation Party! My family and I highly recommend BSIDE lounge + venue for your future party needs!Note: we brought our own tablecloths, party favors from Paradise Kettle Corn, utensils, foil, ziplock bags, napkins, takeout containers, and paper plates.
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June 2023 by Tp T.
ABSOLUTELY EXCELLENT VENUE FOR ALL OCCASSIONS!!!Highly recommend booking this venue and the service they provide. The ambiance is great. They have free parking for your guests and it is just so comfortable there. It is really a great place to use. They have a list of caterers for food that you can choose or provide your own. We attended a grad party there and heard that a lot of others I know are going to parties there too. I can't wait till I can hold an event there!!! Check them out
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June 2023 by March K.
This place is awesome. My niece had her grad party here and I appreciated so many things here. I appreciate the good air conditioning because a lot of places you go to although it may have a.c. it tends to get hot as the place gets crowded and it was not the case in this place. I also appreciate the smoking section on the balcony because I am unfortunately still a smoker and with so many places which seem to discriminate and discourage smokers, I was happy to have this accommodation. The bar was amazing and the bartenders were so friendly and good. The venue was really nice, clean, and very well kept. My ONLY issue was that you are not allowed to have warmers for your food so I suggest you have your food delivered close to a time you want your guests to eat otherwise they just have to deal with cold food. This is sadly the ONLY reason it is rated 4 stars instead of a perfect 5.
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April 2023 by Paul K.
Great location, ample parking, spacious venue with amazing sound system! Recommended!!!
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April 2023 by Adele J.
Nice atmosphere, love the open bar concept. You can even hire a band to play music. Lots of fun, laughs and reconnecting with family and friends.
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April 2023 by Joanna R.
Lots of free parking for your guests. Venue is clean, large enough to accommodate your function (didn't check the capacity limit). You can choose from their menu or bring in your own food.
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March 2023 by Chris C (DJ WuChang)
This is the Best place to throw a party, Best staff too ??????
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March 2023 by Ryan O.
The place is a wide open area. I went for a fundraiser so don't know about the menu drink price seemed to be average for the area planning on going back to check it seems like a mellow place so stay tuned
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August 2022 by Bunny Y.
I cannot express how thankful we are for Burt and the crew at BSide. I had to find a venue for my daughter's grad party at the last minute. We were hesitant to book and commit to anything because of how the Covid restrictions were being handled at the time. After attending a party here a few months back I had to inquire. Burt is such a nice guy. He responded very quickly and was very accommodating. He was easy to communicate with and open with suggestions for what would work and what wouldn't. During the walkthrough and seeing the venue in daylight, I fell in love with how spacious it was and it had everything we needed: tables, chairs, stage, lights, bathrooms, parking, smoking area, security, and on-site staff. Can't forget about the ambiance as well. It had enough room for the vendors and an area big enough for a catering line. Just know that there is no refrigerator/freezer or sink to wash pots and pans. We just used coolers and bought some dry ice for frozen items. It wasn't a big deal. It's located at Ward Village, formally Ryan's Grill, and right at the top of the escalator. The bartender, waitress, security and even the sound guy Chris was on point and made sure our party went smoothly. Hands down the best decision we made concerning our party.
