The Liliko’i Lounge

We had the distinct privilege to make a donation to Hospice Maui this last Friday. After raising $8000 dollars at our annual Liliko’i Lounge, 2 year anniversary party… we raised a ton of money in Tiki Rob’s name. Thanks to all who supported this effort and thank you, Melanie, CEO of Maui Hospice for giving us a facility tour and to Kristy Hawes for suggesting this awesome organization as this year’s “good mana” recipient! #hospicemaui #tikirob #thelilikoilounge #maui #hospice #hospicecare #mauilife #mauihawaii #hawaii #hawaiilife @the_lilikoi_lounge @bahooka_bob

The tiki trifecta! Great guest, amazing host, and a stunning tiki bar. Another splendid evening at Maui’s Lilikoi Lounge 🍹 #tikibar #tropicalcocktails #hospitality #livemusic #industryparty #mauilife #friends #community #hawaiisbest

Additional highlights of The Liliko’i Lounge 2nd Year Anniversary Celebration from the keen lens of our pal Colten @tropical.lenses . What an incredible night filled with music, Tiki Drinks and@lots of Aloha! Thanks Colten! @bahooka_bob @optcenter #hometikibar #hometikibarbuild #hometikibars #tikibar #tikibars #hometikilounge #tikilounge #thelilikoilounge #lilikoilounge #hawaii #hawaiilife #maui #mauihawaii #mauilife #mauimeadows #tikidrinks #tikidrink #tikicocktails #tikicocktail

An afternoon venture into @the_lilikoi_lounge , in preparation for their 2nd anniversary celebration 🎉

…when you wake up and realize that Eric Gilliom and his sister Amy Hanaiali’i really did perform in your back yard and it wasn’t just a dream! It was the 2nd Year Anniversary of The Liliko’i Lounge and it turned out to be so much more than we’d imagined! Along with the Anniversary celebration, we chose to honor our friend Tiki Rob Hawes with a special video created as a tribute to him and his wonderful work. We also took the opportunity to raise money for Hospice Maui who was there for Rob and his family and make a donation in Rob’s name. Hospice care is near and dear to mine and Joel’s heart as Hospice was there for our Father when he passed. We also asked the incredible Eric Gilliom and Vince Esquire to play and much to our complete surprise, Eric’s Sister, the legendary Hawaiian Music Artist, Amy Hanaiali’i came to perform with her Brother. They were absolutely DAZZLING!!! With their help and the help of our Ohana, Sylvia, Barbara Ann, Dan, Eric and Dani Bulmer and Ron and Sandy Panzo who provided Nalu’s Gift Certificates, we raised almost $7,000.00 for Hospice Maui. And, with the magnificent Bunny Pistol as the Emcee for the raffle with Eric Gilliom providing her with musical accompaniment, it is no wonder we raised as much as we did! Major thanks to the brilliant Mixologist, Shaun Eroh for not only manning the bar but for also creating a delicious cocktail for the event named, Craftsman’s Cup in honor of Tiki Rob. Thanks also to Robin of Saltwater Deli for catering the incredible food! Everyone raved about it! It all seems like a wonderful dream! Thanks to everyone who came to help us remember and celebrate and thanks to everyone who donated! #hometikibar #hometikibarbuild #hometikibars #tikibar #tikibars #hometikilounge #tikilounge #thelilikoilounge #lilikoilounge #hawaii #hawaiilife #maui #mauihawaii #mauilife #mauimeadows #hospicemaui @bahooka_bob @optcenter @shaunbrando_cocktails

Feeling those Summer Vibes coming on strong in The Liliko’i Lounge! Who is ready for the sun and the fun and the drinks for everyone!? Cheehoo!!! #hometikibar #hometikibarbuild #hometikibars #tikibar #tikibars #hometikilounge #tikilounge #thelilikoilounge #lilikoilounge #hawaii #hawaiilife #maui #mauihawaii #mauilife #mauimeadows #tikidrinks #tikidrink #tikicocktails #tikicocktail

Feeling the love from Tommy and the Cheeky Tiki crew! Beautifully done Tiki Lounge in Kailua-Kona. Delicious drinks and food! A MUST VISIT if you’re on The Big Island of Hawai’i! We’ll be back soon! #hawaii #kona #konahawaii #kailuakonahawaii #cheekytiki #tikibars #tikibar #hawaiilife🌺 #bigisland #bigislandhawaii #tikilounge @optcenter @bahooka_bob @cheekytikikona

A hui hou Dear Friend… A terrible hole was made in all our hearts and lives yesterday. It was always such a great joy when Tiki Rob came to visit The Liliko’i Lounge and we always made sure he had a seat at the bar. It is just what you do for Royalty and Rob was absolutely Royalty. The path he forged for, not only “Tiki Artists” around the world but for any Artist, was a true blueprint for excellence. His work is unparalleled and his life history reads like a dream come true for anyone who pursues their passions. To know him was a great privilege and we were honored when he told us that The Liliko’i Lounge was his “favorite Tiki Bar.” I will never forget the way he simply smiled when I told him, “You know, it doesn’t escape us that we are extremely fortunate to have you so close by. Just to be able to hear your stories and learn the occasional insights into your work.” What a “treasure” you are Rob! Thank you for your kindness, your generosity and most of all your friendship. I wish we’d had more time with him but, I’m so grateful for the time we had. Rob lives on through his legacy of work and through his family and friends and, I am so grateful we have Kristy and Scott who share so many stories with Rob. Rest well my friend. Thanks for all the wonderful friends you’ve brought with you to The Liliko’i Lounge. Some of which have become good friends to us as well. We are going to miss you so very much but, we know that we will see you again someday in that beautiful Tiki Lounge in the Ultimate Paradise. #tikirob #tikiart #tikiartist #tikiartwork #hometikibar #hometikibarbuild #hometikibars #tikibar #tikibars #hometikilounge #tikilounge #thelilikoilounge #lilikoilounge #hawaii #hawaiilife #maui #mauihawaii #mauilife #mauimeadows @bahooka_bob @optcenter @tikirob @tikipop

Good times at the @the_lilikoi_lounge celebrating Maui's finest tenders of bar! #hometikibar #chichiatthetiki #lilikoilounge #homebar

Mixology Night in The Liliko’i Lounge Vertical Pics. #hometikibar #hometikibarbuild #hometikibars #tikibar #tikibars #hometikilounge #tikilounge #thelilikoilounge #lilikoilounge #hawaii #hawaiilife #maui #mauihawaii #mauilife #mauimeadows #tikidrinks #tikidrink #tikicocktails #tikicocktail #mixologists #mixologia #mixology #craftcocktailbar #craftcocktails @optcenter @bahooka_bob

Oh what a night!!! Mixologist Night at The Liliko’i Lounge!! We once again, invited all of our Mixologist, Bartender and Bar Owner friends from around the Island to come together for an incredible night of cocktails, food, music and fun. Among these were friends from Esters Fair Prospect, Pint and Cork, Nalu’s, Public House in Makawao, Lehua at Andaz and our newest Craft Cocktail Bar on Maui, Tikehau. Thanks to all who came to celebrate! It is our way of saying thanks for all the fun and good times you all give to us throughout the year! Last year it was me and Joel behind the bar but, this year, a number of our Mixologist Friends jumped behind the bar and whipped up some pretty magical creations! Colten, Adam and Kai….Thank you!!! We already can’t wait for the next one!! #hometikibar #hometikibarbuild #hometikibars #tikibar #tikibars #hometikilounge #tikilounge #thelilikoilounge #lilikoilounge #hawaii #hawaiilife #maui #mauihawaii #mauilife #mauimeadows #tikidrinks #tikidrink #tikicocktails #tikicocktail #mixologists #mixologia #mixology #craftcocktailbar #craftcocktails @optcenter @bahooka_bob Horizontal pics this post.

File under: Hawai’i Problems Yes indeed Ladies and Germs…. We found out when we by chance met Ed Hamilton himself at Stowaway in Tustin that Hamilton Rums will no longer be distributed to Hawai’i. We will therefore need to have Hamilton Rums muled over from the Mainland by anyone coming to The Liliko’i Lounge, including ourselves. I picked these beauties up myself this week from San Jose, CA. We do what we must! Cheehoo!!! #hometikibar #hometikibarbuild #hometikibars #tikibar #tikibars #hometikilounge #tikilounge #thelilikoilounge #lilikoilounge #hawaii #hawaiilife #maui #mauihawaii #mauilife #mauimeadows #tikidrinks #tikidrink #tikicocktails #tikicocktail #hamilton101 #hamiltonrum @bahooka_bob @optcenter