Romer Home Waikīkī—the island’s solely adults-only resort—provides a remaining flourish to its clubhouse-style oasis with the arrival of The Lei Stand, Honolulu’s treasured cocktail bar, now open on property.
Photographs by Brooke Fitts
Launched in tandem with Hawaiʻi’s iconic “Might Day is Lei Day” celebration, the opening honored the lei as a timeless image of affection, aloha, and neighborhood.
After debuting in June 2024, Romer Home rapidly turned a neighborhood hub the place native character, mid-century appeal, and laid-back luxurious meet. Now, with The Lei Stand taking on residence, the resort is absolutely realized as a grown-up escape with soul. Greater than only a bar, The Lei Stand Waikīkī redefines what a resort lounge will be—an intimate vacation spot for vacationers and locals alike to assemble, sip, and have fun below the spirit of aloha.
Based in 2022 by Hawai‘i-born Emmy-winning producer Ryan Kalei Tsuji and former Common Music Group model strategist Tara Kanani Shimooka, The Lei Stand was created by mates, for mates. Its transfer from Chinatown to Waikīkī brings beloved cocktails and a tight-knit neighborhood vibe to an thrilling new chapter.
“With an emphasis on highlighting native neighborhoods and paying homage to Hawai‘i’s beloved customs, the reopening of The Lei Stand at O‘ahu’s first-ever adults-only resort is the proper alignment of each manufacturers. We couldn’t be extra excited to ask our mates and guests to ‘Get Lei’d in Waikīkī.” shares co-founder Tara Kanani Shimooka.
“The Lei Stand is greater than only a bar; it’s a celebration of Hawai’i’s wealthy traditions and vibrant future. Whereas our story will at all times be linked to Chinatown, we’re excited to embark on this subsequent section with the wonderful staff at Romer Home Waikīkī.” provides co-founder, Ryan Kalei Tsuji.
Inside, the reimagined bar pays tribute to Chinatown’s iconic lei outlets with a floral entry arch, lush tropical foliage, and glowing neon. Friends can settle in on the bar or sprawl into cozy lounge seating, all wrapped in a heat, after-hours island vibe.
Behind the bar? Acquainted faces—and recent leis crafted by native artisans, out there for buy with each pour. Summer season programming brings The Lei Stand’s signature magic to Waikīkī, together with lei-making workshops, dwell DJ units, and spontaneous singalongs. Some traditions are too good to vary, and the bar continues to serve one of the best lei on the town.
Open to walk-ins, with precedence entry for Romer Home friends, The Lei Stand Waikīkī invitations everybody to drink, dance, and unwind.
What’s on the Menu?
Drinks are playfully organized by:
- Blooms (cocktails)
- Bark (beer & a shot)
- Hop Vine (craft brews)
- Grape Vine (wine)
Signature cocktails embrace:
- Soup Soup – a clarified coconut-tequila combine kissed with pineapple, falernum, and absinthe
- Clifton’s Curse – a tiki-inspired mix of native rum, home orgeat, amaro, cognac & sherry, in honor of the co-founder’s father
Pupus vary from nostalgic to playful, together with:
- Home Chex Combine
- Edamame hummus with taro chips
- Home “crack dip”
Friends may discover
- 855-ALOHA: Romer Home’s indoor-outdoor restaurant providing daring native flavors with a wink. Suppose grilled hen teriyaki, braised pork stomach, and butterfish reimagined with fashionable aptitude. Impressed by Hawaiʻi’s iconic telephone cubicles and neighborhood nostalgia, the area options murals by native artist Solario and plush Japanese-inspired design components. A brand new menu launches in early June.
- The Yard: A tropical retreat tucked behind carved masks and native palms. Options embrace a heated wading pool, daybed cabanas, and a bar slinging poke bowls, canned sake, native beer, and a spirit-free spritz bar. Murals by artist Cory Kamehanaokalā evoke a way of place and peace.
“We’re honored to be part of The Lei Stand’s story, as we welcome a neighborhood favourite bar to Romer Home Waikīkī. Increasing the visitor expertise with native authenticity, the 2 manufacturers have the identical culturally aware values, and share a dedication to Hawaiian traditions and joyous celebrations.” says Romer Homes’ Mayor of the Block, Ramona Sidlo.
With three distinct areas to drink, dine, and unwind, plus cultural programming like floating sound baths and sundown hula courses, Romer Home Waikīkī provides the final word kid-free island escape—simply steps from Kuhio Avenue and Waikīkī Seashore.
