After serving as a judge last year, Justin was one of four previous winners invited to compete again this year and he delivered. Congratulations to JP for being the only 3x Champion of the World’s Best Mai Tai Competition! Ka Mai Tai O Keawe (The Big Island’s Mai Tai) Bacardi Gran Reserva 8 yr Root-washed […]

Honored, humbled, motivated to strive for more…we were recently named to the 2018 James Beard Semifinalist list under the category of Outstanding Bar Program. We’re so proud to represent Hawaii and share this honor with everyone who supported us along our journey.

Congratulations to Paul for coming in 3rd in this year’s World’s Best Mai Tai Competition! Considering there were over a hundred applicants and finalists from all over the world this year, 3rd place is quite an accomplishment! BLA has placed top 3 in 5 out of the past 7 competitions (5 for 5 in those […]

Every year Liquor.com comes out with their “Drink Here Now” list, a listing of the greatest, most distinctive bars. This year the list went global for the first time. We’re extremely honored to be included on their list of the top 263 bars in the world, chosen by some of the most knowledgeable, well-traveled people […]

We are extremely honored to be recognized by Playboy Magazine on their Best Bars 2016 Top Ten List! With so many incredible establishments across the country, we are so proud to represent Hawaii as one of the top ten. Mahalo Playboy! Playboy’s Best Bars 2016: Bar Leather Apron, Honolulu

On Saturday October 8 we will be having a collaboration event with Suntory Whisky and Restaurant Senia. We will be featuring a Suntory whisky tasting as well as a special Suntory cocktail flight created by Justin. Chef Chris Kajioka and Chef Anthony Rush of Restaurant Senia will be previewing some of their amazing dishes that […]

We weren’t on the official ballot this year but you guys wrote us in…and we won Top Write-In for Best Cocktail at the 2017 Hale Aina Awards! We are so honored and humbled by this recognition! Mahalo for your support!

Congratulations to our very own Art Deakins who won the 2016 World’s Best Mai Tai competition in Kona. Art joins Justin (2012, 2015) in the ranks. Justin’s 2015 winning Mai Tai continues to be one of the most popular cocktails on our menu.