Bar 35 could be my new favorite happy hour spot in downtown Honolulu.

This bar not only has the most delicious gourmet pizza in town, but also is a beer connoisseur's dream, offering more than 100 different beers from around the world. When you walk into the bar, your eyes will need a minute to adjust because the room is dark. This feels a little strange when you have just come in from the bright afternoon sun on Hotel Street, but don't let that deter you from trying out this place.

The indoor space at Bar 35 is large, with open areas to walk or stand and plenty of seating on high bar stools and comfy, oversize love seats and couches throughout. If you enjoy being outside, there is also a relaxing patio area in the back that is great for lounging.

The atmosphere during happy hour is more laid back than during the bar's typically crazy weekend nights. The crowd here is young and the turnout is great, and you can't beat the happy-hour prices with $3 Skyy cocktails as well as discounted beers.

Pupus at Bar 35 are not discounted, however, and the menu is limited, but having a selective menu can have benefits. The gourmet pizzas come with a variety of inventive toppings and have clever names. I would not even categorize it as bar food. Try my favorite, the Sweet Bangkok pizza, which is prepared with Chinese sausage, sweet chili sauce, cilantro, tomato sauce and mozzarella.

Looking for something to do while you drink? Every night at Bar 35 features a different event. Mondays are Wii game nights, with bowling tournaments and happy-hour prices all evening. Wednesday nights feature “;House of Brews,”; a beer tasting with complimentary pizza samples from 6 to 8 p.m.

An impressive beer list, amazing pizza, great crowd and friendly bartenders make Bar 35 the place to be after work in downtown. While the decor here is a bit off, the bar's other attributes more than make up for it. I can't wait to go back.

Happy hour:
» 4 to 8 p.m. Mondays through Saturdays
» $3 Skyy cocktails
» $4 select beers
» Happy hour for two: Beer tasting, two Skyy cocktails, pizza and french fries for $42 (not including tax and tip)

Pupu picks:
» French fries ($6)
» Pizza ($12)

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