Dave & Busters original Ward location open until spring 2025

KAKAAKO, Hawaii (KHON2) — While Dave & Busters gets ready to open a new location at Ala Moana Center, its original location at Ward Entertainment Center is here to stay for now.

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The Ward restaurant will remain open while construction on the new site is underway. In fact, KHON2 was the first to bring you an inside look at the new location in August.

Dave & Buster's to relocate from Ward to Ala Moana Center

It will take over the former Shirokiya spot and will feature banquet rooms, an upgraded restaurant, a beer garden and 10 social rooms.

In the meantime, guests are invited to head to the Ward location for classic arcade games, food, drinks and enjoy upcoming "jolly holiday events."

"Guests can continue to count on us for endless fun and great food without interruption, especially through the holiday season," said Andrew Shimabukuro, Dave & Buster's Hawaii Managing Partner.

Celebrate the following holiday experiences through 2024:

Nov. 29 at 9 p.m.: K-Pop Black (Pink) Friday Dance Party at D&B

Dec. 22 at 8 a.m.: Breakfast with Santa

Dec. 31 from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m.: New Year's Eve Celebration

If you can't make it to the following events, check out Dave & Busters's Ward location for their daily, weekly and monthly events.

We hope to see many dropping by to catch their favorite NFL teams on our massive collection of screens. Plus, we invite everyone to consider D&B at Ward Entertainment Center for their next special event.

Kendra Murray, Dave & Buster's Senior Corporate Sales Manager

Find more Hawaii, Oahu, Maui and Kauai news here The Ward location is set to close when the Ala Moana location opens. For hours and more information, visit Dave & Busters's website .

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