Hanalei
The legendary Nui (rendered famous by its cameo role in The Descendants) is a tiki dive bar with heart and history, and a rather tasty dinner menu…
Must-see nightlife in Hawaii
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Lahaina
With its comfy pillows, cushy lounges and ornate accents, this rooftop oasis – owned by Fleetwood Mac drummer Mick Fleetwood – evokes Morocco. But views…
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Honolulu
Time warp! Who says all the great tiki bars are gone? Irreverent and kitschy, this thatch-walled 1950s joint on the harbor is filled with modern-day…
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Lahaina
Bags of barley and corrugated metals give this microbrewery an industrial vibe. But you'll hardly notice the spartan surrounds as you sample brews…
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Honolulu
Every year, Smith's is a gathering spot for people remembering the Pearl Harbor attack, as it was the chosen bar of the crew of the USS Arizona before…
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Honolulu
An old-school bar with serious cocktails crafted by a new school of wizards. It's a casual yet elegant place to try one of four clever takes on the…
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Lahaina
'Aloha y'all' is the welcoming slogan at Lahaina's best late-night bar, tucked in the lower level of the mall – the owner is from Georgia we hear. All…
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Kailua
These guys have opened a large bar and restaurant on Kailua Rd, adding immensely to Kailua's drinking options. Expect island-inspired cuisine, more than…
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Waikiki
Mismatched wobbly tables under a canopy of canvas and ragged umbrellas, plus a menagerie of aging potted tropical plants, give this bar a carefree,…
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Honolulu
Three nuclear engineers working at Pearl Harbor, who were also beer geeks, opened this brewpub, where they brought a mad-scientist ethos to the beer. The…
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Honolulu
This corrugated-metal-fronted warehouse microbrewery is one of O‘ahu's best brewers. The inside is a cavernous mix of distressed wood and concrete, while…
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Waikiki
This friendly, open-air bar is Waikiki’s legendary gay venue and a great place to make new friends, boogie and have a few drinks. Hunker down at the pool…
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Kailua
With only a few years under its belt, this beer bar is already a Kailua institution. It's a real community gathering spot and has an innovative concept:…
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Honolulu
Up the Manoa Valley, Morning Glass is a small, all-open-air coffee bar that serves terrific breakfasts and lunches. Try the hearty macaroni and cheese…
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Hawaiʻi the Big Island
Tucked behind a family home and fronting a greenhouse bursting with orchids, the US's southernmost coffee shop is a relaxed place to rejuvenate after a…
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Waikiki
Waikiki's best beach bar is on an atmospheric stretch of Kahaloa & Ulukou Beaches. The atmosphere comes from the historic Moana Surfrider hotel and its…
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Honolulu
This retro gem takes you back in time to an era when cutesy sandwiches, scones and cakes were enjoyed in the afternoon and eaten with a pinkie extended…
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Waikiki
Owned by Korean TV star Bae Yong-joon, this artisan coffee bar brews Waikiki's biggest selection of 100% Hawaii-grown beans from independent farms all…
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Honolulu
You can’t get more low-key than this neighborhood dive bar. Live music rolls in some nights and the amiable regulars practically call it home as they…
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Hanalei
In a red shack at the west end of Ching Young Village, this irresistible juice stand is renowned for its thick fruit smoothies and fresh veggie juices;…
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Waikiki
Brush off your sandy feet at Kuhio Beach, then step across Kalakaua Ave to this surf-themed open-air bar and grill with 2nd-story lanai (balcony) views of…
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Honolulu
In a gorgeous old building on Merchant St, Brue Bar's passion for quality is keeping both tea lovers and coffee aficionados happy. Order a cortado, an…
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Waikiki
The nostalgic dream of Waikiki as an aristocratic playground is kept alive at this Halekulani hotel bar. We're talking contemporary and classic cocktails,…
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Honolulu
A big open-fronted brewery with more than a dozen house beers on offer at any time. Choices are edgy – try the Froot Lupes IPA, made with fruity hops and…
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Waikiki
A rubbah-slippah (flip-flops) neighborhood bar that attracts a merry local crowd with ‘the happiest of happy hours.’ The bartenders welcome tourists with…
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Waikiki
In the back of a parking lot, this truck uses potted palms to create a minute oasis amidst the Waikiki buzz. Superb hot and cold coffee and tea drinks,…
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Waikiki
An intimate 2nd-floor wine bar and cocktail lounge, with happy-hour specials and a Sunday-afternoon beer bust. It's got a more upscale vibe than most…
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Honolulu
A locally owned adult lemonade stand of sorts, Wow Wow serves delicious handcrafted lemonades and limeades and proudly sources all ingredients from…
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Lahaina
Perched above the sea at the corner of Front St and Lahainaluna Rd, this open-air spot is a lively – and iconic – place to watch the sunset. The music (no…
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Kailua-Kona
Ola boasts brews that are made with local ingredients (the porter is flavored with Kailua-Kona vanilla), or are just good on a hot Hawai'i day (try the…
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Waikiki
It’s a raucous scene, especially when weekend concerts spill onto the beach. Taking its name from Duke Kahanamoku, the surfing theme prevails throughout…
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Moloka'i
Coffees of Hawaii grows and roasts its own coffee on small plots around its attractive setting. You can survey the scene from the lanai and enjoy a cup of…
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Lahaina
Ahoy matey! If Captain Ahab himself strolled through the swinging doors, no one would look up from their grog. With its whaling-era atmosphere and scenic…
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Waikiki
Rotating lazily at one revolution per hour, this decidedly retro tower-top restaurant takes in a 360-degree view. There’s purportedly food involved, but…
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Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park
The small bar serves The Rim's lunch menu (and its view) all day long; craft brews from Big Island Brewhaus, Ola, Kona Brewing Co. and Maui Brewing Co…
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Hilo
This microbrewery has a small tasting room where you can sample excellent craft beer. Most brews were originated by Mehana Brewing, Hilo's first…
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Honolulu
Ignore the grim exterior in this storefront below the Foodland supermarket, there are surprises in this cave-like Italian restaurant. Specifically, you'll…
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Hilo
Nearly trendy by Hilo standards, this polished beer and wine bar is the best bet in the city for craft-focused suds and spirits. On their eight or so beer…
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Waikiki
Like a Japanese speakeasy, this glowing candlelit hideaway is a chill retreat for attitudy hipsters and lovebird couples. East-West tapas bites let you…
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Waikiki
The collection of vintage rum is mighty tempting at this lively and huge hotel bar, with fire pits looking out onto the beach and live contemporary…
