Tapa Bar

Waikiki


It’s worth navigating through the gargantuan Hilton resort complex to this Polynesian-themed open-air bar just to see some of the best traditional and contemporary Hawaiian groups performing on Oʻahu today. Head over on Friday and Saturday nights to catch longtime favorite Olomana, an acoustic trio. There is also live entertainment many nights in the hotel's Tropics cafe; famed singer Henry Kapono performs Saturdays.


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