The best bars & nightlife in Honolulu
25 bars & nightlife we’ve checked and stand behind — with the story on each one. Not a ranking; a record.
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Gaslamp
NightlifeGaslamp leans into the whole “A Hidden Escape, Created for Connection” vibe, giving Kailua folks a low-key spot to settle in, catch up, and…
Gaslamp
NightlifeBottleheads
NightlifeBottleheads keeps Kailua evenings easy with a chill bottle shop and tasting room vibe, a by-the-glass lineup, and shelves of good beer and…
Bottleheads
NightlifeThe Boardroom
NightlifeAt The Boardroom, the menu rotates with local farms, so expect seasonal shared plates and cocktails built with fresh-pressed juices,…
The Boardroom
NightlifeKo'olau Distillery
NightlifeVeteran-owned Ko'olau Distillery turns artesian water from the Ko'olau Mountains into island-ready spirits, from Old Pali Road Whiskey to…
Ko'olau Distillery
NightlifeChili's Grill & Bar
NightlifeFamily-friendly chain serving classic Tex-Mex & American fare in a Southwestern-style setting.
Chili's Grill & Bar
NightlifeRuby Tuesday Windward Mall
NightlifeCasual chain with American fare, featuring burgers, a salad bar, cocktails & a convivial vibe.
Ruby Tuesday Windward Mall
NightlifeMaui Brewing Co. Kailua
NightlifeMaui Brewing Co. Kailua nails the brewery-to-table thing with locally sourced plates, a rotating tap list of Maui Brewing staples and…
Maui Brewing Co. Kailua
NightlifeWindward Bar
NightlifeSwing by Windward Bar inside Whole Foods for an easy post-shop pint, organic wines, and draft microbrews, plus casual American plates that…
Windward Bar
NightlifeKailua Town Pub and Grill
NightlifeWith 30 beers on tap, seven rotating, Kailua Town Pub and Grill nails the English-style pub thing. Think Samuel Adams beer batter fish and…
Kailua Town Pub and Grill
NightlifeInu Island Ales
NightlifeInu Island Ales is a small brewery in Kaneohe dedicated to defining the Island Ale style, with a vibe built on Share, Shakaz, Stories. If…
Inu Island Ales
NightlifePepper Lamb Comedy
NightlifePepper Lamb Comedy has stand-up shows that actually feel built for Honolulu, with comics working the room and crowd energy high. When your…
Pepper Lamb Comedy
NightlifeTapa's Waikiki
NightlifeIf your week needs a spark, Tapa's Waikiki keeps it lively with karaoke nights, a legit pool table hang, top-tier drag serving face, and a…
Tapa's Waikiki
NightlifeBar Leather Apron
NightlifeWhether the week owned you or you owned it, Bar Leather Apron is an intimate Downtown Honolulu hideaway turning out meticulous, inventive…
Bar Leather Apron
NightlifeSmith & Kings
NightlifeElevated pub fare served in a cool, laid back space with a big chalkboard of craft cocktails, Smith & Kings is the kind of neighborhood…
Smith & Kings
NightlifeAgave & Vine
NightlifeAgave & Vine turns the mall food court into a legit hangout with craft cocktails, tequila, and cruvinet wine pours, meaning 16 wines on tap…
Agave & Vine
NightlifeTapa Bar
NightlifeSlide into Tapa Bar at Hilton Hawaiian Village for tropical cocktails with smash burgers, pizza, crisp salads, and chicken wings. This…
Tapa Bar
NightlifeAmuse Wine Bar
NightlifeAmuse Wine Bar makes tasting new bottles easy with electronic wine kiosks offering sips from 60+ selections, backed by a full bar, craft…
Amuse Wine Bar
NightlifeTiny Shark Media Studios
NightlifeWhether you’re chasing fresh stand-up or testing your new five minutes, Tiny Shark Media Studios keeps the mic warm with casual shows, open…
Tiny Shark Media Studios
NightlifeThe Aloha Ha Comedy Club
NightlifeNeed a midweek reset that isn’t another beach walk? The Aloha Ha Comedy Club brings top headliners to town, anchored by Las Vegas comic Don…
The Aloha Ha Comedy Club
NightlifeIsland Vintage Wine Bar
NightlifeFrom the Island Vintage Coffee crew, Island Vintage Wine Bar pours an award-winning list featuring rare allocations, 40 wines in tasting…
Island Vintage Wine Bar
NightlifeOENO Winemaking
NightlifeOENO Winemaking is Oʻahu's only winery since 2008, turning premium fruit from renowned wine regions worldwide into more than 150…
OENO Winemaking
NightlifePaniolo Bar & Cafe
NightlifeCafe by day, smooth saloon at night, Paniolo Bar & Cafe blends artisan coffee with equestrian-themed cocktails like the Broken Saddle and…
Paniolo Bar & Cafe
NightlifeThe Honey Bar by Mānoa Honey & Mead
NightlifeIf your usual beer-wine rotation needs a shakeup, The Honey Bar by Mānoa Honey & Mead pours honey-forward cocktails, sparkling and still…
The Honey Bar by Mānoa Honey & Mead
NightlifeComedy U
NightlifeFor a weekly serotonin boost that isn't another hike, Comedy U stitches together stand-up shows across Oahu, with rotating comics,…
Comedy U
NightlifeThe Nighthawk
NightlifeThe Nighthawk is slinging Chicago-style comfort in a cozy space with old brick walls, from legit Italian beef and Maxwell Street Polish to…
The Nighthawk
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