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Excellent stop for your first drink in Hawaii, located on the beach front of the Royal Hawaiian Hotel.
A curated evening itinerary from early drinks to late-night dancing.
Start with cocktails or craft beers at a neighborhood bar. Keep it relaxed — the night is young.
Mai Tai Bar
Waikiki ·
Hit the main strip. Rooftop bars, live music, or a lively pub crawl through the best neighborhoods.
The clubs open up. Dance floors fill, DJs take over, and the real nightlife begins.
Kiki's Upstairs
Waikiki ·
Waikiki is the heart of Honolulu's nightlife, offering a wide range of options from beachfront bars with live music to bustling nightclubs. It's a popular spot for both tourists and locals, with a vibrant and energetic atmosphere.
Downtown Honolulu and Chinatown offer a more local and diverse nightlife experience. Here you can find historic bars, trendy cocktail lounges, and underground clubs. It's a great area to explore for a more authentic taste of Honolulu's nightlife.
Ala Moana is a bustling commercial district with a growing nightlife scene. It offers a mix of modern bars, nightclubs, and restaurants that turn into lively spots at night. It's a great alternative to the tourist-heavy Waikiki.
| District | Best For | Crowd | Walk Score | Top Venues |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Waikiki | Beachfront bars | — | ||
| Downtown Honolulu | Historic bars | — | ||
| Ala Moana | Modern bars | — |
Honolulu offers a diverse and vibrant nightlife scene, with options ranging from relaxed beachfront bars in Waikiki to energetic nightclubs in Downtown and Ala Moana. You can enjoy live music, craft cocktails, and a welcoming aloha spirit wherever you go.
Some of the top bars in Honolulu include the iconic Mai Tai Bar at the Royal Hawaiian Hotel, the local favorite Duke's Waikiki, and the cozy Arnold’s Beach Bar. For a unique experience, check out the speakeasy The Blind Ox.
Nightlife in Honolulu typically starts around happy hour, which is usually from 3 PM to 6 PM. Bars and clubs get busier later in the evening, with most places staying open until 2 AM or 3 AM.