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An exquisitely designed Pacific craft cocktail lounge with unique drinks.
An open-air tiki bar with a great cocktail menu, live music, and a dance floor.
Maui's oldest dive bar with live bands, sports, and a long happy hour.
Open-air Irish-American restaurant & bar with live music and ocean views.
A lively nightlife destination offering pupu platters, daily specials, and themed events.
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.
Tikehau Lounge
Wailea ·
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.
Kihei is known for its casual, laid-back nightlife scene, particularly around the 'Triangle' area. It offers a mix of dive bars, tiki lounges, and sports bars, often with live music and happy hour specials.
Lahaina's nightlife, especially along Front Street, offers a more diverse experience with oceanfront restaurants, lively bars, and some spots with live entertainment. While some venues were affected by recent events, new and existing places continue to offer vibrant options.
Wailea offers a more upscale and sophisticated nightlife experience, with elegant cocktail lounges and resort bars. It's ideal for those seeking a refined atmosphere and craft drinks.
| District | Best For | Crowd | Walk Score | Top Venues |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kihei | Casual bar hopping | — | ||
| Lahaina | Oceanfront dining | — | ||
| Wailea | Upscale lounges | — |
Maui's nightlife is diverse, ranging from casual beach bars and lively pubs in Kihei and Lahaina to more upscale cocktail lounges in Wailea. Many venues offer live music, happy hour specials, and stunning ocean views.
Some of the best bars in Maui include Tikehau Lounge for craft cocktails, South Shore Tiki Lounge for a classic tiki experience with live music, Kahale's Maui's Local Dive Bar for a local hangout, Mulligans on the Blue for Irish pub vibes with ocean views, and Vibe Bar Maui for a lively atmosphere.
Nightlife on Maui typically starts with happy hour specials around 2 PM to 5 PM at many establishments. Live music and more active scenes usually pick up in the evenings, from 7 PM onwards, with some bars staying open until midnight or later.