Best bars in Hawaii

Cocktail rooms, rooftops and unmarked doors — where to start a night and where to end one.

TypeAreaExperiencePrice

Beachfront Bar • $$$

Halekulani's beachfront lounge under a century-old kiawe tree, with nightly hula and a Waikiki sunset view.

Best for: Sundowners

Brewery • $$

The original brewpub behind Kona Brewing's island lagers, with a Kailua-Kona patio near the harbor.

Best for: Casual Drinks

Gastropub • $$

A Wailea gastropub known for its mai tai program and generous happy hour, popular with locals and visitors alike.

Best for: Happy Hour

Rooftop Bar • $$$

A rooftop lounge above Waikiki with DJ nights and skyline views of Diamond Head.

Best for: Big Night Out

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