Searching for Bars near me in Honolulu? Honolulu bars range from oceanfront tiki spots in Waikiki to craft cocktail lounges downtown. Waikiki delivers live music and late-night energy, while Chinatown and Merchant Street offer cocktail-focused rooms. Budget-friendly dives sit alongside upscale hotel bars, so matching your mood to the neighborhood matters more than chasing ratings.
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| # | Place | Best for | Drinks | Atmosphere | Music | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tikis Grill & Bar | Oceanfront tiki cocktails with live music | Signature tiki cocktails, full bar | Tourist-friendly, groups and couples alike | Live music | 4.7 (14,755) |
| 2 | Podmore | Craft cocktails downtown | Craft cocktails, curated menu | 21+ evenings, date or small-group fit | — | 4.6 (286) |
| 3 | Lulu’s Waikiki | All-day Waikiki beach bar | Full bar, cold drinks, happy hour | Relaxed beachfront, locals and visitors | Live local music | 4.4 (6,925) |
| 4 | Arnold’s Beach Bar | Late-night tiki hangout | Tropical tiki drinks, moderate prices | Casual, party-friendly | Frequent live music | 4.5 (1,213) |
| 5 | The Beach Bar | Romantic oceanfront drinks | Mai tais, cocktails | Romantic, date-night ideal | Live music at the bar | 4.4 (1,199) |
| 6 | Proof Social Club | Live bands and local art in Chinatown | Full bar | Funky, artistic, local crowd | Live bands, DJs on rotation | 4.5 (281) |
| 7 | Pint and Jigger | Craft beer and gastropub bites | 20+ craft beers, whiskey, cocktails | Gastropub, beer-lover and foodie crowd | — | 4.3 (1,108) |
| 8 | Honolulu Tavern | Budget-friendly Waikiki dive | Beer-focused, very affordable | Local dive bar, casual and unpretentious | — | 4.4 (494) |
| 9 | Murphy’s Bar & Grill | Classic Irish pub downtown | Beer-focused, Irish pub pours | Quaint Irish pub, downtown locals | — | 4.6 (916) |
| 10 | 8 Fat Fat 8 Bar & Grille | Karaoke and group nights | Standard bar, affordable range | Group-friendly, neighborhood gathering spot | Karaoke available | 4.6 (447) |
Top 10 explained
1Tikis Grill & Bar
Oceanfront tiki cocktails with live musicTikis Grill & Bar sits on Kalākaua Ave overlooking Waikiki Beach. Signature tiki cocktails pair with live music. The restaurant covers breakfast through late night, making it flexible for tourists and locals. Open daily until midnight with a broad Hawaiian and American menu.
Sources and verification
Public-source research, not an on-site visit. Branch-specific policies should be confirmed with the venue.
- Menus – Tiki’s — search snippet; branch; checked 2026-09-01
- Tiki’s — search snippet; branch; checked 2026-09-01
- Tikis Grill & Bar – Restaurant Reviews — search snippet; branch; checked 2026-09-01
2Podmore
Craft cocktails downtownPodmore on Merchant Street is a dedicated cocktail bar with a food program that mirrors its drink craft. The space is 21+ after 7 PM. Weekend brunch is available, but evenings are the draw. Closed Mondays; kitchen closes at 10 PM.
Sources and verification
Public-source research, not an on-site visit. Branch-specific policies should be confirmed with the venue.
- Podmore | Honolulu, Hawaii — official page; branch; checked 2026-09-01
- Podmore – Restaurant Reviews — search snippet; branch; checked 2026-09-01
- Menu — search snippet; branch; checked 2026-09-01
3Lulu’s Waikiki
All-day Waikiki beach barLulu’s Waikiki is an open-air restaurant overlooking the beach, open from 7 AM through midnight daily. Live local music features regularly, and Monday nights cater to Hawaiʻi’s restaurant industry crowd. Gluten-conscious, dairy-conscious, and vegan options are listed—confirm specifics with staff for allergies.
Sources and verification
Public-source research, not an on-site visit. Branch-specific policies should be confirmed with the venue.
- Lulu’s Restaurant | Waikiki restaurants | 2586 Kalākaua Avenue, Honolulu … — official page; branch; checked 2026-09-01
- Lulu’s Waikiki – Restaurant Reviews – Yelp — search snippet; branch; checked 2026-09-01
- Lulu’s Waikiki | Honolulu HI – Facebook — search snippet; unverified branch; checked 2026-09-01
4Arnold’s Beach Bar
Late-night tiki hangoutArnold’s Beach Bar is a comfortable Hawaiian tiki bar with tropical drinks, games, snacks, and frequent live music. Open noon to 2 AM every day, it’s one of Waikiki’s latest options. The $20–30 price range keeps it accessible. Now accepting reservations.
Sources and verification
Public-source research, not an on-site visit. Branch-specific policies should be confirmed with the venue.
- Arnold’s Beach Bar & Grill menu photos – Yelp — search snippet; branch; checked 2026-09-01
- ARNOLD’S BEACH BAR & GRILL – Updated August 2026 – Yelp — search snippet; branch; checked 2026-09-01
- Arnold’s Beach Bar (Honolulu): Hours, Photos & Review — search snippet; unverified branch; checked 2026-09-01
5The Beach Bar
Romantic oceanfront drinksThe Beach Bar at the Moana Surfrider is an outdoor spot under a historic banyan tree on Waikiki Beach. Mai tais and live music create an iconic Hawaiian moment. Closes at 10:30 PM, so it’s an early-evening destination. The $20–30 range is reasonable for the setting.
Sources and verification
Public-source research, not an on-site visit. Branch-specific policies should be confirmed with the venue.
- THE BEACH BAR – Updated August 2026 – 1424 Photos & 697 Reviews — search snippet; branch; checked 2026-09-01
- Restaurants & Dining | Moana Surfrider, A Westin Resort & Spa … — search snippet; unverified branch; checked 2026-09-01
- Best beach bars in Waikiki and North Shore? – Facebook — search snippet; branch; checked 2026-09-01
7Pint and Jigger
Craft beer and gastropub bitesPint and Jigger is an eclectic gastropub near Ala Moana with 20+ craft brews on tap, innovative bar food, and a beer garden. Known for its whiskey selection and cocktails alongside items like bone marrow and burgers. Open until 2 AM on Fridays and Saturdays, midnight other days.
Sources and verification
Public-source research, not an on-site visit. Branch-specific policies should be confirmed with the venue.
- Pint+Jigger – Honolulu’s Premier Whiskey Bar & Craft Cocktails — official page; branch; checked 2026-09-01
- Pint + Jigger – Beer Bar — search snippet; branch; checked 2026-09-01
- Pint and Jigger – Honolulu, HI — search snippet; unverified branch; checked 2026-09-01
8Honolulu Tavern
Budget-friendly Waikiki diveHonolulu Tavern is a classic old-school Waikiki dive bar frequented mostly by locals. At $10–20, it’s one of the most affordable spots in the area. Features a pool table in the back room and opens at 11:30 AM through 2 AM daily. No pretense—just affordable drinks and neighborhood camaraderie.
Sources and verification
Public-source research, not an on-site visit. Branch-specific policies should be confirmed with the venue.
- Honolulu Tavern menu photos – Dive Bars — search snippet; branch; checked 2026-09-01
- Honolulu Tavern, 417 Nohonani St, Honolulu, HI 96815, US — search snippet; branch; checked 2026-09-01
- Honolulu Tavern | Honolulu HI — search snippet; unverified branch; checked 2026-09-01
9Murphy’s Bar & Grill
Classic Irish pub downtownMurphy’s Bar & Grill is an old-fashioned Irish pub on Merchant Street known for beer and fish ‘n’ chips. The quaint space carries a party vibe popular with the downtown crowd. The big trade-off: closed weekends and doors shut by 9–10 PM.
Sources and verification
Public-source research, not an on-site visit. Branch-specific policies should be confirmed with the venue.
- Murphy’s Bar & Grill – Irish Pub — search snippet; branch; checked 2026-09-01
- Murphy’s Bar & Grill – Honolulu Restaurants — search snippet; unverified branch; checked 2026-09-01
- Irish Pub – Murphy’s Bar & Grill — search snippet; branch; checked 2026-09-01
108 Fat Fat 8 Bar & Grille
Karaoke and group nights8 Fat Fat 8 Bar & Grille has been a dimly-lit neighborhood gathering spot since 1986. Chinese food, games, and karaoke anchor a no-frills group experience at $20–30. Open until midnight or 1 AM depending on the day.
Sources and verification
Public-source research, not an on-site visit. Branch-specific policies should be confirmed with the venue.
- 8 Fat Fat 8 Bar & Grille – Honolulu — search snippet; branch; checked 2026-09-01
- 8 FAT FAT 8 BAR & GRILLE – Updated August 2026 — search snippet; branch; checked 2026-09-01
- 8 Fat Fat 8 Bar & Grille | Honolulu HI — search snippet; unverified branch; checked 2026-09-01
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Frequently asked questions
Which Honolulu bars stay open past midnight?
Arnold’s Beach Bar, Honolulu Tavern, Proof Social Club, and Pint and Jigger (Fri–Sat) all serve until 2 AM. Surf Bar Waikiki also runs until 2 AM nightly. Most Waikiki oceanfront bars close by 10:30 PM to midnight, so plan around neighborhood if late hours matter.
Do I need reservations at Honolulu bars?
Most bars welcome walk-ins, but popular spots like Tikis Grill & Bar can have waits at sunset. Arnold’s Beach Bar and Skull & Crown Trading Co. accept reservations. Surf Bar Waikiki recommends reserving on weekends. Podmore is 21+ after 7 PM—arrive early if that matters.
Where can I find affordable drinks in Waikiki?
Honolulu Tavern ($10–20) is among the most budget-friendly options near Waikiki. Lulu’s Waikiki and Arnold’s Beach Bar offer happy hours at the $20–30 level with ocean proximity.
