Hawaiʻi the Big Island
Tucked behind a family home and fronting a greenhouse bursting with orchids, the US's southernmost coffee shop is a relaxed place to rejuvenate after a…
Must-see nightlife in Hawaiʻi the Big Island
Puna
Luquin's original location burned down along with the old Akebono Theater. After a temporary stint slinging burritos out of a food truck, they moved into…
Puna
This nightly bar in Uncle Robert's compound serves cocktails and mostly Kona Brewing beers. If you are looking for a different kind of aloha at Uncle…
Kailua-Kona
Ola boasts brews that are made with local ingredients (the porter is flavored with Kailua-Kona vanilla), or are just good on a hot Hawai'i day (try the…
Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park
The small bar serves The Rim's lunch menu (and its view) all day long; craft brews from Big Island Brewhaus, Ola, Kona Brewing Co. and Maui Brewing Co…
Hilo
This microbrewery has a small tasting room where you can sample excellent craft beer. Most brews were originated by Mehana Brewing, Hilo's first…
Hilo
Nearly trendy by Hilo standards, this polished beer and wine bar is the best bet in the city for craft-focused suds and spirits. On their eight or so beer…
Hilo
This casual tavern offers friendly service, ample seating and a great beer list. And, let's face it, it's your only option for nightlife past midnight…
Kailua-Kona
For pure kitsch, nothing beats the lounge-lizard fantasy of Don's, located inside the Royal Kona Resort. Soak up the killer views of crashing surf, then…
South Kohala
This bar, reminiscent of a cross between a mainland sports bar and craft-beer hall, knows how to cool customers off after a hard day of golfing, swimming…
Kailua-Kona
Sam’s is a dark, cozy (OK, maybe ‘dank’) little nook of a bar. You’ll rarely find tourists here, but there are always locals, especially on karaoke nights…
Kailua-Kona
Hidden away in a strip mall is 'the Mask,' one of Kailua-Kona's dedicated gay bars. In a town where drinking options run from tourist traps to sports bars…
Hilo
Find your inner 'om' in a teahouse hidden within a clothing boutique. Done in deep colors and Asian motifs, the New Age-y space offers ample seating and a…
Kona Coast
Just over 2 miles north of the harbor turnoff along Hwy 19, this farm-grown coffee roaster's retail shop and coffee bar also stocks baked goodies and…
Hilo
This lounge is mainstream but has good evening entertainment on Thursday, Friday and Saturday evenings. Among the cocktails, the Luella, made with…
Hilo
If you're curious about kava (ʻawa in Hawaiian), try a cup at this minimalist bar. Friendly bar staff serve freshly brewed, locally grown kava root in…
Kailua-Kona
Life is too short for bad coffee: head here for award-winning 100% Kona coffee grown on sustainable farms. Freshly roasted beans and toothsome macadamia…
Kailua-Kona
While My Bar is one of the few dedicated gay bars on the island, it's also just a fun bar – it's neither locals' dive or a crazy club, but occupies a…
Hawaiʻi the Big Island
Find this coffee truck bathed in a little ray of sunshine on the front lawn of the United Methodist Church just two days a week (sadly), serving 100% Kaʻu…
Kailua-Kona
Huggo’s is as adjacent to the water as you can get in Kailua-Kona without swimming (ordinances now prevent other bars from getting this close to the waves…
Kailua-Kona
Aliʻi Dr is chock-a-block with coffee shops vending 100% Kona brews from upcountry coffee plantations. This sweet spot stands out, not just for its ocean…
Kailua-Kona
In a city full of transplants and tourists, the Dolphin Spit (yum!) is where the locals are: drinking 'til they're merry, rubbing elbows, giving each…
Kailua-Kona
With its enviable location on the strip overlooking Kailua Bay, Humpy's would probably survive in touristy Kailua-Kona even without having dozens of craft…
Hawaiʻi the Big Island
Capitalizing on its position as the southernmost place in the USA to get your buzz on, this sports bar excels at the sports, the bar, and the fascinating…
Hamakua Coast
The town's one true bar, this local watering hole features seven or so taps of both mainstream suds and industrial craft (Sierra Nevada's Hazy Little…
Puna
Half the Black Rock is an average restaurant serving passable burgers and breakfast. The other half is a bar popular with those who are a little more…
South Kohala
With a breezy, open-air setting and ocean views, this is a nice spot to unwind at sunset, with specialty drinks and pupus (small plates). There's a big…
Kona Coast
This is a pretty basic sports bar, an extension of a Honolulu-based franchise. It hits all the usual targets of the genre: there's a good beer line-up,…
South Kona Coast
This is about it when it comes to bar options in South Kona. It's a pretty local joint, with live music on weekends and packed pool tables any day of the…
Kailua-Kona
This tiny, grass-shack hangout is the place to try Hawaiian-style kava (the mildly sedative juice of the ʻawa plant) or organic noni (Indian mulberry)…
Puna
This simple space offers good coffee, baked treats, wi-fi and computers (30 minutes with/without purchase $2/3).
