Must-see nightlife in Kihei & South Maui

For sunset cocktails beside the beach, this is the place. Arrive an hour before the sun goes down, because the patio bar, just steps from stunning…

This chic gastropub and wine bar would look right at home in Manhattan or Los Angeles, but the vibe is way more welcoming. And we hear it's a favorite…

Enormous windows draw your eyes toward West Maui at the glossy new restaurant and bar at Maui Brewing's Kihei production facility. Over 35 craft and…

The drink maestros at this cozy tropical shack with a convivial lanai regularly win annual MauiTime Weekly awards for best bartenders. Live music daily…

This lively Irish pub with a welcoming vibe attracts a younger crowd. And yes, it has sports on TV, but it’s not blaring from every corner. Decent pub…

Rising above the golf course, this open-air bar offers entertainment nightly, with anything from a seven-piece dance band to an eclectic dinner show to a…

Everyone looks sexier when they’re swathed in a sultry red glow. Come to this chic spot at happy hour for impressive food and drink specials, as well as…

On a hill beside the Maui Nui Golf Course, this big-windowed watering hole is indeed a fine place to sip a beer while watching the sun go down. It's also…

In the Bar-muda Triange, What Ales You serves 16 taps of cold craft beer, rotating daily. You'll also find wine and a short menu of appetizers, sandwiches…

We hear that the name of this place traces back to an unfulfilled plan to build the bar counter out of ice. We’re not sure if that's true, but we can tell…

The mai tais are handcrafted at this convivial, come-as-you-are locals’ joint in north Kihei. For something decadent, try the Nutty Witches Tit – a scoop…

Nicknamed 'Amnesia’ by locals, this compact martini bar brings a hint of nightclub style to Kihei – but without the pretension. Look for live music or a…

Moose’s open-air lanai is a fine place to head for a sunset drink.