Must-see nightlife in Hawaii

  • Korner Pocket Bar & Grill

    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…

  • Ambrosia Martini Lounge

    Kihei

    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…

  • Murphy's Bar & Grill

    Honolulu

    This stock Irish pub is in a lovely 1890 brick building on Merchant St. Yes, Guinness and Kilkenny are on tap. Food options run to familiar bar fare …

  • District Nightclub

    Honolulu

    District features a spacious dance floor, three bars, VIP seating and live DJ performances. Thursday nights are salsa nights. Despite the address being on…

  • Kanaka Kava

    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)…

  • Big Wave Dave's

    Kapaʻa

    A big old stucco barn of a dive bar. Appropriately dark and dank with happy-hour specials from 3pm to 7pm, burgers and chicken wings on the menu, and…

  • Sirius Coffee Connection

    Puna

    This simple space offers good coffee, baked treats, wi-fi and computers (30 minutes with/without purchase $2/3).

  • Aloha Ke Kai Espresso & Juice

    Waimea Canyon & the Westside

    Tucked into an alleyway in the middle of the mall, and attached to a beachwear store, this little cafe makes a handy stop-off to grab a coffee or açai…