Honolulu - Nightlife - BlackBook Guides

1038 Nuuanu Ave., Honolulu 96817
808-526-1411

Hanks Cafe Honolulu

Small and kitchy, this bar has been a part of making Chinatown an option when it comes to bar-hopping and nightlife with attitude and atmosphere. Proprietor Hank Taufaasau has resuscitated the old ... read more

1 Aloha Tower Dr., Honolulu 96813
808-599-4877

Gordon Biersch

High ceilings to accommodate beer vats and an atmosphere that feels a bit like a warehouse, but it’s a favorite nevertheless. Young island professionals and downtown area office workers all h... read more

500 Ala Moana Blvd., Honolulu 96813
808-528-2345

Row Bar

Just before sunset, the local girls come in groups to see and be seen by handsome local gents. Row Bar attracts those who are tired of the club scene and more into casual conversation and drinks, a... read more

2440 S. Beretania St., Honolulu 96826
808-922-3323

Anna Bananas

Dark dank and gloomy, this bar has been known as the spot for nearby University students to gather on weekends for pool, music and cheap beer. Most prefer to walk from the nearby dorms to avoid par... read more

2233 Kalakaua Ave., Honolulu 96815
808-922-3323

Doraku Sushi

The lounge is trendy, hip, and the place to be on those late nights in Waikiki. The shopping mall setting quickly gives way to an ambiance that is more urban than tropical. Locals dress to impress,... read more

1009 Ala Moana Bvd., Honolulu 96814
808-779-1421

The Living Room

Hip hop, reggae, hot DJ’s spin at Kakaako underground bar. Find it on the first floor of the Fisherman’s Wharf building; be ready for some of the best club action on the island. Call ah... read more

2 Merchant St., Honolulu 96813
808 531-0422

Murphy’s Bar and Grill

It’s the bar that has convinced everyone on the island that they are part Irish. Food, football and fun is what proprietor Don Murphy has excelled at. The menu is well indowed with pub and lo... read more

377 Keahole St. # C2, Honolulu 96825
808- 396-1919

The Shack

This East Honolulu upscale bedroom community finally has a neighborhood bar that is friendly and fun. This sports bar has been voted the best on the island more than once and is always crowded duri... read more

134 Kapahulu Ave., Honolulu 96815
(Lemon Rd. and Kalakaua

Hula's Bar and Lei Stand

Bustling boy bar a block from the beach in Waikiki is now on the second floor of the Waikiki Grand Hotel. The open-air bar has a commanding view of Diamond Head, Kapiolani Park and popular Queen&rs... read more

444 Niu St., Honolulu 96815
808-479-9152

Hush Hawaii

Located in the Hawaiian Monarch Hotel, this small club's been attracting locals and island visitors in the know who're tired of the tourist traps and margarita hoards. Classy and intimate, place's ... read more

35 N. Hotel St., Honolulu 96817
808-537-3535

Bar 35

This cozy Chinatown bar’s claim to fame is the hundred-plus specialty beers and micro-brews available on a nightly basis. In an island state, a bar with this much variety is a rare gem. Count... read more

1450 Ala Moana Blvd., Honolulu 96814
808-947-2900

Mai Tai Bar

Air conditioning’s bad for the ozone. This outdoor bar, located in the Ala Moana Shopping Center, is as good for a night out as it is for the planet. Reggae-inspired riffs go perfectly with a... read more