32 Best Cocktail Bars in Honolulu

“My wife and I celebrated our 3-year anniversary here. It couldn't have been a better spot to choose. Small, intimate fine dining area. Service went above and beyond, the food is the best on the island. I definitely would recommend ordering several of the Mushroom Tartlets and Ahi Cigars.“

“Came thru to Surf Bar Waikiki because it was open late and near my hotel. Layla is amazing! She took care of our party and had such a good time. Drinks were amazing! The bites were fire! Tunes playing in the background! And the vibes were vibin'! Mahalo, SBW! <3“

“和テイストのフレンチで、とても美味しいですね。“

“Very good food.“

“This place is small but stylish and beautifully decorated, from the star of a bar design to each and every cozy nook throughout. Now home of the best craft cocktails on Oahu and complimented with well thought out, mouth watering bites. I went with a friend for the grand opening evening and I would never have guessed it was a grand opening. The staff was friendly, seemed very at ease the whole night and the bartender was knowledgeable about the menu. We tried 5 or so different small bites and a couple various cocktails each from the menu and EVERY SINGLE item was delicious and crafted so beautifully we almost didn't want to eat or drink them (almost! 😋) Well done, Podmore!!“

“We didn't order any food, so I didn't add stars in that category. But the drinks were amazing. Such interesting flavors and ideas. We had two drinks each and all of them were phenomenal. We got there sometime in the hour of 9, which there was plenty of seating then, a little more intimate and quiet. But maybe an hour or an hour and a half later, there were a lot of men just standing around. They were so loud that we ended up leaving shortly after.“

“Great seafood, to s f choices amazing service and listening to John Akapo by the pool is amazing“

“Great atmosphere, really good food, outstanding staff!“

“We loved both the food and the wine and the service. The place is gorgeous too. We had a wonderful time.“

“Amazing food and atmosphere every time. I highly recommend this restaurant“

“This was our first visit. Our service was exceptional. Food was very good. Music was soothing. We will return soon“

“Great speakeasy hidden bar in Honolulu. During this visit wanted to find a couple of hidden bars. This one was fun and fit the bill as hard to find! Other reviewers have said where it is. I found finding the phone number to make a reservation a challenge! Once connected they texted the reservation link. Once confirmed they texted the instructions. For us we entered through a vending machine. (Based on other reviews I assume they change the “front” of the door occasionally. Cocktails were excellent!“

“Excellent Mai Tai right on Waikiki beach.“

“Outside table for one at lunch time. Korean barbecue chicken sandwich. Excellent, delicious and messie to eat. I would order again.“

“My wife & I came to Hawaii for our honeymoon in June of 2022, and Mai Tai's was our spot.. the atmosphere & the service was truly amazing. We came everyday we were on the Island. I absolutely recommend coming to Mai Tai's if your ever on the island, you will not be disappointed. 🤙✌️“

“Good food, I've only been once. You can't go wrong with the catfish sandwich. The fish piece was so big, it hung off both ends of the roll and you could've taken it off and created an entire new sandwich. All for a great price.“

“Friendly folks, cheap drinks, great music at a cool bar. One of my favorite watering holes in Honolulu!“

“Enjoyed our dining experience but surprised when the bill did not show there would be an extra charge for using a credit card. Only saw that on the paper receipt after our waitress ran our card into handheld machine by our table. She never said anything prior to my husband signing for the final charge.“

“The beer prices finally went up!
$3.50 for domestic beer
$4.00 for imported beer

3 Mama's @ this bar, the karaoke girl can sing! Friday & Saturday is a good time to have a beer and eat pupu and just listen to karaoke.

pupu“

“Habitant is a stylish, casual bar and lounge located inside select Nordstrom department stores, typically on the second floor near the men's or women's clothing sections. It serves handcrafted cocktails, wine, beer, and light bites, such as maple bacon deviled eggs, providing a relaxing, centrally located stop during shopping trips.

To my knowledge, Habitat at Nordstrom is only found in Honolulu, Downtown Seattle, and Chicago. Why can't Phoenix be on that list because this place seems delightful. All we have are coffee shops inside out Nordstroms.

I have seen my Cycle Buddy, Randy S. check in here plenty of times. When he recommended grabbing a drink here while I was in town, I jumped on the invite... and then I stole his drink. Cynar 70 on a rock. Ooh lah lah. I also stole all the chocolate mints.

What a great spot! It was fun people watching for the short duration we were there. I can see why he enjoys coming here.“

“Beautiful meal, very helpful staff , they were very keen to find a table for us without a reservation. Nothing was a problem and the ambiance is very special.“

“So, we went there twice. One for dinner and for late lunch. Not dropping names. First, dinner. Service was great and personable. My wife had the macadamia nut crusted fish. She said it was great and tasty. I had the huli huli chicken. It was, eh. The flavor was decent but not a whole half a chicken. There was a breast, leg and very, very small part of a thigh, which is my favorite. Breast
was also kinda dry. I think breasts are very difficult for chefs, happens a lot.
Lunch. Hot wings and cheeseburger. Wings are large and there are 6. Not fried crispy. More of a soft exterior. Personally, not the way to do wings. The flavor was good and unique. Server was young but nice. Difficult for her to look you in the eyes. Overall experience was nice“

“We had two fantastic meals here during our time in Hawaii! Looking forward to coming again!“

“We Had the best experience with Marky she is so uplifting very personable love that she is who she is absolutely amazing ty for a special great time love you all“

“Pleasant place to have lunch. Reasonably good selection options. Since it is popular, can be noisy inside but is quieter on the lanai. The lanai is a nice option on a nice day. We had a wonderful 3 cheese pizza that was a special once; wish it was available as a regular menu item.“

“Superior classic burgers, great fries, friendly staff and wonderfully nostalgic setting. Highly recommend!!! 🙌🏼“

“The food was creative and delicious! Service was wonderful.“

“This was definitely a different Pizza experience... their story is intriguing and hopefully this brand and cuisine comes to the remainder of the states especially Florida... I had their lime drink and it was amazing and their Pizza was delightful. 43 inc highly recommended. In Tampa Florida we have a network called The HUB and it's a place we recommend phenomenal experiences. This would be one.“

“Amazing drinks, we go back for the pho highball and pretty much any of their cocktails. The bartenders are super friendly and helpful about questions with the menu or substitutions. The drinks are beautiful, have fun garnishes, and super creative!“

“Food was really good! It was hard to choose because everything on the menu sounded yummy. They serve lots of comfort food cooked to perfection! I need to come back so I can try other things but we really liked everything we ordered: the lobster pasta, and the burger, as well as the chop salad. Mahalo Livestock Tavern!“