35 Best Cocktail Bars in Honolulu

“This is the ultimate Hidden Gem of Honolulu! You can find me on the dance floor whenever they have DJs on weekends. Perfect place to chill and take your date for an intimate and quiet time. As quiet as a bar can be I suppose. Must visit for your bachelorette party or post wedding celebration! Bianca and the staff are very warm and very professional ♥️“

“和テイストのフレンチで、とても美味しいですね。“

“Bar Leather Apron is an incredible cocktail experience from start to finish. The atmosphere feels intimate, stylish, and thoughtfully designed, with every detail adding to the overall vibe. The cocktails are beautifully crafted, balanced, and full of creativity, making each drink feel special. The service is warm, knowledgeable, and attentive without feeling overdone. It’s the kind of place that truly celebrates the art of cocktail making and makes you want to come back again.“

“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!!“

“I made the conditional 25 dollar cancellation fee—reservation on open table days ago, and I recommend to make one ahead to reserve a table.
Parking is next door in the building, directly map the location to marin towel manciple parking is better option for you. Then walk down to the restaurant.
The two non-alcoholic drinks I have ordered the cucumber sour and house drink of the day, I highly recommend.
Corn one is way too cheesy and strong truffle flavor.
The beef is highly recommend.
Scallop has a great taste, cooked perfectly in texture but has a strong seafood flavor.
The food takes a long time to cook and wait, plan for at least two hours. Come by earlier before the appointment time is recommended, at least 15.
Two people, we spent 255D, top included.
Service is nice and professional.
Dessert menu came after the course has done, and variable selection of wine.
Chocolate is okay.
Strawberry cake is highly recommended.“

“Found this place via Tik Tok and was not disappointed at all! Such a fun little speakeasy vibe hidden inside a hotel entry way.
We ordered 3 different cocktails and all were good albeit pretty strong (not that I am complaining!) we didn’t order food. There is both indoor and outdoor seating. We got there about 9pm and there was plenty of room. Server came over shortly after we sat to take our order.“

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

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

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

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

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

“Excellent Mai Tai right on Waikiki beach.“

“Visited because of the good reviews during my vacation, great place and live performance was good. Food was amazing! Yet the only thing I didn't like much the service, our server wasn't the best, I know its busy but everyone should be treated nice, when we arrived she was nice then took forever to come and check what we need to order, I asked for couple things multiple times so she can bring it, I typically tip at least 20% but because the bad service is tipped 15% which is not bad. Yet she was giving us a red eye which i didn't like!! If i visited again will only visit for the food not the service!“

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

“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!“

“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.“

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

“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“

“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“

“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.“

“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.“

“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.“

“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. 🤙✌️“

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

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

“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.“

“This was easily my favorite bar on the island.

They specialize in highballs, and the current menu is a full-on Chinatown tribute—local ingredients, bold flavors, no shortcuts. Everything about this place hits. Smooth vinyl spinning 😎, a space that actually feels intentional instead of thrown together… you can tell the owner cares about the experience, not just the drinks.

I had three cocktails—all of them balanced, creative, and dialed in.
The Mango Sticky Rice cocktail? Different level 🥰 I had it twice… so yeah, technically four drinks.

No regrets.“

“Used to be a pool hall bar back in the day called Amy's Place. What an interior transformation! Cool to have a vintage tavern in the throngs of Honolulu! We went for Sunday Brunch...the menu is extensive. We are picky eaters. It is rare we had so many items we liked on the menu. We had the lamb sandwich and the crab cake benedict. Both were delicious. So were the roasted potatoes and French fries! We love to eat and have tried nearly every restaurant in the Chinatown/downtown neighborhood. There are few we return to. We will be back and soon. Last but certainly not least the service was wonderful. Sophia has a lovely demeanor and met all our needs.“

“Delicious with amazing service!!“

“If you’re looking for a cozy place with delicious breakfast/brunch, this is it! You can taste the fresh ingredients in their food! It’s so delicious at a reasonable cost. I recommend the Avocado Toast it comes with a side of lentils soup 🥣…really delicious!! Staff is very friendly as well…I highly recommended.“

“This outdoor bar is fantastic. The Mai Tai's are fantastic and not to be missed. They open at 11am and serve until 10pm. There is live music most evenings. There is walk up service at the bar or take a seat at one of the umbrella covered tables for table service. Winnie is a fantastic server and has worked there over twenty years. Find one of her tables, you won't be disappointed.“

“The best luau we have ever been too. Very glad we brought the kids and grandkids. There was plenty of things to do, like temporary tattoos, head bands made from leaves, small shops all over the grounds with various foods and products. Teaching the kids to hula was quite fun. The food was good as were the drinks. The show was outstanding. All the performers were available for photographs after the show. Overall an excellent time...“