50 Best Bars near Kailua

“Great place for cheers and fun! Very much a family!“

“Everything!! Atmosphere is great wonderful staff & you get to make a lot of good memories there . I know I did in the past 3 years….“

“Crazy friendly. We went on a Friday afternoon and headed out for some dinner and then went back later because of how friendly and welcoming they were.If your an Elk and on Oahu, make sure not to miss this great Lodge where the sense of Elkdom comes through strong.“

“This bar is a good street side location, and has an excellent happy hour special each day of the week. You can’t beat the happy hour special prices, $12 for a draft beer and burger/tacos/pulled pork etc. depending on the day, the pulled pork is my favorite. Excellent draft selection of local beers. Dog friendly lanai. Staff are also very friendly. Our favorite place for happy hour in Kailua.“

“I absolutely loved the fresh food and the staff was awesome Friendly and made you feel welcome Will definitely return to this establishment“

“The better half of the world food tour duo trekked over to Kailua and met me at Gaslamp, on Ho'olai St. The parking lot was full so we both found parking on the street. Hah, when I got back to my car, I found another car illegally parked behind me. So, parking appears to be an issue in this area.

There is no signage outside that tells you it’s Gaslamp, the signage says Kailua Town Pub and Grill. You have to go past the left side of the bar to a door, give a wait staff the secret passcode (which I failed to remember) and be taken through a door behind you, up a steep staircase to a small space overlooking the bar downstairs. There are about six tables and it’s a very dark space.

Natalie was our server and we started with a Botanist gin & tonic ($18) and a glass of J Lassalle Champagne ($25). I didn’t have any details about the wine, but it was not complex and was lacking bubbles.

We ordered the Kagoshima Wagyu Carpaccio($32) and the Escargot Bone Marrow ($42) to start. The carpaccio was a visual treat with capers, thin slices of radish, dill, pecorino and caviar. It tasted as good as it looked. The bone marrow was even better … two large bones topped with garlic buttered escargot, decorated with blistered tomatoes, and an arugula salad with two pieces of grilled sourdough. So unctuous, so decadent, so divine!

We split two entrees … The Wagyu Sampler (market price, it was $179), and the Black Truffle Risotto ($54). We added extra truffle ($12) and a side of Miso Brussels Sprouts ($16). The sampler came with two pieces of A5 “Snow Beef”, a piece of American “Wagyu” Filet Mignon, and pieces of ribeye an NY striploin, 12oz in all, and two sauces. The risotto contained sea asparagus, mascarpone and mozzarella cheeses, Hamakua mushrooms, and tomatoes. I consider the extra black truffle mandatory … It’s not special without it.

We ended our meal by sharing a Tiramisu ($12) and I had an espresso ($5). The tiramisu was very good, made in the classic style with pieces of fruit on top.

There was live music … a saxophonist played soft jazz starting at 6:30pm. It was our kind of music. Service was fine … we asked Natalie to slow down the delivery of food, and she ensured it was so. The food was great and we enjoyed our first visit to Gaslamp. One note: they apply a service charge if you use a credit card … It seems to be the new norm. Highly recommended (4.5), even if you must search for parking.“

“If you haven’t been, go! The food is surprisingly broke da mouth ono. Soon to be Lava Bar & Grill and they’re killin’ it. Great staff (Stephen’s the man), corn hole, pool, and live singers! Under the radar local spot that you need to check out. And get the bread pudding bites! (And the poke bowl). (And the chicago dog). (And the philly sandwich). Can’t go wrong.“

“Amazing strong margaritas, even can get frozen. Service was a little slow. Food was alright. Quesabirria Was slightly soggy and the consume was greasy with a quarter inch of grease on top. Flavor was good tho. Overall food and service was decent but doesn’t warrant the price hence the 4/5 stars. If your going go for the drinks they are strong for the price around this area“

“Kimo is such a great guy. My Hawaii trip had taken a turn for the worst and I admittedly went to his beach bar to drink some sadness away. Ended up meeting tons of great people there including Kimo. On my last day in Hawaii he gave me a goody bag with some original Hawaiian treats and a nice calendar. I promised him a bottle of Canadian maple syrup next time I'm in Hawaii and I'm looking forward to sharing a drink with him again.

Beautiful views, delicious drinks for a great price, and perfect place to cross paths with some truly beautiful people inside and out.“

“Such a fun place. They have swing chairs at the bar. love it!!“

“I highly recommend coming here - especially when Laura is working!! She is such a baddie💪 Highly attentive, VERY knowledgeable about their craft beer, and was super helpful/accommodating with food! We were there to watch a football game, and even though my team played horribly, I still had an amazing time, because of Laura’s hospitality and service❤️“

“I’ve been here multiple times with my family and it’s always been a great experience. Tasty drink drinks great service and good music and vibes plus EP are my initials lol. Not much seating so if it’s a Friday or the weekend, I’d make reservation reservations.“

“Fantastic bar and cigar lounge in Waikiki. It was a joy to visit after a nice dinner and relax. Service quality is out of this world and education opportunity for all other bars and restaurants. Secret treasure. I cannot recommend more for those cigar aficionados. Curtis is excellent host.“

“Music and atmosphere is outstanding! Fun place to listen to good music while enjoying a beverage!“

“Me and my daughter visit here in November we went the waitress. They call her. Hennessy and Roland were so nice. The hookah was good. Good environment. I recommend if you’re ever in Hawaii this is the hookah lounge to visit. good vibes and you can also bring one bottle. I think there are trying to get their liquor license. They don’t have food right now, but you can definitely order food. Trust you will enjoy.“

“Best hidden secret in Waikiki. Every single staff member is incredible. Their bar manager, Matthew, is hands down the best in town. Every craft cocktail they make is exceptional, my personal favorites would be the espresso martini and the island punch.“

“I met 3 friends for dinner here last night. We each ordered a sandwich or a burger. I ordered the BLT b/c they offered to substitute the bacon with avocado. But then they were out of avocados. No big deal, the LT on sourdough was good. More vegetarian options on the menu would be nice. It was a bit loud by the bar, so I'd recommend asking for a table away from it. Overall, the value was decent. It seems like a Honolulu dinner out with a mocktail these days costs about $40/person, and that tracked here.“

“Great place close to the ocean.“

“You will meet people that love to talk and have a great time. Bring any food in .. your lunch or dinner and have some drinks. The prices are reasonable and the last dive bar left in Waikiki. Come meet new friends on your visit - Aloha“

“I find Mimosa is quite easy to make.“

“All about the location. Great vibes, comfy and quiet considering it’s mostly military. Prices are standard and tough if you aren’t military. Hotel is like a campus, fun to explore. Great spot to spend a few hours going between the beach and the bar.“

“Had their loco moco, the gravy was good, it had a lumpy gelatinous look of what I would imagine home made gravy to be like. Hamburger was good not too much filler or binder. I think the only thing I had issue with was the quantity for $22. When I eat a loco moco I think plate lunch so I feel like quantity is important. But it's a bar and there are a lot of pupus to eat.

Chicken kastu was chicken chunks like a mochiko chicken style not a cutlet. Which at first surprised me but it worked and made it more shareable with better batter coverage.

Chili mandoo was underwhelming. Steamed mandoo with fried chili oil. I am not getting it again

I would recommend the fried rice. They put a sauce on it that does make it kinda sweet which works well with the bacon or smoked meats. It made me think of candied bacon. I'd probably order this again.

Sliders were good, the hamburger patty was the same as the loco moco I think.

Server was friendly and helpful.

Nothing on tap though and no pale ales or blondes at least when I asked.

Place could use a sign with entrance just to make things a little easier. I had to walk around looking for the door that looked most like an entrance.“

“Awesome food, cold beer and friendly staff!!!“

“Fried Chicken is the best“

“Great place to catch the football game today! Great screens, friendly staff and fun guests!!!“

“was there recently on my trip with the best company. (I was travelling from Australia). Loved it! Totally going back again early May 😃“

“Best appetizers and drinks I’ve had in a very long time“

“Hanks is no longer. These post are old. Ever since Hank sold the place its not the same as it used to be in years past. The big fat guy ar the door tried to make me pay him 10 bucks to get in. There's no cover charge for as long as I been there.“

“As the name implies - right on the edge of the ocean in Waikiki. Magnificent ocean views.😎“

“Loved this place! Marco and his gang are fantastic! Treated us very well. If you’re looking for a cool local place to decompress from hustle and bustle in Honolulu, this is the place! ❤️👍🏻“

“We found this bar by accident. It was part of our best experience in Hawaii. The bartenders and customers were so welcoming. We had such a blast and loved not paying tourists prices🥃🏝️🙏🏼❤️“

“Stopped in for a quick drink around 5ish on a Wednesday before our dinner reservation nearby. It was happy hour at that time (Wed-Sat, 5 to 7). They have some cocktails for $12, wines for $14, beer for $5-$6, and discounted bar snacks. There was something called “cocktail of the day” as a part of the happy hour menu, which I don’t think they really set because when we asked the bartended about it, she said she could just make us whatever we liked. So she asked what our liquor of choice was (whiskey) and if we liked more sweet/sour/strong. My husband and I each told her our preferences and she expertly made us each two very different drinks that we both enjoyed. You could tell she was a bartended who was actually good at her job, and not one just pouring alcohol. If we didn’t have the dinner reservation, we probably would have stayed for another drink and some bar snacks. Definitely worth checking out – especially during happy hour!“

“Really local spot, the bar staff is amazing. They always make sure they’re taking good care of you. The food isn’t the priority but it’s good when you order. The drinks are good and the atmosphere is very welcoming if you play your cards right. Keep in mind this is a local spot so come in humble and you might get a spot at the bar. If you do, it’ll be your new favorite spot.“

“Davey’s is our favorite local bar in Waikiki. Davey himself was so welcoming and accommodating. The staff was excellent! We loved the Smash Burgers on Sunday! We came to watch football and were treated like family. Dog friendly as well! Will be back next time.“

“I felt adventurous and tried the 400 Rabbits cocktail. The taste was delicious! However, it is literally served in a thimble. The Maka 'ako mule has to be my favorite with the old fashioned martini coming in second. Of course I haven't tried ALL the drinks... The cosmo is pretty yummy too“

“🍗🎤 The chicken, soju, and karaoke — perfect combo!

The chicken and soju here were to die for — crispy, juicy, and packed with flavor. But what really made the night was the karaoke! Great setup, fun vibes, and just an all-around awesome time with friends. Solid service and a chill, lively atmosphere. Definitely coming back for more food, drinks, and great times!“

“Stopped by LBLE bar twice on our NYE trip to Waikiki.

The 1st time, we stopped by for a drink, waiting for our room. We were able to catch the Saturday afternoon football game on the huge TV, grab HH drinks and some lau lau nachos.

The 2nd visit, we went to watch the week 18 49ers vs Seahawks game, we ordered HH drinks and was able to order from Blake's secret menu! Blake went out of his way to make us a rootbeer float.

The great service from Blake the bartender is what drove us to come back for a 2nd visit. We enjoyed our time spent in LBLE Lounge and will definitely visit again when we are in the area. Shout out to Blake for making our visit enjoyable.

We definitely recommend the Guava cooler and the secret menu item rootbeer float!“

“i love the beef and chicken kebob. the koko brownie was to die for. they offer wide variety of alcoholic drinks. prices are very reasonable. parking is conveniently located at the back of the restaurant.“

“Excellent food!👍🏽 Friendly staff & loved the service!👍🏽👍🏽“

“It was an unexpected surprise. Not fancy, but a nice casual atmosphere to grab a quick bite to eat. Have passed it many times not realizing what we were missing. Have tried a few times in the last year but always seemed to miss when they were open. Will definitely stop in again when I am at USCGS to pick up supplies from Ability 1.“

“I have been to this bar twice and both times have been an amazing experience. The second time I went I had many questions about recommendations on a type of sake and Michael was able to make sure I had the best intel on sake because he was super knowledgeable on everything they sold! I had an amazing experience and recommend to all others. Thank you Michael!“

“I’m from out of town and I found this bar because all of the other ones were “ugh”. When I came to Club Wave, I felt so welcomed. The bartender, Makamae was great. The owner and his family are great. The atmosphere, people, and the conversations are great. When I came back, everyone remembered me by name. I used to have two favorite bars that I would go out of my way to go to. Now, I have three.“

“small niche, two pool tables, air-condition, fun friendly comfortable atmosphere to relax with friends 😊 clean bathrooms, bring your own snacks 😋 St. Louis Drive In right down the road 😋 Top of the Hill 3579 Waialae Ave Honolulu, HI 96816-2701 - (808) 732-3437. Open 7 days a week 3:30pm - 2am. Pool . Darts . Karaoke . Pupus . Internet Juke Box“

“#Grateful for bartender Marty and cook Thomas this is a new place in my amazing neighborhood we will be stopping by often they have karaoke the food is definitely fresh and hot plenty of free parking lots of games and live music on certain days you will not be disappointed try to always support local remember 70% of the money you spend local stays local I have discovered paradise and I am never leaving this island I have been here over 4 years and I will definitely have my friends and family stopped by every time they visit Aloha from Paradise #bigfunglasses“

“My friend and I decided to aimlessly wander from Chinatown and came across this wonderful gem. The moment we came in the bartender greeted us with a smile and gave us some popcorn with our beers. Movies were played on the tv and some other patrons played music on the TouchTunes. Lovely place.“

“Great place to relax, have a cocktail and enjoy a cigar. They have a decent selection of cigars or bring your own. Good selection of liquor and beers. They had live music, they were real good. Bartenders were friendly, knowledgeable and attentive. Highly recommend.“