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“

“Amazing food, service, and entertainment with a saxophone player. Our French Laundry Steak was cooked to perfection. The mashed potatoes were delicious. We also had the bruschetta as a starter and loved it. Drinks were strong and perfectly concocted. Also enjoyed the tiramisu for dessert in which they wrote happy birthday on! A great place for a fancy date night or celebration dinner.“

“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.“

“Being from Bakersfield, California, we know good Mexican food, and Mexico Lindo absolutely delivered! This was by far the best Mexican food we found anywhere on the island.

The portions were generous, the cocktails were large and well-made, and every dish we ordered was fresh, flavorful, and authentic. What really made the experience stand out was the outstanding service. From the host who greeted us, to our server, to the bartender, everyone was friendly, attentive, and genuinely interested in making sure we had a great experience.

The staff was happy to answer questions, offer recommendations, and make us feel welcome from start to finish. It's clear they take pride in both their food and their customer service.

If you're craving great Mexican food while visiting Oahu, don't miss Mexico Lindo. We will definitely be back on our next trip to Kailua!“

“Koa Oasis is one of my favorite little finds at Fort DeRussy Beach Park.

Not for nothing, but for a tiny beach shack, they make some surprisingly solid cocktails. I’ve had the Mai Tai several times and recently tried the Li Hing Margarita for the first time. It definitely won’t be my last. In fact, I think I’d order it over the Mai Tai next time, which is saying a lot.

The service is always outstanding. Every employee I’ve interacted with has been friendly, welcoming and efficient. Honestly, if I could give the service 10 stars, I would.

The food selection is limited, but that’s not really the point. They have snacks, chips and hot dogs — enough to soak up the booze from the booze shack. 😂

One other thing worth mentioning: I’m not military, but if you’re active duty, retired military or a veteran, Koa Oasis offers a military discount with proof of service.

Great drinks, great service and an unbeatable location just steps from the beach.“

“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 wish I could give this place SEVEN stars, but apparently Google Maps is run by cowards.

RM 38 is, without question, the best bar on the island. And it’s not like the island is out here serving sad gas-station margaritas—there are plenty of world class drinks around. RM 38 is just that far ahead of the pack.

The staff is amazing. You can tell they genuinely love what they do, which makes sitting at the bar feel like dinner theater, except everyone is cooler, the plot involves cocktails, and the ending is always “wow, I need another one.”

The menu is awesome, but if you are overwhelmed or indecisive, just let them work their magic. They will make you something better than whatever you thought your favorite drink was, then casually drop a fascinating story behind it like they are part bartender, part historian, part wizard.“

“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.“

“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.“

“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.“

“Paniolo Bar & Café (in the lobby of The Equus Hotel) is officially in my rotation now—and the fact that it’s a quick 5-minute walk from my place? Dangerous. In the best way.

I didn’t even eat this time (yet), but I will be back for food—possibly today.

Let’s talk drinks:
My first one… no idea what it was called, but it was red and perfect 😂
Then I had a passion fruit + pineapple margarita that was chef’s kiss—fresh, balanced, and exactly what you want when you’re in this mood.

But the real standout? Ben behind the bar.

Attentive, personable, and just gets it. The kind of bartender who elevates the whole experience without trying too hard.

The vibe is relaxed, local-friendly, and low-key elevated—exactly the kind of spot you don’t want to gatekeep, but also kind of do.

If you’re in Ala Moana and want great cocktails with even better service, this is it.

I’ll absolutely be back!“

“This is an amazing whiskey bar! Their collection of whiskey, bourbon, and scotch is unrivaled here. I have been several times and have always enjoyed it. My most recent visit left me a bit underwhelmed. I ordered the BLT. It was beautiful with a nice twist...a fried green tomato, but I took one bite all I could taste was mustard! Who puts mustard on a BLT? It was a shame, I ate 1/4 of it and took the rest home. At home I scraped the mustard off and added mayo...then it was banging!

The service was great as usual and the atmosphere lovely. All in all a solid choice...but beware the mustard!“

“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.“

“I am new to the island and her for work. I came here with some friends and felt absolutely welcome by the staff. They were friendly, and the food was outstanding! Tosha deserves a raise!

Support this business at all costs!“

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

“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.“

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

“Great place close to the ocean.“

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

“Fried Chicken is the best“

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

“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! ❤️👍🏻“

“I recently moved to Chinatown from east Oahu and decided to check out Hanks… walking distance from my apartment!! What a gas!!! Loved the live music and huge variety of patrons. The bar tender was skilled and conversational and made this old lady who’s solo, feel welcome and comfortable!!👍🏼👍🏼“

“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🥃🏝️🙏🏼❤️“

“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 only write google reviews for the places that I really love and Bevy was one of my favorite place to visit when I was in Hawaii. They have amazing list of cocktails and the bartender was super attentive! Enjoyed my time here and food was good too! They made my birthday extra special 🎂“

“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.“

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

“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!“

“Great location. Excellent food and wonderful beer / wine. Neil is fantastic. Love this place!“

“Quick and friendly service! They were so kind and accommodating with replacing our cocktail soju when I realized their Dubai Chocolate was made with matcha, and treated me extra special on my birthday (even on a Sunday night). My boyfriend and I love the karaoke rooms and the Ube Latte soju, and the KFC is the best!!“

“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.“

“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 enjoy this place a lot. The beer selection is fantastic. The ambience feels mellow but definitely not boring. The video games provide nostalgia. I highly recommend it.“

“Owner from Golden Gate Lounge, has a strong Korean personality that I like. 🥴💕“

“The people, staff, ambiance, especially the food are great, bar none. pool table, dart board league standards. If singing your thing then great karaoke system. Stop by and say hello:)“

“This is a bar. A lot of TVs, Karaoke. Group parties have brought in some of their own food. But they have a full kitchen if you don't have food. Relaxed atmosphere and private room for your group.
They open early so that I can catch my college orpro football game. A great place to watch UH sports as well.“

“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!“

“Bar 35 is a great place to go with friends to have drinks on the cheaper side, and to dance. the music selection is nice, and the bartenders are great despite how much people are there getting drinks constantly. The place can get very packed, so if you aren’t fond of such a thing, then I’d recommend going somewhere else, but it’s a great time. I’d also recommend you get an uber to the place, because there’s only paid parking and the lots are quite small. there is meters on the street though if you’re fine parking there.“