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….“

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

“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.“

“Great food. A little too dark, I couldn't see well. Had to use my phone flashlight. Again food was amazing! Drinks amazing too! Kind of small seating so really close to the other tables. Felt a bit crowded. Priced on the higher end. For the experience and taste of food and drinks, well worth it. Celebrated a birthday. Was special. Thank you! 💕Stay Tight, LLC 🤞🏽“

“Went in on a Tuesday night place was pretty quiet. Ordered a drink and got to talking with the bartender who was very hospitable, and engaging. Ordered the burgers and some onion rings those came out awesome. Plus a drink of the bartender's choice and it was all around a great experience.“

“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!“

“This place is amazing. If you’re around this area it is definitely worth the visit. The drinks are amazing(especially the lava flow) and the man who runs it is so nice and welcoming, he gives free waters with any drinks he makes. The view alone is worth the trip, right in front of the ocean with plenty of seats and music. I make it a point to come here when I’m visiting Hawaii.“

“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❤️“

“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!“

“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.“

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

“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.“

“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.“

“I find Mimosa is quite easy to make.“

“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“

“This is hands down the best bar in Honolulu. Small but mighty thanks to the very comfortable outdoor setting and ESPECIALLY the friendly, caring and expert service from Matt and Yulia. The drinks are reasonably-priced (don't miss the 4-6 p.m. happy hour!), and they are professionally made with top-shelf liquor. And not just dog friendly, but dog welcoming - they love your dog. If you are out walking your dog, stop by for a drink while your dog relaxes in the cooling ocean breeze that runs through this place. Highly recommended!“

“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.“

“We originally came to Pint + Jigger for a special that, unfortunately, was no longer being served. However, we were pleasantly surprised by all the other great selections on the menu.

The burger was amazing—a true highlight of Hawaiʻi’s burger scene. I’m not going to call it the absolute best, but it is definitely up there with the best. If you want to know which burger currently holds my top spot, you’ll have to read my other reviews. Either way, Pint + Jigger makes a pretty damn good burger.

The salad was also a hit with my entire family. We added the blackened marlin, and it was fantastic. The fish was seasoned well and cooked perfectly. That level of quality wasn’t necessarily something we expected from a pub, but they absolutely delivered.

The drink menu also offered an excellent selection of delicious local brews—not just beer from one represented brewery, but choices from several different local producers. I love having a place where I can enjoy great food while trying a variety of fresh local beers.

Great burgers, perfectly cooked fish, a family-approved salad, and plenty of local brews—Pint + Jigger was an excellent surprise.“

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

“Great place close to the ocean.“

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

“Best garlic shrimp I’ve ever had! I’ve been to 15+ eateries ordering the same dish on the mainland and the Hawaiian islands. The guava fried chicken and Lilikoi Pie were epic too! �“

“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“

“Icon scene on Waikiki Beach! Top notch service. 🌺“

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

“I visited today and sat at the bar for Happy Hour and had the best bartender (woman) whose name I didn't get but we did chat about travel. She was so kind! I forgot my credit card and ran after me down the street to return it to me! The food was great and the service was awesome. Thank you kind lady and enjoy your trip to South Africa!“

“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!!👍🏼👍🏼“

“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!!“

“Hawaiian seafood restaurant“

“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.“

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

“We just came back to the US after a long trip to Europe and Asia so we decided to go back to Yardhouse for their happy hour. We ordered our usual poke nachos with Tomato bisque. We dunk our nachos on the bisque and it’s the best ever snack! I also ordered their chicken wrap, also good the chicken was well seasoned and tender. We ate at the bar area outside. The inside looked a little dark and dated not really very inviting for eating. But our food is great and our server is very friendly!“

“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! ❤️👍🏻“

“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!“

“Good fun! Good space for the party and the staff was excellent.“

“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.“

“The best shave ice & fruit we had during our entire 2 week trip on O'ahu! Can't stop thinking about how delicious they were and I've been home 2 months now. Can't wait to come back!“

“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.“

“We were looking for a hip, modern sushi spot that would be a little different from the usual Japanese restaurant—and Kanoa Sushi Grill & Bar absolutely delivered! We brought our auntie here to celebrate her 90th birthday, and we wanted somewhere fun, fresh, and memorable. This place was perfect. The atmosphere was lively and unique, the food was outstanding, and the service was top-notch from start to finish. Everyone made us feel welcome and helped make the celebration really special. We had such a wonderful time and will definitely be coming back!“

“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.“

“We stop by here about once a month. The owner/bartender (Eddie) is the main reason he has such a following. The bartop is usually full on a weekend, but there are plenty of seats and tables in the dining area. Bar food favorites include the deep fried pork belly, wings & fries, tots, maxwell polish dog. Their homeade hot sauce is amazing. Drink prices are reasonable. Bottles & cans only. No drafts. Great bourbon & whiskey selection. Street parking is a bit of a challenge. However, there are several city municipal parking lots nearby for about $3-5 for a 4-5 hour stay.“