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Dive bars & neighborhood favorites

Laid-back bars, late-night music, Irish pubs, and local hangouts. The venue type on each listing helps you choose the right atmosphere.

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Oʻahu

Oʻahu · Waikīkī · Irish pub & live music

Kelley O’Neil’s

Interior of Kelley O’Neil’s Irish pub
Interior of Kelley O’Neil’s Irish pub · Official venue website; individual photographer not credited

Published hours checked

A casual late-night pub on Lewers Street with live music advertised every day.

Daily 11 AM–4 AM; last call 3:30 AM

Before you go

Irish bar and grill with daily live music. Published last call is earlier than closing.

311 Lewers Street, Honolulu

Published hours checked · 2026-10-04

Oʻahu · Chinatown · Neighborhood pizza pub

J. Dolan’s — Chinatown

Pizza from J. Dolan’s; branch not identified in the source photograph
Pizza from J. Dolan’s; branch not identified in the source photograph · Official venue website; individual photographer not credited

Official source reviewed

A relaxed pub for pizza and beer on Bethel Street. A separate branch operates in Kāhala.

Mon–Thu · 11 AM–midnight; Fri–Sat · 11 AM–2 AM; Sun · 11 AM–10 PM

Before you go

These hours are for Chinatown; check the branch before heading out.

1147 Bethel Street, Honolulu

Official source reviewed · 2026-09-21

4.6/5 · 1,421 Google reviews

$20-$30 · per person

Rating & price sources

Reported by Restaurant Guru · observed 2026-10-02. Ratings can change.

Rating location: 1147 Bethel St, Honolulu, Hawaii, USA

$20-$30: Restaurant Guru snapshot

Oʻahu · Waikīkī · Dive bar

Arnold’s Beach Bar

Live ukulele performance inside Arnold’s Beach Bar, Waikīkī
Live ukulele performance inside Arnold’s Beach Bar, Waikīkī · Yelp visitor photograph via MapQuest; individual photographer not identified

current hours not independently confirmed

A casual Waikīkī bar stop. Check the latest visitor information before heading over.

Check the venue for current hours.

Before you go

Confirm today’s hours and age policy before visiting.

current hours not independently confirmed · September 21, 2026

Oʻahu · Chinatown · Neighborhood bar & live shows

Proof Social Club

Proof Social Club entrance in Honolulu
Proof Social Club entrance in Honolulu · Official venue website; individual photographer not credited

Published hours checked

An alleyway bar with cocktails, nonalcoholic choices, and a changing lineup of trivia, drag, and live music.

Mon–Sat 4 PM–2 AM; closed Sunday

Before you go

Laid-back alley bar with trivia, drag and live shows. Check the event calendar; the name does not mean a dedicated dance club.

1154 Fort Street Mall #10, Honolulu, HI 96813

Published hours checked · 2026-10-04

4.5/5 · 279 Google reviews

$20-$30 · per person

Rating & price sources

Reported by Restaurant Guru · observed 2026-10-02. Ratings can change.

Rating location: 1154 Fort Street Mall #10, Honolulu, Hawaii, USA

$20-$30: Restaurant Guru snapshot

Oʻahu · Waikīkī · Dive bar

Suzie Wong’s Hideaway

Beer at Suzie Wong’s Hideaway
Beer at Suzie Wong’s Hideaway · Alexander Gates / Craft Beer & Brewing

Official venue source reviewed

A casual Waikīkī dive-bar stop with drinks and links to nearby food options on its official website.

Check the venue for current hours.

Before you go

Confirm today’s hours and age policy before visiting.

1913 Dudoit Lane, Honolulu, HI 96815

Official venue source reviewed · September 21, 2026

Oʻahu · Waikīkī · LGBTQ+ bar & dancing

Hula’s Bar & Lei Stand

Cocktails at Hula’s Bar & Lei Stand, Waikīkī
Cocktails at Hula’s Bar & Lei Stand, Waikīkī · Hula’s Bar & Lei Stand / OpenTable; photographer unspecified

Official venue source reviewed

Cocktails, beach bites, drag, DJs, and dancing near the Diamond Head end of Waikīkī.

Daily · 11 AM–2 AM

Before you go

Check the calendar for live entertainment and event-specific entry rules.

134 Kapahulu Avenue, second floor, Honolulu, HI 96815

Official venue source reviewed · September 21, 2026

4.1/5 · 825 Google reviews

Rating & price sources

Reported by Wanderlog · observed 2026-10-02. Ratings can change.

Rating location: 134 Kapahulu Ave 2nd floor, Honolulu, HI 96815, USA

Oʻahu · Waikīkī · Tiki dive bar & karaoke

Kiki’s Tiki Bar / The Pupu House

The Pupu House / Kiki’s Waikīkī bar interior
The Pupu House / Kiki’s Waikīkī bar interior · Official venue website; photographer not credited

Official venue source reviewed

A playful Lewers Street hangout with daily drink specials and local food at The Pupu House. Kiki’s Upstairs is a separate nightlife space.

All-day drink specials · karaoke Wednesday, Friday & Saturday

Before you go

Confirm opening hours, karaoke start times, and the current specials directly. Upstairs programming may differ.

310 Lewers Street, Honolulu, HI 96815

Official venue source reviewed · September 21, 2026

Oʻahu · Honolulu · Sports bar

RB Sports Bar & Grill (Rock Bottom)

Chicken wings at RB Sports Bar & Grill (Rock Bottom), Puck’s Alley
Chicken wings at RB Sports Bar & Grill (Rock Bottom), Puck’s Alley · Lucas Kamata / HONOLULU Magazine

current operating details not independently verified

Sports bar in the places-to-explore collection.

Before you go

Confirm current opening hours, reservations, dress requirements, and event admission directly.

current operating details not independently verified ·

Oʻahu · Honolulu · Bar and grill

SIDEQUEST

Matcha colada at SIDEQUEST, Waikīkī
Matcha colada at SIDEQUEST, Waikīkī · Kelli Shiroma Braiotta / Aloha State Daily

current operating details not independently verified

Bar and grill in the places-to-explore collection.

Before you go

Confirm current opening hours, menu, and any event or happy-hour schedule directly.

current operating details not independently verified ·

Oʻahu · Honolulu · Neighborhood bar

Osoyami Bar and Grill

Hand rolls at Osoyami Bar and Grill
Hand rolls at Osoyami Bar and Grill · Kelli Shiroma Braiotta / Aloha State Daily

current operating details not independently verified

Neighborhood bar in the places-to-explore collection.

Before you go

Confirm current opening hours, menu, and any event or happy-hour schedule directly.

current operating details not independently verified ·

4.6/5 · 331 Google reviews

$$ · Price level

$10-$20 · per person

Rating & price sources

Reported by Restaurant Guru · observed 2026-10-02. Ratings can change.

Rating location: 1820 Algaroba St, Honolulu, Hawaii, USA

$$: Giftly snapshot

$10-$20: Restaurant Guru snapshot

More local leads — confirm before visiting

These places appear in older local reporting. Current hours and karaoke schedules have not been independently confirmed.

Oʻahu · Makiki · Local dive & karaoke

8 Fat Fat 8 Bar & Grille

8 Fat Fat 8 Bar & Grille photographed for HONOLULU Magazine
8 Fat Fat 8 Bar & Grille photographed for HONOLULU Magazine · HONOLULU Magazine; individual photographer not confirmed

Older local coverage · reconfirm before visiting

A longtime local bar known for Cantonese-style fried chicken and garlic vegetables.

Before you go

Older local reporting describes karaoke; current hours and singing schedule need confirmation. Confirm directly before going.

1327 South Beretania Street, Honolulu

Older local coverage · reconfirm before visiting · 2026-09-21

4.6/5 · 434 Google reviews

$$ · Price level

$20-$30 · per person

Rating & price sources

Reported by Restaurant Guru · observed 2026-10-02. Ratings can change.

Rating location: 1327 S Beretania St., Honolulu, Hawaii, USA

$$: Giftly snapshot

$20-$30: Restaurant Guru snapshot

Oʻahu · Ala Moana · Neighborhood bar & Chinese food

Red Café

Clay-pot rice at Red Café
Clay-pot rice at Red Café · HONOLULU Magazine; individual photographer not confirmed

Older local coverage · reconfirm before visiting

Chinese comfort food and a small, informal bar setting near Kapiʻolani Boulevard.

Before you go

Listed from local reporting updated March 2024. Current hours need confirmation; call (808) 888-8132.

1661 Kapiʻolani Boulevard, Honolulu

Older local coverage · reconfirm before visiting · 2026-09-21

3.9/5 · 19 Google reviews

$20-$30 · per person

Rating & price sources

Reported by Restaurant Guru · observed 2026-10-02. Ratings can change.

Rating location: 1661 Kapiolani Blvd, Honolulu, Hawaii, USA

$20-$30: Restaurant Guru snapshot

Oʻahu · Makiki · Korean bar & karaoke

Café Princess Pig

Budae jjigae at Café Princess Pig
Budae jjigae at Café Princess Pig · HONOLULU Magazine; individual photographer not confirmed

Older local coverage · reconfirm before visiting

A Korean karaoke-bar lead for shared dishes such as budae jjigae.

Before you go

Listed from local reporting updated March 2024. Call (808) 369-7578 for current hours, karaoke format, and booking.

1350 South King Street, Honolulu

Older local coverage · reconfirm before visiting · 2026-09-21

Maui

Maui · Kīhei · Casual tiki bar & pizza

South Shore Tiki Lounge

South Shore Tiki Lounge exterior in Kīhei
South Shore Tiki Lounge exterior in Kīhei · Official venue website; individual photographer not credited

Published hours checked

A casual South Maui stop for pizza, drinks, and the venue’s music schedule.

Daily bar until midnight; kitchen 11 AM–10 PM. DJs and dancing Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat 9 PM–midnight

Before you go

Tiki bar with selected dance nights. Qualifies Sun–Thu only; Friday and Saturday close at midnight, not after.

Published hours checked · 2026-10-04

4.4/5 · 1,669 Google reviews

$$ · Price level

$20-$30 · per person

Rating & price sources

Reported by Restaurant Guru · observed 2026-10-02. Ratings can change.

Rating location: 1913-J S Kihei Rd, Kihei, Hawaii, USA

$$: Giftly snapshot

$20-$30: Restaurant Guru snapshot

Maui · Kīhei · Sports pub & neighborhood bar

Moose McGillycuddy’s — Kīhei

View from Moose McGillycuddy’s in Kīhei
View from Moose McGillycuddy’s in Kīhei · Moose McGillycuddy’s — Kīhei / photographer not specified

Official venue source reviewed

A laid-back Maui pub with sports screens and sunset views. This listing is for Kīhei; the former Waikīkī location is not listed as a current venue.

Happy hour daily · 4–7 PM

Before you go

Check the official calendar for Monday bingo and Wednesday trivia. No reservations.

2511 South Kihei Road, Kihei, HI 96753

Official venue source reviewed · September 21, 2026

4.4/5 · 2,173 Google reviews

Rating & price sources

Reported by Wanderlog · observed 2026-10-02. Ratings can change.

Rating location: 2511 S Kihei Rd, Kihei, HI 96753, USA

Maui · Kīhei · Dive bar & live music

Kahale’s Maui’s Local Dive Bar

Published hours checked

A neighborhood dive bar in Kīhei with live bands, sports and bar events.

Daily 10 AM–midnight; Sunday football opening may be 8 AM

Before you go

21+. Qualifies for the Sun–Thu cutoff only; midnight closing does not count as past midnight on Friday or Saturday.

1913 S Kihei Road, Unit P, Kihei

Published hours checked · 2026-10-04

Kauaʻi

Kauaʻi · Līhuʻe · Sports bar & live music

Rob’s Good Times Grill

Published hours checked

A sports bar and grill with live music and trivia; a casual drinks stop rather than a dedicated nightclub.

Sun–Mon 11 AM–10 PM; Tue closed; Wed–Sat 11 AM–11 PM

Before you go

Qualifies Wednesday and Thursday only. Kitchen closes one hour before the bar.

4303 Rice Street, Lihue

Published hours checked · 2026-10-04

Hawaiʻi Island

Hawaiʻi Island · Kailua-Kona · LGBTQ+ bar with DJ nights

MY BAR Kona

MY BAR Kona bar interior
MY BAR Kona bar interior · Official venue website; individual photographer not credited

Published hours checked

A welcoming local bar with pool tables, music, DJs, and karaoke.

Fri 3 PM–2 AM; Sat 6 PM–2 AM. Mon–Thu: noon–close, closing time unspecified. Sunday event hours vary

Before you go

Weekend DJs, pool tables and karaoke programming. Late Night eligibility is confirmed for Friday and Saturday only; weekday closing times need confirmation.

74-5606 Luhia Street, Kailua-Kona

Published hours checked · 2026-10-04

4.4/5 · 231 Google reviews

$10-$20 · per person

Rating & price sources

Reported by Restaurant Guru · observed 2026-10-02. Ratings can change.

Rating location: 74-5606 Luhia St, Kailua-Kona, Hawaii, USA

$10-$20: Restaurant Guru snapshot

Molokaʻi

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Lānaʻi

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