Best places: Cocktail bars in Honolulu, United States

👍👍 We visited Surf Bar twice on our visit to Oahu! Chuck and Elise were such kind people. They took great care of us, told us local recommendations, and shared their lives with us. The menu drinks are fabulous, but Chuck made us a couple of off-menu drinks based on our preferences. The prices are high...

A dimly lit swanky bar with a speakeasy vibe specializing in whiskey & inventive cocktails.

Informal restaurant with a terrace featuring traditional Turkish cuisine & cocktails.

No-frills dimly-lit neighborhood gathering spot offering Chinese grub, games & karaoke since 1986.

Halekulani Hotel's upscale jazz lounge is a plush setting for craft cocktails & high-end snacks.

Cool, creative eatery serving locally sourced, modern American fare & cocktails, plus live music.

Hip 3rd-floor hangout with a cozy patio offering a range of Japanese-inspired fare & cocktails.

Artsy, industrial-chic locale featuring inventive, handcrafted cocktails & eclectic small plates.

2-story Asian bistro for breakfast & brunch items with colorful touches, plus cocktails.

Daily drink specials & karaoke offered in a narrow, no-frills hideaway with a dozen or so seats.

Family-friendly chain offering a sports-bar-style setting for American food & arcade games.

👍👍 First of all, can we just talk about how aesthetically pleasing this place is!! Insta pic worthy. Aside from that I’m so happy this was the last place I ate at before I left Hawaii. The service was great and the food was just was amazing. If you want something small before you’re on your way, stop b...

Locally sourced seafood dishes and cocktails served in an airy, fashionable space with a large patio.

👍👍 The Hawaiian Aroma Caffe At The Beachcomber is so cute! I love the decor, drinks and everything about it. The people are so nice here too. I was staying at the Beachcomber, so this was right upstairs in the hotel near the pool. I enjoyed their delicious cocktail while sunbathing in the pool area. So...

Chill Irish pub featuring diverse live-music acts, open- mikes & karaoke nights in a casual space.

👍👍 I thoroughly enjoyed the atmosphere here; everything was so refined and beautiful, with every detail perfectly matched. Of course, this place positions itself as a cocktail bar, so you shouldn't expect anything else. If you're hungry and on a tight budget, I wouldn't recommend coming here, as the po...

👍👍 I did a lot of research on the whale watching vendors in Oahu. If you are looking for a comfortable boat that is super relaxing to see whales, this is your boat. Many of the other vendors have catamarans that have limited seating and are lower to the water. This boat is large and comfortable and per...

Vegas-inspired sports bar by day & music venue by night offers craft cocktails in sharp surrounds.

👍👍 Best food on the island and one of the top restaurants in the US!! We came once last July and had to come back as my birthday request. And now came back for an 3rd and amazing time. Absolutely beyond in flavors, presentation and cocktail pairings! Every food piece was perfection. Would 10/10 recomme...

Bar is a go-to for craft beers, cocktails, pizzas & a brick-walled loungey space with DJs & a patio.