Honolulu · Honolulu County, HI

Nightlife in Honolulu

Scout analyzed 131 Honolulu places and surfaced the ones that actually fit nightlife.

Places analyzed

131

Matches

Typical spend

$70

Typical visit

1.5 hr

Complete outings

Waikiki Dinner & Rock-A-Hula Show

Begin your date night with an elegant dinner at Beachhouse at the Moana, offering exquisite surf 'n' turf with beautiful ocean views. Follow this with a lively and entertaining performance at Rock-A-Hula, Hawaii's largest Polynesian dinner show. Conclude your evening with an optional sophisticated cocktail at The Beach Bar.

Best neighborhoods for nightlife

Ranked by how many matching spots Scout found in each area.

Waikiki

7 matching spots

Kaka'ako

1 matching spots

Palolo

1 matching spots

Scout-verified spots

Waikiki

Skybox Taphouse: Sports Bar

Skybox Taphouse is suitable for a casual outing to watch sports, grab a drink, and have some food. Expect to spend 1-2 hours and around $20-50 per person on drinks and pub fare.

FoodCocktailsSports

★ 3.8$20–$50 typical1.5 hr visithard parking

Waikiki

HIDEOUT

HIDEOUT is a stylish rooftop bar good for a date night or social evening drinks with small plates. Expect to spend $30-$75 per person and stay for 1-2 hours.

FoodCocktailsViews

$30–$75 typical1.5 hr visitmoderate parking

Nightlife

Hula’s Bar & Lei Stand

Hula's is a lively second-story bar ideal for an evening out, offering drinks, entertainment, and potential views. Expect to spend $30-$70 per person for a 2-hour visit enjoying cocktails and the atmosphere.

FoodCocktailsLive music

$30–$70 typical1.5 hr visithard parking

Kaka'ako

The Gatsby Hawai'i

The Gatsby Hawai'i is a good spot for a casual dinner or drinks, pairing well with a night out in Honolulu. Expect to spend 1.5 to 2 hours and around $35-75 per person for food and cocktails.

FoodCocktailsSports

$35–$75 typical1.5 hr visitmoderate parking

Waikiki

The Beach Bar

The Beach Bar is an oceanfront spot for cocktails and live music, ideal for a relaxed evening or a weekend outing. Expect to spend $30-$70 per person for drinks over 1.5 hours.

CocktailsLive musicOutdoors

$30–$70 typical1.5 hr visithard parking

Palolo

Mud Hen Water

Mud Hen Water is suitable for an evening meal or drinks with friends, offering inventive Hawaiian small plates. Expect to spend $40-80 per person for a 1.5-hour visit.

FoodCocktailsSocial

$40–$80 typical1.5 hr visitmoderate parking

Waikiki

Maui Brewing Co. Waikiki

This brewpub is suitable for a casual meal or drinks with friends and family, offering Hawaiian-inspired dishes and craft beers. Expect to spend 1.5 to 2 hours, with costs ranging from $30-$60 per person for food and a couple of drinks.

FoodCocktailsOutdoors

$30–$60 typical1.5 hr visithard parking

Waikiki

Arnold's Beach Bar

Arnold's is a casual tiki bar good for an evening drink, often with live music and games. Expect to spend $20-60 per person for drinks and snacks over a 1.5-hour visit.

CocktailsLive musicRelaxed

$20–$60 typical1.5 hr visithard parking

Waikiki

Blue Note Hawaii

This is a good spot for a sophisticated evening out, combining dinner and a show. Expect a visit to last 2-3 hours, with costs typically ranging from $100-$250 per person for tickets and food/drinks.

FoodCocktailsLive music

$100–$250 typical1.5 hr visithard parking

Waikiki

Surf Bar Waikiki

This is a hotel cocktail bar in Waikiki, suitable for an evening drink or a relaxed nightcap, often after dinner elsewhere. Expect to spend $30-60 per person for drinks over 1.5 hours.

CocktailsRelaxedSocial

$30–$60 typical1.5 hr visithard parking