Check out the Best Happy Hour in Waikiki, Oahu
If you are looking for the best happy hour in Waikiki to end a perfect day on Oahu, you’ll love hanging out at some of these fabulous places. With so many outdoor venues, bars and restaurants around the Waikiki area, it’s hard to make a really good choice. We’ve researched all the best happy hour spots with excellent views, drinks and pupus (appetizers) to enjoy. Now all you have to do is choose what you want and show up for a fun experience, views or maybe even live shows to enjoy.
How to get around Waikiki
It’s relatively easy to get around Waikiki by foot since it is so compact and easy to walk around but if you want to get somewhere right away here are your options:
Uber – use your Uber app to get around the area and beyond Honolulu area. It’s relatively fast
Taxi – there are a lot of taxis available around Waikiki so its easy to flag one down when you have to.
Public transportation – there are many bus lines that connect all parts of Waikiki and Honolulu and relatively easy and inexpensive to use.
Walk by foot – if you have more time and want to enjoy a leisurely stroll, walking is good, easy and inexpensive to do, plus you get to see more of Waikiki area.
Here’s the top Happy Hour venues in Waikiki to enjoy now
MORIMOTO ASIA WAIKIKI
Located in the Alohilani Resort on Waikiki at
2490 Kalākaua Avenue, Waikīkī
Happy Hour: Daily 5:00-7:00pm (bar and lounge only)
The hip and trendy Morimoto’s which is part of Iron Check Masaharu Morimoto offers fantastic happy hour deals staring with small plate specials at $5 on their happy hour menu to include, takoyacki, yakiso-ba noodles, rock shrimp and wagyu sliders and gyu tacos.
Wash this down with Kirin beer or lychee inspired spritz cocktail and cool vibes from house music makes this the hip place to hang out for happy hour.
BASALT
Duke’s Lane Market & Eatery, 2255 Kūhiō Avenue, Waikiki
Happy Hour: Daily 3:00-6:00pm
This is definitely a foodie venue along with excellent drinks at this excellent restaurant located in the Dukes Lane Market and eatery. Pupu appetizer offerings include flatbread pizzas, pork belly buns, charcuterie and cheese platters and burgers. You can enjoy some of the craft cocktail specials or standard beers or wine. Live must typically starts between 6-9pm
Sky Waikiki
Definitely one of the fun and gorgeous views with this rooftop bar that overlooks Waikiki. You’ll get amazing views of Diamond Head and the ocean in this casual but also luxe bar vibe indoors and out.
Appetizers are fantastic at around $6 with drink specials from 4-5 pm. $2 Oyster shots, $4 Modelo or Heineken, what’s not to like at these prices.
Kona Grill
Located at the International Market Place, Grand Lānaʻi, 2330 Kalākaua Avenue, Waikīkī
Happy Hour: Mon-Sun 2:00-6:00pm (bar, patio and lounge only)
With happy hour that starts of early at 2pm, there’s a lot of fantastic choices with the most extensive Happy Hour menus on the island. You can enjoy a special cocktail or exotic Hawaiian elixir, or standard wines or even sangria by the glass. Enjoy some delicious appetizers of chicken satay, cheeseburger sliders or spicy tuna rolls or how about some hot and delicious potstickers (Chinese dumplings).
Tommy Bahama bar and restaurant
(Daily Happy hour from 2-5pm)
You’ll enjoy the rooftop and scene at Tommy Bahama’s is a great place to relax and enjoy the Happy Hour food and drinks here.
Start off with tasty island-style drinks like a $9 Bahia Sangria & fruity Pineapple Paradisio Martini. And you can enjoy delicious appetizers like coconut shrimp and blackened Mahi Mahi fish.
SWELL Restaurant & Pool Bar
2490 Kalakaua Ave Honolulu, HI 96815
Located at the Alohilani hotel with a delicious food and cocktail happy hour menu located in the pool area restaurant and bar with great ocean views.
(Mon-Thur from 4-6pm)
You’ll enjoy hand crafted cocktails and unique pupu appetizer dishes like bacon wrapped Kauai shrimp with papaya mustartd or Mausi Surfing goat cheese samosa
Hideout at the Laylow
(Daily from 5-6pm)
Another great rooftop happy hour in Waikiki at the Laylow with it’s modern and casual vibe.
You can enjoy a happy hour menu with ono (delicious) appetizers starting from $10 and drinks from $5 to $12.
Yard House
226 Lewers St Ste L 148 Honolulu, HI 96815
Located on the Waikiki Beach Walk Yard House offers happy hour specials Monday to Friday from 2 to 5:30pm. They also offer a late-night happy hour from Sunday to Wednesday (10:30pm to closing).
Deals includes: 50% off appetizer dishes with $2 off for coctails, wine or beer.
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