Best Happy Hour Spots in Hawai’i

Happy Hour is a time-honoured tradition in Hawai’i. But it’s the concept of ‘pau hana’ that makes Happy Hour in Hawai’i extra special. This Hawai’ian expression translates to ‘work is finished’ and encourages visitors to leave their worries behind and relax in the company of others over discounted cocktails and appetisers.

Here are some of the best Happy Hour spots in Hawai’i to check out on your next holiday.

Splash Bar

Splash Bar

Located within Sheraton Princess Kaiulani Hotel, Splash Bar is one of the best Happy Hour spots in Hawai’i. Here, you can enjoy Happy Hour from 3 pm to 5 pm daily, with a range of affordable beers and cocktails, along with Hawai’ian pupu dishes (appetisers) on offer. Plus, when you book to stay at Sheraton Princess with My Hawaii, you’ll receive exclusive access to eternal Happy Hour pricing!

The Sheraton Princess Kaiulani Hotel is home to one of the best Happy Hour spots in Hawai’i – Splash Bar.

Morimoto Asia Waikiki

Morimoto Asia Waikiki

Morimoto Asia Waikiki serves some of the best food and drinks in all of Hawai’i. During daily Happy Hour, you can grab small plates of Japanese-style dishes like yakisoba noodles, rock shrimp and wagyu beef sliders, for around $5, paired with cheap draft beers and specialty cocktails. With a prime location across from Waikiki Beach, this Honolulu Happy Hour spot is not one to miss.

Morimoto Asia Waikiki is an unmissable Happy Hour Spot with a delicious Japanese-inspired menu to match.

Queensbreak

Queensbreak

Queensbreak is one of the best Happy Hour spots in Waikiki. Located within Waikiki Beach Marriott Resort & Spa, this trendy bar offers Happy Hour from 1 pm to 2 pm and 4 pm to 5 pm daily, during which you can sip on signature cocktails and sample fresh island cuisine. Be sure to also keep an eye out for Queensbreak’s Event Schedule, as the venue is known to host live music, cultural classes, fitness sessions and more.

Located within Waikiki Beach Marriott Resort & Spa, Queensbreak is where you can relax with signature cocktails and sample fresh island cuisine.

SKY Waikiki Raw & Bar

Enjoy a Happy Hour menu of $2 oysters, $4 Heineken and $9 bubbly at SKY Waikiki Raw & Bar, Hawaii’s premium rooftop destination. Perched atop a 21-storey building in Waikiki, SKY Waikiki offers astounding views of Diamond Head, Waikiki Beach and Honolulu city. We recommend staying until dark – SKY Waikiki offers a great vantage point to catch Hawaii’s beautiful sunsets.

Doraku Sushi Waikiki

If you love sushi, don’t miss Doraku Sushi Waikiki. Located in the Royal Hawai’ian Center, this popular spot hosts Happy Hour every day from 4 pm to 5 pm. During this time, feast on food specials that include sushi rolls and shrimp for under $10, along with drink specials like $11 cocktails and $9 house sake.

Tiki’s Grill & Bar

Tiki’s Grill & Bar offers a great Happy Hour in Honolulu. Positioned inside The Twin Fin Hotel, this hip bar offers a casual American and Pacific Rim menu, with live contemporary music every night. Happy Hour is held between 3 pm and 5 pm daily and offers a menu of $11 Mai Tais, $5.5 beers and appetisers for under $10.

SWIM Restaurant and Bar

SWIM Restaurant and Bar

If you’re looking for a trendy poolside bar, head to Hyatt Regency Waikiki Beach Resort and Spa. Here, you’ll find SWIM Restaurant Bar, which offers Happy Hour specials like $12 cocktails and $5 off select meals. Plus, there’s live music and entertainment from 5 pm daily. Book to stay at Hyatt Regency with My Hawaii for exclusive all-day all-night Happy Hour pricing.

Hyatt Regency Waikiki Beach Resort and Spa ‘s SWIM Bar is a perfect spot for Happy Hour specials and live entertainment.

Maui Brewing Co. Waikiki

Maui Brewing Co. Waikiki

If you love craft beer, definitely check out Happy Hour at Maui Brewing Co. Located in Waikiki Beachcomber by Outrigger, this open-air restaurant and bar serves natural island-inspired cuisine, along with 36 craft and specialty beers on tap! Happy Hour specials include $2 to $3 off beer and cocktails, 50% off select appetisers and $12 craft pizzas.

With 36 craft and specialty beers on tap and an island-inspired menu, you are spoiled for choice at Maui Brewing Co.

Hideout at the Laylow

Hideout at the Laylow

The trendy Hideout at the Laylow is another popular Happy Hour spot in Hawai’i. While slightly pricier than some other happy hours, you can expect quality dishes like wagyu beef burgers, kalua pork egg rolls and crispy pork belly with brussels sprouts. Be sure to order the special Happy Hour cocktail – the Laylow ‘Hawai’ian Style’ Mai Tai, which combines Old Lahaina rums with pineapple and lilikoi juices.

Mahina & Sun’s

Stretching from noon to 5:30 pm daily, Happy Hour is an all-day-long affair at Mahina & Sun’s. This hip venue offers a selection of flavourful dishes inspired by Hawaii’s people and places. During Happy Hour, you can expect great discounts on both appetisers and mains and enjoy drinks for as little as $5!

Tommy Bahama Waikiki

Tommy Bahama Waikiki is another one of the best Happy Hour spots in Hawai’i. This three-storey oasis is home to a farm-to-table restaurant, a gorgeous living wall of herbs and tropical plant life, and an open-air rooftop complete with a fire pit, live music and breathtaking views of Honolulu. Happy Hour runs daily from 2 pm and 5 pm and includes specials like $6 beers, $9 wines, $11 cocktails and $12 appetisers.

SWELL Restaurant & Pool Bar

SWELL Restaurant & Pool Bar

If you’re looking for a trendy pool bar with impressive ocean views, head to SWELL Restaurant & Pool Bar, located inside ‘Alohilani Resort Waikiki Beach. In place of a traditional Happy Hour, SWELL Restaurant hosts a daily ‘Earth to Cup’ hour from 4 pm to 6 pm, where you can enjoy a discounted menu of sustainable food and cocktails. This includes unique dishes like Kauai bacon-wrapped shrimp and Maui goat cheese samosas.

If you’re looking for a sustainable Happy Hour Spot, look no further than SWELL Restaurant & Pool Bar, located inside ‘Alohilani Resort Waikiki Beach.

DECK.

DECK.

Situated on the rooftop pool deck of the Queen Kapi’olani Hotel, DECK. is the perfect place to enjoy your favourite drink with sublime views of Diamond Head and Waikiki Beach. From 2 pm to 4 pm, you can enjoy discounted appetisers like truffle fries, glazed chicken wings and beef sliders, along with Happy Hour exclusive meals. $6 beers and $12 cocktails are also available during Happy Hour.

Situated on the rooftop pool deck of the Queen Kapi’olani Hotel, DECK.’s Happy Hour comes with picturesque beach views.

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