From Beach Bars To Local Hangouts, Here's Where To Drink In Waikiki And Beyond This article was updated in 2026 Waikiki has everything people imagine about Hawaii: palm trees, tropical cocktails, sunset views and beach bars just steps from the sand. After multiple visits and time with locals – one of whom is a bar promoter and another is journalist – I've learned … [Read more...]
Top Reasons Why Duke’s On Sunday Is Waikiki Beach’s Best Party
Henry Kapono Brings In The Crowd And There's A Jimmy Buffett Song There's a reason even locals make Duke's Canoe Club, six days a week a tourist-first bar, a regular stop and Jimmy Buffett sings about it: Henry Kapono on the lanai. On Sundays, Duke's transpires from mostly-tourist lounge to rocking Honolulu bar. The crowd is four times what it is any other day – … [Read more...]
The Best Dive Bars In Waikiki Beach Honolulu Hawaii
Arnold's, A Dive Tiki Bar, Tops 6 List By Kevin Wilkerson, PubClub.com Nightlife Blogger In a town of tiki torches, tourist spot and high-end lounges with double-digit priced Mai Tais, there are also dive bars. A considerable number of them, too. PubClub.com lists its favorites here, all within walking distance of places like Duke's and Rumfire. 1.) ARNOLD'S … [Read more...]
Mai Tais At The Waikiki Royal Hawaiian Lacking Original Rum Punch
Scratch The Old School Drink; The New One Is Not As Good Or Strong Perhaps I was spoiled. Well, I was spoiled. And I freely admit it. But when you get used to something and then it changes – and not for the better – you get a little bit out of kilter. I am referring to a changes to the signature drink at the Mai Tai bar at the Royal Hawaiian. That's where I usually … [Read more...]
Arnold’s A Great Dive Bar Discovery In Waikiki Beach
Hawaii Tiki Theme Just Part Of This Honolulu Attraction Let it be stated for the record that I love dive bars. And also let it be known that I'm no trend guy. Just because dive bars have become "in" places (I credit $15 "specialty cockatails" at places that suddenly have become high-end lounges) doesn't mean I follow the passing interest. I have always loved – and … [Read more...]