Top 7 Happy Hour Spots in Honolulu You’ll Love (Local-Approved!)

1. Tommy Bahama Restaurant (Waikiki)

Hours: Daily 2:00 PM – 5:00 PM (bar area only)

Must-Try: Truffle fries, Mai Tai, craft cocktails

Why We Love It: Rooftop bar with chill vibes – perfect for a midday break during sightseeing.

2. MARA Restaurant & Bar (Midtown Ala Moana)

Location: Inside Renaissance Honolulu Hotel & Spa, 1390 Kapiolani Blvd Happy Hour: Monday–Friday, 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM (bar & lounge only)

Must-Try: Cocktails: Spanish-style G+T, Negroni, French Martini ($10–$14) Wines: Prosecco, Greek Moscofilero, French Rosé ($12/glass) Beers: Peroni, Kona Hanalei IPA, HNL Beerworks ($5) Bites: Tasting Trio (hummus, tzatziki, burrata), Mara Burger with harissa fries, grilled kebabs

Why We Love It: Modern Mediterranean flavors meet Hawaiian ingredients in a stylish setting.

Enjoy complimentary 3-hour self-parking or $10 valet while dining. 

Tasting trio

3. Monkeypod Kitchen (Kapolei & Waikiki)

Hours: Daily 3:30 PM – 5:00 PM

Must-Try: $12 craft cocktails (the Lilikoi Mai Tai is famous), wood-fired pizza, pupus

Why We Love It: Great energy, live music, and an awesome sunset vibe.

Waikiki location

4. Moku Kitchen (Kakaako)

Hours: Monday–Friday 2:00 PM – 5:30 PM

Must-Try: Handcrafted cocktails, garlic truffle fries, wine

Why We Love It: Trendy industrial vibe, perfect for a post-shopping or art walk hangout.

5. Doraku Sushi (Waikiki & Kakaako)

Hours: Daily 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM

Must-Try: $5 edamame, karaage chicken, specialty rolls, sake cocktails

Why We Love It: Affordable and delicious – a sushi lover’s dream happy hour.

6. Hideout at The Laylow (Waikiki)

Hours: Daily 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM

Must-Try: Classic cocktails, flatbreads, local beers

Why We Love It: Chill rooftop lounge tucked away in Waikiki with great views and ambiance.

7. The Signature Prime Steak & Seafood (Ala Moana Hotel, 33rd Floor)

Hours: Daily 4:30 PM – 6:30 PM (bar lounge only)

Must-Try: $8 cocktails, $6 beers, $10 steak sliders and pupus

Why We Love It: One of the best panoramic views in Honolulu – perfect for sunset drinks and romantic evenings.

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