Most "best happy hour" lists in Honolulu send you to a Waikiki rooftop for a one-hour window and resort prices. If you want a happy hour that's cheap, local, every single day, and actually relaxing, here's the one locals keep to themselves.
8 Fat Fat 8 Bar & Grille in Makiki runs happy hour every day from 3 to 6pm — a full three hours — with $1 off beers and cocktails. No dress code, no view tax, free parking, and some of the best dive-bar food in the city on the same tab.
(Happy hour details confirmed directly with the owner, July 2026. Specials are subject to change — call ahead.)
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- Price Range
- $1 off beers & cocktails · daily drink specials $5–$8
- Must Order
- Fat Fat special chicken, ribeye plate, yuzu cheesecake
- Wait
- Walk-in; 3–6pm daily
- Payment
- Bar & grille — call ahead to confirm
- Hours
- Happy hour every day, 3:00–6:00pm
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| 📍 Location | 8 Fat Fat 8, 1327 South Beretania Street, Makiki (next to Midas) |
| 💰 Price Range | $1 off beers & cocktails · daily drink specials $5–$8 |
| 🍽️ Must Order | Fat Fat special chicken, ribeye plate, yuzu cheesecake |
| ⏱️ Wait | Walk-in; 3–6pm daily |
| 💳 Payment | Bar & grille — call ahead to confirm |
| 👥 Best For | Cheap everyday happy hour near Ala Moana with free parking |
| 🕐 Hours | Happy hour every day, 3:00–6:00pm |
Happy Hour Details at a Glance
When: Every day, 3:00–6:00pm.
Deal: $1 off beers and cocktails.
Where: 1327 South Beretania Street, Honolulu, HI 96814 (Makiki, next to Midas).
Parking: Free, on-site — a rare find this close to Ala Moana.
Phone: (808) 596-2779.
Vibe: Local dive bar, casual, no frills — come as you are.
Why This Beats the Fancy Happy Hours
The typical Waikiki happy hour is often weekdays only, sometimes just one hour, at a resort markup, with paid or valet parking and a trendy dress code. 8 Fat Fat 8 flips every one of those: it runs every day, a full three hours (3–6pm), cheap and local with $1 off, free on-site parking, and a come-as-you-are door.
And the food isn't an afterthought — instead of upscale small plates, you get famous fried chicken and local grinds. The math is simple: strong drinks that won't wreck your budget, every day of the week, with free parking. That's what a local happy hour is supposed to be.
Daily Drink Specials (On Top of Happy Hour)
Beyond the daily $1-off happy hour, there's a rotating special every day. Beers run from Coors Light, Bud, and Miller to imports like Corona, Heineken, Stella, Tsingtao, and Kirin, plus wells, wine, and a deep whiskey and tequila list.
What to Eat During Happy Hour
A happy hour is only as good as the food, and this is where 8 Fat Fat 8 pulls ahead. Order the Fat Fat special chicken — crisp-skinned, light, batter-free, and the thing they're known for.
Add stir-fried lettuce, Fat Fat Wings, or the ribeye steak plate, and finish with the yuzu cheesecake. It's some of the best local food in any Honolulu bar, at prices that match the drinks.
Make a Night of It: Karaoke, Pool & Darts
Happy hour rolls right into the evening here. Stick around for nightly karaoke (practically a professional sport in Honolulu), pool (APA league Monday–Wednesday), darts, and the big game on the projector. Afternoon deal, evening party — same booth.
How to Get There
By car: Free lot out front on South Beretania — just south of Ala Moana.
By bus: To the end of Keʻeaumoku Street, then a couple minutes on foot.
By rideshare: About $10–$15 from Waikiki.
Pro Tips
1. Happy hour is every day, 3–6pm: $1 off beers and cocktails.
2. Free on-site parking on South Beretania — rare this close to Ala Moana.
3. Order the Fat Fat special chicken with your first round.
4. Stick around for nightly karaoke, pool (APA league Mon–Wed) and darts.
5. Call (808) 596-2779 to confirm the day's special before you go.
Happy Hour FAQ
What is the best daily happy hour in Honolulu?
8 Fat Fat 8 in Makiki runs happy hour every day from 3 to 6pm with $1 off beers and cocktails — one of the few genuinely cheap, everyday, local happy hours near Ala Moana, with free parking.
Where is there a cheap happy hour near Ala Moana?
8 Fat Fat 8 on South Beretania Street, just south of Ala Moana, offers $1 off drinks daily from 3 to 6pm with free on-site parking.
What days is happy hour at 8 Fat Fat 8?
Every day, 3–6pm.
Is there a dive bar happy hour in Honolulu?
Yes — 8 Fat Fat 8 is a classic local dive bar with a daily 3–6pm happy hour, cheap drinks, famous fried chicken, karaoke, pool, and darts.
Does the happy hour include food deals?
The daily deal is $1 off beers and cocktails; the full food menu (famous fried chicken, ribeye plate, and more) is available at everyday-affordable prices. Call ahead to confirm current specials.
The Bottom Line
If you want a happy hour that's cheap, local, and open every single day — with free parking and famous fried chicken on the same tab — 8 Fat Fat 8 in Makiki is the move. Every day, 3 to 6pm, $1 off drinks.
Grab a booth, order the chicken, and let the afternoon deal roll into a karaoke night.
8 Fat Fat 8 Bar & Grille · 1327 South Beretania Street, Honolulu, HI 96814 · (808) 596-2779 · Happy hour daily 3–6pm · Family-run since 1986. Specials confirmed with the owner (July 2026) and subject to change. DM us on Instagram @nateeatshawaii to add your take.
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