Top pick1$$Bar 35
Chinatown·Bar
Bar is a go-to for craft beers, cocktails, pizzas & a brick-walled loungey space with DJs & a patio.
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Chinatown is the heart of Honolulu's nightlife, where historic brick buildings hide craft cocktail dens, tiki bars, and lively pubs all within a few walkable blocks. We pulled together the 9 spots worth knowing, ranked by first-party visitor ratings and local reputation.
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Editor's Pick Free cancellationCircle the island
Best single day on Oahu if you've got wheels-envy: turtles, the North Shore shrimp trucks, the lookouts — all in one guided loop.
Free cancellationHonolulu tasting walk
If you like eating your way through a neighborhood, this off-the-beaten-path Honolulu tasting walk hits spots you'd never find solo. Come hungry.
Free cancellationOahu luau night
The eating doesn't stop at dinner — a real luau is the one Waikiki night out worth booking ahead. Kalua pig, fire knife, the whole thing.
Editor's Pick Free cancellationWaikiki sunset sail
After happy hour, get on the water. A sunset cocktail sail off Waikiki is the move — drinks aboard, Diamond Head glowing behind you.
Editor's Pick Free cancellationDiamond Head + breakfast
Earn the breakfast plate: hike Diamond Head first, then eat. Shuttle + reservation ticket included, so the morning's sorted before you refuel in Waikiki.
The range here is wide: Bar 35 is a longtime go-to for craft beers, cocktails, and pizzas in a brick-walled lounge with DJs and a patio, while The Manifest draws a chic crowd with inventive cocktails and artisanal small plates. For a pub night, J. Dolans is known for build-your-own New York-style pizza and a solid craft beer lineup.The rankings come from ratings real visitors leave right here on NateEatsHawaii — never borrowed Google numbers — so the order reflects genuine experiences. Everything on this list is in Chinatown, so bar-hopping between them is easy.
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It depends on the vibe you're after. Bar 35 is a popular pick for craft beer and a loungey patio scene, The Manifest is known for inventive cocktails in a chic setting, and Skull & Crown Trading Co. is a favorite for its tiki-style atmosphere.
Pub-style spots like J. Dolans and Black Shamrock Tavern are known for a laid-back, no-frills atmosphere, while Fort Street Cafe is a relaxed standby with outdoor seating and Asian-fusion classics.
Yes — the guide is generated from our live Oahu restaurant database and refreshed as first-party visitor ratings change, so newly opened spots appear automatically and closed ones drop off.
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