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Best Bars & Nightlife in Kakaʻako

Kakaʻako has quietly become one of Honolulu's best neighborhoods for a night out — a walkable stretch of breweries, cocktail bars, and izakaya-style hangouts tucked between murals and warehouse conversions. I pulled together the 21 spots worth knowing, leading with my hand-picked recommendations and rounding out the list with the area's best-rated bars.

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2 visitor-rated2 Nate-recommendedUpdated October 2026
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Off The Wall Craft Beer & Wine
1PITCH SPORTS BAR
2Aloha Beer Company
3An Di Dzo
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20 bars & nightlife in Kakaʻako

Off The Wall Craft Beer & Wine
Top pick1
Nate's pick
5.0(8)$$

Off The Wall Craft Beer & Wine

Kakaʻako·Brunch Restaurant

Craft beer and wine bar in Kakaako with excellent brunch options. Known for creative dishes and a great selection of local brews.

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PITCH SPORTS BAR
2
Nate's pick
3.7(3)$$

PITCH SPORTS BAR

Kakaʻako·Sushi Restaurant

Chill, compact hangout with seasonal grub & happy hours, plus outdoor seating & live sports viewing.

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Aloha Beer Company
3$$

Aloha Beer Company

Kakaʻako·Bar

Chill hangout at a brewery showcasing its original beers, craft cocktails & unique pub fare.

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An Di Dzo
4$$

An Di Dzo

Kakaʻako·Vietnamese Restaurant
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Bevy
5$$

Bevy

Kakaʻako·Bar

Artsy, industrial-chic locale featuring inventive, handcrafted cocktails & eclectic small plates.

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Chef Chai
6$$$

Chef Chai

Kakaʻako·Asian Fusion Restaurant

Sleek contemporary venue with a long bar serving Hawaiian regional fare from a celebrated chef.

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Doraku Sushi Kaka'ako
7$$

Doraku Sushi Kaka'ako

Kakaʻako·Sushi Restaurant

Modern Japanese gastropub specializing in craft cocktails, Izakaya cuisine & innovative sushi.

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Hana Koa Brewing Co.
8

Hana Koa Brewing Co.

Kakaʻako·Brunch Restaurant
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Howzit Brewing
9

Howzit Brewing

Kakaʻako·Food
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Istanbul Hawai'i
10$$$$

Istanbul Hawai'i

Kakaʻako·Mediterranean Restaurant

Vibrant Turkish restaurant offering a seasonal menu of modern Anatolian dishes.

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Izakaya Uosan
11$$$$

Izakaya Uosan

Kakaʻako·Japanese Restaurant
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KAKAAKO CAFE
12$$

KAKAAKO CAFE

Kakaʻako·Cafe
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Mana + Pua S.A.L.T. at Our Kaka'ako
13$$$

Mana + Pua S.A.L.T. at Our Kaka'ako

Kakaʻako·Restaurant
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MW Restaurant
14$$$

MW Restaurant

Kakaʻako·Bar

Stylish venture serving creative Hawaiian fare & cocktails made from locally sourced ingredients.

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The Gatsby Hawai'i
15$$

The Gatsby Hawai'i

Kakaʻako·Bar

Hip, convivial restaurant featuring Mexican classics, plus craft cocktails, beer & patio seating.

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The Mandarin Restaurant | Northern Chinese
16$$

The Mandarin Restaurant | Northern Chinese

Kakaʻako·Chinese Restaurant

Easygoing restaurant serving a menu of msg-free Northern Chinese dishes, plus beer & wine.

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The Social Honolulu
17$$

The Social Honolulu

Kakaʻako·Bar

The Social Honolulu brings bar fare to Ala Moana at a mid-range price point. Lively atmosphere perfect for groups and celebrations.

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TJ's Sports Bar & Grill
18$$

TJ's Sports Bar & Grill

Kakaʻako·Restaurant

Upbeat sports bar boasts pool, darts & a jukebox, plus eclectic pub grub such as kimchi fried rice.

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Two Tides Bar
19$$$

Two Tides Bar

Kakaʻako·Bar
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Village Bottle Shop & Tasting Room - Kaka`ako
20$$

Village Bottle Shop & Tasting Room - Kaka`ako

Kakaʻako·Bar

Industrial-style craft beer bottle shop & tasting room pouring 16 draft beers & bottles, with bites.

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I recommends Off The Wall Craft Beer & Wine, a laid-back craft beer and wine bar that also happens to do an excellent brunch, and PITCH SPORTS BAR, a chill, compact spot with happy hours, outdoor seating, and live sports on the screens. Beyond my picks, the neighborhood is stacked: Aloha Beer Company pours its own original brews alongside pub fare, and Bevy has built a reputation for inventive handcrafted cocktails in an artsy, industrial-chic space.

Spots I recommend carry the NateEatsHawaii badge, so you can tell my verified picks from the rest at a glance. The rest of the list is ranked by what visitors on my site rate highest.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What's the best bar in Kakaʻako?

I recommend Off The Wall Craft Beer & Wine for craft beer, wine, and a surprisingly great brunch, and PITCH SPORTS BAR for a casual night with happy hours and live sports. Both carry the NateEatsHawaii badge on this page.

Does Kakaʻako have good breweries?

Yes — Kakaʻako is Honolulu's brewery district. Aloha Beer Company, Hana Koa Brewing Co., and Howzit Brewing are all well-known local breweries within walking distance of each other.

Is this list of Kakaʻako bars updated?

Yes. This guide combines my verified picks with the neighborhood's best-rated spots on my site, and it's refreshed as ratings and openings change. Spots I recommend are marked with the NateEatsHawaii badge.

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