Hip Honolulu Nightclubs

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From luscious designer cocktails and microbrews, to themed dance clubs, with vibrant interiors and art events after dark, Honolulu nightclubs are proof that fun in the sun isn’t the only thing Hawaii has to offer.

From trendy spots in Chinatown, nouveau venues in popular hotels, upscale national chains and fabulously over-the-top faux tiki bars, Honolulu after dark is experiencing a revival.

There’s a certain draw to a brewpub that has over 100 beers on tap, transported through five miles of ice cold metal piping. The fact that patrons wait up to an hour to get into Yard’s House in the Waikiki Beachwalk is proof of this fact.

You can join in crowds of 20- to 30-somethings trying out sampler packs of six beers, or sip on more than 40 specialty martinis in between tasty appetizers.

A Pau hana hangout

Go to The Rumfire at Sheraton Waikiki, a 7,000 square foot beachfront lounge where you can both see and be seen. This spectacular lounge has been revamped, and its formerly dark interior now features phenomenal floor-to-ceiling views of Diamond Head and the Pacific Ocean.

The local pau hana crowd heads to treat themselves to affordable happy hour drinks, along with $6.00 specialty cocktails. But when the stars arrive on the scene, move to a spectacular drink menu with upwards of 100 different rums and pricey designer cocktails.

Honolulu?s Best

The hip and urban Pearl at the Ala Moana Shopping Center has been named as one of the best Honolulu nightclubs. It features private tables, well stocked bars, and a cocktail menu created by a master mixologist from Las Vegas. If you stay into the wee hours, it becomes a clubbing attraction until 4 am on Friday and Saturday nights.

While its not really considered part of the Honolulu nightclubs scene, ArtafterDark is a world class art and food event that shouldn’t be missed. Hosted by the Honolulu Arts Academy on most final Fridays of the month, recent events have included Tibetan sand painting, miniature Indian paintings, and Bhutanese monk paintings on surfboards!

Don’t worry about the early closing time; with so much to choose from, there’s always another night time hotspot to go to. For example, high-end wine bars are becoming more popular among Honolulu nightclubs. Amuse Wine Bar boasts more than 80 different wines on the menu. Patrons buy wine “credit cards” and use high-tech electronic carousels that dispense a customer’s choice of wine after swiping the card. Sunday nights are a great deal, since $25 will buy you double the amount of vintage blends.

First Fridays in Chinatown

A must is First Fridays in Chinatown where cutting edge art galleries throw open their doors for a street party for art lovers. Clubbers continue onto Bar 35 where they nosh on gourmet pizzas in between sips of designer cocktails, beers from around the world and champagne in its indoor and roof top bars. Live bands and great DJs create music to keep everyone happy till wee hours.

Another among the many happening Honolulu nightclubs in China town is Next Door. With its high ceilings and brick walls, this converted warehouse resembles a New York City loft. DJs known all over the nation play house, hip hop, and techno, and art films are screened there throughout the week.

For those with energy to spare after a day in the sun, Zanzabar plays hip-hop, trance, house, techno and top 40 to meet all tastes. In Egyptian influenced d?cor, the club also offers salsa classes, improv comedy and room enough to fit 800. High on sophistication and variety, Honolulu nightclubs are the real deal.

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