Happening Honolulu Nightclubs
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 hip gathering spots in Chinatown, modern urban venues in well known hotels, upscale national chains and overboard faux tiki bars, a revival is going on in Honolulu nightlife.
There is a certain appeal to a brewpub with more than 100 beers on tap piped through five miles of icy-cold metal pipes. The hour long wait on weekends at brew chain Yard?s House in Waikiki Beachwalk is evidence of that.
Join in with the buzzing throngs of twenty and thirty-somethings as they taste sampler beer six packs, or try one of more than 40 different specialty martinis between each delicious appetizer.
Trendy Pau Hana(after work) Hangout
See and be seen at The Rumfire at Sheraton Waikiki. Previously decorated in dark interiors, the 7,000 sq ft beachfront lounge is now bathed in spectacular 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.
The Best of Honolulu Nightclubs
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.
Although not necessarily a part of the Honolulu nightclubs scene, ArtafterDark, a premier art and food event by the Honolulu Arts Academy, is a good show. Held on most last Fridays of the month, recent events have included, Bhutanese monks painting on surfboards, Tibetan sand painting and exquisite Indian miniature paintings.
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.
Chinatown First Fridays
First Fridays in Chinatown are an experience every Honolulu traveler should enjoy. Modern and edgy art galleries open their doors and have a street party for art fans. Clubbers head on to Bar 35, where they sample delicious gourmet pizzas, enjoy specialty cocktails, taste beers from all over the world, and sip bubbly champagne in roof top and indoor bars. The entertainment is complete with live bands and hot DJs to get the party started and keep it going all night.
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.