Not a Bookseller: Vintage Books Is Kaimukī’s New Speakeasy and Restaurant
Find excellent cocktails and a global food menu inside the old 3660 On the Rise spot.
Cocktails & Spirits
Holiday Sips: Festive Mocktail Recipes to Toast the Season
Indulge in local mixologist Sarah Stephens’ sumptuous mocktails.
Straits Honolulu Delivers a Tasty Southeast Asian Vibe
Good food, good cocktails and a great vibe—just don’t expect authentic Singapore.
Another Round: Speakeasies of Honolulu
Honolulu’s thriving speakeasy scene has a newcomer, plus three of our favorites.
Foodland Ala Moana’s $35 Holiday Brunch Buffet Is a Chill AYCE
It’s inside Eleven, the cocktail bar, on Saturdays and Sundays through Dec. 31.
Sample All of Ko‘olau Distillery’s Local Liquor Offerings on a Tour in Kailua
Tour the distillery and taste whiskey, moonshine, two kinds of gin and soon, vodka in Windward O‘ahu.
Obake Honolulu Brings Dry-Aged Sushi Hand Rolls to Chinatown
The former Ethiopian Love space is also a cocktail bar by night, matcha bar by day.
There's A New Secret Cocktail Bar at Waikīkī’s White Sands Hotel
From the team that brought us Fête and Heyday, The Green Lady Cocktail Room serves up creative drinks with a side of secretive style.
Luna’s Tequila Bar Opens With Street Tacos at ‘Alohilani Resort in Waikīkī
This hidden bar serves up four types of street tacos and has 47 tequilas and mezcals on the shelf.
March 2023: Our Top 3 Most Viewed Posts About the Local Food Scene
A century-old diner, a trio of brand new eateries and the only AYCE sushi restaurant on O‘ahu.
Talk Kaimukī Has Coffee Drinks by Day, Cocktails at Night
OG caffeine mecca Coffee Talk recently rebranded with a cocktail bar on Thursday, Friday and Saturday nights.
Sneak Peek: The Lei Stand Cocktail Lounge in Chinatown
A cheeky tribute to Chinatown's iconic flower shops mixes fresh lei with craft cocktails and bites by a James Beard Award nominee in a familiar space.
Halekulani’s House Without A Key Revamps with New Pūpū and Cocktails
Waikīkī’s iconic open-air venue has new dishes and a cocktail bar where a new head mixologist is shaking things up.
Welcome Back! Pint + Jigger Is Finally Open Again
Now in the Ala Moana Hotel, one of Honolulu’s OG gastropubs is back with cocktails, beer, food and soon, weekend brunch.
Waikīkī's New Camado Ramen Tavern Serves Up Retro Chic by the Bowl
Solid sides and shave ice bolster an izakaya menu with reasonable ramen and vegan options.
A Hui Hou, Stewbum & Stonewall Brewing
This is the bittersweet final chapter for the beloved Chinatown brewpub that's closing for good on Aug. 20.
Bar Leather Apron Named One of 50 Best Bars
Justin Park’s first bar concept is named No. 42 in the North American ranking, while Chinatown’s EP Bar earns an Esquire mention as one of the Best Bars in America.
Mugen Waikīkī Adds Heart to Luxury with Its New Spring Menu
Jason Yamaguchi’s new menu celebrates spring in 11 lively courses fit for a special occasion.
Syrups by Mōhala Expressions Put Hawai‘i’s Wildflowers and Plants Into Your Glass
Stir butterfly ginger blossom syrup into soda water and transport yourself into a Hawai‘i forest, sultry with the scent of tropical flowers after a warm rain.
Frolic on the Rocks: Taking Back Sunday Is a New Highball Cocktail at Chinatown’s EP Bar
Bartender Sam Trusty serves up her latest spin on the tall bevy with a classic flavor romance.
My Top 5 Favorite Restaurants on O‘ahu Right Now
A snapshot of where HONOLULU Magazine’s Martha Cheng has been eating lately.
Eleven Offers Handcrafted Cocktails, Gourmet Apps and a Killer Whiskey List
Grocery shopping or not, the stylish new bar in Foodland Farms Ala Moana deserves a spot on your must-try list.
