We Tried It: You Can Buy Wine and Beer by the Ounce at These 4 Bars on O‘ahu
We checked out four self-serve options for beer and wine.
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11 Restaurant Openings and 3 Closures on O‘ahu
A monthly update on new arrivals (including Texas barbecue and Spanish-Italian by way of Japan) and what’s gone (Watanabe Bakery).
Drinking Local: Finding a Hawai‘i Twist for National Tequila Day
Kapena Tequila goes beyond dusting li hing powder on your margarita glass.
8 of O‘ahu’s Best Chicken Wings Battle For The Top Spot as Lord of the Wings
Chicken wings’ elite eight duked it out in our March Madness bracket.
First Look: Skull & Crown Trading Co. in Downtown Honolulu’s Chinatown
Chinatown’s new tiki bar offers fun cocktails, Dole Whip and a mean lemongrass chicken skewer.
Drink Good Beers for Good Causes at Grace in Growlers
Craft brews at this Kailua taproom bankroll a community service.
Best of the Brews: The Ultimate Kaka‘ako Brewery and Beer Bar Crawl
From breweries to bottle shops to hard to find brews and beyond, discover the best bars this Honolulu neighborhood has to offer with our new beer crawl guide.
The Two Faces of WorkPlay: A Hip Kaka‘ako Bar That Now Serves a Mellow Brunch
The coffee and cocktail bar now serves omelets, Benedicts and more every Saturday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Quote Unquote: This Annual St. Patrick’s Day Block Party Raises Thousands For Charities in Hawai‘i
Murphy’s Bar and Grill is known as much for its St. Patrick’s Day block party and giving back to the community as it is for the stellar homemade pies made by Murphy’s wife.
35th Hale ‘Aina Awards: Raise a Glass to SKY Waikīkī’s Colorful Cocktails and Secret Bar
There are two sides of SKY Waikīkī. You may be familiar with the restaurant/nightclub side known for its view of Waikīkī, but the venue also hides a secret bar behind a discreet panel in the wall.
5 O‘ahu Valentine’s Day Dates for Every Couple: Frugal, Fun and Flirty
Be a budget baller on your next date.
35th Hale ‘Aina Winner: How to Help Yourself at a Self-Serve Wine Bar
The do’s and don’ts of helping yourself to the good stuff at Amuse Wine Bar inside the Honolulu Design Center.
5 Nonalcoholic Holiday Sips That’ll Make You Cheer-Hoo!
Sugar and spice, and chocolate twice, in this roundup of free-spirited holiday drinks in Honolulu.
19 Christmas-Themed Cocktails to Try in Honolulu This December
Making spirits bright with some yuletide cheer? Check.
9 Dishes, Desserts and Drinks to Get You in the Mood for Fall
Autumn inspires restaurants, bakeries and bars to whip up feel-good dishes, desserts and drinks to match the season.
5 (More) Cocktails with Interesting Names in Honolulu
Inspired by movies, personal anecdotes, puns and more.
5 Frozen, Boozy Ways to Beat the Summer Heat in Honolulu
These drinks are totally worth the brain freeze.
5 Places Where You Can Fill Your Growler With Local Brews
Thursday, Aug. 2, is National IPA Day. We say the tradition should call for food, fellowship and a growler of craft brew from a local source. Here’s where to go.
Most Valuable Pūpū: 5 Fully Loaded Fries to Try in Honolulu Right Now
The undisputed pau hana staple, fries are perfect with cold beer, cocktails and the latest gossip. Here are some of our favorites, upgraded and fully loaded. Plus, three notable alternatives to fries.
11 Honolulu Happy Hours for Every Occasion
These pau hana spots take happy hours to the next level.
The Latest Buzz in Cocktails is Now at Hukilau Honolulu
The Downtown restaurant is the only place serving cannabidiol cocktails. Don’t worry; it’s legal.
Drink Local Guide: Where to Get Locally Crafted Beer, Wine and Spirits in Hawai‘i
It’s not just a craft-beer boom anymore: Hawai‘i produces our own wine, vodka, gin, mead and more right here in the Islands. Find out who’s behind it and where to get it.
Drink Local Guide: Here’s What Local Pros are Pairing
Three pros give us the scoop on their favorite local drink pairings.
First Look: Gaslamp Hawai‘i
Kailua’s first speakeasy quietly opens inside a popular pub with inventive cocktails and live jazz. No secret password required.
