USA Guide
Hawaii
Nightlife
1 Chai's Island Bistro Aloha Tower Marketplace, 101 Ala Moana Blvd, Honolulu
808/585-0011 Sumptuous and very expensive Thai restaurant, where the very finest Hawaiian musicians perform for diners nightly 6.45–8.45pm.
2
House Without A Key Halekulani, 2199 Kalia Rd, Waikiki
808/923-2311 Romantic open-air beach bar, blessed with spectacular ocean sunsets, where the no-cover evening cocktail hour features gentle, old-time Hawaiian classics performed by top-notch musicians and hula dancers.
3 Hula's Bar and Lei Stand Waikiki Grand Hotel, 134 Kapahulu Ave, Waikiki
808/923-0669
www.hulas.com Waikiki's most popular gay venue occupies a suite of ocean-view rooms across from the Honolulu Zoo. As well as a state-of-the-art dance floor equipped with giant video screens, there's also a more casual lounge area. Opening time: Daily 10am–2am
4 Pipeline 805 Pohukaina St, Honolulu
808/589-1999
www.pipelinecafe.net Nightclub, behind the Ala Moana mall, that's a favourite with the surf set. DJs most nights, cover charge for weekly rock or reggae gigs. Opening time: Mon– Thurs 9pm–4am, Fri & Sat 10pm–4am