With trendy designer drinks, microbrews, dance club themes, happening interiors, and night time art events, Honolulu nightclubs demonstrate that Hawaii offers more than just fun in the sun.

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 particular draw to a brewpub that pipes more than 100 ice cold beers through five miles of metal tubing. The proof is in the enthusiastic patrons that wait up to an hour every weekend just to get into brew chain Yard’s House on the Waikiki Beachwalk.

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.

A Pau hana hangout

Head to The Rumfire lounge at the Sheraton Waikiki where you’ll have plenty of things to see, and an opportunity to be seen as well. The previously dark interiors of this stunning 7,000 square foot beachfront lounge now features incredible 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

Nominated the best among Honolulu nightclubs, urban-hip Pearl at the Ala Moana Shopping Center has bar areas, private tables and a cocktail menu designed by a Las Vegas master mixologist. If you stay late enough, it changes to a clubbing hotspot until 4am on Fridays and Saturdays.

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 be concerned about the early closing time; you’ll never be at a loss for somewhere to go with such a thriving night life. High end wine bars are quickly becoming a popular attraction in Honolulu nightclubs. The Amuse Wine Bar has over 80 distinct wines to try, and an innovative delivery system to boot. Guests purchase and swipe wine “credit cards” at high tech carousels that automatically dispense the wines you choose. Sunday nights offer a great deal, when you can nab double the amount in vintage blends for only $25.

Chinatown First Fridays

First Fridays in Chinatown are a must see for the Honolulu visitor, when trendy, top of the line art galleries open their doors with a street party for art aficionados. Club goers continue on to Bar 35, where they dine on specialty pizzas and sip designer cocktails, sample beer from around the globe, and taste the best bubbly champagne at indoor or rooftop bars. Patrons enjoy good food, good drink, and live bands and DJs to keep the party going until the early hours.

Another option among popular Honolulu nightclubs in Chinatown is Next Door, a converted warehouse with brick walls and high ceilings resembling a New York loft. Nationally recognized DJs spin hip hop, techno, and house grooves, while visitors enjoy art film screenings during the week.

If you’ve still got energy left over after a day of soaking up the sun, try heading over to Zanzabar to hear the latest and greatest in house, hip hop, trance, techno, and top 40. Styled in Egyptian decor, the club hosts salsa dancing classes and improv comedy, and accommodates up to 800 people. With world class sophistication and plenty of variety, Honolulu nightclubs are the real deal.

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