Lagers, IPAs, Hawaiian pale alesDaily 11:00 to 22:00
Kona Brewing Company at Koko Marina in Honolulu is the Oahu pub for the Big Island brand, with Longboard Lager and Big Wave Golden Ale on tap and a waterfront patio over the marina.
Tip: Sunset on the marina patio after Roy's; the Pipeline Porter holds up against the menu's stouts.
Hawaiian craft, Bikini Blonde lagerDaily 11:00 to 22:00
Maui Brewing Company in Waikiki Honolulu is the Hawaiian craft brewer's Oahu pub at the Outrigger Reef, with Bikini Blonde Lager, Big Swell IPA and a rooftop bar over Kalakaua.
Tip: Bikini Blonde on draft is the local move; the upstairs Roof at Maui Brewing serves cocktails after 17:00.
Local craft, lagers and IPAsDaily 11:00 to 22:00, Friday to Sunday to 23:00
Aloha Beer Co. in Kakaako Honolulu is the independent local brewery that took over the old Waikiki Brewing space at 700 Queen, with 13 styles on tap and a dog-friendly beer garden.
Tip: Happy hour daily 14:00 to 18:00; brunch Saturday and Sunday. Trivia Wednesdays at 19:00.
Neighborhood craft, IPAs and stoutsTuesday to Saturday 16:00 to 22:00
Honolulu Beerworks in Kalihi Honolulu reopened a larger taproom at 1632 Hart Street in early 2025 after relocating from Cooke Street, sharing the building with Lion Coffee.
Tip: Geoff and Charmayne Seideman's neighborhood craft brewery; the imperial stout barrel-aged releases sell out fast.
Local craft, IPAs and lagersMonday to Thursday 10:30 to 23:00, Friday to Sunday extended
Waikiki Brewing Company on Kalakaua Avenue in Honolulu is the local craft brewery brewing IPAs and lagers in the heart of Waikiki, with a second taproom in Kakaako.
Tip: Open lanai seating on Kalakaua; the Black Strap Molasses Porter and Hana Hou Hefe are the local picks.