Honolulu is rock a serious beer game these days . In the preceding five year , our city has undergo a veritable beer transformation : once dominated by unripe bottles , we can now sport one of the most exciting beer panorama in the land . Five local trade breweries have opened on Oahu in the past two old age alone , brewing exciting beer filled with local ingredients like true guava , poha Berry , pomelo , and Hawaiian chocolate . tot to that the hundred - plus breweries that have gain distribution to the land in the last 18 months , and Honolulu is seriously buzzing about beer . Plus , since the city ’s moderately minor , you ’re never far from a not bad bar – now with an awful batting order of tasty beers .
REAL a gastropub
Kakaako / Ward VillageThis gastropub was among the first to kick - begin the good beer revolution in Honolulu . Offering 36 tap and a constantly rotate selection of beer from all over the humans , you could find uncommon gem here – some that are intemperate to find even on the mainland . This is one of the few bars in the intact Pacific to on a regular basis get Cantillon bottles and draft .
Square Barrels
DowntownBurgers and really honorable beer : do you really need anything else ? OK , it also has a great whisky list and TVs for watch all your favorite sports . This office gets packed during luncheon , so take advantage of the after - lunch lag to stop in for a dry pint or two . The gigantic communal table is enceinte for go together with a group of friends .
Murphy’s
DowntownThis Irish bar is a local institution , and while it serves more than just Guinness , it ’s worth going here for a perfect pint of the black poppycock , too . You ’ll always find something locally brew on pat , include late one - off going fromWaikiki Brewing Company . Opt for the ginmill surface area so you’re able to natter with some of the friendly barkeeper around – and have the chance to wager some shuffleboard .
Pint + Jigger
MakikiSome of the best modern pub food on the island can be find at this bar , which also total in full loaded with great beer and super - high - quality cocktails . bet out for rare beer releases and mystery taps : it never let on what the mystery tap is before you order , but do n’t care – the beer is always top - notch .
JJ Dolan’s
DowntownThe best pizza in Honolulu , plus great beer from breweries like Sierra Nevada , Deschutes , and Lagunitas , means this place is fundamentally heaven on ground . A comfy , East Coast - style bar , the walls are lined with sports memorabilia , making this one of the most lay - back bars in town .
Brew’d
KaimukiThis small – and often crowded – gin mill is a darling for local beer enthusiasts . The cooler are loaded with hard - to - find bottles , while the 20 + drafts rotate almost daily . Do n’t miss the beer - braised brisket poutine , which will do nothing less than soothe your mortal .
Puka’s (at Whole Foods Market)
KahalaOK , this is n’t on the dot a local business . But Whole Foods Market at Kahala Mall of late unfold this beer - centric bar , thus stepping up its beer game importantly . It ’s worth dictate a flight of beers just to have it delivered on a mini skateboard . Why not ?
Windward Bar (at Whole Foods Market)
KailuaWe know : another bar at another Whole Foods Market . But it has 24 rap pour great beer – often heavy with local favorites fromMaui Brewing CompanyandLanikai Brewing Company– as well as food and beer specials . It ’s kind of perfect for doing a little shopping and then hanging out at the Browning automatic rifle after . Plus , slippers are wholly acceptable .
Bonus:Hideaway Club
Barbers PointOK , so you have to either be in the military , or know someone who is , to get onto the US Coast Guard foundation . But we swear , it ’s so deserving it . An amazing beer selection in both draught and bottles , Hideaway Club also has an grand outdoor terrace where you could enjoy the sea breezes and a Amandine Aurore Lucie Dupin volleyball game Margaret Court . This place is totally a hidden gem – if you’re able to get there .
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