Tag: Waikiki

Tag: Waikiki

Beverage Culture, Cocktails & Mixology

Finding a Real Cocktail Bar in Waikiki: A Drinker’s Guide

Waikiki is filled with tourist traps serving syrupy disasters. Here is how to spot a real craft cocktail bar and avoid the worst drinks on the island.

Beverage Culture

Finding the Best Rooftop Bars in Honolulu: A Reality Check

When people envision rooftop bars in Honolulu, they often picture sprawling, open-air oases perched atop skyscrapers, offering panoramic views of Diamond Head and Waikiki Beach, complete with a gentle trade wind breeze. The reality, however, is that Honolulu’s rooftop bar scene is far more modest and nuanced than many mainland cities. While you won’t find […]

Beverage Culture, Hawaii

The Only Honest Way to Drink in Waikiki

Waikiki is a gauntlet of overpriced mai tais and tourist traps. We cut through the noise to tell you where to find an honest drink on the island.