6 Best Nightlife in Maui, Hawaii

This lively spot in the middle of Front Street is great for food, drinks, and sports by day, and a variety of activities at night. Happy hour runs from 2--5 pm and the bar stays open until 1 am, which is considered pretty late for Maui. A rotating calendar of nightly activities includes live band karaoke, open dance floor, live music, silent discos, and trivia nights on Sundays.

If you're looking for a genuine dive bar among the more tropical, touristy spots, this is the place. The bartenders are friendly, and you'll find plenty of locals to talk story with; just be sure to mind your manners---the classic dive bar fistfights can also frequently be found here.

This dive bar brings in a young bunch looking to par-tay. A lively rotation of entertainment keeps the good times rolling, including live island-style music, guest bands, karaoke, and open-mic nights. A casual Mexican-food menu with great prices keeps the munchies away.

A casual sports-bar crowd gravitates here for pau hana (after-work get-together) and a game of pool. The bottle shop offers more than 30 beers and there are at least six on tap. There's no cover, the many televisions throughout the bar play all the sports packages, and the drinks are strong and afforable.

This friendly dive bar hosts a popular karaoke night on Thursday from 7:30 to 10:30 pm. On tap, you'll find local Maui and Kona Brewing Company beers and happy hour from 3 to 6 pm daily.

For the most part, Wailuku town goes quiet once the office workers clock out and the shops close for the day. Wai Bar is the exception, and to the delight of locals, this neighborhood hangout has become the go-to spot for late-night fun. There's a small dance floor, karaoke night, a patio out back, and an eclectic mix of live jazz, lounge music, and other funky tunes usually streaming. They don't serve food, but the craft cocktails and good vibes are the real draw.