Kauai

For every new venue that opens on Kauai, another one closes, mainly because most island residents tend to retire early. It is, after all, a rural island. But still, there are a number of places to shake your booty, hear local music, and simply enjoy a drink. Nightclubs that stay open until the wee hours are rare on Kauai, and the bar scene is limited. The major resorts generally host their own live entertainment and happy hours. All bars and clubs that serve alcohol must close at 2 am, except those with a cabaret license, which allows them to close at 4 am.

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  • 1. Happy Talk Lounge

    You can sip an umbrella cocktail while you gaze at the original Bali Hai from this lounge, open on two sides and offering breezy views...

    You can sip an umbrella cocktail while you gaze at the original Bali Hai from this lounge, open on two sides and offering breezy views across Hanalei Bay to plush emerald mountains. If you think the scene looks familiar, maybe you’ve seen the classic movie South Pacific, filmed here. The Hollywood version of Bali Hai is actually Kauai’s Mt. Makana. Order a tropical cocktail and pupu (Hawaiian hors d’oeuvres) and enjoy a truly enchanted evening as the sun sets over the sparkling waters. Local musicians entertain guests Thursday through Monday. Nearby Tunnels Beach (aka Haena Beach and Makua) is often called Nurses' Beach, where Mitzi Gaynor sang about washing that man right outta her hair; Hanalei Bay is where Bloody Mary sang “Bali Hai.”

    5380 Honoiki Rd., Princeville, Hawaii, 96722, USA
    808-431–4084
  • 2. EatHealthy Cafe

    Cafés

    Nestled in a bamboo forest draped in bougainvillea and flowering vines and hidden from view off the Kuhio Highway is a charming little venue...

    Nestled in a bamboo forest draped in bougainvillea and flowering vines and hidden from view off the Kuhio Highway is a charming little venue where local musicians perform most evenings. Previously known as Caffé Coco, it now offers vegan fare, including pupu (appetizers), entrées, and desserts. It may not have a liquor license, but don't let that stop you from enjoying the entertainment in a pleasant outdoor setting; just bring your own wine or beer. It's open Tuesday through Saturday until 9.

    4-369 Kuhio Hwy., Kapaa, Hawaii, 96746, USA
    808-822–7990
  • 3. Tahiti Nui

    This venerable and funky institution in sleepy Hanalei still offers its famous luau at 5 on Tuesday and Wednesday evenings, although the bar is the...

    This venerable and funky institution in sleepy Hanalei still offers its famous luau at 5 on Tuesday and Wednesday evenings, although the bar is the big attraction. The spirits of locals and visitors alike are always high at this popular hangout, which features live nightly entertainment and Hawaiian music on Friday evening. It's open until 1 am on weekends.

    5--5134 Kuhio Hwy., Hanalei, Hawaii, 96714, USA
    808-826–6277
  • 4. The Hanalei Gourmet Bar

    The sleepy North Shore stays awake—until 10:30, that is—each evening in this small, convivial deli and bar inside Hanalei's restored old school building. There's local...

    The sleepy North Shore stays awake—until 10:30, that is—each evening in this small, convivial deli and bar inside Hanalei's restored old school building. There's local live Hawaiian, jazz, rock, and folk music on Saturday and Sunday evenings.

    5--5161 Kuhio Hwy., Hanalei, Hawaii, 96722, USA
    808-826–2524
  • 5. South Pacific Dinner Show

    Themed Entertainment
    Closed Permanently

    It seems a fitting tribute to see the play that put Kauai on the map. Rodgers and Hammerstein's original South Pacific has been playing at...

    It seems a fitting tribute to see the play that put Kauai on the map. Rodgers and Hammerstein's original South Pacific has been playing at the Kauai Beach Resort since 2002. The full musical production, accompanied by a buffet dinner, features local talent.

    Jasmine Ballroom, Kauai Beach Resort, 4331 Kauai Beach Dr., Lihue, Hawaii, 96766, USA
    808-346–6500

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    Rate Includes: $86
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  • 6. St. Regis Bar

    Closed Permanently

    This spacious and comfortable lounge with a gorgeous view of Hanalei Bay offers drinks daily from 3:30 to 11 and a Champagne toast at sunset....

    This spacious and comfortable lounge with a gorgeous view of Hanalei Bay offers drinks daily from 3:30 to 11 and a Champagne toast at sunset. Stop by between 5:30 and 10 for pupu (hors d'oeuvres), with a popular Hawaiian music and hula show from 6:30 to 9 on Sunday night.

    5520 Ka Haku Rd., Princeville, Hawaii, 96722, USA
    808-826–9644
  • 7. Trees Lounge

    Closed Permanently

    This cool bar and restaurant hosts live music nightly that gets people out on the tiny dance floor. It's behind the Coconut Marketplace and next...

    This cool bar and restaurant hosts live music nightly that gets people out on the tiny dance floor. It's behind the Coconut Marketplace and next to the Kauai Coast Resort in Kapaa.

    440 Aleka Pl., Kapaa, Hawaii, 96746, USA
    808-823–0600

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    Rate Includes: Closed Sun.

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