Gay Bars & Clubs in Honolulu, Hawaii
Waikiki is the center of Honolulu's LGBTQ+ scene, with gay bars and queer-friendly lounges steps from the beach — plus welcoming restaurants and nightlife across greater Honolulu. Explore gay-friendly venues in Honolulu.
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Bacchus Waikiki
Gay cocktail bar on Lewers Street in Waikiki, open since 2013
Waikiki · $$
Chiko’s Tavern
Local gay-friendly dive bar on McCully Street outside Waikiki
McCully / Mō'ili'ili · $
Hula’s Bar & Lei Stand
Gay bar at the Waikiki Grand Hotel since 1974, with Diamond Head views
Waikiki / Diamond Head · $$
In Between Waikiki
Cozy karaoke dive bar on Lauula Street, a laid-back Waikiki alternative
Waikiki · $
Scarlet Honolulu
Hawaii's anchor gay nightclub in Chinatown, across from Hawaii Theatre
Chinatown / Downtown Honolulu · $$
Tapa's Waikiki
Gay bar on Waikiki's Seaside Avenue, second floor, open since 2003
Waikiki · $$
Wang Chung's Karaoke Bar
Gay karaoke bar inside Waikiki's Stay Hotel on Koa Avenue
Waikiki · $
Sunrise Shack - Ala Moana
Tropical smoothie bowls and healthy bites at Ala Moana.
Ala Moana · $
Thrills Soft Serve
Creative soft serve and seasonal flavors at a fun Honolulu dessert spot.
Ala Moana · $
The Sunrise Shack - Waikiki
Colorful Waikiki café serving fresh smoothie bowls and tropical bites.
Waikiki · $
Kaimana Beach Hotel
Boutique Gold Coast hotel on Sans Souci Beach, steps from Queen's Surf.
Gold Coast (Waikiki) · $$$
Queens Beach
Honolulu's beloved LGBTQ+ beach — welcoming gathering spot since the 1970s.
Waikiki (Queen's Surf) · $
The ARTS at Marks Garage
Downtown Honolulu's community arts hub with gallery shows, performances, and cultural events.
Chinatown Arts District · $
Proof Social Club
Creative cocktails and live music at a social Fort Street Mall gathering spot.
Downtown Honolulu · $$
Bar 35
200-plus craft beers and gourmet pizza in Honolulu's Chinatown arts district since 2005.
Chinatown (Downtown Honolulu) · $$
The Public Pet
Whimsical Kaimuki pet boutique stocking unique supplies, apparel, and accessories.
Kaimuki · $$
Kuhio Beach
Waikiki shoreline home to Queen's Surf — Hawaii's historic LGBTQ+ beach since the 1970s.
Waikiki · $
Diamond Head Beach Park
Scenic volcanic shoreline at Diamond Head drawing LGBTQ+ beachgoers.
Diamond Head · $
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