Cheap Drinks & Good Times: Dive Bars in Waikīkī

The best memories in Waikīkī often come from unassuming dive bars, where you can enjoy a down-to-earth atmosphere and wallet-friendly drinks.

Waikīkī’s dive bars are our top choice for a low-key night out — no cover charges, no dress codes and no overpriced cocktails, just chilled-out charm and plenty of personality.

These no-frills hangouts keep it real, serving up cold drinks and warm vibes where you can trade stories with locals, laugh with fellow travelers and feel right at home.

In this post, we share our local recommendations for the best dive bars in Waikīkī.

1. Arnold’s Beach Bar

A hidden tiki treasure serving up stiff drinks and good vibes.

📍 339 Saratoga Rd, Waikīkī
🕒 Open: Daily for Lunch & Dinner
🍹 Happy Hour: Daily 12-6pm
🎵 Live Music: Daily 6-8pm
🎟️ Reservations: Walk-in only

Arnold’s Beach Bar is a dive bar hidden from plain sight down an alley off Saratoga Road. It’s tiki-inspired with a bamboo roof and mannequin in only a grass skirt. The drinks are strong, the drafts are ice-cold and the jukebox fuels the fun.

Order at the bar, but don’t come hungry — food’s limited to popcorn and hot dogs. ID checks happen regardless of age, it’s a fun ego boost! Drop in for the Happy Hour: $1 off domestic beers and well drinks daily from noon to 6pm.

2. Suzie Wong’s Hideaway

Waikīkī’s five-star dive bar and beloved neighborhood gem.

📍 1913 Dudoit Ln, Waikīkī
🕒 Open: Daily for Lunch & Dinner, Sun for Brunch
🍹 Happy Hour: All day
🎵 Live Music: None
🎟️ Reservations: Walk-in only

Duck down Dudoit Lane to find Suzie Wong’s Hideaway, a “five-star dive bar” offering a retreat from Waikīkī’s bustling streets. The eclectic décor blends TVs for sports fans with vintage posters and retro beer signs, creating a nostalgic feel.

Affordable drinks make it easy to linger here without breaking the bank. For a quick bite, Ty’s BBQ & Grill food truck parks outside and serves sandwiches, ribs and tacos on Tuesdays. This dive bar is a Waikīkī neighborhood gem.

3. Harbor Pub & Pizza

A harborside pub with seafaring charm and surprisingly good pizza.

📍 1765 Ala Moana Blvd #1, Waikīkī
🕒 Open: Daily for Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
🍹 Happy Hour: Daily 3-7pm
🎵 Live Music: Mon, Wed & Every Other Thu from 7-9pm
🎟️ Reservations: Walk-in only

Harbor Pub & Pizza is a marina-themed dive bar at Ala Wai Boat Harbor, a favorite haunt for sailors since 1980. Stepping inside feels like going below deck — the snug downstairs space features a ship’s wheel and carries a dockside aroma.

Unlike most bars, it opens at 7am for breakfast until noon. After that, the large menu spans nachos, subs, burgers, hot dogs and sandwiches. But the standout is the gourmet pizza, made with four cheeses and three sauce choices.

4. Honolulu Tavern

A classic local watering hole with unbeatable all-day drink specials.

📍 417 Nohonani St, Waikīkī
🕒 Open: Daily for Lunch & Dinner
🍹 Happy Hour: None
🎵 Live Music: None
🎟️ Reservations: Walk-in only

Nestled at the base of the old-school Hawaiian King, Honolulu Tavern is a true talk-story bar and one of Waikīkī’s last holdouts of classic dive bar culture. Arguably the divey-est of them all, it’s all about the drinks — no food, just all-day specials.

A vintage jukebox sets the tone while patrons shoot pool and toss darts, embracing the tavern’s social atmosphere. Open until 2am, it’s a favorite late-night hotspot for those in-the-know. This place feels homey — no one leaves a stranger!

5. Tropics Beach Hut

Waikīkī’s biggest dive bar serving up the “taste and feel of the Tropics.”

📍 1778 Ala Moana Blvd, Waikīkī
🕒 Open: Daily for Lunch & Dinner, Sun for Brunch
🍹 Happy Hour: Daily 3-6pm
🎵 Live Music: From 8:30pm (most nights)
🎟️ Reservations: Walk-in only

Tropics Beach Hut fuses dive bar charm, sports bar energy and a tequila and taco bar vibe into one hangout. As Waikīkī’s largest dive bar, it boasts a long bar perfect for socializing and big screens for game days and a stage for live bands.

The American grill menu features island flavors and the taps pour local craft beers. Happy Hour runs daily from 3-6pm with $5-$7 drinks, $8 nachos and $5 tots. This brand is part of a chain with locations in Hawaiʻi and California.

In summary, these Waikīkī dive bars promise a carefree hangout with low-cost sips — stop by next time you’re in town and let the good times roll.