Where to Find Honolulu’s Secret Speakeasy Bars

We’re spilling the beans on Honolulu’s best speakeasies — hidden bars with exclusive vibes and endless intrigue. But shhh, let’s keep it our little secret!

The hunt for Honolulu’s hidden bars has led us to some of the city’s most interesting speakeasies. With unexpected themes and an air of mystery, these secret spots are worth discovering.

This guide highlights Oʻahu’s top speakeasy bars, providing inside tips on where to find them, how to gain entry and which signature drinks to try once you’re inside.

In this post, we share our local recommendations for the best speakeasies in Honolulu.

1. Green Lady Cocktail Room

This Waikīkī speakeasy is our top pick for a nightcap, open late from 8pm to 1am.

📍 431 Nohonani St, Waikīkī
🕒 Open: Daily 8pm-1am
🍹 Happy Hour: None
🎵 Live Music: None
🎟️ Reservations: Walk-in only

The Green Lady Cocktail Room speakeasy takes you back in time with its relaxed Prohibition-era style. This intimate after-hours spot features an indoor lounge and a hidden outdoor courtyard, accommodating only around twenty guests.

Behind the illuminated bar, skilled mixologists craft exceptional cocktails (note: no food is served). Cocktail enthusiasts will delight in exploring standout signature creations like the Golden Age and Three Times a Lady.

How to get into the Green Lady Cocktail Room:

1. Head to the White Sands Hotel
2. Look for the hidden door near the “8” plaque on the bamboo wall
3. Enter (if you’re unsure, ask the Front Desk for “Room 8”)

2. Wild Orange

Oʻahu’s only plant-based speakeasy, just 6-minutes from Waikīkī.

📍 1680 Kapiolani Blvd, Honolulu
🕒 Open: Wed-Sat 5-11pm
🍹 Happy Hour: None
🎵 Live Music: None
🎟️ Reservations: resOS or walk-in

Kanpai! Wild Orange is a Japanese-inspired speakeasy, offering an intimate and enchanting atmosphere. The centerpiece is a striking artificial tree adorned with lanterns, while the countertops feature cool anime pencil drawings.

The menu is a haven for vegan food lovers, with standout options like Ginger Scallion Tofu and Hoisin Mushroom Bao. For drinks, step out of your comfort zone with the Purple Dragon and Hold the Boba — two bold and inventive cocktails.

How to get into Wild Orange:

1. Head to Hawaiian Brian’s
2. Look for a dark hallway with an “Aloha Maid Natural Fruit Drinks” vending machine
3. Insert a nickel (five-cent coin) and push the vending machine to open

3. Yours Truly Honolulu

Designed to pay homage to Hawaiʻi’s exotica era, with interactive ordering.

📍 111 Bishop St, Honolulu
🕒 Open: Wed-Thu 5-11pm, Fri-Sat 5pm-12am
🍹 Happy Hour: None
🎵 Live Music: None
🎟️ Reservations: OpenTable or walk-in

Yours Truly is a speakeasy tiki bar with a satellite post office aesthetic, inspired by a postcard shop from the site’s original hotel. Tables are adorned with vintage postcards and locally sourced antiques decorate on the walls.

The highlight of this spot is its ordering system: choose your drink on a postcard — favorites like the Leave No Orchid Behind and 8-Mile Mule — drop it into the mailbox wall, and moments later, your cocktail appears in the same spot.

How to get into Yours Truly:

1. Head to the AC Hotel Honolulu
2. Go down the outdoor staircase to Yours Truly
3. Walk to the back of the bar (reservations are recommended)

4. Lost + Found

A hotel bar open to the public, with one of the best Happy Hour deals around.

📍2375 Ala Wai Blvd, Waikīkī
🕒 Open: Daily 11:30am-8:30pm
🍹 Happy Hour: Daily 5-7pm
🎵 Live Music: None
🎟️ Reservations: Walk-in only

Lost + Found speakeasy is a low-key tropical oasis with drinks and munchies. Sip on the Beach Water with reposado tequila or Mango Dreams with Pau Maui Vodka or mix it up with the Snaquiri Flight, letting you choose two fruity daiquiris.

Tucked away by the poolside foliage at the Wayfinder hotel, this hidden pool bar won’t be lost for too long. Once you’ve discovered it, you’ll know exactly where to return for Happy Hour — daily from 5-7pm with 50% off cocktails!

How to get into Lost + Found:

1. Head to the Wayfinder Waikiki hotel
2. Walk to the outdoor pool area
3. Find and enter the Lost + Found bar

5. The HI Brau Room

A dark and moody lounge operating discreetly every Friday and Saturday.

📍 700 Queen St, Kakaʻaka
🕒 Open: Fri-Sat 8pm-12am
🍹 Happy Hour: None
🎵 Live Music: Yes
🎟️ Reservations: Walk-in only

If the Aloha Beer Co. taproom gets crowded on a Friday or Saturday night, slip upstairs to The HI Brau Room, a speakeasy with a touch of 1940s elegance. With leather seating, art-lined walls and timeless décor, it’s the perfect retreat.

The bar offers a selection of the brewery’s popular beers and cocktails. Enjoy timeless classics like Old Fashioneds and Martinis, paired with light finger foods. Live music enhances the ambiance, creating a sophisticated setting.

How to get into The HI Brau Room:

1. Head to the taproom at Aloha Beer Co.
2. Look for the door labeled “The HI Brau Room”
3. Walk upstairs to enter the speakeasy

6. Gas Lamp

Blends a charming neighborhood cocktail bar with a classic steakhouse.

📍 26 Hoʻolai St, Kailua
🕒 Open: Daily 4pm-1am
🍹 Happy Hour: None
🎵 Live Music: Yes
🎟️ Reservations: OpenTable

Gaslamp speakeasy on Oʻahu’s east coast offers the ideal venue for an cozy evening affair. This medieval-inspired venue captivates with gaslamp lighting, a refined menu that foodies will love and the soothing sounds of live jazz.

Savor the French Laundry: a dry-aged Wagyu Tomahawk carved table-side and paired with rich beef-fat mashed potatoes. For cocktails, try the Rainbow Wings or Sushi in Mexico, both served in a skeleton head for a dramatic twist.

How to get into Gas Lamp:

1. Head to Kailua Town Pub & Grill (reservations are required)
2. Provide reservation details and password to the receptionist (given when you book)
3. Look for the secret door marked by an illuminated “Telephone” sign and step inside

7. The Velvet Monkey

Every Saturday, a recording studio morphs into an intimate live music venue.

📍 377 Keahole St #D03, Honolulu
🕒 Open: Sat from 8pm
🍹 Happy Hour: None
🎵 Live Music: Yes
🎟️ Reservations: Tickets required

On Saturdays, The Lounge at Island Sound Studios transforms from a recording studio for megastars into an exclusive live music venue with limited seating. Ticket holders receive a coveted invitation to its hidden upstairs room.

Step through the concealed door into The Velvet Monkey, where you can savor cocktails like the Monkey Shine or Bananas Foster Old Fashioned while enjoying one-of-a-kind performances by Hawaiʻi’s most talented musicians.

How to get into The Velvet Monkey:

1. Purchase tickets online for a show at The Velvet Monkey (only 23 seats per show)
2. Head to The Lounge at Island Sound Studios
3. Present your reservation to the staff, who will guide you where to go

8. Private Collection

A large and spacious secret setting, with an equal focus on food and drinks.

📍 3660 Waialae Ave #101, Kaimukī
🕒 Open: Daily 11am-11pm
🍹 Happy Hour: None
🎵 Live Music: None
🎟️ Reservations: Direct or walk-in

Rule number one: never judge a book by its cover, especially at Vintage Books. While the books on display are purely for show, stepping into the “Private Collection” reveals one of Honolulu’s most expansive and storied speakeasies.

The menu is designed for sharing, with highlights like the Taco + Flight, featuring kalua pig, braised brisket and slow-cooked tako (octopus) tacos. Pair your meal with a novel, handcrafted cocktail — the Lychee Martuni is a must-try.

How to get into the Private Collection:

1. Head to Vintage Books (reservations are recommended)
2. Ask the clerk to see the “Private Collection” (the password is “please”)
3. Enter inside the door marked “Private Collection”

In summary, now that you’re in on Honolulu’s best-kept speakeasy secrets, it’s time to step through the hidden doors and enjoy their unique atmosphere.

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