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Drinks Waikiki, Oahu

Mai Tai Bar at the Royal Hawaiian

A place for a drink in Waikiki, Oahu, pricey ($$$) and worth about 1.5 hours. Best time to go: Sunset.

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Mai Tai Bar at the Royal Hawaiian in Waikiki, Oahu
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Why go

Beachfront bar at the pink 1927 Royal Hawaiian for a sunset mai tai.

It is one of 10 curated places we feature in Oahu, alongside 4 places to eat, 3 outdoor spots and 1 activity. 3 more of our picks sit within about half a mile in a straight line, so it pairs easily with Royal Hawaiian Hotel and Waikiki Beach.

Type
Drinks · Nightlife
Neighborhood
Waikiki
Price
$$$
Time needed
1.5 hr
Best time
Sunset

Nearby

Our closest curated picks, including 5 beyond Oahu. Distances are straight-line, not walking or driving.

  1. 1
    Royal Hawaiian Hotel

    Pink 1927 Spanish-Moorish hotel on Waikiki Beach, with gardens and a beachfront bar open to visitors.

    Sight · Waikiki · 0.0 mi straight-line
  2. 2
    Waikiki Beach

    Calm, sandy swim and beginner surf with Diamond Head as the backdrop.

    Outdoors · 0.2 mi straight-line
  3. 3
    House Without a Key

    Open-air bar at the Halekulani under a kiawe tree, with Hawaiian music and hula at sunset.

    Drinks · Waikiki · 0.2 mi straight-line
  4. 4
    Hilton Hawaiian Village

    Large resort on the beach at the west end of Waikiki, right in front of the fireworks barge.

    Stay · Waikiki · 0.7 mi straight-line
  5. 5
    Waikiki Beach fireworks

    Midnight fireworks launched from a barge off Waikiki, free to watch from the sand along Duke Kahanamoku Beach.

    Activity · Waikiki · 0.8 mi straight-line
  6. 6
    Rainbow Drive-In

    Plate-lunch drive-in near Kapiolani Park open since 1961, serving loco moco and mixed plates.

    Food · Waikiki · 0.9 mi straight-line

On these curated routes

Mai Tai Bar at the Royal Hawaiian is a stop on our Hawaii Paradise route. Open it to see the full day-by-day plan.

More to do in Oahu

Mai Tai Bar at the Royal Hawaiian is our only drinks pick in Oahu; here is what else we recommend there. See the full Oahu guide.

When to go

Average daily highs in Oahu run from 74°F in February to 81°F in September; March is usually the wettest month. For Mai Tai Bar at the Royal Hawaiian itself, we suggest: Sunset.

Modelled monthly averages for Oahu from NASA POWER, not a forecast. Full Oahu weather by month.

Getting there

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Address
2259 Kalākaua Ave, Honolulu, HI 96815, USA
Coordinates
21.27680, -157.82879
Destination
Oahu, Hawaii

Mai Tai Bar at the Royal Hawaiian: quick answers

How much time do you need at Mai Tai Bar at the Royal Hawaiian?

Plan on about 1.5 hours at Mai Tai Bar at the Royal Hawaiian. That is our curated estimate for a typical visit; groups that linger will want more.

When is the best time to visit Mai Tai Bar at the Royal Hawaiian?

Our pick: Sunset. Insider tip: Arrive 45 min before sunset for an oceanfront table.

Where is Mai Tai Bar at the Royal Hawaiian?

Mai Tai Bar at the Royal Hawaiian is at 2259 Kalākaua Ave, Honolulu, HI 96815, USA, in Waikiki. The Google Maps and Apple Maps links on this page open it for directions.

Which TripsCircle routes include Mai Tai Bar at the Royal Hawaiian?

Mai Tai Bar at the Royal Hawaiian appears on Hawaii Paradise, a curated route you can open on TripsCircle and plan with your group.

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