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Hula's Bar & Lei Stand, Honolulu, HI

Hula's Bar & Lei Stand

4.5
4.5
294 Reviews
$30 and under
American

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2 people
7:00 PM
  • Lively
  • Great for scenic views
  • Great for happy hour
Ages 21 and over welcome.

Hula’s Bar & Lei Stand – Waikiki's Iconic Gathering Spot
Located on the edge of Waikiki, Hula’s Bar & Lei Stand is a legendary cocktail bar & all-day gathering spot for everyone 21+ with unbeatable views of Diamond Head & the sparkling Pacific Ocean. For over 50 years, Hula’s has been one of Waikiki’s most celebrated gay bars, offering a welcoming space for all, with deep roots in the LGBTQ+ community.
Whether you’re sipping on the best Bloody Mary in town to kick off your day or indulging in a perfectly balanced Mai Tai as the sun sets, Hula’s is the go-to spot for delicious handcrafted cocktails & craveable bites. By day, enjoy the laid-back vibes of this tiki bar with a view, & by night, experience the energy of live entertainment, featuring local musicians, Open Mic Nights, & nightly video DJs that will keep you dancing into the early hours.

Full Bar from open till 2am nightly. Last call at 1:35pm

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    American, Tex-Mex, Barbecue
  • Hours of operation
    Happy Hour Mon–Fri 12:00 pm–6:00 pm Bar Daily 12:00 pm–2:00 am Lunch Daily 12:00 pm–5:00 pm Dinner Daily 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (808) 923-0669
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, JCB, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive chef
    Michelle Nakaya
  • Private party facilities
    Please contact us at https://hulas.com/private-parties/ to reserve a spot (after 9pm) for your special occasion.
  • Neighborhood
    Waikiki
  • Cross street
    Kapahulu Ave / Lemon Rd
  • Parking details
    Parking is available in the Honolulu Zoo Parking Lot right across the street for $1.50 / hr.Credit Card and Cash/Coin are accepted with the ability to add more time with your mobile number and a credit card payment.Do not let your time expire. This parking lot actively tows vehicles for expired parking 24/hrs a day
  • Public transit
    TheBus routes: E, 2, 8, 13, 14, 20, 23, 24, 42, W1, W2, W3
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Dancing, Delivery, Dog Friendly, Entertainment, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Takeout, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 294 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.5
4.5 based on all time ratings
  • 4.1Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.4Value

NoiseModerate

294 Reviews
  1. Karen

    VIP

    San Francisco

    4 reviews

    4.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on October 13, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    My mahi mahi was overcooked & dry- should have sent it back, but everyone else said their food was very good. Band was playing outside when we first arrived - was so loud we had to yell to talk. But that ended after 20 min

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  2. OpenTable Diner

    Las Vegas

    2 reviews

    1.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on December 26, 2023

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 1
    Booked for Christmas dinner. Nowhere does it say that this is 21 and older. Wouldn’t serve us, which was ok as the place smelled like stale old cigarettes.
    Hula's Bar & Lei StandResponded on January 6, 2024
    This is what is stated "exactly" on our OpenTable listing: Ages 21 and over welcome. Hula's Bar & Lei Stand is celebrating 49 years this year. We are proud to be the most iconic gay restaurant and bar in Waikiki with roots deep in our LGBTQ+ community. Offering amazing bar food, handcrafted cocktails, a spectacular view of Diamond Head and Waikiki beach, free Wi-Fi and high definition music videos. Hula's is known world-wide for our diversity and Aloha. Come, experience why we are the Gathering Place for Explorers.

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  3. Headcheese

    Hawaii

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 22, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We went to Hulaʻs for lunch to celebrate my friendʻs graduation. We read the menu the day before and decided to try three interesting dishes. We announced to the server that we were prepared to "pig out" and ordered all three to share. The tastes were fabulous, the happy clientele close to us added to the ambiance. We were not able to finish all the food. It was nicely packed up for us to enjoy at dinner that night at home.

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  4. AlexanderP

    VIP

    Palm Springs

    101 reviews

    4.0

    101 reviews

    Dined on September 18, 2023

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Still our favorite gay bar in Honolulu - good location and friendly staff

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  5. Feedie

    Sacramento

    4 reviews

    4.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on May 13, 2023

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Hadn’t had a Rueben sandwich in a long time….was good!

    1 person found this helpful

  6. OpenTable Diner

    Hawaii

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on February 5, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fun go-to spot for good drinks, nice atmosphere, and good times with locals and tourists. Definitely recommend getting the pitchers of drinks, very worth the value!

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  7. MauriceR

    VIP

    New York City

    98 reviews

    5.0

    98 reviews

    Dined on December 28, 2022

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always wonderful bar food and drinks. Beautiful location

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  8. HeatherD

    Greater Boston

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on December 25, 2022

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Lee was the absolute best! She was so great and told us about the cocktails you can get in a pitcher that are only $13 on sundays (and $15 every other day of the week) great deal, great service and great atmosphere!

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  9. ScottH

    VIP

    San Francisco

    24 reviews

    5.0

    24 reviews

    Dined on December 18, 2022

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always an amazing experience.

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  10. TruthBeTold

    Philadelphia

    556 reviews

    4.0

    556 reviews

    Dined on December 14, 2022

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Good pub food and Hawaiian drinks🍹are to be found at this nice complex, on the second floor of a hotel, practically across the street from The Honolulu Zoo. Good views and near the beach and Pacific Ocean. Live performances on selected early evenings. We do wish they would keep their kitchen open a bit later into the evening. Especially on Weekends when they close it too early to go to, if you've been to a nice show earlier, and want a bite, post - theatre .

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FAQs

Hula's Bar & Lei Stand offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (808) 923-0669.

Hula's Bar & Lei Stand is rated 4.5 stars by 294 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Hula's Bar & Lei Stand

134 Kapahulu Ave, Honolulu, HI 96815

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Kapahulu Ave / Lemon Rd
  • Neighborhood
    Waikiki
  • Hours of operation
    Happy Hour Mon–Fri 12:00 pm–6:00 pm Bar Daily 12:00 pm–2:00 am Lunch Daily 12:00 pm–5:00 pm Dinner Daily 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    American, Tex-Mex, Barbecue
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Parking is available in the Honolulu Zoo Parking Lot right across the street for $1.50 / hr.Credit Card and Cash/Coin are accepted with the ability to add more time with your mobile number and a credit card payment.Do not let your time expire. This parking lot actively tows vehicles for expired parking 24/hrs a day
  • Public transit
    TheBus routes: E, 2, 8, 13, 14, 20, 23, 24, 42, W1, W2, W3
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, JCB, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Michelle Nakaya
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Dancing, Delivery, Dog Friendly, Entertainment, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Takeout, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
    (808) 923-0669
  • Private party facilities
    Please contact us at https://hulas.com/private-parties/ to reserve a spot (after 9pm) for your special occasion.
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