5 Best Nightlife in Kihei, Maui

If you're looking for a genuine dive bar among the more tropical, touristy spots, this is the place. The bartenders are friendly, and you'll find plenty of locals to talk story with; just be sure to mind your manners---the classic dive bar fistfights can also frequently be found here.

This dive bar brings in a young bunch looking to par-tay. A lively rotation of entertainment keeps the good times rolling, including live island-style music, guest bands, karaoke, and open-mic nights. A casual Mexican-food menu with great prices keeps the munchies away.

The fun atmosphere here is just as popular among locals and visitors, and the feel of the place is brighter and more casual than the resort-style polish of its sister restaurant in Kapalua. It always draws a good crowd on karaoke nights (Thursday–Saturday) when sushi and appetizers are half off 10 pm–1 am.

Good eats are paired with cool tunes in this breezy tropical tavern. Local acts and DJs are featured from 4 to 6 pm most evenings, and DJs get the dance floor shaking at 10 pm Thursday through Saturday. Happy hour specials run from 11 am to 6 pm. This is the bar where locals hang out, so if you'd like to mix with the local scene, this is the spot.

This speakeasy-style bar is smack dab in the middle of Kihei's nightlife scene, and it stands out for its lineup of specialty cocktails. It's the size of a living room, but mixology is given more consideration here than at other venues.