Oahu Breweries: Waikiki, Honolulu & Kakaako
For an Oahu brewery visit, start with the neighborhood where you are staying or meeting friends: Waikiki, Kakaako in Honolulu, or Hawaii Kai. Compare the location map below before choosing a taproom, and check the brewery's own site for today's food, hours and reservation policy.
Planning a visit
Staying in Waikiki? Compare nearby venues with Kakaako before planning a brewery afternoon. A restaurant pouring a brewery's beer is not necessarily its production brewery. Book a specific tour only after confirming the correct location and current availability.
For local residents
For an after-work meetup, check the exact location's happy-hour menu, parking arrangements and kitchen closing time. Waikiki Brewing says happy hours vary by location and that its restaurants use walk-in service rather than reservations.
Common questions
Where should I look for breweries near Waikiki?
Start with Waikiki venues and expand your search to Kakaako in Honolulu. Use the map to compare the actual trip from your accommodation; a Honolulu address does not mean a brewery is within walking distance of your hotel.
Do Oahu breweries take reservations?
Policies differ by brewery and location. Waikiki Brewing's official FAQ says it operates on a walk-in basis, including for groups. Check another brewery's own booking page rather than applying that policy island-wide.
Can I visit with children or a dog?
Confirm the policy with the individual venue, including whether children or dogs are allowed in your intended seating area. A family-friendly restaurant, a pet-friendly patio and a production brewery tour can each have different rules.
Sources and visitor information
Hawaii Microbreweries. Confirm changing hours, menus and policies with the venue before visiting.
Breweries in Oahu
- Maui Brewing Co - Kailua — Kailua
- Maui Brewing Co - Waikiki — Honolulu
- Taps and Apps — Mililani
- Honolulu Beerworks — Honolulu
- Aloha Beer Co — Honolulu
- Beer Lab HI - Pearlridge — Aiea
- Beer Lab HI - Beretania — Honolulu
- Hana Koa Brewing Company — Honolulu
- Inu Island Ales — Kaneohe
- Kona Brewing Co - Hawai'i Kai Pub — Honolulu
- Lanikai Brewing Co - Kailua — Kailua
- Aloha Beer Company — Honolulu
- Hana Koa Brewing Co. — Honolulu
- Lanikai Brewing Company — Kailua
- Beer Lab HI - Puck's Alley — Honolulu
- Waikiki Brewing Company - Waikiki — Honolulu
- Waikiki Brewing Company — Honolulu