Hula's Bar & Lei Stand

Hula's Bar & Lei Stand is an open-air bar at 134 Kapahulu Avenue on the Diamond Head edge of Waikiki, Honolulu, Hawaii. It has long been one of the best-known LGBTQ+ venues in Hawaii and is also popular with local residents and visitors of every orientation. The bar sits on an upper floor above Kapahulu Avenue, and its open sides give views toward Diamond Head, with a breeze and a casual, sunny atmosphere. The crowd is mixed in age, mostly adults, with a welcoming, easygoing mood; there is no formal dress code, and shorts, tank tops and aloha shirts are everywhere. The atmosphere is social and mellow in the afternoon and gets livelier later in the evening, particularly on weekends. Music is typically a mix of DJ-selected pop and dance tracks, with some nights featuring themed events, drag shows or special parties, so the programme is worth checking in advance. The drinks programme covers tropical cocktails, vodka and rum mixed drinks, beer, wine and shots at moderate Waikiki prices, with cocktails often in the US$9 to US$14 range. Opening hours generally run from late morning to 2:00 AM daily, which makes it one of the later-closing options in the area. There is no cover charge for ordinary evenings, though special events may have one. Reservations are not usually needed. Weekend nights and event evenings are the busiest, while weekday afternoons are laid-back and good for sunset views. Visitors should confirm hours, events and any ticketed nights on the Hula's website before going.