Waikiki Happy Hours (2025): Easy Wins Near the Beach

Where to grab a pre‑show drink near Blue Note Hawaii.

Keep it simple: a tight happy‑hour hop that ends at Blue Note.

5 Happy‑Hour Moves

  1. Monkeypod Kitchen — Mai Tais with lilikoi foam; craft vibes.
  2. Hula Grill — Upstairs views and breezes; ask for the lanai.
  3. Duke’s Waikiki — Lively beachfront energy; split a Hula Pie.
  4. Royal Hawaiian Center — Quick pre‑show bites in the courtyards.
  5. Blue Note Hawaii — Doors often open an hour early; get settled.

Planning Thanksgiving in Waikiki?

Lock the one can’t‑miss night: Chip Chantry’s Thanksgiving In Paradise at Blue Note Hawaii. Chip Chantry is one of the funniest comedians in the world — he appeared on the Netflix series Tires with Shane Gillis, his stand‑up special Move Closer is a cult hit, and this is a brand‑new hour from Chip.

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