Things to Do in Kakaako, Honolulu

Kakaako is home to Aloha Tower, Honolulu's first skyscraper and a landmark for arriving ships. The neighborhood offers coffee shops, cocktail bars, and public markets like Southern Love, 9Bar HNL, and Māze.

Moku KitchenCocktail Bar
Aloha Beer CompanyBrewery
Village Bottle Shop & Tasting Room - Kaka`akoBar

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Top things to do in Kakaako

Kaka'ako Farmers Market
★ 4.5 · 708
Market
Saturday-morning market offering local produce, meat & seafood, plus artisan handicraft items.
Mon–Fri
Closed
Sat
8 AM – 12 PM
Sun
Closed
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Where to eat & drink in Kakaako

Moku Kitchen
★ 4.4 · 3.3k
Cocktail Bar· $20–30
Cool, creative eatery serving locally sourced, modern American fare & cocktails, plus live music.
Mon–Wed
11 AM – 9 PM
Thu–Fri
11 AM – 10 PM
Sat
11 AM – 10 PM
Sun
11 AM – 9 PM
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Aloha Beer Company
★ 4.5 · 1.3k
Brewery
Chill hangout at a brewery showcasing its original beers, craft cocktails & unique pub fare.
Mon–Thu
11 AM – 10 PM
Fri
11 AM – 11 PM
Sat
10 AM – 11 PM
Sun
10 AM – 10 PM
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Village Bottle Shop & Tasting Room - Kaka`ako
★ 4.7 · 505
Bar· $10–20
Industrial-style craft beer bottle shop & tasting room pouring 16 draft beers & bottles, with bites.
Mon–Wed
12 PM – 9 PM
Thu–Fri
12 PM – 11 PM
Sat
12 PM – 11 PM
Sun
12 PM – 9 PM
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Highway Inn Kaka'ako
★ 4.5 · 2.7k
Hawaiian· $20–30
Upbeat, casual spot dishing up an all-day menu of traditional Hawaiian fare for eat-in or takeout.
Mon–Thu
9:30 AM – 8 PM
Fri
9:30 AM – 8:30 PM
Sat
9:30 AM – 8:30 PM
Sun
9:30 AM – 3 PM
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Southern Love
★ 4.8 · 343
Restaurant· $20–30
A cozy eatery nestled in the heart of Kaka‘ako’s vibrant foodie scene, offering a blend of Southern warmth and the spirit of Aloha.
Mon
Closed
Tue–Fri
10 AM – 2 PM, 4 PM – 8 PM
Sat
8 AM – 1 PM, 4 PM – 8 PM
Sun
Closed
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Insomnia
★ 4.8 · 137
Vietnamese· $10–20
Mon–Fri
8 AM – 2 PM
Sat
9 AM – 2 PM
Sun
Closed
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Bevy
★ 4.5 · 517
Cocktail Bar· $20–30
Artsy, industrial-chic locale featuring inventive, handcrafted cocktails & eclectic small plates.
Mon
Closed
Tue–Wed
5 PM – 10 PM
Thu
5 PM – 12 AM
Fri
5 PM – 2 AM
Sat
5 PM – 2 AM
Sun
Closed
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Arvo Cafe
★ 4.5 · 635
Coffee Shop· $10–20
Hip, plant-filled coffee shop offering light fare such as toast with unique toppings.
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9Bar HNL
★ 4.7 · 248
Coffee Shop· $1–10
A specialty coffee shop at SALT in Kaka’ako, known for quality coffee paired with rustic-style homemade baked goods.
Mon
Closed
Tue–Thu
7 AM – 12 PM
Fri
7 AM – 1 PM
Sat
8 AM – 2 PM
Sun
8 AM – 2 PM
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Sol Café
Coffee Shop· $1–10
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PITCH SPORTS BAR
★ 4.4 · 384
Sports Bar· $10–50
Chill, compact hangout with seasonal grub & happy hours, plus outdoor seating & live sports viewing.
Mon–Thu
11 AM – 12 AM
Fri
11 AM – 2 AM
Sat
11 AM – 2 AM
Sun
11 AM – 12 AM
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