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KONA COAST. Tropical drinks, beautiful scenery, and a short walk to the water – if the world were a fair place, every town would have a joint like this. At the exotic little cabana bar, you can sip your favorite mixed drink (mai tais and margaritas are always the biggest hits), get a bit of sun, and feel the sand between your toes.
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KONA COAST. A familiar favorite, Hard Rock Cafe has locations all over the globe. Highlights of the Kona restaurant include a signed Gene Simmons Axe bass guitar, the pants Gwen Stefani wore in No Doubt's "Don't Speak" video, a promotional poster for the March 1, 1969 Doors concert in Miami, and a suede jacket worn by Black Sabbath's Tony Iommi during the band's 1974 tour. The bar scene is pretty lively, so you may find yourself with a memorable cocktail in hand – a fruity Riders on the Storm, minty Howling Wolf, or Lovely Rita margarita. When you're hungry, burgers, sandwiches, and salads are always reliable.
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Honu Bar
68-1400 Mauna Lani Dr, Mauna Lani Resort, Kohala, HI 96743 · 808-881-7911
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KOHALA COAST. Chic and contemporary, the Mauna Lani Bay's popular bar and lounge is an excellent place to catch your breath and make new acquaintances. If the competitive bug bites, pool tables and gaming tables are open for guest use, and those needing to shake a leg are welcome to showcase their skills on the dance floor. Fine wines, imported ales, and premium liquor are all served by the professional bar-staff, and the kitchen dazzles with late evening munchies and upscale pub fare as well.
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Kona Brewing Co.
75-5629 Kuakini Hwy, North Kona Shopping Center, Kailua-Kona, HI 96740 · 808-334-2739
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KONA COAST. The pub at the Big Island's most famous brewery (choices are slim, but fame is fame, right?) is a terrific place to wind down after shopping. Brewery tours are quick and personal – an added bonus is that visitors over 21 get to sample the products. Kona's on-premises brewpub serves cold mugs of the brewery's top sellers, including Fire Rock Pale, Pacific Golden Ale, and Longboard Lager, and the cozy setting easily pulls you in, making it difficult to leave. Great Hawaiian influenced pub grub – pizzas, salads, and sandwiches – is also available.
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Lava Lounge
100 Ka`upulehu Dr, Four Seasons Resort Hawaii, Hualalai, Ka`upulehu-Kona, HI 96740 · 808-325-8000
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KA'UPULEHU-KONA. Grab your sweetie and head to this spectacularly-situated hotel bar, where incredible island sunsets reach out to you. Limited seating in the outdoor space allows patrons to enjoy the view without jostling elbows with people at the next table. A pupu menu offers tasty bites to tide you over in between Pineapple Cosmos, or whichever exotic cocktail you decide to try. A quiet, romantic spot – perfect for a date or an anniversary drink.
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Lulu's
75-5819 Ali'i Dr, Kailua-Kona, HI 96740 · 808-331-2633
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KONA COAST. One of the Big Island's top dance clubs, Lulu's can attribute its popularity to any number of factors – its ocean-side location, awesome open-air deck, or state-of-the-art lighting and sound. A favorite with the young and pretty sect, the bar stays hopping until well after old fogies have hit the sack, and professional DJs spin the hottest dance tracks until 1:30am or so. The menu features a variety of munchies, known as "pupus" to the local crowd.
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Mask
75-5660 Kopiko, Kopiko Plaza, Kailua-Kona, HI 96740 · 808-329-8558
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KONA COAST. As the Big Island's only gay bar, Mask has a solid roster of regulars, and it's one of the friendliest, most happening dance clubs around. Everyone is out to have a good time, so expect a lively crowd and check your inhibitions at the door. Arrive ready to dance your toes off, and you'll have a blast!
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Ocean Bar
1 N Kaniku Dr, The Fairmont Orchid, Hawaii, Kohala Coast, HI 96743 · 808-885-2000
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KOHALA COAST. If days spent lounging in the warm waters of the Pacific and the Fairmont Orchid's pool prove too strenuous, take heart – you can get away from it all at the hotel's eminently pleasant Ocean Bar. Featuring a thatched roof and a floor of sand, this bar is the definition of casual and relaxed. Even the honu (Hawaiian green sea turtles) think so; they frequently come to laze along the shoreline near the bar in the afternoons. If you're hungry, order something tempting from the pupu menu. People looking to quench their thirst will love the fruity Sunset Cocktail.
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KOHALA COAST. After a day spent enjoying the beach or exploring the Big Island's many sights, relax in genuine refinement at this upscale bar and lounge, where patrons gather over billiards or play board games. If you've repose in mind, settle into a cozy chair, peruse the pub-style menu, order a favorite cocktail or imported ale, enjoy a fine cigar, or even sip a cup of gourmet Kona coffee. Live music and dancing are available on Friday and Saturday evenings. You'll find no shortage of ways to pamper yourself.
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KOHALA COAST. Few things better complement a respite in paradise than an expertly mixed margarita and views of the surf rolling in. Fortunately, the Big Island boasts a place where you can enjoy both – festive Tres Hombres, which comes complete with a beach bum's ransom of surfing memorabilia. Here, Coronas are always ice cold, tequila is always potent, and chiles rellenos are always spicy. A "light" menu is available for those trying to count calories. There's another location at Kawaihae Shopping Center (808-882-1031).
About 10Best's recommendations for Big Island's Best Bars:
10Best searched far and wide before ranking these bars as the best in Big Island. How'd they earn their way on the list? Beer selection, specialty cocktails, cool aesthetics, great jukeboxes, hip crowds – we consider it all before deciding which ones belong on a list of Big Island's Best Bars.
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