Kona Nightlife Guide
Bars, Live Music & Island Vibes After Dark
Sunset Cocktail Spots
Kona's oceanfront bars offer some of Hawaii's most spectacular sunset views paired with tropical cocktails featuring local ingredients like lilikoi (passionfruit), guava, and Kona coffee.
Must-Try Drinks:
- • Mai Tai - Hawaii's signature cocktail
- • Lava Flow - Strawberry-pina colada blend
- • Kona Coffee Martini - Local cold brew twist
Top Oceanfront Bars
Huggo's On the Rocks
Toes-in-the-sand bar with fire pits
Ray's on the Bay
Upscale cocktails with manta ray viewing
Kona Brewing Co.
Local craft beers with live music
Live Music Venues
Gertrude's Jazz Bar
Intimate venue featuring Hawaii's best jazz musicians and craft cocktails.
Blue Dragon Restaurant
Oceanfront dining with nightly Hawaiian music and fire dancing shows.
My Bar at the Sheraton
Upscale poolside lounge with weekend DJs and themed parties.
Weekly Nightlife Events
Monday
Open Mic Night
Kona Brewing Co. • 7-10pm
Reggae Night
Humpy's Big Island • 8pm-12am
Thursday
Sunset Jazz
Gertrude's Jazz Bar • 6-9pm
Karaoke Night
Duffy's Bar • 8pm-late
Saturday
Fire Dance Show
Blue Dragon • 7pm & 9pm
DJ Pool Party
Sheraton Kona • 9pm-1am
Experience Kona After Dark
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