Maui World Travelers
I’m always down for a nightcap! We were staying at Halekulani and popped in before heading back to our room.
ATMOSPHERE:
The cozy lounge is the hotel’s lobby bar but is located in a separate building just off of the pool deck. Live jazz music is featured Tuesday through Saturday evenings. Decor is very warm with dark woods and ambient lighting. It’s a bit squishy inside as it isn’t a large space. Choose from bar and low top seating.
EXPERIENCE:
We had a short five minute wait on this particular Saturday night around 10pm as they were fairly busy.
I’ve always been drawn to jazz bars and Lewers Lounge did not disappoint. Ambiance, check. Drinks, check. Soothing, live singer, check.
The spouse and I enjoyed a glass of bubbly before calling it a night. Prices weren’t too eye popping.
The disappointment of the night? Me. I was so full and tired from our dinner prior to coming here, I was falling asleep! Ugh, still so mad about that.
Host & wait service were good.
OVERALL:
One of the few jazz lounges in the 808.
David Diaz
Great place my new wife and I frequented. Did not realize it was so fancy, as I was asked to take my hat off. No problem. Gets busy on the weekends, but mid-week it's perfect. My wife and I were the only ones there on Monday and Tuesday and the piano man and horn guy accommodated our song requests. Surprised not much other people were there. I definitely put on slacks and Hawaiian shirt the next day and felt dressed for the occasion. Nice first romantic finish to the evening, as my wife and I were the only ones dancing. The act the following day was not as good.
Bill Melcher
We love the lounge for many reasons, but mostly for listening to Maggie and/or Rocky when they are performing. The haupia cake and cocktails are great, but apparently you can’t get the cake after ten. The dress code is much more relaxed except that you still can’t wear nice sandals. This seems strange in that several patrons were in jeans and sneakers, which seems far worse than wearing designer sandals with a buttoned shirt and slacks.
Stefano Viscuso
If you're looking for an upscale and relaxing environment in Waikiki this is the spot for you. Playing jazz each night with great cocktails and snacks.
The atmosphere is very chill and they usually require nice clothing.
Betty Fraser
How cool is this place!!! Classic jazz standards, no cover, beautiful room, cocktails and nightly jazz in a spectacular setting...very very special place
Ryan Landers
What an amazing place. Outstanding live music, great environment. Wing is an outstanding bartender and person in general. We came back twice during a 4 day stay and truly enjoyed our visits here. Highly recommended.
Jean-Paul Gedeon
Great vibe and live music. intimate low light setting, perfect for a mature date night. Not a loud dance club
Seagem Fix
Great place for tea in the afternoon and evening live music 🎶 with pianist and sax player and drinks .
Don Goedeker
Indescribable place! Wonderful jazz with Rocky and Ethan on Thursday. Fantastic atmosphere. Love everything about this place. Prepare to be wowed!
Phil Ventura
Expected and was glad to find strong, delicious drinks, great nibbles and outstanding music. Was pleasantly surprised by the comfortable, local vibe. A rarity on Waikiki; especially within a premier resort. Can’t wait to get back!
Jenny Leialoha
Excellent place and Jazz music!!
(Tommy James show every Sunday night)
All good in the end w Lewers Lounge being a reliable venue for good music, great coconut cake and quality drinks, good service, and comfortable surroundings. 🍷🎼
Verne Smith
This is a classic cocktail lounge serving great cocktails and offering very good jazz from veteran musicians. They're also offering Suntory whiskies at pretty good prices compared to the mainland, especially Yamazaki 18. There's a dress code but it's pretty reasonable.
Danette Nelson
What a WONDERFUL experience!
Such a beautiful space, wonderful champagne, and THE BEST coconut cake I have ever tasted in my life 🥰
Kevin Mccarthy
Maggie is an incredible gem! You HAVE to see her. Her piano and vocals are beyond compare!
soran ross (WHYSLR)
They have dress code! Super elegant place to have a cocktails. Love the vibes
Kevin Keller
Get the coconut cake, it's so light and delicious. Drinks are also very tasty.
Brad Snively
Fantastic place to relax,have a drink, and listen to music
Darlene Osterman
Fabulous live jazz music. Love Rocky and Maggie! Great atmosphere. The only negative is the service. It is very, very. Slow. I have literally waited 20 minutes to be served. The issue is most likely, not enough staff
Rob Vasquez
The timeless standards, effortlessly produced by Maggie (piano and vocals) and Dean (stand up string bass), accompanied by the politely low volume conversations and the rattle from a shaker at the bar that precedes the pour of a perfect cocktail, evoke the vibe of NYC or SF’s best small club venues. Dress like an adult and take your energy level down to mellow so you can appreciate one of Honolulu’s true musical treasures.
Ed Fab
Joined my great friends Nicholas & Allison for a late nite cap to celebrate their 13th wedding anniversary which they held their reception there 13 years ago 07.10.04!
As usual excellent service, very knowledgeable staff and excellent music from Tommy James.
Always a class act from the valets to the staff just walking by you.
I will always come back!
Keith Samuels
A real oasis in Waikiki. And the jazz is top notch, not to mention the outstanding bartenders. Best Manhattan in Honolulu!
Frank O'Reilly
It was awesome!! Friendly staff and wonderful Jazz music
Jo Stainer
Amazing bar and entertainment. Always a lovely night. Music is a class. Always.
Eric Mifkovic
Been coming here for 25+ years. An old favorite. Love this place and the Halekulani.
Raelene Dockrill
One of the best kept secrets in Honolulu. We always stop in at Lewers Lounge to listen to Maggie on Piano and Rocky on sax
Tony Ramirez
It was a great Jazz bar!
Rockford J. Holmes
Great spot for jazz and cocktails. Service is top notch. I go there as often as possible.
Muriel Mendelsohn Stitt
Beautiful room, great drinks and service. Rocky Holmes is wonderful on flute, clarinet and sax.
Minjeong Kim
A great jazz spot in Waikiki. Nice and cozy. Wonderful musicians especially the female singer..love her.
Kalehuakea De Costa
Amazing atmosphere, impeccable service and relaxing music provided by Maggie and Rocky.
Michiko Moore
A beautiful lounge with tasty delicacies and a nice assortment of island drink favorites. Jazz with Rocky, Maggie, Tommy, Dave, Dean and Dan to name a few of the nightly exceptional artists makes this venue, one of my best picks. Michi
Sean Stone
A bartender in Waikiki that actually knows what the hell they're doing. Worth the price
Sean Foytich
Best jazz bar in town!!!!
Jrg7777
Wonderful!!. We went on a Monday night with the piano player (I should have got his name) - he was absolutely fantastic!!!!!!!!<br/>It is a beautiful and relaxing place - a great way to end the day!
Randi
Classic Sophisticated Lounge. Classic sophisticated hotel lounge with live jazz music. Foie Gras was tender and Raw Plate was inventive. Martini's were perfectly prepared and Champagne was cold.
Eat Drink Live
A great place to sit back, enjoy a wonderful cocktail and soak up the ambiance of Waikiki.
Sophie
Best place for cocktails in Waikiki. Best place to start a night out in Waikiki. Perfect setting and service. Fantastic drinks.
Excuse Me Waiter
... their signature Halekulani Hotel Coconut Cake. It was a tall slice of cake, with layers of light as air sponge cake and coconut infused cream in between, creating the ideal tropical indulgence.
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