




Tapa Bar
About
Sip and Savor in the Heart of Waikiki
Tapa Bar acts as the pulse of the Hilton Hawaiian Village, offering a breezy, open-air escape just steps from the sand. This is where the rhythmic strumming of live island music competes with the sound of clinking glasses, creating an environment that feels quintessentially Honolulu. It’s the kind of spot where you show up in your post-beach attire, salt still drying on your skin, to grab a seat at the circular bar.
Island Libations and Late-Night Bites
The menu leans into tropical classics, featuring an array of artisan cocktails that balance house-made syrups with premium spirits. If you are looking for a quick bite, the kitchen turns out reliable snacks like flatbreads and local-style appetizers designed to share. The real draw, however, is the fluidity of the space; it’s an ideal transition point between a long day at the beach and a late-night stroll along the Waikiki shoreline.
A Few Things to Know
Because the bar sits in a high-traffic resort hub, the space can get quite animated as the sun dips below the horizon. Be prepared for a bit of a wait if you are aiming for a prime spot near the stage during peak evening hours. Service remains fast, but the high-energy crowd ensures the volume levels stay lively well into the night. It is an unpretentious, accessible choice for travelers and locals alike who want to feel the energy of the city without committing to a formal dining room.
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Location
Hilton Hawaiian Village 2005 Kalia Rd Waikiki Beach Resort, Honolulu, Hawaii, 96815-1917
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Showing 10 of 389 community reviewsHanneGoogle Maps
Recently
MENU The chicken wings are good, but the beer is pretty average!
bostondave2011Google Maps
Recently
Convenient, not really a sports bar, not really a live bar but they got both. We had the Margherita and meat lovers pizzas which were standard fare. The farmers salad with chicken is huge so definitely recommend if hungry.
Leslie FGoogle Maps
Recently
Well this is a hotel food for desperate tourist trap. We ate here the night we arrived because, desperate tourist. We ordered 2 burgers and a pizza at the walk up to go so we could get to our room and crash. The burgers we $25 each and the pizza was about the same. We took them to our room and opened the containers to find the saddest most pathetic burger ive ever seen, no fries, just a sad damp bun with a soggy meat and some mushrooms, nothing else. Ive had school lunch burgers that were better, it was so gross. The pizza was slightly better but the cheese was a lump of rubber. There was 20% gratuity automatically slipped into the bill with of course the expectation for more. We are big resort resturant eaters when we travel, but this first experience with the hilton resort food was enough to turn us off from even looking at any other food options on the resort. We went off site for 100% of all our other meals. That said, the location and vibe were certainly upbeat party feel right by the pool. Just horrible food at premium prices cause they can. Avoid it, the ABC market across the street has better food from the counter.
Steven PerkinsGoogle Maps
Recently
Nice outdoor restaurant with live music. Service was very good but food was very pub like and expensive. Wine list very sparse. But you’re in Hawaii so life is good!
carrie chanGoogle Maps
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The two star goes to the live music .. food is really disappointing, $19 for a burger that is smaller than mcD burger.. what to say. And the salad looks they got it straight from ABC store lol Would not recommend for dinner here more a spot for a casual drink to enjoy live music
D IvesGoogle Maps
Recently
I thought the mai tai was pretty good. Staff was super nice. The food menu is what you'd expect at a resort bar. Those loaded waffle fries hit the spot though!!! Pretty dang good.
Jeremy YowellGoogle Maps
Recently
The bar experience was average but the service was fantastic - I chatted with the same bartender who coincidentally served me the night before elsewhere in the resort and he continued to be awesome. Left a great tip on an okay beer.
Karen Nared-HoodGoogle Maps
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I had a Ruben sandwich and waffle fries. Even though the items are a la carte, I could not finish my sandwich and my husband and I split the fries. They also had live music that was fire!!
Jennifer RichmondGoogle Maps
Recently
So to sit outside in a shaded area with the sweet breeze of Waikiki air blowing by is wonderful. They have tvs on with great sports, for those of us who love sports, this is one of the few places you can go to see them. For those who don’t? Don’t worry! There is beautiful music playing in the background and lots of people around to converse with should you choose. The food is “meh”, nothing to write home about, but still better than fast food and super close to all the shopping and center of the village. The birds are ruthless and will steal the food right off your table. It’s an island, we deal with it right? The service was mediocre, it took my server 4 times to bring me what I ordered. The first 3 times she just didn’t pay attention to detail and realize she was bringing what I ordered. I felt bad for having to keep reminding her of what I ordered. Maybe she is over worked, or understaffed, or just having an “off” day, but it definitely wasn’t a great first impression. There is trash all over the floor, and no employees picking it up as they step over it. Even I pick up trash on the ground that isn’t mine and put it in a can. Anyway. Great of you want a cocktail and sports, not so great if you want to eat food in clean and without harassment from the birds.
Alice ZhouGoogle Maps
Recently
I spent an afternoon chilling here, then again, live music on Friday night after the fireworks. It was soooooo good, I lost my voice from screaming 😱 such high quality R & B live music performance. There is a big black guy pulling girls from the audience to dance with him. It was very cute and added to the atmosphere. Everyone was vibing! Apparently there is live music every night from 6:30 pm to 9:30 pm. We bought cocktail drinks for $9 -$12 each. I'm very happy with this open bar. It's one of my best Hawaiian experiences so far. The Hilton Hawaii Village is worth exploring. Many shops give Ferrero chocolates by their door to lure tourists into their shop, some offer free facials, and full makeup makeovers. If we weren't beelining for the beach, we would have taken up on their offer. The hilton staff were holding a strike right outside, so the sound of their strike chants were loud and disturbing, and so was the banging of gong that went on and on. I hope they have that solved soon. This bar also had a healthy free wifi signal, which I was very grateful for.
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