Gay Guide
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About LGBTQ+ Honolulu
Honolulu's gay scene centers on Waikiki, with most bars near Kuhio Avenue and the Kapahulu end of the strip. The landmark is Hula's Bar & Lei Stand, a rooftop spot with Diamond Head views open since 1976, alongside Bacchus, Scarlet, and Wang Chung's karaoke. Honolulu Pride fills October with a parade and beachfront celebration, Hawaii's largest. The islands pair beaches, surf, and an easygoing pace with a compact, welcoming scene that draws visitors year-round.
Honolulu Waikiki long-running LGBTQ+ open-air bar with views of Diamond Head.
One of Honolulu's best-known LGBTQ+ nightlife venues in Chinatown, Scarlet hosts drag performances, dance nights, and themed events.
Honolulu Waikiki LGBTQ+-friendly restaurant and lounge.
Hawaii's annual LGBTQ+ Pride celebration, held in Honolulu each October. Honolulu Pride features a parade along Kalakaua Avenue in Waikiki and a festival celebrating the state's aloha spirit and queer community.
A gay bar on Lau'ula Street in Waikiki, In Between is one of Honolulu's most welcoming LGBTQ+ venues and a long-running fixture of the island's queer nightlife.
An annual LGBTQ+ film festival in Honolulu showcasing queer cinema from Hawaii, the Pacific region, and around the world.