Cocktail Bar
Unclaimed profileHula’s Bar & Lei Stand
Honolulu, HI
Inebrious
Beverage Program Score
Research completed 2026-09-07 · Based on current public sources
Editor: Micah Rousey
Review methodology and evidence standardsThe editorial take
Hula’s is a cocktail bar with a serious drink menu: six signature cocktails built with named spirits, island favorites like the Mai Tai, and a deep spirits list that reaches Blanton’s and Macallan. Local craft beers from Kona and Maui Brewing sit alongside a champagne list that goes up to Veuve Clicquot. Daily specials like Mai Tai Monday and Whiskey Wednesday give regulars a reason to return.
- What should I order?
- Start with the Lei Down The Law, Bulleit Rye with cherry syrup and two bitters at $17. For a lighter sip, the Island Mule pairs Absolut Vanilia with lychee liqueur and ginger beer. If you want the house classic, Hula's Famous Mai Tai is $10 at happy hour or $16 by the pitcher.
- Who will enjoy this place?
- Cocktail drinkers who like named-spirit recipes and seasonal specials will find plenty to explore. Beer fans get local pours from Kona and Maui Brewing, while wine drinkers can move from a $7 house pour to a $135 bottle of Veuve Clicquot.
- What should I expect to spend?
- Cocktails run $12-$17, with signature pours at the top. Draft beers are $7-$9 a glass, and wine by the glass is $8-$12. Non-alcoholic options are $3.50-$8. Happy hour specials drop well drinks and house wine to $7.
- What makes the beverage program distinctive?
- The menu's breadth is unusual: six signature cocktails with full recipes, a spirits list that goes from well to Macallan 12yr, and a beer list that includes Beerworks’ Pussy Grabs Back. Seven named daily specials turn the week into a rolling drink calendar.
Beverage categories
We only score what a venue sets out to do. Categories a venue doesn't attempt are left unscored rather than penalized.
Cocktails
Six signature cocktails show a clear hand: Waikiki Sunset uses Absolut and mango puree, while Crimson Kiss leans on Casamigos mezcal and habanero bitters. Island favorites are $12 each, and a $10 happy-hour Mai Tai keeps the classics accessible.
Menu strengths
- — Recipes name specific spirits, from Absolut Vanilia to Bombay Sapphire, giving each cocktail a defined character.
- — Daily specials like Mai Tai Monday and Whiskey Wednesday rotate the focus, and happy hour prices the Famous Mai Tai at $10.
Standout selections
- — Lei Down The Law: Bulleit Rye, cherry syrup, and Angostura & orange bitters, $17.
- — Crimson Kiss: Casamigos mezcal, Aperol, sweet vermouth, mango puree, and habanero bitters, $17.
Pricing: $12-$17
Wine
The wine list is pragmatic: Barefoot, Guenoc, and Kendall Jackson by the glass, with a 1.5-liter Barefoot bottle at $55. Sparkling options climb from Barefoot Bubbly to Veuve Clicquot at $135. House wine drops to $7 during happy hour.
Menu strengths
- — A 1.5-liter Barefoot bottle at $55 gives groups a large-format value.
- — Champagne selection spans accessible Prosecco to Veuve Clicquot Yellow Label.
Standout selections
- — Kendall Jackson Vintner’s Reserve Chardonnay, $12 a glass or $48 a bottle.
Pricing: $8-$12 glass, $40-$135 bottle
Beer
Draft pours focus on Hawaii: Big Swell IPA from Maui Brewing and Longboard Lager from Kona Brewing, both $9 a glass or $18 a pitcher. Miller Lite is the value pick at $7. Local craft bottles include Big Wave Golden Ale and Beerworks’ Pussy Grabs Back.
Menu strengths
- — Four local Hawaii beers are listed, including two Maui Brewing options.
- — Pitcher format is available for Miller Lite, Big Swell IPA, and Longboard Lager at $14-$18.
Standout selections
- — Big Swell IPA (Maui Brewing, 6.8% ABV, 50 IBU) at $9 a glass.
- — Pussy Grabs Back Extra Pale Ale (Beerworks, 6.0% ABV) at $9.
Pricing: $7-$9 glass, $14-$18 pitcher
Nonalcoholic
The non-alcoholic list is straightforward but complete: coffee at $3.50, Hawaiian Sun green tea, Dole pineapple juice, and Heineken 0.0 at $8. It covers the basics without fanfare, and the pricing stays low.
Menu strengths
- — Dole pineapple juice and Hawaiian Sun green tea give local flavor.
Standout selections
- — Coffee — $3.5 — Coffee; Juices — $5.5 — Dole Pineapple Juice, 100% Orange Juice, Ocean Spray Cranberry Juice Cocktail, Ocean Spray Grapefruit Juice, Sacramento Tomato Juice
Pricing: $3.50-$8
Spirits
The spirits list covers every major category, from well Barton vodka to premium Blanton’s and Macallan 12yr Double Cask. Daily specials like Tequila Tuesday and Whiskey Wednesday offer $2 off call pours. Well spirits sit at $8, while premium pours run to $60.
Menu strengths
- — Premium bourbon and scotch are available: Blanton’s and Macallan 12yr Double Cask at $18 each.
- — Category depth includes flavored vodkas, mezcal, and cognac, plus daily whiskey and tequila specials.
Standout selections
- — Blanton’s Bourbon, $18.; Macallan 12yr Double Cask, $18.
Pricing: $8 well, $11-$60 premium
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Research is based on recent public evidence, including official venue materials and beverage menus when available. The review date is the research completion date and does not imply an in-person visit.
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