Kihei has more verified happy-hour spots than anywhere else on Maui — over 30 bars and restaurants with daily drink specials. Here is every venue, sorted by start time, so you can plan your afternoon.
If you are looking for happy hour in Kihei, you are in the right place — and so is everyone else on the island. South Maui's busiest town has more verified happy-hour venues than any other area on Maui, with more than 30 bars and restaurants running daily drink specials. Whether you want to start at 11am at South Shore Tiki Lounge or catch late-night deals at Vibe Bar, Kihei has you covered from lunchtime to close.
Every venue on this list is verified through Mahalo Rewards, so hours are accurate. Still, happy-hour schedules do change — call ahead or check the venue listing before you go.
These spots run deals for four or more hours — perfect if you want to take your time or arrive whenever the afternoon rolls around.
11am – 6pm Daily
Seven hours of happy hour — the longest run in Kihei and arguably on all of Maui. South Shore Tiki Lounge kicks things off at 11am, making it the go-to stop for anyone heading to the beach early and needing something cold before noon. The tiki bar atmosphere, frozen drinks, and long window make this the default answer when someone asks where to start.
1pm – 11:30pm Daily
Ten and a half hours. A beloved Kihei dive bar with cheap drinks, live music nights, and a crowd that ranges from locals to long-term visitors. Arrive early, stay late.
12pm – 5pm Daily
Five hours of happy hour starting at noon makes Oao the top pick for a long lunch with discounted sake, beer, or sushi rolls. It sits on Azeka Place in central Kihei.
1pm – 5pm Daily
Four hours every day. Gilligans runs a relaxed atmosphere and has earned a local following. Their happy hour starts at 1pm, giving you a solid window after a morning at the beach.
The 2pm window gives you a head start on the typical 3pm crowd. These spots open their specials at 2pm or earlier.
Cool Cat Cafe — 2pm–3pm Daily. Just one hour, but worth knowing if you are already on Azeka Place.
Fabiani's — 2pm–5pm. Italian-inspired kitchen with a solid bar program and three hours of specials.
Fred's Mexican Cafe — 2pm–4pm Daily. Great margaritas and a lively patio. Two hours to get your fix before the 3pm crowd arrives.
Izakaya Genbe — 2pm–5pm Daily. Japanese izakaya with discounted sake, beer, and small plates.
La Poblana Mexican Food — 2pm–5pm Daily. One of the better Mexican spots in Kihei with strong margarita deals during happy hour.
Lava Rock Bar & Grill — 2pm–5pm Daily. A neighborhood bar with cold beer, cocktails, and a low-key vibe.
Pizza Madness Maui — 2pm–4pm Daily. Pizza and beer specials starting at 2pm — a solid pick if you want food with your drinks.
The Pint & Cork — 2pm–5pm Daily (plus 10am–2pm Sunday brunch happy hour). A sports bar with an excellent beer selection and one of the earliest Sunday specials in town.
Mulligans on the Blue — 2pm–5pm Thursday–Sunday. Golf-course bar with live Irish music and a refined happy hour menu. Thursday through Sunday only.
The majority of Kihei's happy hours follow the 3pm–5pm standard. There are so many options in this window that you can walk between several on the same block.
Beach Club Maui — 3pm–5pm Daily
deVine Wine Lounge — 3pm–5pm Daily, plus 5pm–8pm on Sundays and 6pm–9pm on Fridays. One of the few spots where the happy hour continues into the evening on weekends.
Gather on Maui — 3pm–5pm Daily. Farm-to-table approach with a wine and cocktail list to match.
Isana — 3pm–5pm, then again 9pm–10pm. One of the few venues with a late-night second window.
Maui Brewing Co. — 3pm–5pm Daily. The island's flagship craft brewery. Happy hour on draft is a very good deal.
Miso Phat Sushi — 3pm–5pm Daily. Popular sushi spot with cocktail and beer specials.
Paniolos Steak & Seafood Bar & Grill — 3pm–5pm Daily
Pita Paradise — 3pm–5pm Daily. Mediterranean menu with a well-regarded bar and happy hour bites.
Roasted Chiles — 3pm–5pm Daily. New Mexican-style cuisine with beer and margarita specials.
Tommy Bahama Restaurant & Bar — 3pm–5pm Daily. Upscale-casual with a full cocktail menu and happy hour small plates.
AMA Bar & Grill — 3pm–4pm Daily. Just one hour — arrive on time.
These venues run their specials until 6pm, giving you an extra hour compared to the standard window.
Hanohano Pool Bar by Kihei Caffe — 3pm–6pm Daily. Poolside bar with a relaxed setting and drinks to match.
Nalu's South Shore Grill — 3pm–6pm Daily. A South Maui institution. Big portions, island atmosphere, and a generous happy hour window.
Peggy Sue's — 3pm–6pm Daily. Classic American diner feel with a full bar and extended specials.
Three's Bar & Grill — 3pm–6pm Daily. One of the most consistently recommended stops in Kihei, with rotating cocktail specials and a lively bar scene.
If your afternoon runs long, these spots pick up where the earlier crowd winds down.
Kai Bar — 4pm–6pm. Cocktail-forward bar with a curated menu.
Maui Thai Bistro — 4pm–6pm Daily. Excellent Thai food with beer and cocktail deals during happy hour.
Monsoon Bar & Grill — 4pm–5pm Daily. The window is tight, but Monsoon is worth a stop if you are in the area at 4.
Moose McGillycuddy's — 4pm–7pm Daily. One of the later end times in town. Moose's runs specials until 7pm, bridging the gap between happy hour and evening. A lively spot that gets going as the sun goes down.
Happy hour after dark is rare on Maui, but Kihei delivers.
Vibe Bar Maui — 7pm–9pm Daily. Kihei's true late-night happy hour. The evening deals make it a natural destination after dinner, when everywhere else has already wrapped their specials.
Isana — 9pm–10pm. A late-night window in addition to their 3–5pm standard happy hour. One of the more unusual and welcome offers in town.
deVine Wine Lounge — Fridays 6pm–9pm, Sundays 5pm–8pm. Weekend evening specials that extend happy hour well past sunset.
A full alphabetical list of all verified happy-hour venues in Kihei.
All of the venues above are verified on Mahalo Rewards, where members get access to exclusive deals and can redeem offers directly. If you plan to spend any time in Kihei — or anywhere on Maui — a Mahalo Rewards membership pays for itself fast.
A few tips for making the most of Kihei happy hours:
Start at South Shore Tiki Lounge if you want the longest window — 11am to 6pm covers nearly any arrival time.
The 3pm overlap is when most venues kick in simultaneously. If you want choices, arrive just before 3pm and walk the South Kihei Road corridor.
Moose McGillycuddy's runs until 7pm — the best option if you lose track of time and the early crowd has already wrapped.
Vibe Bar at 7pm is the late-night bridge — a two-hour window that covers dinner to evening without a price jump.
Happy-hour schedules do change seasonally. The hours listed here are current as of 2026. Confirm with the venue before you go.
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