Hawaii

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Hawaii's bar scene carries the weight of tiki culture's actual birthplace, and BarFinder lists more than 700 venues across the islands, led by classic bars and sports bars, with a strong cocktail bar presence close behind. Honolulu bartender Harry Yee helped define the genre from Waikiki in the mid-20th century, inventing drinks like the Blue Hawai'i, and the original Mai Tai is said to have been perfected at the Royal Hawaiian Hotel in 1953. That tiki lineage is still visible today at long-running spots like La Mariana Sailing Club, open since 1955, alongside newer wine bars and pubs like Amuse Wine Bar and The Naughty Rooster Irish Pub. From an open-air tiki lounge to a neighborhood sports bar, Hawaii's listings span the full range of island nightlife.