About Kona Brewing Co.
From Kona Brewing Hawaii's own website and its Google listing, read September 24, 2026.
Kona Brewing Co. runs this pub in Hawaii Kai, in Honolulu. It is Kona Brewing's only pub on Oahu, and its sister pub and brewery are on Hawaii Island. More people have reviewed it on Google than any other brewery, taproom or beer shop in Honolulu on this site.
Kona Brewing was founded in 1994. The lineup includes Hanalei IPA, Lavaman Red Ale, Hula Hefeweizen and Koko Brown Ale with toasted coconut. Some beers are poured on draft only at the two Kona pubs.
Google lists the pub as a restaurant, pizza restaurant and beer garden, and it also sells beer to take home. You can reserve a table and view the menu on the website.
Live music plays several evenings a week, including Sunday nights. On football season Sundays the pub opens early for the games.
Amenities
- Wheelchair accessible entrance
- Wheelchair accessible parking lot
- Wheelchair accessible restroom
Map
Rating
4.4out of 5
1,225 Google reviews
Questions people ask
Answers come from Kona Brewing Hawaii's website and its Google listing, read September 24, 2026.
Can I tour the brewery at the Hawaii Kai pub?
No. Kona's brewery tours run at the Kona Brewery on Hawaii Island. The Hawaii Kai location is a pub and restaurant.
Does the Hawaii Kai pub have live music?
Yes. The event calendar lists live music on Wednesday and Friday evenings and on Sunday nights.
Can I make a reservation?
Yes. The website takes reservations for the Hawaii Kai pub.
Which breweries are close by?
The nearest are a drive away. Beer Lab HI is 7.5 miles away, Lanikai Brewing Company - Kailua is 8.1 miles away and Olomana Brewing Co. is 8.5 miles away.
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Before you visit Kona Brewing Hawaii Kai
Ask about the draft-only beers, since you can only get them at the Kona pubs. Check the event calendar on konabrewinghawaii.com to catch live music or Football Sunday.
Reserve a table ahead if you are bringing a group. The online menu is worth a look before you go.
Other breweries are a longer drive from here. Beer Lab HI in Honolulu is 7.5 miles away. Lanikai Brewing and Olomana Brewing Co. in Kailua are both around 8 miles off.
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