Monday, August 31, 2026

The Best Places to Drink in Kihei, by the Record

5 places in the record

The best places to drink in Kihei, by the professional record: The Pinnacle Guide, ʻAipono Awards, and Bon Appétit have all weighed in, and their honors are what rank this list. Pilina comes out on top.

Tikehau Lounge and Monkeypod Kitchen by Merriman hold the next two places. ʻAipono Awards shows up on more of this list than any other guide, with Bon Appétit next.

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  1. Rank 1. Pilina

    Hawaiian Cocktail Bar

    Awards
    Address
    4100 Wailea Alanui Dr, Kihei, HI · Kihei
    Hours
    Mon 11 AM–10 PM
    Online
    WebsiteInstagram
    On the Way What's Around

  2. Rank 2. Tikehau Lounge

    Sophisticated Hawaiian Cocktail Bar

    Awards
    Address
    116 Wailea Ike Dr, Unit 2104, Kihei, HI · Kihei
    Hours
    Mon 2 PM–11 PM
    Online
    WebsiteInstagram
    On the Way What's Around

  3. Rank 3. Monkeypod Kitchen by Merriman

    Hawaiian American

    Awards
    Address
    10 Wailea Gateway Pl, Kihei, HI · Kihei
    Online
    WebsiteInstagram
    On the Way What's Around

  4. Rank 4. Lineage

    Awards
    Address
    3750 Wailea Alanui Dr, Kihei, HI · Kihei
    Reserve
    OpenTable
    Online
    WebsiteInstagram
    On the Way What's Around

  5. Rank 4. The Pint & Cork

    Awards
    Address
    3750 Wailea Alanui Dr, Wailea, HI · Kihei
    Hours
    Mon Noon–Midnight
    Online
    WebsiteInstagram
    On the Way What's Around

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