10 Best Places to Get a Drink on Maui

We also love how they use local Maui vendors throughout their recipes!
Monkeypod has a really impressive craft beer menu which includes local Maui and Hawaii craft beers. Beer selections include Lagers, Wheat Beers, English Bitters, Golden/Blonde Ales, IPA’s, Pale Ales, Amber & Brown Ales, Porters & Stouts, Belgian Style Ales, and Ciders. They also have the most insane wine list, full of varieties from Europe, South America, Australia, California, Oregon, and Lebanon. Here, you can enjoy delicious cocktails and food, wonderful Pacific Ocean views (from both locations), and daily live music.

If you’re craving a Mai Tai, look no further than Monkeypod Kitchen. It’s been voted as the ‘Best Mai Tai on Maui’ by numerous media outlets, and it surely deserves the title. What makes this Mai Tai so special is the delicious lilikoi (passionfruit) and honey foam that floats on top. It’s soft, it’s frothy, it melts in your mouth, and it’s the gateway to drinking one of the best cocktails on Maui. The recipe includes Old Lahaina light and dark rum, lime juice, house made macadamia nut orgeat, orange curacao, and their famous house-made honey-lilikoi foam.

This spot is always bustling with positive vibes, yummy Southwestern-style Hawaii-fusion dishes, and an uber-impressive tequila bar. Frequented by locals and visitors, this Maui bar is always fun, and so are their drink concoctions.

Please Note: Milagros has the most extensive Tequila selection on Maui, and are well known for their many signature Margaritas, Tropical Classics and a generous Daily Happy Hour, hence making it on our Best Maui Bar list. Milagros has margaritas that suit all desires. Guests can choose from a Spicy Jalapeño Margarita, a sweet and refreshing Coco Rita, or double it up with the El Jeffe Marg, which is a double shot of Herradura Reposado shaken with fresh lime and served on the rocks. They have over ten varieties of Margaritas to choose from, or “You Call It.”

Happy Hour : 1:00pm – 5:00pm every day (inside only).
They offer house margaritas ‘how you like,’ Kona Brewing Company draft beers, Tecate and Modelo Especial for only $3.

Although tequila drinks are on the top of our list for this North Shore Maui watering hole, we think the Hibis*Kiss (no tequila, sorry) is a drink that supersedes the rest. As far as cocktail history goes, a “Hibiscus Cooler” is in fact a drink known from Jamaica. At Milagros, the Hibis*Kiss is a classically inspired tropical drink made from Hibiscus flower, lemon, agave, and Maui Ocean Vodka. It’s amazing, and definitely a commendable bar menu option that you will not see on any other menu in Hawaii (or, Planet Earth).

When in Wailea, there is a certain sense of luxury in the air. It’s classic Wailea… you’re surrounded by world renowned golf courses and resorts. There is no other place in Hawaii, or the world that can be compared to the vibe. So, if you find yourself in Wailea…definitely head to the Shops at Wailea and find Pint & Cork. Here, you’ll find a vibe that isn’t pretentious or trying too hard. It is what it is. It’s a restaurant and a bar. It’s a venue that provides amazing service, and an awesome menu in a cool setting. The environment is inviting, and always seems to be exactly what you’re craving with the calm vibes, plentiful T.V.’s for sports watching, satisfying food, and cocktail menu.

Although Pint & Cork’s drink menu is packed with amazing mixology-like options, and a huge selection of beers, we suggest that you choose a realistically pleasing option like the Pint & Cork Martini. This martini is not basic. It’s made with Grey Goose vodka, shaken with an essence of grapefruit and lime, and served with a floating basil leaf. It’s not overwhelming. It’s not trying to hard…it’s just perfectly satisfying.

A visit to Mama’s can only be categorized as an ‘experience.’ Besides having a fantastic cocktail and wine menu, they also have one of the most insanely impressive menus you’ll ever see. Rotating daily and seasonally, menu items feature locally grown ingredients, flavors that will burst your palette with happiness.

Please Note: The menu actually states where your seafood was caught that day, and by what local fisherman. A trip to Mama’s Fish House is like opening a book to a real-life Maui fairytale.

In the ancient Hawaiian language, Pau Hana translates to ‘finished with work.’ On any day of the week, local Maui-ans meet up to share a drink and enjoy another magical Maui sunset after work. No matter where you meet for a post work bevvy, a pau (finished) hana (work) is what it’s called. At Mama’s, the Pau Hana is not only the perfect cocktail to enjoy after work, but also the perfect tropical cocktail to enjoy all day long! Especially if you’re on vacation! This very special and fresh libation is a special blend of Bombay Gin, locally grown Kula lime, and tropical juices. It also happens to be shaken table-side for your enjoyment. Sorry for ruining the surprise, but this is what service is all about!

After building their reputation for tasty and fresh menu items, the ‘Three’ chefs decided to open their flagship restaurant located in Kihei’s Kalama Village. Now, Three’s is a South Maui institution. They provide an expansive menu of favorite items that serve up breakfast, lunch and dinner items to their guests. Tasty choices include Coconut Crusted Shrimp, Panko Crusted Ahi Rolls, salads, sandwiches, oyster plates, and mouthwatering entrees like their Hawaiian-style Ribs and Asian Inspired Beer Can Chicken.

With succulent food items like this, all you can hope for is an equally exciting cocktail menu. At Three’s, libations are Queen to their King menu. Favorite cocktails include drinks like their Lilikoi Martini, Mango-Chili Mojito, Cucumber and Ginger Collins, and our favorite…D’Lime in D’Coconut.

Ok. Let’s be honest. D’Lime in D’Coconut just sounds cool! What a creative name for a classic cocktail twist on the 1972 song by Harry Nilsson, “Put the Lime in the Coconut.” This favorite Maui cocktail is refreshing, sweet (but, not too sweet), and packs a punch! It’s made from Three Olives Coconut Water vodka, fresh coconut, lime, mint, shaken hard to perfection, and served on the rocks. It’s fantastic!