Despite the Roman-god-of-wine name, Bacchus is one of three LGBTQ+ bars clustered on Lewers (with In Between and Hula's). Drag nights, gaming, Drag Race watch parties, Boys in Briefs first Saturdays.
Forget the name — Bacchus isn't pouring Brunello. It's a tight, loud, joyful LGBTQ+ bar on Lewers where Tuesday is Mario Kart night, Wednesday is drag-plus-trivia, Thursday is Drag Race watch parties, and the first Saturday of every month turns into Boys in Briefs. Happy hour stretches all evening, the staff is welcoming whether you're a regular or visiting, and you can chain it with In Between two doors down for a perfect Lewers Street crawl.
A one-room LGBTQ+ neighborhood bar — one of three gay bars clustered on Lewers Street with In Between and Hula's nearby. Around since 2013, currently owned by Joseph Evans, billing itself as "Waikiki's friendliest gay bar." The single small room runs a packed event calendar: Tuesday Switch gaming competitions (Mario Kart, Smash Bros) 6-10 PM with host James; Wednesday trivia plus drag with Grant and Juicy Nicole Smith 7-9 PM; Thursday RuPaul's Drag Race watch parties; and the first-Saturday "Boys in Briefs" underwear party 10 PM-2 AM. Drinks are mid-tier priced, staff knows regulars by name. 18 to enter, 21 to drink.
Any well cocktail during the 5-8 PM happy hour paired with free karaoke — the best multi-hour value run in Waikiki under $10.
Boys in Briefs first-Saturday party; RuPaul's Drag Race watch parties; gaming-bar crossover events; being the friendliest LGBTQ+ bar on Lewers.
Wednesday 7-9 PM for drag trivia, or first Saturday of the month after 10 PM for Boys in Briefs.
Bacchus + In Between + Hula's — all within 5 minutes
Earns stronger pours for the rest of the night
Arrive at 6:30 to claim one
But lines form by 10:30 PM
Good for first-timers who don't want a packed room
Live DJ nightly on weekends. Drag performances Wednesdays. Themed nights throughout the week.
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Curated highlights from each section, last checked 2026-05-20. Prices and items change frequently — always verify with the venue before you go.
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