Scarlet Honolulu

Gay club · Honolulu Chinatown

A dollhouse interior, drag on the World Famous Pineapple Stage and dancing on two levels: since 2015 Scarlet has been Hawaii’s most important queer club.

• ★ 3.6 on Google (194)
• Drag shows
• Two levels
• Fri and Sat

Address

80 S Pauahi St
Honolulu, HI 96813

Opening hours

Fri/Sat 8 pm–2 am

Entry

$20

Crowd

mixed, all genders, queer and straight, mostly 21–35

Flirt factor

high

Programme

Drag show every Friday and Saturday from 9 pm

Getting there

in Chinatown opposite the Hawaii Theatre, around 15 minutes by taxi from Waikiki

What makes Scarlet special

Scarlet was founded in 2015 by Lanai Tabura and Traver Rains and is in Chinatown opposite the historic Hawaii Theatre. The interior is playful and reminiscent of a dollhouse. On the World Famous Pineapple Stage the drag shows start around 9 pm, after which people dance on two levels.

It is only open on Fridays and Saturdays. There is a cover charge and a flip-flop ban, so if you are coming straight from the beach, pack some shoes. During Honolulu Pride in October the opening party takes place here.

Atmosphere and crowd

The crowd is mixed, queer and straight, locals and travellers. Guests praise the bartenders, the music and the atmosphere on the dance floor.

Contact

Editorially researched, as of October 2026. Sources: Out x Out, Google reviews (3.6 stars, 194 reviews). Opening hours, prices and programme may change, please check before visiting.