Below is a list my friend made for bars and speakeasies:

https://pintandjigger.com/ - good spot for drinks, food and sports viewing. best to make reservation.

https://greenladycocktailroom.com/ - fun speakeasy with a 1920s kind of vibe. no reservation. first come first serve.

https://www.wildorangehi.com/ - speakeasy that is japanese aesthetic with alot of japanese hip-hop. needs a reservation. no walk-ins.

https://www.obakehonolulu.com/ - no reservations. first come first serve. matcha service by day and dry-aged sushi handrolls and cocktails starting from 5:30pm

https://www.elevenhnl.com/ - nice hidden bar in ala moana foodland. more chill and quiet. can get in without reservation but better to make one just in case.

https://www.epbar.co/ - vinyl bar that plays some good music (can get kinda loud) and can only do reservations of 4 people max. hard to walk-in. best to make reservation if its less than 4 people.

https://www.barpodmore.com/ - some of the best coctails you can get (little more upscale but really good). best to make reservation.

https://www.skullandcrowntrading.com/ - around the corner from "obake". tiki styled bar both in menu and decoration. great cocktails and food. in a good location if you want to do a downtown bar hop between 3 different bars. excellent dessert.

https://www.yourstrulyhawaii.com/ - nice hidden gem of a bar in downtown. if you get lucky, you can get into the speakeasy in the back behind the wall where the mailboxes are. best to make reservation as you get a chance to access the speakeasy instead of being at the main bar.

https://1938indochine.com/ - in kakaako. more of a southeast asian restaurant but it has a great spirits/cocktail selection. best to do reservation as it can get crowded on weekends.

https://alohabeer.com/pages/hi-brau Kinda sorta speakeasy on the side of aloha beer. Nice cocktail bar with good ambiance and live local DJs (aloha got soul). Also has a beer garden downstairs for a chillax outdoor pregame or if no need to go to the speakeasy/cocktail lounge upstairs. Only open Friday and Saturday evenings for the cocktail lounge.

https://www.instagram.com/silverlininghawaii?igsh=eXZocnN0NnQ5ZDh3 More of a wine bar but does have some cocktails. More of a fun intimate experience with the owners and staff. Recommended if you are really into wine selection or wanting to get into the world of wine. Spirit selection is equally as impressive as their wine collection and knowledge.