City and County of Honolulu
Honolulu Liquor Commission
The Honolulu Liquor Commission regulates the manufacture, importation, and sale of liquor in the City and County of Honolulu, issuing and revoking liquor licenses and enforcing liquor laws.
What This Commission Does
The Honolulu Liquor Commission issues, renews, suspends, and revokes liquor licenses for businesses operating on O'ahu. It holds hearings on new license applications and protests from community members, sets license conditions (hours of operation, security requirements), and enforces state liquor laws through inspections and penalty proceedings.
Why You Should Care
Liquor Commission hearings are one of the few forums where neighbors can formally object to a new bar, restaurant, or liquor store opening near their home, school, or place of worship. Protests must be filed within a specific window after an application is published — residents who miss that window lose their right to object at the hearing.