Live Music, DJ Nights, Dancing and Karaoke in Side

Hawaii Restaurant & Bar in Side old town hosts live music, DJ performances, dancing and karaoke, with a full kitchen and cocktail bar open until 02:00. Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday are show nights with karaoke after the show, and karaoke runs every night until 00:30. Live music and DJ nights are not published separately, so message the team on WhatsApp at +90 533 930 12 83 to check what is on this week, then book a table.

Four kinds of night out under one roof

Live music, a DJ set, a dance floor and karaoke are four different evenings, and people searching for them usually want something specific. At Hawaii all four happen alongside dinner and drinks. Karaoke runs every night until 00:30, and Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday are show nights, the liveliest of the week. Live music and DJ sets change through the season, so we do not print a timetable for them. One WhatsApp message tells you what is on during your stay.

The week at Hawaii

This is the fixed weekly pattern. Live music and DJ sets come on top and change through the season, so ask on WhatsApp what else is on.

Live music in Side

A live music night at Hawaii is a good fit if you want atmosphere with your dinner rather than a club. You can order from the full menu, from wood-fired pizza to steaks and Turkish grills, and settle in. The performers and the nights vary, so ask on WhatsApp what is on and when it starts. If you are planning a special dinner, mention it and we will suggest a table.

DJ performances

DJ nights lift the energy and run later. They suit groups who want a drink, a dance and something to eat without moving venues. We do not publish the DJ schedule and it is not the same every week; the show nights on Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday are the liveliest, so check on WhatsApp before you plan around a DJ. Our late-night food in Side guide covers what the kitchen serves as the evening goes on.

Dancing

If dancing is the plan, ask the team which nights are busiest on the floor. Groups celebrating a birthday or the last night of a holiday often combine dinner, a few cocktails and dancing in one booking. Tell us your numbers when you reserve so we can seat you in the right spot.

Karaoke

Karaoke is the night many guests come back for. It works for families as much as for groups of friends, and no one is forced on stage. It runs every night until 00:30; on Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday it starts after the show. For how a karaoke night runs, read karaoke night in Side. If you want to eat first and sing after, dinner and karaoke in Side explains how to plan the evening.

Start early with Happy Hour

Happy Hour runs every day from 19:00 to 20:00, which is a handy way to start a music or karaoke night. Arrive for dinner, catch Happy Hour, then stay for the entertainment. Details are in our Happy Hour in Side guide, and current prices are on the live menu.

Football first, music after

We also run 5–6 TVs for sport, so some evenings start with a match and end with music. If there is a big game you want to see, message ahead and we will try to set a screen. We cannot promise a specific match on a specific screen, and on some nights the entertainment takes priority. See football live screening in Side for how match nights work.

Food and drink on the night

• Kitchen: thin-crust 33 cm pizza from the wood-fired stone oven, steaks, wood-fire and charcoal grills, Mexican plates, pasta and vegetarian dishes.
• Bar: a full cocktail menu including Mojito, Moscow Mule, Pina Colada and Espresso Martini, plus beer, wine and spirits.
• Families: kids' alcohol-free cocktails and a children's menu, with high chairs available.
• Dietary: all beef, lamb and chicken is halal-slaughtered; gluten-free pizza and pasta are available from a shared kitchen.

Planning a group or celebration night

Birthdays, anniversaries, hen and stag groups and end-of-holiday dinners are the nights that benefit most from a quick message in advance. Tell us the occasion, your numbers and whether you would rather be close to the music or a little further back where it is easier to talk. If you want a cake moment or a particular song at karaoke, mention it and the team will do what they can. For larger parties, booking a day or two ahead makes it far easier to keep everyone together at one table.

What to expect on the night

Entertainment nights are lively, and the room gets busier as the evening goes on. Earlier in the evening is calmer and better for a relaxed dinner; later is when the dancing and singing pick up. The kitchen keeps serving, so you can eat at your own pace, and the bar is open until 02:00. If you are travelling with children, an earlier table usually works well, and karaoke nights tend to be the most family-friendly of the four.

How to book a night out

1. Karaoke is nightly until 00:30, with shows on Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday. Message +90 533 930 12 83 to ask which nights have live music or a DJ this week.
2. Pick your night and book a table on the reservation page or on WhatsApp.
3. Tell us your group size and any celebration so we can plan the table.
4. Ask about free round-trip hotel pickup from selected hotels, or a paid transfer from further out.

We are in Side old town, open daily from 10:00 to 02:00, and card payments are accepted.