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Pipeline Cafe was a two-story live music venue located in the Kaka‘ako district of Honolulu, offering a rotating roster of concerts and stand-up comedy before its closure in 2011. While the venue is permanently closed, the space remains a notable part of Honolulu’s entertainment history. This page provides context about the venue, seating history, parking and transit options in the area, and nearby hotel and dining choices for visitors exploring Honolulu’s nightlife and events landscape.

Location: 805 Pohukaina Street, Honolulu, HI 96813. The neighborhood is served by TheBus routes, with convenient drop-offs near Pohukaina Street. If you’re planning a night out in Honolulu, this overview helps you understand legacy capacity, access options, and how to get around the area today.

Note on current status: Pipeline Cafe appears permanently closed with no strong evidence of renaming or reopening. Listings and maps show the venue as closed. If you’re seeking live music in Honolulu, consider nearby active venues and ongoing events in the area for current schedules and tickets.

Venue Details and Accessibility

Historic nightclub / live music venue (two-story, multi-room space) in Kaka‘ako.
Historical capacity: Previously around 951 (historical) before safety updates; reduced to 299 in 2010–2011 due to fire-safety requirements.
Current status: Permanently closed. No confirmed reopening or rebranding information available.

Seating and Sightlines

As a former live music venue, Pipeline Cafe offered standing areas and stage-adjacent viewing spaces with a capacity reduction implemented for safety in the early 2010s. Prospective visitors should refer to current listings for active venues in Honolulu with similar configurations and seating options.

Parking and Transportation

Parking: The closest public option historically was Waterfront Plaza parking garage at 569 Pohukaina St with 24/7 access; other nearby garages and street parking may exist in the area. Always verify current parking availability and rates when visiting city venues.
Transit: Served by TheBus routes 19 and 20. Drop-offs and entrances are near Pohukaina Street. Check Hawaii’s public transit updates for real-time routing.

Nearby Hotels

The Modern Honolulu – 1775 Ala Moana Blvd
Sheraton Princess Kaiulani – 120 Kaiulani Ave
Moana Surfrider – 2365 Kalakaua Ave

Nearby Restaurants and Dining

Local favorites near Kaka‘ako include casual eateries and island-inspired cuisine. Consider waterfront dining and neighborhood cafes for post-show meals or late-night bites.

Affiliate Recommendations

For accommodations and dining, consider partnering with trusted local options. Always verify current availability and rates directly with the partner venues.

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Seating, Parking & Venue Information

Location: 805 Pohukaina Street, Honolulu, HI 96813.
Venue type: nightclub / live music venue (two-story, multi-room space in Kaka‘ako).
Capacity history: legal capacity reduced from about 951 (historical) to 299 in 2010–2011 due to fire-safety violations.
Status: closed in February 2011; venue did not reopen under Pipeline Cafe and appears permanently closed.
Parking: closest public option is Waterfront Plaza parking garage at 569 Pohukaina St (24/7 access); other nearby parking options exist in the area.
Transit: served by TheBus routes 19 and 20; drop-offs/entrances near Pohukaina Street.
Notable events: hosted concerts and stand-up comedy; acts included Dropkick Murphys, Lachlan Patterson, Jim Jefferies, among others.
Nearby hotels: The Modern Honolulu (1775 Ala Moana Blvd), Sheraton Princess Kaiulani (120 Kaiulani Ave), Moana Surfrider (2365 Kalakaua Ave).
Current status note: no strong evidence of renaming or reopening; public listings and maps show Pipeline Cafe as closed.

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