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Highball's & Vinyl - EP Bar, Honolulu, HI

EP Bar

5 (234)
$31 to $50
Cocktail Bar
1150 Nuuanu Ave a, Honolulu, HI 96817-5122

About this restaurant

  • Great for creative cocktails
  • Neighborhood gem
  • Great for happy hour
A Highballs and Vinyl Bar. Feast your mouth on one of our specialty cocktails while your ears feast on some tunes played from vinyl records. Located in the Chinatown district of Honolulu. Entrance is located on Pauahi Street.
**Please Note: For parties larger than 4 guests, please call ahead for assistance.
**Please Note: Walk-ins are welcome and will be seated based on availability.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Cocktail Bar, Lounge, Speakeasy
  • Hours of operation
    Mon 6:00 pm–11:00 pm Tue–Sat 5:00 pm–11:00 pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, JCB, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Catering
    N/A
  • Private party facilities
    N/A
  • Neighborhood
    Hawaii
  • Cross street
    Enter on Pauahi Street
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Non-Smoking, Wine

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Reviews

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  • 4.3Food
  • 4.9Service
  • 5.0Ambience
  • 4.9Value

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234 Reviews
  1. Stacie

    Hawaii18 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on October 2, 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Wonderful place for pre-dinner cocktails. The music played is always good fun. Great sound system.

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  2. Bobby

    Hawaii2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on September 17, 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always the best quality drinks and service! Vibes always good with whoever is DJing. Been here a few times now and will go back as long as they continue to stay open! So stay open!!!

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  3. Brighson Gold

    Hawaii1 review

    5.0

    Dined on September 13, 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great experience at the EP Bar. Nice place to chill before the night begins

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  4. Marcos Gold

    Hawaii6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on August 8, 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I love the atmosphere and interiors there. The cocktails were all good and I’m glad I asked the bartenders for recs.

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  5. Stacie

    Hawaii18 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on July 12, 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This is more of a drinks before dinner place. No food menu. But drinks are fantastic. Great music and ambiance.

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  6. Tatiana

    San Francisco4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 25, 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Such a good time, all the staff are super cool and music is always good.

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  7. Nicole Gold

    Las Vegas3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 2, 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    One of the best bars I’ve ever experienced. Fantastic ambiance and stellar music choices.

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  8. Gary Gold

    Cincinnati16 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 15, 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Loved the bar. the creativity with the Pho highball was outstanding. enjoyed the DJ spinning vinyl as well

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  9. Jamie Gold

    Hawaii1 review

    5.0

    Dined on April 18, 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    LOVE EP Bar - staff is awesome. Our fav Chinatown watering hole with THE BEST hip hop!

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  10. Chris

    Hawaii1 review

    5.0

    Dined on March 20, 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    EP Bar is a very chill yet upbeat atmosphere. The ambiance is very comfortable and clean. The music they play is on point. Great date night spot

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Cocktail Bar, Lounge, Speakeasy
  • Hours of operation
    Mon 6:00 pm–11:00 pm Tue–Sat 5:00 pm–11:00 pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, JCB, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Catering
    N/A
  • Private party facilities
    N/A
  • Neighborhood
    Hawaii
  • Cross street
    Enter on Pauahi Street
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Non-Smoking, Wine

FAQs

Yes, for parties larger than four the restaurant asks that you call ahead for assistance; walk-ins are welcome and reservations are recommended.

Casual dress, light, comfortable clothing is appropriate and nothing formal is required.

Yes, EP Bar in Chinatown is a cozy, moody spot with vinyl-spun music and intimate lighting, and several guests specifically call it a great date-night destination.

Private dining isn't part of EP Bar's offering, the bar focuses on its intimate, open room and music-driven vibe; for parties larger than four, please call ahead for assistance.

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Online reservations at EP Bar can only be made directly on their website.

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