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    Murphy's Bar & Grill, Bar in Honolulu
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    Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives 2026

    Murphy's Bar & Grill

    Downtown Honolulu, Honolulu

    Bar in Honolulu, United States

    The Read

    Price

    $30–50per person

    Why go

    Murphy’s Bar & Grill is a practical downtown Honolulu pick for casual groups, pub food, beer, and whiskey at about $35 per person. Book it for a low-pressure local-bar night, not for a deep wine-by-the-glass program or polished cocktail-room experience.

    About Murphy's Bar & Grill

    Murphy’s Bar & Grill is a Honolulu venue when you want a casual plan with a clear price point. The planning details are simple: the expected price is $35 per person, and the dress code is casual.

    Use Murphy’s Bar & Grill as a practical Honolulu option when those basic details match the kind of night you are planning.

    Go for a casual Honolulu bar-and-grill choice

    The clearest fit is a relaxed outing rather than a formal or highly specialized dining plan. At the listed $35 per person, Murphy’s Bar & Grill may make sense for guests comparing casual Honolulu options and trying to keep the evening direct.

    Casual dress, so there is no need to frame the visit around a formal wardrobe. For broader planning, compare the evening with other unnamed Honolulu dining and bar options through our Honolulu bars guide or our Honolulu wineries guide.

    Strongest use case: casual plans that care about price

    Murphy’s Bar & Grill has a price of $35 per person, which is the main concrete value signal available. It is also listed as a Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives Featured Bar in 2026, a recognition that may help some visitors place it on a Honolulu shortlist.

    For broader trip planning, use our Honolulu restaurants guide, our Honolulu hotels guide, and our Honolulu experiences guide to build around the night.

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    Planning details

    Location
    2 Merchant St.
    Website
    murphyshawaii.com
    Phone
    808-531-0422

    Venue details

    Ambiance

    Neighborhood Irish pub in downtown Honolulu with a warm, community-focused atmosphere, casual bar energy, and classic pub decor that feels like a local gathering spot rather than a tourist venue.

    Tags

    Vibe

    LivelyClassicCozy

    Best For

    After WorkGroup OutingCasual Hangout

    Experience

    Standalone

    Format

    Seated BarBooth SeatingCommunal Tables

    At the Bar

    Bar Category
    Pub
    Late Night
    Closes by Midnight
    Spirits Focus
    Whiskey, Beer
    Opened
    1990
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    Know Before You Go

    Getting there
    2 Merchant St.

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    FAQ

    Frequently Asked Questions

    Is Murphy's Bar & Grill worth the prices?

    It may be, if a casual Honolulu venue at about $35 per person fits your plans.

    What is Murphy's Bar & Grill known for?

    Murphy's Bar & Grill is a Honolulu venue with a casual dress code and a price of $35 per person. It is also listed as a Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives Featured Bar in 2026.