Talk Story Bar
Kona Village, Kailua Kona
Bar in Kailua Kona, United States
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Talk Story Bar is worth it for sunset cocktails in a polished Kona Village setting, especially as a pre-dinner stop. Treat the drinks and ocean-view mood as the reason to go; the food angle is secondary because no verified chef, cuisine, or signature bar menu is attached.
About Talk Story Bar
Is Talk Story Bar worth considering in Kailua Kona?
For visitors comparing options in Kailua Kona, Talk Story Bar is easiest to evaluate by schedule and budget. The daily closing time gives it flexibility for an evening stop, while the casual dress code keeps the planning simple. If a particular atmosphere, food offering, or drink style matters to your group, verify that separately rather than assuming it from the name or setting.
Go for the basics: price, hours, and casual dress
The confirmed information is direct: Talk Story Bar is listed at $40 per person, open every day from 11 AM to 12 AM, and casual in dress code. Those facts make it relatively easy to fit into a Kailua Kona itinerary, especially when timing is the main constraint.
This guide does not confirm a specific cuisine, dish, cocktail list, seating format, reservation policy, view, or takeout and delivery service. For a broader meal plan, use our full Kailua Kona restaurants guide and confirm current details with the venue before building the evening around it.
The right guest is someone who values flexibility
Talk Story Bar is a reasonable candidate for visitors who want a Kailua Kona option with simple planning details: casual dress, a known per-person price, and hours that run until midnight every day.
For broader planning, use our full Kailua Kona bars guide to compare other local options, then cross-check hotels in our full Kailua Kona hotels guide if staying nearby matters. If food, seating style, or a particular bar format is important, confirm those details directly before choosing.
Where to look if the brief changes
If the group wants a different kind of Kailua Kona outing, compare Talk Story Bar with other local dining and bar options generically by budget, hours, and the experience you want. Because only the basic listing details are here, avoid assuming a specific menu, view, or service format without checking first.
For trip planning beyond this venue, Kailua Kona guides can help you sort nearby restaurants, bars, and hotels by the details that matter most to your itinerary.
Quick reference: choose Talk Story Bar if the verified $40 per person price, casual dress code, and daily 11 AM to 12 AM hours fit your plans; confirm any menu, seating, or atmosphere details directly.
Planning details
- Location
- 72-300 Maheawalu Drive, Kailua-Kona, HI 96740
- Website
- rosewoodhotels.com/en/kona-village/dining/talk-story-bar
- Phone
- (808) 865-0100
Venue details
Ambiance
Inviting and relaxed yet polished, with a classic Hawaiian beach bar feel that centers on ocean views and sunsets—ideal for pre-dinner cocktails in a resort setting.
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At the Bar
- Bar Category
- Hotel Bar
- Late Night
- Closes by Midnight
Know before you go
Know Before You Go
- Getting there
- 72-300 Maheawalu Drive, Kailua-Kona, HI 96740
Planning details
Location
72-300 Maheawalu Drive, Kailua-Kona, HI 96740 · Directions
Also consider
Also Consider
- Moana Cocktail Bar, Notable alternative
- Kahakai Bar, Notable alternative
- Luana Lounge, Notable alternative
- Kahakai Bar, Notable alternative
- Kona Brewing Co., Notable alternative
Bar context
How Talk Story Bar compares in Kailua Kona
Against Moana Cocktail Bar, Talk Story Bar is the lower-commitment choice when the goal is a casual drink rather than a cocktail-focused night. Choose Moana Cocktail Bar if the bar program is the main reason for going; choose Talk Story Bar when ease matters more than a defined cocktail brief.
Kona Brewing Co. is the clearer pick for value-minded groups who want food and drinks in one casual stop. Talk Story Bar works better as a lighter bar stop, while Kona Brewing Co. is easier to recommend when the group includes people who expect a meal.
Kahakai Bar and Luana Lounge sit in the resort-lounge lane, so compare them when ambiance is the priority. Talk Story Bar is the simpler choice for a first-time visitor who wants less planning friction, but the resort peers make more sense when the setting is part of the spend.
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Compare Talk Story Bar
| Venue | Location | Awards |
|---|---|---|
| Talk Story Bar | Kailua Kona | No published awards |
| Moana Cocktail Bar | Kailua Kona | No published awards |
| Kahakai Bar | Puako | No published awards |
| Luana Lounge | Puako | No published awards |
| Kahakai Bar | Kohala Coast | No published awards |
| Kona Brewing Co. | Kailua Kona | No published awards |
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Talk Story Bar good for a date?
It may be, depending on what you want from the outing. The details are a $40 per person price, casual dress, and daily hours from 11 AM to 12 AM in Kailua Kona; confirm atmosphere and seating details directly if they matter for the date.
Do I need a reservation at Talk Story Bar?
If timing matters, especially for a specific part of the evening, contact Talk Story Bar directly before going.
Does Talk Story Bar have outdoor seating?
Does Talk Story Bar have happy hour deals?
The confirmed price information is $40 per person, so check directly with the venue for any current specials.
Is Talk Story Bar worth the prices?
That depends on whether the basics fit your plans. Talk Story Bar is listed at $40 per person in Kailua Kona, with casual dress and daily hours from 11 AM to 12 AM.
Is the food good at Talk Story Bar?
Is Talk Story Bar open late?
Yes. The hours show Talk Story Bar open until 12 AM every day in Kailua Kona.
