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    Talk Story Bar, Bar in Kailua Kona
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    Talk Story Bar

    Kona Village, Kailua Kona

    Bar in Kailua Kona, United States

    The Read

    Price

    $30–50per person

    Why go

    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

    Talk Story Bar costs $40 per person, is open every day from 11 AM to 12 AM, and has a casual dress code. Those facts make it relatively easy to fit into a Kailua Kona itinerary, especially when timing is the main constraint.

    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 the Kailua Kona bars guide to compare other local options, then cross-check hotels in the Kailua Kona hotels guide if staying nearby matters.

    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 by budget, hours, and the experience you want.

    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.

    Venue detailsSeated Bar
    Know before you goBefore you book
    Also considerAlternatives
    Bar contextKailua Kona, United States
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    Planning details

    Hours
    Monday: 11 AM–12 AM · Tuesday: 11 AM–12 AM
    Location
    72-300 Maheawalu Drive, Kailua-Kona, HI 96740
    Reservations
    Book on the venue's website
    Website
    rosewoodhotels.com/en/kona-village/dining/talk-story-bar
    Phone
    (808) 865-0100
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    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.

    Tags

    Vibe

    ScenicIconicRomantic

    Best For

    Date NightAfter WorkLate Night

    Experience

    WaterfrontPanoramic ViewHotel Bar

    Format

    Seated BarLounge SeatingOutdoor Terrace

    View

    Waterfront

    At the Bar

    Bar Category
    Hotel Bar
    Late Night
    Closes by Midnight
    Opened
    2023
    Know before you go

    Know Before You Go

    Getting there
    72-300 Maheawalu Drive, Kailua-Kona, HI 96740

    Planning details

    Hours

    Monday
    11 AM–12 AM
    Tuesday
    11 AM–12 AM
    Wednesday
    11 AM–12 AM
    Thursday
    11 AM–12 AM
    Friday
    11 AM–12 AM
    Saturday
    11 AM–12 AM
    Sunday
    11 AM–12 AM

    Location

    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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    Talk Story Bar Kailua Kona and similar venues
    VenueLocationAwards
    Talk Story BarKailua KonaNo published awards
    Moana Cocktail BarKailua KonaNo published awards
    Kahakai BarPuakoNo published awards
    Luana LoungePuakoNo published awards
    Kahakai BarKohala CoastNo published awards
    Kona Brewing Co.Kailua KonaNo published awards

    How Talk Story Bar Kailua Kona compares with similar nearby venues.

    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.

    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 costs about $40 per person in Kailua Kona, with casual dress and daily hours from 11 AM to 12 AM.

    Is Talk Story Bar open late?

    Yes. The hours show Talk Story Bar open until 12 AM every day in Kailua Kona.