Wine Bar
Unclaimed profileIsland Vintage Wine Bar
Honolulu, HI · $$
Inebrious
Beverage Program Score
The editorial take
Island Vintage Wine Bar pairs a playful cocktail list with a wine program built around 40 cuvenee dispensers. Mimosas come in lilikoi, guava, and orange variations, while the Koji-‘lada blends koji, pineapple, and moscato. Wine is available by the glass, bottle, or flight, with the list accessed via QR code. A Restaurant Guru Recommended 2025 nod adds credibility to the wine side.
- What should I order?
- Start with the Lilikoi Mimosa ($16) for a tropical take on the classic. For something more adventurous, the Koji-‘lada ($19) combines koji, pineapple, and moscato. Wine drinkers should explore the 40 cuvenee dispensers, which allow tasting by the glass or as part of a flight.
- Who will enjoy this place?
- Cocktail enthusiasts seeking fruit-forward drinks with a Hawaiian twist will find familiar and creative options. Wine lovers interested in self-serve tasting through cuvenee dispensers and rare offerings will appreciate the format.
- What should I expect to spend?
- Cocktails range from $15 to $19, with mimosas at $16 and the Koji-‘lada at $19.
- What makes the beverage program distinctive?
- The 40-wine cuvenee dispenser system sets this wine bar apart, offering a tech-forward way to sample a wide selection. The cocktail menu leans into local fruit flavors like lilikoi and guava, and the wine list has earned a Restaurant Guru Recommended 2025 award.
Beverage categories
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Cocktails
The cocktail menu is concise but varied, featuring three mimosas (lilikoi, guava, orange) alongside creative drinks like the Koji-‘lada and Passionfruit Aperol Spritz. Prices are consistent with a wine bar setting.
Menu strengths
- — Six named cocktails with clear pricing from $15 to $19
- — Use of local fruit flavors like lilikoi and guava in mimosas
- — Includes both classic formats (mimosa, high-ball) and inventive mixes (Koji-‘lada)
Standout selections
- — Lilikoi Mimosa ($16) – a mimosa made with lilikoi
- — Koji-‘lada ($19) – a mix of koji, pineapple, and moscato
- — Passionfruit Aperol Spritz ($16) – a spritz with passionfruit and Aperol
Pricing: $15–$19
Wine
A wine bar with 40 wines available in cuvenee dispensers, plus by the glass, bottle, or flight. The list is accessed via QR code and includes rare offerings. Awarded Restaurant Guru Recommended 2025.
Menu strengths
- — 40 wines available in cuvenee dispensers for self-serve tasting
- — Multiple serving formats: by the glass, bottle, or flight
- — Wine list recognized with a Restaurant Guru Recommended 2025 award
Standout selections
- — Venue is a wine bar with a wide selection of wines including rare offerings.
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