Restaurant
Unclaimed profileMurphy's Bar & Grill
Honolulu, HI · $$
Inebrious
Beverage Program Score
The editorial take
Murphy's Bar & Grill pours a broad, affordable drinks roster: classic cocktails from $9 to $12, a wine list with regional pours and a sommelier, draft beers from an IPA to a Munich dark lager, and after-dinner spirits. The Manhattan and the Snakebite are the kinds of dependable orders that keep the bar busy.
- What should I order?
- Start with the Manhattan ($11), a rye-based classic with sweet vermouth and bitters. For something lighter, the Dark & Stormy ($9) pairs black rum with ginger beer and lime. The draft Schwarzbier ($12) offers a dark-lager contrast.
- Who will enjoy this place?
- Drinkers who appreciate straightforward classics and a range of styles will find familiar ground. Wine drinkers can lean on the sommelier for pairings, and those finishing a meal can move to the port or an Irish Coffee.
- What should I expect to spend?
- Cocktails run $9 to $12; wines from $6 to $44 a glass or bottle; beers $8 to $12; after-dinner spirits and liqueurs $8 to $9.50.
- What makes the beverage program distinctive?
- The drinks program spans multiple categories with clear descriptions and a sommelier on hand for wine pairings. The lunch menu's after-dinner drinks, including Taylor 10 Year Tawny Port and Tio Pepe Fino Sherry, add a refined close to the day.
Beverage categories
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Cocktails
A compact list of five classic cocktails, each clearly described with spirit and modifier. Prices are moderate, and the selection covers rye, rum, gin, cachaça, and vodka bases.
Menu strengths
- — Classic cocktail selection with clear descriptions of ingredients.
- — Priced between $9 and $12, making the list approachable.
Standout selections
- — Manhattan – rye whisky, sweet vermouth, bitters – $11
- — Dark & Stormy – black rum, ginger beer, lime – $9
Pricing: $9–$12
Wine
A varied wine list with reds, whites, and bubbles from regions like Napa, New Zealand, and Chile. Both by-glass and bottle options are available, and a sommelier can assist with pairings.
Menu strengths
- — Wide price range from $6 to $44 accommodates different budgets.
- — Sommelier available for wine pairings adds service depth.
- — Includes after-dinner pours like Taylor 10 Year Tawny Port.
Standout selections
- — Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa Valley 2010 – $11/$38; Sauvignon Blanc, Waikato, New Zealand 2012 – $10/$35
Pricing: $6–$44 glass/bottle
Beer
Draft beers span styles and regions, including a California IPA, an Oregon amber, a Vermont pilsner, and a Munich dark lager. A recent customer account praised the well-prepared Snakebites.
Menu strengths
- — Draft list covers varied styles from IPA to dark lager.
- — Priced between $8 and $12, with several regional options.
Standout selections
- — Nameless IPA, California – $8; Schwarzbier, Munich dark lager – $12
- — Snakebite – noted as well-prepared by a customer
Pricing: $8–$12
Spirits
After-dinner spirits and liqueurs include Tuaca, Drambuie, and Irish whiskey-based coffee drinks. Priced from $8 to $9.50, they offer a sweet or warming finish.
Menu strengths
- — Includes both liqueurs and whiskey-based coffee drinks.; Affordable after-dinner pricing between $8 and $9.50.
Standout selections
- — Irish Coffee – coffee with Irish whiskey – $8
Pricing: $8–$9.50
How it sits with the food
The sommelier is available for wine pairings, and the lunch menu includes after-dinner drinks like port and sherry, suggesting a meal-oriented drinks approach.
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