EP Bar

The bar's ambiance was unique, with shelves brimming with vinyl records and a few turntables adding to the relaxed and casual vibe. The dim lighting and limited seating created an intimate atmosphere.Reservations are highly recommended, as larger parties (exceeding four guests) are not accommodated. Plan accordingly to avoid disappointment.The bar staff were friendly and engaging, contributing to the positive experience.Every cocktail we sampled was exceptional. The Paloma was a clear favorite. Service was efficient and attentive.Overall, we enjoyed a fantastic evening at EP Bar."

If I could rate zero stars, I absolutely would!!Let me begin by stating my girlfriends and I were looking forward to checking out this bar, upon arrival- the host told us there were unfortunately no seats available and we would have to stand by a lamp all the way in the back. We understood and were still very excited- while we stood, no one came by to greet us for about fifteen minutes. Then we look around and notice three stools opened up in the bar and confused as to how to order, I went up to the counter to ask the neighboring patrons if the stools were empty, at which the initial host immediately snaps, "you can't just take seats!" and storms off to speak to the other bartender. I return to our initial standing spot, embarrassed and still confused as to how to order, when we notice the host and bartender looking over at our group and laughing. Then the bartender walks over in a fake customer service voice asking if we needed anything. At this point I feel upset, uncomfortable and the butt of a joke- after awkward silence she says, "I'll give you more time" and leaves; my girlfriends and I decided the vibe was completely ruined for us. The cherry on top, the three empty stools were offered to new patrons who came after us and we weren't even asked if we'd like to sit. I also work in the service industry and I've never been treated so rudely. Please retrain your staff to be more friendly and respectful because a business is only as good as its staff.

Beautiful bar. Alll the vibes. V intimate setting with vinyl records bumpin in the background. I love it here. Billy kills it every time. Really cool owner. Great drinks. What more could you ask for?

Located in Chinatown in Honolulu. My step-son took me here for drinks. The name didn't click until we entered the place. Had to be a 1000 albums on the shelves behind the bar. They had a guy spinning records on 2 turntables. The drink menu was the bomb. Nothing standard here. Big selection of specialty cocktails featuring many Japanese brands. No standard ice cubes. You get 1 gigantic ice cube in your cocktail. The vibe was sensational, the bartenders were awesome. One of the coolest bars I have ever been in.

I've been here twice. And I love this place! The drinks are very different. I'm in love with this drink called the Pho Us By Us. The vibe here is so cool and all the bartenders and staff are so friendly. I loved the 80s music and the entire vibe of this place. Try to make reservations if you really want the full experience. I accidentally left my credit card there and the bartender found me at a restaurant across the street to return it to me. Talk about fabulous service. I can't wait to go back again.

Describing itself in two words, 'highballs' and 'vinyl', EP Bar offers an extensive drink list that includes highballs, cocktails, wine, sake, and beer, as well as beef jerky chips to munch on.We came here post-dinner, making reservations in advance - for drinks, we tried:+the Kyoho Highball - prepared with Glenmorangie - X, green grapes, elderflower, and soda+the Umai Highball - prepared with haku vodka, ume shrub, lemon, and soda+the Basa Boyz Paloma - prepared with tequila, lime, grapefruit, Hawaiian chili agave, and a pink peppercorn foam+Stinky Fingaz - prepared with kuleana rum, lilet blanc, hayden mango, lemons, and clarified with coconut milk+and, the Big Body Buttery - with brown butter fat washed bourbon, toasted almonds, aquafaba, and lemonThe set-up of the bar was really nice, with the shelving for the vinyls and a few turntables - the vibe was very laid back and casual, and the place was dimly lit with limited seating.Reservations is a must, and larger parties (more than 4) cannot be accommodated - so, plan accordingly!The bar staff were friendly and lively.+reservations required+parties of 4+ prohibited+friendly service

Maybe the best bar in china town for cocktails and music. Feo was our bartender for the night and it was great hanging out with him. He explained our drinks and answered all of the questions we had about the area and cocktails in general. Will definitely be back for the rare occasions we get a date night away from the kiddos.

I came here with my family and fiance on a Monday evening and we had a really good time! We were a group of 5 so I had to contact them to make a reservation as opposed to making a reservation online. The staff were so friendly and attentive! There was a guy who was in charge of the music and his picks were so good! Such a chill vibe. The space is intimate so I see why they try to limit their group sizes to 4 on the online reservation. I just loved the vibes of this bar (I kind of wish I just left the family at home and had a nice evening with the fiance lol) The cocktails were really good! My brother had the basa boyz paloma which I felt was nice and balanced. I had the hail mary (their take on an espresso martini) which I am craving as I write this. They have a good selection of Japanese whiskey if that's something you're interested in. Don't be fooled by the cocktails; they didn't TASTE strong but they were strong enough to get a good buzz going!

Make sure you make reservations. Small establishment, records played, whisky drinks poured. Good for a small gathering of 4-ish.

I had a great time at EP bar last night. I always have a great time at EP bar. My first visit was summer of 2022 on my last day of work for a beautiful nonprofit here in Hawaii. We wrapped up at Native Bookstore around the corner and my boss wanted to hit the hot new spot on the block for a cocktail. She loves a good old fashioned and they did not disappoint her on the classic nor their black sesame rendition. For such a mind expanding cozy corner this bar can seem quite unassuming to a passerby. That is until you cross the second threshold. You'll walk into something extremely cozy yet elevated, and it's not just the high bar stools. Your palette will soar between brick walls, musical explorations and cool conversation. You'll get to know your company and develop your musical fortitude, too.The DJ spinning that day, now my dear friend, played a song that took me over the moon. I had to know what the track was and just had to ask. It was 17 Days by Prince on his acoustic piano album. Hitter! I wasn't a Prince fan until that moment. And now I rock with Prince and this quite regal establishment. With a wall lined with records to behold, rotating DJs play the records available but mostly bring records of their own. Fun fact, they only play records here! If you hear a track you like and don't know what it is you could ask shazam or ask your DJ! May be nice to tip them, too! Grateful for all the music this space and these people have put me onto. You'll get the chance to be exposed to artists worldwide while sipping on that sizzer.You'll love coming here. Your service providers will feel like more than friends, they become your friends. They take care of you so be sure to take care of them, too. And if you have been coming here for a while now, I just got some inside scoop! They're coming out with a fresh menu with flavors special to Chinatown! See you at EP bar real soon