OUR STORY

In the early 1860’s there were 5 original “Retail Spirit” licenses issued on the island of Oahu. Murphy’s is the only license remaining. Murphy’s was then known as the Royal Hotel and the original owner was W.L. Green. Because the Hotel was located in the center of the waterfront, it was a gathering spot for merchants, ship captains, and gentlemen, including Royalty. Although King Kalakaua died in 1891, history tells us that the King frequented the Hotel, as did Robert Louis Stevenson. From Green, to Lanahan, to Walters, to “Scotty” Meston, to Sullivan, to Bollman, to Gillis, and on and on ownership changed hands frequently. Throughout the years from Monarchy to Republic, to Annexation, then to Territorial status, the building remained the same in the ever-changing waterfront environment. 

Then in 1987, Don Murphy purchased what was then the Royal Hawaiian Saloon and opened Murphy’s Bar and Grill.Since 1987, we have been giving our clientele a little taste of the Irish homeland, all wrapped up in great food, good company, and an extensive bar with 16 unique beers on tap. We are open daily, from the weekly business lunches to intimate dinners to rousing celebrations with family and friends.  

TAKEOUT ORDERS

We will continue to offer take-out, but we no longer have the space next door to Murphy’s. You can now pick up take-out at the front entrance to the restaurant.

MONDAY - FRIDAY 11 AM - 8 PM

GETTING HERE/PARKING

There are several places to park when you join  us, whether it be for lunch or dinner.

• Metered street parking is available in the downtown area, and take both coins and credit cards.

• Open air parking lot is diagonally across from the restaurant, on the corner of Nuuanu and Nimitz Hwy. (Entrance on Nuuanu, between Merchant St. and Nimitz)

• Marin Tower Parking, corner of Smith Street and Nimitz Hwy. (Entrance located on Smith Street)

• Harbor Court Parking, corner of Bethel Street and Nimitz Hwy. (Entrance located on Bethel Street)

• Chinatown Municipal Parking (Various locations around Chinatown/Downtown)

• Walmart Parking Lot (Entrance located on Bethel Street, between King and Hotel Street)

• Mark’s Garage (Entrance located on Pauahi Street, between Nuuanu and Bethel)

Public Transportation via The Bus is will also get you within a block or two of our establishment. Please refer to for timetables and routes.

TO GET HERE FROM WAIKIKI:
By Car - Head west on Ala Moana Blvd/Nimitz Hwy. Make a right onto Smith Street, then another right onto King Street, and a final right onto Nuuanu Avenue. Murphy’s will be located on the left side on the corner of Nuuanu and Merchant Streets.

By Bus - The routes #19, #20, and #42 all arrive in Downtown from Waikiki.