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Bar Africa

4 star rating
11 reviews
1B William Pickering Drive
Albany
North Shore City
09 414 5428
 

Hours:

  • Lunch: Mon – Sun 11am – 5pm
  • Dinner:
  • Sun-Thu 5pm – 9pm
  • Fri-Sat 5pm – 10pm
  • Facilities/Features:
    • Children's Menu
    • Conference Facilities
    • Live Music
    • Out Catering
    • Private Dining Room
    • Private Functions
    • Private Parties
    • Romantic Dining
  • Payment Types: EFTPOS, Visa, MasterCard
  • Price Range: Moderate, $15 - $25
  • Dress Code: Casual
  • Alcohol: Beer, Wine, Spirits, Cocktails
  • Seating for: 280
  • BYO/Corkage: No BYO
  • Parking: Free Off-Street, Free On-Street
  • Good For Groups: Yes
  • Good For Children: Yes
  • Takes Reservations: Yes
  • Wheelchair Accessible: Yes
  • Outdoor Seating: Yes
  • Meals: Lunch, Dinner

Bar Africa is an African-themed restaurant/bar celebrating the outback & African wildlife. Always casual & friendly, the bar-style atmosphere exudes personality, so prepare yourself for an eating experience with a difference!
Their a la carte menu has a wide range of meals & prices, but with an emphasis on substantial, wholesome food. Bar Africa are not shy about serving protein! Steaks, ribs & burgers are a speciality. All meals are prepared from fresh, raw ingredients.
Bar Africa is a large fully licensed venue seating 120 inside; + two huge separate outdoor areas: 100-150 in the Village & up to 300 in the Courtyard. Saturday is the big night for parties but Thurs & Fri increasingly attract functions. Licensed for 420 guests with an abundance of parking.

The Serengeti Room is for corporate meetings, seminars, private dining, stag dos, etc. Available free of charge to guests using our food & beverage facilities.

Bar Africa is also the home of country music in Auckland, with Sunday lunchtime performances for a great lunch experience!

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11 Reviews for Bar Africa

8th April 2013
4 star rating
A really great location for a function.
We occupied a very cool outdoor under-cover area, with plenty of bench-seat / picnic-table type square seating arrangements, which was very conducive to easy chatting and socializing.

I think it was the first cold night of the year… so they hadn’t fired up the big fire yet and couldn’t get it going. But that would be my only recommendation. Everything else was great.

In particular, I want to say that the Bar Africa staff were fantastic – chatty and friendly bar guy, and then the staff were extremely helpful when I forgot to close my bar-tab after leaving a private function at Bar Africa. Several staff went beyond the call of duty to help me process my payment, and to drop off my card to me up the road. Thank you!

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24th October 2012
3 star rating
Have been here twice, both times the food was a disappointment. The ambiance is quite friendly, once they had live country music which took us by surprise but was entertaining. We played pool while we waited for our food, and afterwards had a nice long chat with a friend out on the outdoor heated patio. But the food was mediocre, sorry to say. They serve massive portions, but sadly they went a bit unappreciated because the food wasn’t that tasty. I doubt we’ll be back, too many other good places to eat on the North Shore.

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17th October 2012
4 star rating
Love pub grub. Had my birthday here and it was a fun night. Fab theme too. Reasonably priced. Will be back.

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Darren

4

30th October 2011
1 star rating
Terrible food and service. On entering the large empty complex on a Sunday evening we were greeted, rather ignored, by two guys behind the bar who only stopped talking to each other until I asked for a menu. As for the food it was none the better. For example the spare ribs and bbq chicken were old and dry and were topped off with the same sauce which was too sweet and cold. The onion rings were oily and unclassy. The crumbed fish was from a packet from the supermarket. The sirloin steak was tough and dry. During our meal they didnt offer us water or serviettes. Also they were late in giving us warm water to wash our hands from eating the ribs. The only good things was the salad, coleslaw and the South African beer.

My observation is that they try to do too much and are not focussing on doing less but well. For example the food was plentiful but the quality was well below average for $27. The venue itself is far too big and sends mixed messages to customers e.g. is it a bar or family restaurant? And what is with the red rose on the dining table? What if two guys are having dinner together and they have a rose between them? Isn’t that awkward!

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6th July 2011
1 star rating
Ordered bangers & mash on a cold wintery Wednesday lunchtime, feeling like some good old fashioned pub grub – menu stated sausages with mashed potatoes, fried onions, mushy peas and gravy. Sausages (3 of) were pale having been deep fried in obviously stale oil or fat, peas & potato OK but no fried onions, in fact bits of chopped fresh green onion in a runny unappetising brown gravy. Overall a very sloppy presentation and meal. Partner had the mixed grill, nothing great, in fact meat pattie tasted sour – old mince perhaps? The sort of meal you’d expect in a low class joint.

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27th February 2010
5 star rating
Very good food, good verity, served quickly. Unusual to find food this good in a “pub” setting. I have eaten here regularly for 12 months with both small and large groups (10) and they are consistently good.

Even when we have gone for a meal when other “bar” functions such as “quiz night” are on they have accommodated us well as there is enough room to keep you separate.

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26th February 2010
5 star rating
I had an excellent dining experience at Bar Africa last Friday. I ordered a Mexican Chicken Burger, which was extremely good value for money as the portion was of a very reasonable size, and the onion rings are delicious! The mexican burger comes with cheese melted onto the chicken, and salsa on top which makes for a nice fresh burger in summer. The staff were all very plesant and helpful, overall a great meal in a great atmosphere.

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sarah

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15th February 2010
5 star rating
My partner and I have had meals at Africa on several occasions, and for a range of different events. The meals, and service are both outstanding, with fabulous service on every occasion. We have introduced many family and friends who have all enjoyed the meals and dine in this fabulous ‘African’ themed bar and restaurant often now too. Well done to the Chef and the team, no request or dietary need too difficult. highly recommended and reasonable pricing

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14th February 2010
5 star rating
Lovely friendly social family place. Meals are well prices and more than I can eat always. Great menu selections, however my favourite is the Fettuccine. Well worth a visit. Highly receommended.

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14th February 2010
5 star rating
Have visited Bar Africa several times over the pass two years, it has now become my local and favourite place to have a drink and a nice meal. The staff are great and their food even better. Well priced, big portions and value for money. Recommended to anyone, any group that likes a friendly atmosphere.

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5th February 2010
5 star rating
The meals are excellent with an extensive range of food. I found the staff to be very friendly and the decor interesting and different. Sitting outside under the grass huts in the sunshine with a cool drink was a great way to pass the afternoon. The prices were reasonable too.

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