Baar Baar - Indian Gastro Bar

About Baar Baar - Indian Gastro Bar

Baar Baar is an Indian gastro bar at 1/5 Eva Street, Te Aro, Wellington, next to Goldings bar. Founded by two friends who dreamed of redefining how Indian cuisine is perceived, the name 'Baar Baar' means 'Again and Again' — reflecting the goal of creating a place so vibrant and welcoming that guests keep coming back.

The kitchen blends regional Indian flavours with locally sourced ingredients, moving between smoky tandoor grills, playful reinventions of classic dishes, and fusion items that mix Indian spices with other cuisines. The bar takes it a step further with a cocktail menu where every drink is named after and inspired by a Bollywood film, spanning the 1950s through to 2020, blending nostalgia with creative bartending.

Baar Baar is closed on Mondays, serving lunch Wednesday to Sunday and dinner Tuesday to Sunday, with the kitchen closing 30 minutes before the stated closing time. The venue also hosts private events and offers gift vouchers.

Baar Baar: A Bollywood-Inspired Indian Gastro Bar in Wellington

On Eva Street in Te Aro, right next to Goldings bar, Baar Baar takes its name from the Hindi phrase for 'again and again' — a fitting name for a place built to be a regular haunt rather than a one-off visit.

A Story Born Over Street-Style Chaat

The idea for Baar Baar sparked one evening over a shared plate of street-style chaat, when its founders reminisced about vibrant street food bazaars, home kitchens, and the opulent feasts of royal Indian courts. They wanted to move Indian cuisine beyond stereotypes, building a space that captured tradition, innovation, and artistry all at once. What emerged was a gastro bar that treats every dish and drink as part of a bigger story, from smoky tandoor grills to playful reinventions of classic recipes.

Vegetarian and Non-Vegetarian Starters

The starter menu leans into both comfort and spectacle. Vegetarian options include Shahi Dahi Delights, made with creamy yoghurt, bell peppers and cashews, alongside street-food-style Royal Gol Gappa Shots and the genre-bending Gobi Manchurian Tacos, which fuse Indian and Mexican flavours. On the non-vegetarian side, Tandoori Lamb Chops and Amritsari Maharaja Fish sit alongside sharing options like the Mughal-e-Platter, and the Desi Mexican Taco brings the same fusion spirit to tandoori chicken.

Mains, Breads and Rice

Main course dishes range from vegetarian classics like Lasooni Dal Tadka and Baingan Bharat to richer options such as Murgh Makhan Wala, lamb shank curry, and a coconut-based Malabari prawn curry. Paneer Bahar offers a vegetarian centrepiece, grilled and finished in a cashew curry sauce. Breads cover naan in a few variations, along with Rumali Roti, Missi Roti and Laccha Parata, while rice options include Chicken and Lamb Biryani alongside Basmati and Jeera Rice.

A Cocktail Menu Written in Bollywood

What sets Baar Baar apart is its cocktail list, where every drink is named after and inspired by a Bollywood film spanning the 1950s to 2020. The Dilwale Daiquiri brings mango and rum together with a nod to a classic love story, the Mughal Mai Tai reimagines the tiki classic with rosewater and almond orgeat, and Don Paan-tini pairs vodka and white chocolate liqueur with paan syrup for something bold and aromatic. A dedicated mocktail list follows the same theme, with drinks like Disco Dancer Delight and Kuch Kuch Coconut offering non-alcoholic options with just as much personality.

Visiting Baar Baar

Baar Baar is closed on Mondays. Lunch runs Wednesday to Sunday from 11:30am to 2:30pm, and dinner runs Tuesday to Sunday from 5pm until late, with the kitchen closing 30 minutes before the stated closing time. Wilson Parking on Ghuznee Street, Te Aro, is nearby for those driving in. The venue takes online reservations, and notes that tables may not always be ready at the exact booked time during busy periods.

Beyond regular dining, Baar Baar hosts private events and offers gift vouchers, making it a option for both a casual night out and something more organised — always, as the name suggests, worth coming back to again and again.

Signature items

• Tandoori Lamb Chops
• Gobi Manchurian Tacos
• Mughal-e-Platter
• Don Paan-tini
• Royal Gol Gappa Shots
• Chicken Biryani

Menu

Rice

• Chicken Biryani — Aromatic layered rice dish with tender chicken, fragrant spices and saffron.
• Lamb Biryani — Slow-cooked spiced basmati rice and lamb, sealed with flaky bread for rich flavour infusion.
• Basmati Rice — Steamed basmati rice.
• Jeera Rice — Cumin-flavoured basmati rice.

Breads

• Naan — Available as garlic, butter chilli garlic, or cheese garlic.
• Rumali Roti — Thin, handkerchief-style flatbread.
• Missi Roti — Spiced gram flour flatbread.
• Laccha Parata — Multi-layered flatbread.

Desserts

• Meetha Paan — Sweet paan (betel leaf preparation).
• Paan Kulfi with Meetha Paan — Paan-flavoured kulfi served with meetha paan.
• Jalebi Rabdi — Jalebi served with rabdi.

Cocktails

• Dilwale Daiquiri — White rum, fresh mango puree, lime, and a hint of mint.
• Kabhi Khushi Colada — Coconut cream, pineapple juice, and spiced rum, garnished with a tiny umbrella.
• Mughal Mai Tai — Spiced rum, almond orgeat, and a splash of rosewater.
• Queen Martini — Gin, elderflower liqueur, and a hint of lemon zest.
• Chak De Chiller — Gin, cucumber, mint, and a splash of soda.
• Barfi Bliss — Coconut milk, vodka, rose syrup, and a hint of cardamom, garnished with dried rose petals.
• Gully Gin Fizz — Gin, passionfruit, jalapeno syrup, and soda, served in a steel tumbler.
• Deewar Dark Sour — Whiskey sour with tamarind syrup, black salt, and lime juice.
• Don Paan-tini — Vodka, white chocolate liqueur, and paan syrup, garnished with a betel leaf and fennel.
• Mughal-e-Rose — Gin, Rooh Afza, rosewater, and sparkling water, garnished with rose petals and lime.

Mocktails

• Disco Dancer Delight — Passionfruit, guava juice, lime, sparkling soda, and edible glitter.
• Dilwale Dulhaniya Ki Shikanji — Lemon juice, black salt, rosewater, mint, and jaggery syrup.
• Kuch Kuch Coconut — Coconut water, lychee juice, rose syrup, and coconut cream.
• Kal Ho Naa Tonic — Tonic water, tamarind pulp, ginger syrup, black salt, and lemon.
• Amar Akbar Alphonso — Mango puree, pineapple juice, orange juice, and a dash of lime.
• Chhota Bheem Mango Magic — Mango puree, orange juice, cardamom, and soda.
• Shaktimaan Power Punch — Strawberry juice, lime juice, honey, and soda.

Main Course

• Daal-e-Dastaan (Lasooni Dal Tadka) — Comforting garlic-tempered lentil dal.
• Mughlon Ki Mohabbat (Lalla Mussa Dal) — Slow-cooked black lentil dal.
• Gujarati Garam Masala (Bhindi Masala) — Tangy, spicy vegetarian okra dish.
• Baingan Ki Barfi (Baingan Bharat) — Smoky, spiced eggplant dish.
• Murgh Tandoori Ki Mehfil (Murgh Makhan Wala) — Creamy chicken curry with tandoori flavour.
• Birbali Baahubali — Lamb shank curry.
• Champaran Ki Chaahat — Champaran-style meat, slow-cooked and simmered with spices.
• Rara Lamb Ki Rani — Lamb in rich, royal spiced flavours.
• Prawns Malabari Mahal — Creamy, coconut-based prawn curry.
• Malvani Machhi Ki Leela — Fresh fish curry with a coconut twist, coastal-inspired.
• Badshahi Murgh Ki Kahani — Roasted chicken breast with Indian spices.
• Paneer Bahar — Grilled paneer in a rich cashew curry sauce with the chef's spice blend.

Other Drinks

• Soft Drinks — Coke, Coke No Sugar, Sprite, Fanta, Ginger Beer, Lemon Lime Bitter.
• Juice — Orange, apple, pineapple, cranberry, mango.
• Tea — Special Masala Chai, Cardamom Chai, Ginger Chai.
• Water — Antipodes Sparkling or Still.

Condiments & Sides

• Raita — Yoghurt side dish.
• Kachumber Salad — Fresh chopped Indian salad.
• Garden Salad — Garden salad.
• Punjabi Onion — Punjabi-style onion relish.

Vegetarian Starters

• Shahi Dahi Delights — Creamy yoghurt, bell peppers, cashews, and spices for a melt-in-the-mouth experience.
• Paneer Nawabi Kasturi — Marinated cottage cheese, grilled with aromatic spices.
• Majestic Pappadum Array — A curated assortment of pappadums served with an array of condiments.
• Rang De Thali — A medley of India's culinary treasures, served as a vegetarian platter.
• Cauli No. 1 — Golden cauliflower florets marinated in spiced yogurt and Indian masalas, served with mint-coriander chutney.
• Royal Gol Gappa Shots — Crispy puris filled with spiced potatoes and chickpeas, paired with date chutney and mint water.
• Gobi Manchurian Tacos — Golden-battered cauliflower tossed in Manchurian sauce, with cilantro, onions and lime.
• Zaika-e-Raaz (The Chef's Secret) — A chef's selection of Indian starters crafted with ancient spices.

Non-Vegetarian Starters

• Maharaja Murgh Bhatti — Slow-roasted chicken, smoky and spiced, from the clay oven.
• The Royal Trio — Three chicken marinades, each grilled with a distinct flavour.
• Rajwadi Chilli Tikka — Boneless chicken with a fiery chilli marinade.
• Kali Mirch Jheenga Royal — Peppered prawns marinated with ajwain, served with pineapple salsa and crispy pappad.
• Keema Ki Shaan — Tandoor-baked flatbread stuffed with spiced minced lamb and aromatic herbs.
• Tandoori Lamb Chops — Lamb chops marinated in aromatic spices and yogurt, cooked in the tandoor.
• Amritsari Maharaja Fish — Crispy battered fish with spiced gram flour, in the style of Amritsar street food.
• Mughal-e-Platter — An extravagant medley of Baar Baar's non-vegetarian delicacies.
• Gilafi Sheesh Kebabs — Lamb kebabs rolled in vibrant peppers.
• Desi Mexican Taco — Tandoori-marinated chicken in a soft taco, with mint chutney, pickled onions and yogurt sauce.

Frequently asked questions

What cuisine does Baar Baar serve?

Baar Baar serves contemporary Indian gastro bar cuisine, blending regional Indian flavours with fusion dishes and tandoor cooking.

What are Baar Baar's opening hours?

Dinner runs Tuesday to Sunday from 5pm until late, and lunch runs Wednesday to Sunday from 11:30am to 2:30pm. Baar Baar is closed on Mondays, and the kitchen closes 30 minutes before the stated closing time.

Where is Baar Baar located?

Baar Baar is at 1/5 Eva Street, Te Aro, Wellington, next to Goldings bar.

Is there parking nearby?

Yes, Wilson Parking on Ghuznee Street, Te Aro, Wellington 6011, is nearby.

What's special about the cocktail menu?

Every cocktail is uniquely named and inspired by a Bollywood movie spanning the 1950s to 2020.

Does Baar Baar take reservations?

Yes, reservations can be made through Baar Baar's online booking system.

Can I host a private event at Baar Baar?

Yes, Baar Baar offers private event hosting.

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