Bar Magda
150 Reviews
- Friday5 PM–1:30 AM
- Saturday5 PM–1:30 AM
- Sunday5–10 PM
- Monday5–10 PM
- TuesdayClosed
- Wednesday5 PM–12 AM
- Thursday5 PM–12 AM
About the Business
Bar Magda |
Contacts
Website
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+64211279377
25b Cross Street, Auckland CBD, Auckland 1010
Hours
- Friday5 PM–1:30 AM
- Saturday5 PM–1:30 AM
- Sunday5–10 PM
- Monday5–10 PM
- TuesdayClosed
- Wednesday5 PM–12 AM
- Thursday5 PM–12 AM
Features
- Debit cards
- Credit cards
- Delivery
- Toilets
- Family friendly
- Takeaway
- Dine-in
- Alcohol
- Beer
- Coffee
- Halal food
- Small plates
- Wine
- Dinner
- Dessert
- Seating
- Bar on site
- Cosy
- Groups
- Accepts reservations
- Great cocktails
- Cocktails
- Late-night food
- Spirits
- Vegetarian options
- LGBTQ+ friendly
- Organic dishes
- Catering
- Gender-neutral toilets
- Transgender safe space
Recommended Reviews
Ocean-Jade Rhind
15.10.2023
Bar Magda
The food, service and drinks at Bar Magda are all amazing! We were so impressed with the flavours of the food and the freshness of the cocktails. Our waiters were also super attentive! The restaurant itself of very sexy and would be perfect for an intimate date or group dinner. We can't wait to come back!
Teo Punzalan
14.10.2023
Bar Magda
Had the opportunity to dine at Bar Magda to treat a dear friend to celebrate her birthday. We really enjoyed our dinner especially the cheese pimiento and kilawin which brought back some childhood memories in Manila. My friend who is non-Filipino, has only been exposed to Philippine cuisine by way of my cooking lumpia and adobo, found Bar Magda’s flavours very different, new and refreshing! I couldn’t agree more.So to everyone who is missing Filipino food and to those who are looking for something different do visit Bar Magda!
ren g
05.09.2023
Bar Magda
Their cocktail drinks didn't taste as good as their filipino-inspired finger-food. Their meals were amazing and the atmosphere inside was very lively and fun. Staff was amazing with their service, and the owner himself actually took the time to talk with our table, which was really nice! The only thing I was a little disappointed with were the cocktails – didn't really amaze me or anything.
Egor Petrov
16.08.2023
Bar Magda
Amaaaazing!We need more Bar Magda’s in Auckland and NZ in general. The food is so delicious but simple, celebrating the ingredients with a Philippino twist. Naturally the food is meat heavy but they do it so well and there’s a range of options if you’re not a big meat eater. The drinks are modern and fun. And the interior is cosy, inviting and stylish.Go here if you haven’t been already!
AG Fernando
29.07.2023
Bar Magda
2nd time dining at Bar Magda and another excellent meal. It’s an unassuming entrance in Cross St but just look for the little lit up Magda sign by a wooden doorway.Love the moody atmosphere. There are a few seating areas either end of the kitchen and bar but the kitchen counter seating is also a great experience to watch the chefs in action.The food is always excellent and unlike anything you can get in Auckland. Chef Carlo and team whips up modern takes on Filipino food especially highlighting flavours from Mindanao. Every dish we got was amazing in flavour and looked beautiful too. Highlights were the Magda salad which is one of the best we’ve ever had and the Lamb Ribs are always a classic.It’s great that they constantly have new menu items and cocktails which make repeat visits interesting. Love that Chef Carlo also takes his time to explain the story of each dish which makes the dining experience much more personal and interesting. Great work as always!
Ingrid Vlaanderen
28.07.2023
Bar Magda
What an amazing place! Carlo was so welcoming and made everyone feel special. His knowledge of the food and wine was impeccable. We had the 3 course option as we had not dined here before and were keen to sample the different courses. We were so glad we did. Exciting food, super tasty and deliciously clever. All the staff were amazing and we couldn't fault the place. It has a lively and warm atmosphere and you could tell everyone was enjoying themselves. Highly recommend!
Rc Bacit
26.07.2023
Bar Magda
What an experience. My wife and I had a great time. The ambiance was great, the staff looked after us, the drinks were unique and the food was delicious. The staff were great explaining the drink menu and we explained what we wanted to them and they were able to recommend some to us. The waiter explain every plate of food that was bought to us and the story behind them. We then found out later on that it was actually Chef Carlo who did this to every dish served to us! Thank you for the amazing night team. We will definitely be back for more.
Butch Jaca Rafols
24.07.2023
Bar Magda
Checked out the infamous K Road first as we arrived bit early. Reserved seats was near the end was cosy. Ordered drinks first and entrée. It took a while for it to be served including the mains but it was worth the wait. A fusion of NZ and Filipino taste and we enjoyed it a lot.
Mariah Templonuevo
21.07.2023
Bar Magda
We had a great first visit at Bar Magda. Cocktails were tasty, and service was just lovely. Very attentive and helpful staff.We had the suglaw - which was a ceviche type dish, and a flax seed cracker with cheese dish. The suglaw was a nice twist on the raw fish dish, and I reckon a better rendition of the real thing. The fish was thinly sliced, and there was a slight spice from the spiced vinegar. The cheese dish was something I hadn't had before so we also enjoyed that.The winners food wise though would have to be the lamb ribs and the relleno of pork, squid, and duck embutido. The subtle charcoal flavours from the lamb was beautifully done. I don't actually like lamb because of the lamb 'funk', but there was none of that from this dish. The other dish was essentially a squid stuffed with mince pork and duck, and some subtle spices, on a bed of sauce. I also don't quite know what was in the sauce but it was a great flavour. The squid was perfectly cooked, incredibly soft and flavourful.Drinks wise, the Ube sour cocktail is a must try. I've never seen it anywhere, and they have really done the Ube flavour justice. Don't be fooled by the dim lighting, the colour is quite the purple. I don't usually like sours because I can always smell the egg whites, but whatever they did here, it was magic - because I couldn't smell or taste the egg whites. All cocktails were delicious though - and we tried a few.Unfortunately we were too full to try the dessert. I'll have to come back for the Ube soufflé one day.
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25b Cross Street, Auckland CBD, Auckland 1010
Bar Magda