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Overall SharksSupporter1
Ballito, South Africa
17 Jan 2020

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“Great Friendly Service”
We went here for a quick lunch and it was quietish. Hot day so we sat outside and luckily there was a breeze blowing. My wife had fish and salad and I the samoosa basket washed down with a few beers.
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Overall AntK284
Harare, Zimbabwe
07 Oct 2019

“Festive bar and restaurant”
We joined good friends to watch rugby and enjoy a great evening. The service was great, served by a very knowledgeable and friendly waiter. The food was perfectly adequate and the drinks kept coming. A lot of fun for all who were there.
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Overall ian w
Dronfield, United Kingdom
19 Sep 2019

“Great atmosphere on a Saturday afternoon!”
Visited this bar on a Saturday afternoon while on holiday with my wife and staying with family at Salt Rock.The guys went to watch rugby but I was far more interested in the great, convivial atmosphere and the English football scores on my phone! Really enjoyed our visit - great Windhoek draft beer plus many others, spoke to many locals plus 3 Wales rugby fans at the bar . I can imagine Old North will be buzzing during rugby World Cup ( come on England)!! Staff extra friendly and efficient , and Diane the landlady made us feel super welcome! One of the staff doing an impromptu song was also a highlight! Take away pizzas also superb- look forward to coming next year!
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Overall irishmike60
Hillcrest, South Africa
09 Sep 2019

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“A long wait for a simple small order, but food was good”
Stopped for a light bite to eat, in this eating establishment that depending on where you sit has great views over a small dam and children's play area.Although only about a third full, we waited an extraordinary time for our order to arrive. When it did the item on the menu " Cheesy Garlic Roll" was a generous size with plenty of cheese BUT NO Garlic. Like asking for a chicken mayonnaise sandwich without chicken !However staff were very obliging and a small dish of crushed garlic was quickly supplied. It went down well as did the other dishes ordered. The potato hot chips were fresh and tasty - not oily or greasy at all.Although we waited a long time, the quality of the food dissipated the time waited, and we will be back - certainly to try the Sunday lunch. By the looks of the plates of food that went past us to another table, this is an establishment we would like to come back to.
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Overall SharksSupporter1
Ballito, South Africa
01 Jul 2019

“Friendly service and good food”
During the last month we have been to this restaurant several times. The main pub overlooks a dam which has kids facilities by the dozen. The service is outstanding and the grub, mostly pub style, is tasty. We like this place for the friendly atmosphere and will go back.
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Overall Tony K
Ballito, South Africa
05 Jan 2019

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“fantastic 1 th of January Lunch”
for the first time in 20 years, I did not have to work on the first of January and decided to go to Karibu for Lunch with my wife. the best decision I made in a long time. Diane created a new menu (very Nice) and the drink service was excellent as always. the quality of food was fantastic and entertainer the absolute best. a bit of Irish for lunch always goes down well. Diane don't change anything you got it taped. Well done. Michelle and I be back soon.
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Overall Tony K
Ballito, South Africa
26 Nov 2018

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“my absolute favorite place”
I have been going to Karibu for just under a year now and I can say this place is amazing great food cold beer good wines friendly staff ( they are super cool staff). the owner is a darling and cares for all her guests. very peaceful setting great renew one's energy. i will be going back and back and back
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Overall Rex_Aspeling
Umhlali, South Africa
20 Nov 2018

“You will go back”
Service is excellent. Great draft beer. Super daily specials. Overlooks a dam. Food is always excellent
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Overall DaneSalmon
Assagay, South Africa
23 Jul 2018

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“Great for kids”
On arrival, the first appearance is not great as the exterior is pretty run down.There was a lovely kids play area that includes a jungle gym, swings, jumping castle and dam which kept our party's kids occupied the whole time we were there.As the inside of the restaurant is very smokey (the smoking section wraps around the whole restaurant and the smoke just pours inside), we sat at the tables down near the lake. Even though we were far from the bar and kitchen, the service was great and we never had to wait unreasonably long for anything.All our meals were good, with the ribs and the hake being particularly delicious.
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Overall Rex_Aspeling
Umhlali, South Africa
22 Jun 2018

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“Our Regular”
If you are looking for great food. Value for money. Ice cold beer. Fantastic service. A week without going to old north is not complete. The burger is a monster and delicious. Try the Nachos . Order the half portion . You will battle to finish. Order your beer as a draft or Quart. Yum. Always book as it is always full outside. It has a lovely view over a dam.
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Address
Karibu Farm
1 Old Main Road, Umhlali
Ballito
4001
Food Served
Pub MealsGrillsPizzasSeafood
Trading Hours
Monday - Thurday: 10:00 - 21:00
Friday - Sunday: 09:00 - 22:00
Facilities
Child Friendly
TV/Sports
Functions
Dancefloor
Wi-Fi
Secure Parking
Disabled
Outside Seating
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