For many South Africans living in London, that perfect taste of home can be somewhat elusive. Outside of a few get-togethers around friends’ houses, it is hard to find those authentic flavours. This is where bbar in Victoria comes to the rescue.
The chic little South African restaurant and cocktail bar is part of the Red Carnation group of properties, owned by prominent hotelier Beatrice Tollman. An expat South African herself, Mrs Tollman has more than 40 years of experience as an ambassador of South African flavours in London. bbar is a great place to go and relieve your homesickness and entertain a few friends, safe in the knowledge you are in expert hands.
Menus change seasonally at bbar, but some dishes have earned permanent places, like their famous Cape Malay Chicken Curry, which always delights diners with its bold flavours. Twists on classics such as the Bobotie Spring Rolls and Full African Breakfast, served with boerewors and Chakalaka, have kept bba