Star of the West Bar and Restaurant image

Star of the West Bar and Restaurant

Restaurant

👍👍 Great atmosphere. Would most certainly return and recommend to friends and family. Food is really good. Staff were friendly and the other bikers we met there were welcoming. People often mention service, good, atmosphere, Great, great, Nice, friendly, staff, excellent,


Address

2 N Circular Rd, Kimberley, 8300, South Africa

Contact

+27 72 579 0193

Price rating

$$ $$

Rating on Google Maps

4.30 (279 reviews)

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Working Hours

  • Wednesday: 11 am to 2 pm
  • Thursday: 11 am to 2 pm
  • Friday: 11 am to 2 pm
  • Saturday: 11 am to 2 pm
  • Sunday: Closed
  • Monday: 11 am to 10 pm
  • Tuesday: 11 am to 10 pm

Featured Reviews


Frequently mentioned in reviews: service (14) good (11) atmosphere (9) Great (8) great (8) Nice (7) friendly (6) staff (6) excellent (6)
Reviews are sorted by relevance, prioritizing the most helpful and insightful feedback at the top for easier reference.
  • 5/5 Franco L. 5 months ago on Google
    Great atmosphere. Would most certainly return and recommend to friends and family. Food is really good. Staff were friendly and the other bikers we met there were welcoming.
    4 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Riaan S. 7 months ago on Google
    Friendly staff , delicious food and always a good vibe.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 3/5 Mariechen M. 4 years ago on Google
    Good steaks! Beautiful decor. Worth a visit. Ask to view the cellar that the mine workers used to get into the bar after shifts.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 2/5 Ruben V. 4 years ago on Google
    Too many lights, too much lipstick on glass, too many one man bands, too little jukeboxes
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Christine F. 1 year ago on Google
    Absolutely the perfect place to recendle romance with your partner. We visited the Restaurant yesterday and we were welcomed with open arms. Absolutely great food and best atmosphere. Had such a great time. Thank you guys. I just wish more people would actually know that this place is the Bomb!!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Mark W. 1 year ago on Google
    Nice place for a drink or pub lunch.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Pieter M. 1 year ago on Google
    This is a 💎 in the rough. Great service at the bar. Really enjoyed the visit.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 House Of P. 9 months ago on Google
    I had my birthday party here. We had great food and the kids played Lekke.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Tobias C. 5 years ago on Google
    Very decent T-Bone
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Sara-Lee I. 4 years ago on Google
    Went looking for dinner in quiet Kimberly and found Star of The West on the corner. Delighted to discover the spacious courtyard and friendly service. Had a great meal. Neat facilities and good music from the DJ box.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Elmareth Le R. 5 years ago on Google
    Full of good memories and the revamped place gives room for so many good memories with friends to come!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 lerato G M. 5 years ago on Google
    The place is monumental yet so historical... great food , music and service.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Peter B. 5 years ago on Google
    Noisy, drunk patrons detracted from an otherwise pleasant experience. Fresh, well presented food and excellent service. The outside seating area needs some attention to decor and atmosphere. Somewhat utilitarian with the feeling that as many seats as possible have been crammed into the available space.

  • 3/5 Heinrich K. 4 years ago on Google
    Where is Buffalo Soldier and not enough Geroges???

  • 5/5 Jaco B. 5 months ago on Google
    Relatively new refurbished. Bar and small tables available indoors (air-conditioned). Outside suitable for live entertainment for upto ~400 people. Very friendly staff and the food was excellent, even if it only was a burger and chips..delicious!

  • 5/5 Vernon S. 4 years ago on Google
    Great atmosphere, reasonable pricing,well trained staff,good value for money. The restuarant has excellent portions and most tasty.

  • 3/5 Lawrence S. 4 years ago on Google
    Bar smoking section

  • 4/5 Trent H. 4 years ago on Google
    Reasonable quality of food and reasonable service. A nice alternative to visiting the more common places such as the occidental bar

  • 4/5 Alwyn B. 4 years ago on Google
    Staff friendly and lovely bar to have a drink

  • 4/5 Michael A. 4 years ago on Google
    Exellent food and value for money

  • 4/5 Colin L. 4 years ago on Google
    Enjoyed the atmosphere and the beer craft. Enjoyed a bit of history

  • 4/5 Charle K. 4 years ago on Google
    Good service and nice atmosphere!

  • 4/5 Braddon R. 4 years ago on Google
    Friendly

  • 5/5 Cecilia S. 4 years ago on Google
    The food and service was excellent. The vibe was great. They also had a live band on Sunday. Will definitely go again

  • 5/5 Guy W. 8 months ago on Google
    Great to see an old traditional place revived. Lekka guys.

  • 4/5 Rynhardt K. 1 year ago on Google
    Food was very nice and prices are not bad. Service was excellent. Need to change their WiFi guest because they have no free WiFi.

  • 1/5 Roaan van Z. 1 year ago on Google
    Saw how a manager or someons in authority treated staff with a very very very bad demeanor.

  • 4/5 maria van der m. 11 months ago on Google
    Friendly owner and bar tenders are always ready to serve

  • 5/5 Neil R. 9 months ago on Google
    Drinks are cheap. Pub was enjoyable.

  • 5/5 Andrew S. 3 years ago on Google
    We went there in 2009 ... Brilliant service ... Steaks well priced and well cooked ... Will definitely go there again ...

  • 5/5 Karen M. 7 months ago on Google
    What an amazing place to visit. They revamped the place so nicely. Such a nice atmosphere. Even a lovely space for the kiddies to play. Nice big screens to watch rugby or music videos. Rich history, definitely a must see when in Kimberley. We did not eat there but the food sure looked delicious

  • 5/5 Thinus K. 5 months ago on Google
    Great food, great staff and an absolute jewel in Kimberley. Highly recommended.

  • 5/5 Riaan F. 4 years ago on Google
    Perfect place to do meetings and to unwind after a days work

  • 5/5 Danie L. 4 years ago on Google
    Nostalgic, great experience to enjoy a cold beer and relive the 1800’s!

  • 4/5 david s. 5 years ago on Google
    Great food, perfect place to catch the Champions league games.

  • 4/5 SP van Z. 4 years ago on Google
    It's a bar with a large open area with many tables. It is an a somewhat dodgy area, but the food and service was good. Their card machine didn't work when I was there, so had to go to ATM to get cash across the street. Apparently it changes from bar/restaurant into night club with bands and DJs on certain evenings. Was very quiet when I was there at about 4PM on a Monday afternoon.

  • 4/5 Anton 4 years ago on Google
    Great interior and attentive staff. The history makes it a must. Had some drinks while relaxing on their couches.

  • 4/5 Rohan K. 4 years ago on Google
    Nice food

  • 5/5 Christoline H. 4 years ago on Google
    Excellent and friendly service with good food.

  • 3/5 ZAMBE MEDIA G. 4 years ago on Google
    No crowd

  • 5/5 Henk De J. 4 years ago on Google
    Great history and memories.

  • 1/5 leroy a. 4 years ago on Google
    Old charm is gone, terrible lapa at the rear. Heritage building across the road demolished for parking.

  • 4/5 Barry D. 4 years ago on Google
    Good food & drink. Efficient, friendly service. Pleasant atmosphere.

  • 5/5 Henry E. 4 years ago on Google
    Umnandi! Nice laid back drinking hole with a historical setting next to the Big Hole...

  • 5/5 Robert N. 4 years ago on Google
    Place is kool n safe. Stop it I love it

  • 5/5 Alet K. 4 years ago on Google
    Feel at home

  • 1/5 Shaun D. 4 years ago on Google
    The Heritage Society did an absolute terrible job in preserving The Star.

  • 5/5 Johan S. 4 years ago on Google
    Just go and chill with friends over a drink and later at night you can a jol as well.

  • 3/5 Tinus R. 4 years ago on Google
    Nice atmosphere! Just disappointed not to get a Springbok t-shirt. Not arranged very well.

  • 4/5 Appa van W. 4 years ago on Google
    Cool.

  • 5/5 T P. 4 years ago on Google
    Wonderful fund raiserby OT's

  • 1/5 mantoa m. 4 years ago on Google
    Never been at the place, just pass by it. Seems it caters for whites only

  • 4/5 Johan O. 4 years ago on Google
    Price not too high. Portions big. Food plus service excellent

  • 5/5 Stephan S. 4 years ago on Google
    Everything was just perfect...

  • 3/5 Martins S. 4 years ago on Google
    Staff stares at people, good food

  • 4/5 Vernon B. 4 years ago on Google
    Tasty burgers, good service

  • 4/5 Jean W. 4 years ago on Google
    Nice relaxing. Good service and good food

  • 4/5 Jonathan Mc A. 4 years ago on Google
    Off the chain

  • 4/5 Staneford S. 4 years ago on Google
    Nice hangout in this side of the country


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Amenities


  • Parking
    • ✓️ Free parking lot
    • ✓️ Free of charge street parking
  • Payments
    • ✓️ Debit cards
    • ✓️ Credit cards
  • Offerings
    • ✓️ Beer
    • ✓️ Wine
    • ✓️ Coffee
    • ✓️ Alcohol
    • ✓️ Spirits
    • ✓️ Cocktails
    • ✓️ Small plates
    • ✓️ Late-night food
  • Accessibility
    • ✓️ Wheelchair-accessible toilet
    • ✓️ Wheelchair-accessible seating
    • ✓️ Wheelchair-accessible car park
    • ✓️ Wheelchair-accessible entrance
  • Dining options
    • ✓️ Lunch
    • ✓️ Brunch
    • ✓️ Dinner
    • ✓️ Dessert
    • ✓️ Seating
  • Service options
    • ✓️ Dine-in
    • ✓️ Takeaway
    • ✓️ Outdoor seating

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