Kalah Bar is a live-entertainment bar in Ngongotaha, about ten minutes' drive from central Rotorua, at 11b Hall Road. The name is short for "calabash" — a play on the place name Ngongotaha, where "ngongo" means to drink and "taha" refers to a drinking vessel.
The venue is known for live music, hosting New Zealand bands, DJs and karaoke nights. Kalah Bar is a substantial space, with the operators citing capacity for 400-plus patrons, along with a bar, garden area and toilet facilities.
For MICE and group organisers, Kalah Bar caters to a wide range of function needs, including themed nights, birthdays, weddings, men's and ladies' nights, fundraising events and corporate functions. Catering options span buffet, set menu and finger food. Its large capacity, entertainment focus and function catering make it well suited to sizeable social events and celebrations in the Rotorua district. Bookings are arranged directly with the venue.
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