Carmen Jones

Carmen Jones Carmen Jones is a tapas bar and restaurant located on Karangahape Road, inspired by diversity and cultural mashups. Offering an eclectic menu of Mediterranean and Western cuisine, customers can enjoy their meal in a relaxed, vibrant atmosphere while sharing a table. Alongside the food, Carmen Jones also features a wine bar and cocktail selection. Come experience the colorful tastes and atmosphere of K Road at Carmen Jones.
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12/10/2026
3.30pm, the sun on your back, something to eat - not too big, not too small… just right!   meet Baba G. Montadito 🧛‍♂️ :...
07/10/2026

3.30pm, the sun on your back, something to eat - not too big, not too small… just right!
meet Baba G. Montadito 🧛‍♂️ :
Toasted pidé topped with baba ganoush, roasted eggplant, tomato, tahini and olives 👌🏼💜

23/09/2026

Colour & Light on Karangahape 🤩🌈🎨✨still glowing from K’Road’s first Art Weekend - the street itself has become an Artwork! It’s always been a bit of an installation.. but now it’s Graduated 🎓😆

Aash and Clare designing a Platter, for the upcoming AKL Feast…  Keep an eye and an ear out for more info as it comes to...
22/09/2026

Aash and Clare designing a Platter, for the upcoming AKL Feast…
Keep an eye and an ear out for more info as it comes to hand !

The trains are RUNNING!  We’re HERE for it!  Open All day at Carmen from early!  Baking our (getting)famous SCONES!  Com...
12/09/2026

The trains are RUNNING!
We’re HERE for it!
Open All day at Carmen from early!
Baking our (getting)famous SCONES!
Come for coffee, food, drinks…
Happy Hour all day til 6pm
Yayyy!

05/09/2026

Excited to be the first Ciné Club venue!We transformed Carmen Jones into a caberet style setup last First Thursday! A mini cinema, a cult film and a great crowd, accompanied by a Carmenesque spread of food and drinks 😋🍸🥂😊Watch out for the next Small Rave Cinema Club - venue and film to be anounced…

New fave combination - meatballs and lentils 😋 Add tahini, toasted seeds, pickled red onions, and flat leaf parsley and ...
22/08/2026

New fave combination - meatballs and lentils 😋
Add tahini, toasted seeds, pickled red onions, and flat leaf parsley and you can see why it’s called Levant Meatballs 🐪
Very Mesopotamian ingredients 👌🏼👌🏼
Add this to your selection of tapas and meze, tonight at Carmen Jones!

20/08/2026

A bright day’s work 🎨👨‍🎨
The streetside electrical box getting a makeover, a cheerful addition to our already bright corner 🧡💛💙❤️

We’re not ready to take down our mushrooms yet 🍄‍🟫 .. the Festival has finished but we still have a few - so we’re doing...
16/08/2026

We’re not ready to take down our mushrooms yet 🍄‍🟫 .. the Festival has finished but we still have a few - so we’re doing our dishes for one more night, tonight Sunday! Last chance to eat Arroz Brut 🥘🥘🥘
Great ‘Puff Ball’ pics from all over the internet [📸 🙏🏼unknown]

15/08/2026

Cooked mushrooms for the Mushroom Gals - Christy of OPEN COFFEE co-organiser of the Mush Fest;
and ‘shroom aficionado, expert and writer of the book ‘Fungi’ Liv Sisson
🍄‍🟫🍄‍🟫💃🏼💃🏼
Think you would have say the Mushroom Festival has been a great success up here on K Road - judging by the number of fungi inspired headgear that came in to Carmen Jones today! 🍄🍄‍🟫🍄

Address

382 Karangahape Road
Auckland
1010

To get to Karangahape Road, take the Northern/Western Motorway and exit at Nelson Street. From there, turn left onto Cook Street before turning right onto Union Street and continuing onto Upper Queen Street. Finally, turn left onto Karangahape Road.

If taking public transport, the nearest train station is the Mt Eden Station and the nearest bus stop is on Karangahape Road. Alternatively, there are also Link buses that run along Karangahape Road.

For those driving, there are several parking options available including metered street parking along Karangahape Road or nearby parking buildings such as the Mercury Plaza Parking Building or the K'Road Carpark.

Opening Hours

Tuesday 3pm - 9pm
Wednesday 3pm - 9pm
Thursday 3pm - 9:30pm
Friday 3pm - 10pm
Saturday 3pm - 10pm
Sunday 3pm - 9pm

Telephone

+64 9-974 5500

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What people say

Carmen Jones is a must-visit tapas bar and restaurant located on the vibrant Karangahape Road in Auckland. The name itself represents the celebration of diversity and cultures, which is reflected in the eclectic Mediterranean and Western influences found in their menu. The relaxed and casual atmosphere of Carmen Jones makes it the perfect spot for sharing a table with friends or family. Whether you're looking for a delicious meal or a refreshing cocktail, Carmen Jones has got you covered. Their wine bar offers an impressive selection of wines to complement your meal perfectly. The colorful decor and lively atmosphere of K Road make this spot even more special. If you're looking for a unique dining experience that celebrates diversity and culture, look no further than Carmen Jones on Karangahape Road!