Stark’s Café and Bar is named after Freda Beatrice Stark. During World War II, she worked for the Colonial Ammunition Factory by day and danced at the cabaret and nightclub at The Civic’s Wintergarden by night.

There are many scandalous stories about Freda - the most often told is about one of her dancing costumes comprised of a g-string, a feathered headdress and gold body paint. No wonder she was nicknamed the Fever of the Fleet by the American troops.

Local

Eat and Drink

• Wintergarden, The Civic - Auckland (0.0 miles) - The Wintergarden at The Civic was originally a ballroom with a view into the main auditorium. People...
• Stark's Café and Bar, The Civic - Auckland (0.0 miles) - Stark’s Café and Bar is named after Freda Beatrice Stark. During World War II, she worked for the...
• Aotea Square - Auckland (0.0 miles) - Aotea Square has undergone a two-year redevelopment programme, which was completed in 2010 to make t...
• Big Little Grill - Auckland (0.1 miles) - Our main style of cooking is Charcoal Grill. The combination of smoke from the charcoal, when infuse...
• Ostro Brasserie & Bar - Auckland CBD (0.1 miles) - Sleek, modern place offering inventive NZ cuisine, cocktails & panoramic views of Waitemata Harbour.

See and Do

• The Civic Auckland (0.0 miles) - The Civic is a category one classified protected building and is New Zealand’s premier lyric theat...
• Wintergarden, The Civic Auckland (0.0 miles) - The Wintergarden at The Civic was originally a ballroom with a view into the main auditorium. People...
• Stark's Café and Bar, The Civic Auckland (0.0 miles) - Stark’s Café and Bar is named after Freda Beatrice Stark. During World War II, she worked for the...
• Aotea Square Auckland (0.0 miles) - Aotea Square has undergone a two-year redevelopment programme, which was completed in 2010 to make t...
• Odyssey Sensory Maze Auckland Auckland (0.0 miles) - Odyssey is an a-maze-ing adventure where while trying to find your way out you will experience darke...

Shopping

• The Vault Design Store - Ponsonby (1.0 miles) - The Vault design store was founded by current owners Sarah and Philip Solaris with the vision of sho...
• Aotearoa.co.nz - Devonport, Auckland (2.1 miles) - New Zealand made cultural art and gifts from local talent. Proudly supporting local New Zealand artis...
• Eunice Taylor Ltd - Avondale (5.6 miles) - Eunice Taylor Ltd is the leading supplier and manufacturer of designer lighting and custom lampshade...