Napatana Bar

Top choice in Papua New Guinea


Beautifully decorated with a war canoe in the rafters and Sepik carvings, Napatana Bar is the place to rub shoulders with expats and nationals alike. The menu swings from lunchtime fish and chips and hamburgers to superb chilli crab, lobster and crayfish dishes in the evenings.


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