Ali Baba Snack Bar
A popular snack bar on Nelson Mandela Street in Banjul's old town, next to Albert Market, known for its shawarma and falafel wraps.
Located on Nelson Mandela Street in Banjul's old town, very close to Albert Market, and the most convenient place to rest while exploring the old town and market. The plain, no-frills shop focuses on Lebanese-style shawarma and falafel wraps, with some local and Western dishes available to eat in, plus freshly squeezed juice and cold drinks. Traditional music sometimes plays in the evening. Prices are low, and no reservations are needed. Note that a different restaurant with the same name, Ali Baba, is in Kololi in the Senegambia area. It is not this one.
Opening hours
Mainly daytime; hours vary, so check locally (few restaurants in Banjul stay open in the evening)
Nearby sights
- Albert Market
- Gambia National Museum
- King Fahad Mosque
- Arch 22
- Fort Bullen
- Juffureh & Albreda
- Kunta Kinteh Island
- Kartong