Kingsway Bar & Bistro

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Kingsway Bar & Bistro is a family-owned bar and bistro in Darch offering pub-style meals, a sports bar with TAB facilities, beer garden, and a Thirsty Camel bottleshop, catering to locals for casual dining, drinks, and events.

Darch, Western Australia, Australia
kingswaybistro.com.au

About Kingsway Bar & Bistro

Kingsway Bar & Bistro is a family-owned local venue in Darch, Western Australia, offering a relaxed pub-style bistro, a lively sports bar with TAB facilities, and an outdoor beer garden. The venue serves classic pub meals, kids’ options, weekly specials, and a wide range of tap beers, wines, and spirits. It also includes an attached Thirsty Camel bottleshop for takeaway drinks, and often caters to families, local sports teams, and social groups for casual dining, drinks, and small events.

A charge from Kingsway Bar & Bistro may appear on your bank statement after you’ve paid for meals, drinks, or a bar tab in the bistro or sports bar, or after purchasing takeaway alcohol from the Thirsty Camel bottleshop. You may also see charges for group bookings, function deposits, or event nights. Depending on your bank, the transaction description might show as “KINGSWAY BAR & BISTRO,” “KINGSWAY BISTRO DARCH,” or a similar variation, and the amount can reflect dine-in food and drinks, bottleshop purchases, public holiday surcharges, or card surcharges.

If you’re unsure about a Kingsway Bar & Bistro charge, first check recent visits to the venue, any group outings, family dinners, or takeaway alcohol purchases, and ask others on the same account if they used the card. Match the transaction date and amount with receipts, bank notifications, or your digital wallet history. For questions, contact the venue directly via the details on kingswaybistro.com.au or by phone during opening hours; staff can confirm the date, time, and amount of a transaction and explain bar tabs, deposits, or surcharges. If a charge still seems incorrect, speak with the venue about a potential refund or adjustment before contacting your bank for a dispute.

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  1. KINGSWAY BAR AND BIS DARCH AUS

Frequently Asked Questions

Why do I see a charge from Kingsway Bar & Bistro or Kingsway Bistro Darch on my bank statement?

This charge usually relates to a visit to Kingsway Bar & Bistro in Darch for meals, drinks, a bar tab, or entertainment in the sports bar. It can also be from the attached Thirsty Camel bottleshop for takeaway alcohol. The name on your statement may appear as “KINGSWAY BAR & BISTRO,” “KINGSWAY BISTRO DARCH,” or similar, depending on your bank. Check whether you or someone on your account visited the venue around the transaction date.

What are typical amounts I might be charged by Kingsway Bar & Bistro?

Common transaction amounts vary widely depending on whether it’s a solo meal, a round of drinks, or a group dinner. Smaller purchases like a drink or two might be in the AUD $10–$40 range, while bistro meals and shared food and drinks for a group can easily run from AUD $50–$200 or more. Bottleshop purchases from the Thirsty Camel attached to the venue will reflect the cost of takeaway beer, wine, or spirits, which may be similar to typical liquor store pricing. If an amount looks higher than expected, consider whether it includes a full table’s bill, a bar tab, or multiple rounds.

Why is there a higher Kingsway Bar & Bistro charge than I remember spending?

Larger-than-expected charges often happen when one person pays for a whole table, settles a bar tab, or covers both food and drinks in a single transaction. The total can also include surcharges such as public holiday or weekend surcharges, card processing fees, or add-ons like kids’ meals, desserts, or extra drinks. If you split the bill at the table, your bank might still show only your individual portion, which may differ from the printed receipt for the whole table. You can call the venue with the date and exact amount so they can pull up the itemised bill.

Can Kingsway Bar & Bistro place an authorization hold or pending charge on my card?

In some cases, particularly when opening a bar tab or if you’ve provided your card to secure a group booking or function, your bank may show a temporary pre-authorisation. This can look like a pending charge or a small hold that later adjusts to the final spend once the tab is closed. The initial hold may differ from the final amount, especially if you add more items or close the tab in cash. Holds usually drop off or correct automatically within a few business days, depending on your bank’s policies.

How can I get a copy of a receipt or check what was purchased for a Kingsway Bar & Bistro charge?

To obtain a receipt, contact Kingsway Bar & Bistro using the phone number or contact form listed on kingswaybistro.com.au and provide the date, approximate time, and exact amount of the charge. If possible, also share the last four digits of the card used so staff can locate the transaction in their point-of-sale system. They can usually confirm whether the charge was from the bistro, sports bar, or bottleshop and, in many cases, provide or summarise the itemised bill. Your bank’s transaction history or mobile wallet (Apple Pay, Google Pay, etc.) may also display basic merchant details matching the venue.

How do I dispute a Kingsway Bar & Bistro charge or request a refund?

If you believe you’ve been incorrectly charged or charged twice, contact Kingsway Bar & Bistro directly first, as they can quickly check their system and reverse or adjust a charge if there was an error. Have your bank statement, charge amount, and transaction date ready when you call or email via the details on kingswaybistro.com.au. If the venue confirms the charge is valid but you still disagree, you can then contact your bank or card provider to raise a dispute. Keep any receipts, bar tab slips, and written communication with the venue to support your case.

Is there a subscription or recurring billing associated with Kingsway Bar & Bistro?

Kingsway Bar & Bistro does not typically operate on a subscription or membership billing model; charges are usually one-off transactions for food, drinks, or bottleshop purchases. If you see recurring charges, first confirm that someone on your account isn’t visiting the venue regularly and using the same card. Also check that the descriptor exactly matches Kingsway Bar & Bistro and not a similarly named business. For any ongoing or confusing repeat charges, contact the venue and your bank to confirm the source.

How can I contact Kingsway Bar & Bistro about a charge on my card?

Visit kingswaybistro.com.au for up-to-date contact details, including the venue’s phone number and any email or enquiry form they provide. Calling during normal opening hours is usually the quickest way to speak to staff about a specific transaction. Provide them with the transaction date, amount, and the name on the card so they can look it up in their system. If you contact them by email or via a web form, include a screenshot of the bank charge (with sensitive card details hidden) to speed up the investigation.

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