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Local businesses and services we recommend

We’ve searched, found, tried and sorted the best places to get the most value for your money in Calabar

Watt Market

Watt Market is Calabar’s central fresh-food and general market where shoppers source produce, fish, spices, and household essentials at bargain-friendly prices.

Native Delicacies Restaurant

Native Delicacies Restaurant serves authentic Calabar and Nigerian favourites—soups, swallow and grills—in a serene setting, with indoor dining and event catering.

Calabar Mall

Calabar Mall is a modern retail and leisure hub on Cultural Center Road, bringing supermarkets, fashion, dining, and family-friendly entertainment under one roof.

SPAR

SPAR is a full-service hypermarket in Calabar Mall, offering groceries, fresh produce, bakery, household essentials, and electronics with convenient one-stop shopping.

The Metropolitan Hotel

The Metropolitan Hotel provides renovated rooms, diverse dining, and award-winning event halls on Calabar’s highway, delivering upscale comfort for business and leisure stays.