The Broken Lantern
137 Reviews
- Friday12 PM–1 AM
- Saturday12 PM–1 AM
- Sunday12 PM–1 AM
- MondayClosed
- Tuesday4 PM–12 AM
- Wednesday4 PM–12 AM
- Thursday4 PM–1 AM
About the Business
Welcome | The Broken Lantern |
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+6492803477
198 Ponsonby Road, Ponsonby, Auckland 1011
Hours
- Friday12 PM–1 AM
- Saturday12 PM–1 AM
- Sunday12 PM–1 AM
- MondayClosed
- Tuesday4 PM–12 AM
- Wednesday4 PM–12 AM
- Thursday4 PM–1 AM
Features
- Debit cards
- NFC mobile payments
- Credit cards
- Delivery
- Toilets
- Takeaway
- Dine-in
- Alcohol
- Beer
- Wine
- Seating
- Casual
- Cosy
- Groups
- Accepts reservations
- Outdoor seating
- Great cocktails
- Cocktails
- Spirits
- Food
- Food at bar
Recommended Reviews
Melodie Jacquinod
30.08.2023
The Broken Lantern
Great atmosphere, cool decorations and furniture, delicious food and amazing cocktails. We just celebrated our anniversary there yesterday evening and it was really good. The staff is friendly and helpful. Shoutout to Emma who helped me reschedule our booking via email in a speedy and efficient manner (I had been canceled on last minute at another restaurant we had booked 2 weeks prior for our anniversary) and found this one in an article of newly opened restaurants in Auckland and booked it online. The next day, when they were open they emailed me right away explaining they were closed on Easter Sunday but offered to accommodate us at another date and when I chose Saturday, explained it would be quite loud due to many group bookings and not as romantic as we might have hoped, which was totally fine. Loved they cared and took time to explain this. Excellent service).We drank cocktails: Lost In Translation and the Rum Garden Mojito, both super good.We ate 5 yummy dishes:- Kumara Bravas- Cheeseburger Spring Rolls- Grilled Broccolini- 250gr Scotch Fillet- CroquettesAll the perfect amount and so tasty.Highly recommend this place.
jose fowler
24.08.2023
The Broken Lantern
Staff where very friendly and good service. The music outside was so loud it was difficult to hold a conversation which is pretty important in this day and age. There was a good, but expensive selection of wines which is what you would expect from ponsonby ( was street side, no band, 6pm on 23rd Dec )
Tammy-Jade Collymore
11.08.2023
The Broken Lantern
The Broken Lantern truly exceeded all of our expectations! The lounge-style atmosphere of this restaurant and bar creates a relaxed and comfortable vibe that is perfect for a night out. Their liquor collection is extensive with an impressive range of gin, rum, and top-shelf whiskies. The cocktails were exceptional, and the bartender even crafted a delicious off-menu drink for me.But the real star of the show was the food. The menu offers a wide variety of shareable appetizers and main dishes, all of which were fantastic. I highly recommend trying the Ceviche, Steak, and Buttermilk Fried Chicken. The portion sizes were generous, and the potatoes that accompanied the steak were simply divine!To top it off, the service was outstanding. The staff was friendly, attentive, and knowledgeable about their impressive liquor selection. Overall, my partner and I had an amazing experience and would definitely go back again!
Mean Jern C.
07.08.2023
The Broken Lantern
Can’t find a better place to enjoy the Christmas vibe. Strawberry Field tasted superb for a non-alcoholic drink. Pizza was delicious. Staff was very friendly. Def recommend this place!
Gemma Scott
28.07.2023
The Broken Lantern
Cool place! They have created a beautiful space with an extensive drinks menu and delicious food. We visited on a Saturday night and luckily nabbed one of the last tables. With the number of people in there and the DJ playing, I found the noise level just too loud if you want to have a conversation with everyone at your table. The drinks were beautiful, averaging around the $20 mark for cocktails. We had two pizzas costing $25 each, which were yummy; however, you felt a bit short-changed if you got the end pieces. We also got the fries which everyone on my table said tasted exactly like McDonald's fries- not a compliment seeing as they cost $10.Overall, I enjoyed the place, the service was excellent, and the food and beverages were good quality. It just might not be my go-to bar.
David Connell
19.07.2023
The Broken Lantern
Quiet afternoon visiting Ponsonby. Friendly staff, old school lounge atmosphere, great music.Well made old fashioned with Makers Mark 46.The brussel sprouts were excellent, great presentation, wonderful fusion of flavor. Caramelized brussel sprouts, curry cream sauce and fried leeks. The right amount of flavor and spice.... Who thought of this?!The pork belly by itself was not prepared properly. Needs more flavor and the outer layer should be a bit crispy.But together with the browned onion cream and rodkal its a tasty dish.Thanks for a nice afternoon while visiting Auckland!
Vivia Gao
19.07.2023
The Broken Lantern
Such a nice bar, put a lot of efforts on Christmas decoration and have lot so different cocktails. If you love cocktails, this is the bar that you can’t miss.
Szabolcs Szentes
17.07.2023
The Broken Lantern
The pizzas were great and the deserts were fantastic. It’s definitely not your usual bar food. A good wine list and beer selection and some pretty decent cocktails.A really great addition to Ponsonby Road
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198 Ponsonby Road, Ponsonby, Auckland 1011
The Broken Lantern