The Broken LanternPonsonby, Auckland
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Bar · Ponsonby

The Broken Lantern

Ponsonby, Auckland Closed Mondays and Tuesdays

Opening hours

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Closed Mondays and Tuesdays
Weekly opening hours for The Broken Lantern
MondayClosed
TuesdayClosed
Wednesday4 pm – 1 am
Thursday4 pm – 1 am
Fridaynoon – 1 am
Saturdaynoon – 1 am
Sundaynoon – 1 am

Times shown in New Zealand time. Public holiday hours may differ – call +64 9 280 3477 to check.

About

About The Broken Lantern

The Broken Lantern is a bar located at the Ponsonby area, in the city of Auckland, in New Zealand's Auckland region. It is about 1.6 km from central Auckland.

Expect the flavours of New Zealand: at pub food and drinks venues like this, favourites such as steak and chips and wedges are usually on the menu. It is one of 344 pub & bar dining venues we list in Auckland.

The Broken Lantern opens 5 days a week and is closed on Mondays and Tuesdays. The earliest start is noon on Fridays, and the latest finish is 1 am on Wednesdays. Night owls should note the late closing on Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday. In total it trades for about 57 hours each week.

For budgeting, bars of this kind in New Zealand typically cost around $20–$40 per person (Moderate). The neighbourhood is a busy food area – there are at least 10 other places to eat within a kilometre, so you have plenty of options for drinks before or dessert after.

On the menu

Menu highlights

Popular dishes for this style of bar with typical New Zealand prices.

Full menu guide
KidsFish and chips (kids)

With tomato sauce

$12–15

Pub ClassicsChicken parmigiana

Crumbed with ham, tomato and cheese

$28–33

Bar SnacksGarlic bread

Pub favourite

$8–11

Bar SnacksSharing platter

Wings, fries, onion rings and dips

$35–48

KidsChicken nuggets and fries

Kids size

$12–15

Pub ClassicsBeer-battered fish and chips

With salad and tartare

$26–32

Plan your visit

When is The Broken Lantern busiest?

Estimated busy times based on its opening hours and how people usually dine at bars in New Zealand. The gold bar marks the current hour.

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Usually busiest around 7 pm on Fridays.

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Questions about The Broken Lantern

Where is The Broken Lantern?

The Broken Lantern is at Ponsonby, Auckland, about 1.6 km from central Auckland. Use the map on this page for turn-by-turn directions in Google Maps, Apple Maps or Waze.

What are The Broken Lantern's opening hours?

The published hours are: Monday Closed; Tuesday Closed; Wednesday 4 pm – 1 am; Thursday 4 pm – 1 am; Friday noon – 1 am; Saturday noon – 1 am; Sunday noon – 1 am. Hours can change on public holidays.

Which days is The Broken Lantern closed?

It is normally closed on Mondays and Tuesdays.

What kind of food does The Broken Lantern serve?

Pub food and drinks. See the menu page for typical dishes and price ranges for this style of bar.

How much does it cost to eat at The Broken Lantern?

As an estimate, a meal at a bar like this usually costs $20–$40 per person in New Zealand. Prices at the venue may differ.

How can I contact The Broken Lantern?

You can call +64 9 280 3477. Tap the phone number on this page to call directly from your mobile.

What other restaurants are near The Broken Lantern?

The closest is Auckland Cocktail Syndicate (0 m away). See the "Nearby" section for more options with distances.

Nearby

More places to eat near The Broken Lantern

Closest restaurants, cafes and takeaways, measured in a straight line.

Map of Ponsonby
khu Khu – Restaurant food 40 m
Restaurant

khu Khu

171a Ponsonby Road, Freemans Bay
Freemans Bay, Auckland
Blue – Cafe food 40 m
Cafe

Blue

Freemans Bay
Freemans Bay, Auckland
Gyoza Bar – Restaurant food 50 m
Restaurant

Gyoza Bar

Freemans Bay
Freemans Bay, Auckland
UNCS Hot Chicken – Chinese food 50 m
Chinese

UNCS Hot Chicken

171 Ponsonby Road, Freemans Bay
Freemans Bay, Auckland
The Whiskey – Bar food 60 m
Bar

The Whiskey

210 Ponsonby Road, Ponsonby
Ponsonby, Auckland
Me Thai – Thai food 80 m
Thai

Me Thai

2A Franklin Road, Ponsonby
Ponsonby, Auckland

Other pub & bar dining places nearby

Pub & Bar Dining in Auckland
NameAreaStatusDistance
Auckland Cocktail SyndicatePonsonby0 m
The WhiskeyPonsonby60 m
LimeFreemans Bay90 m
Est. 1901Ponsonby110 m
JolenePonsonby170 m
The Tinted RosePonsonby220 m