Three Lamps Bar and Eatery

Jo Bryant, ,

When I went up to Auckland last, we went out in Ponsonby for lunch, as the next day was The Son’s 23rd birthday, but he had plans.

The Son’s brief was for a pub lunch, so guided by The Daughter we wandered around and headed to the Three Lamps and Eatery. It is a beautiful building.

Three Lamps Bar and Eatery

It was quiet when we arrived. That is probably because we were having an early lunch after spending the morning watching the Wet Hot Beauties frolic in the sea. I imagine most Aucklanders tend to eat a bit later on a Saturday afternoon. Inside were only the bar staff I think, but they had a lovely outside area…again not busy but that was good.

When the menu arrived it was huge. What I wasn’t prepared for was that only one page had food on it while the other 6 pages were beers mostly. I imagine there is a different menu for the dinner crowd, so as a lunch menu goes it was more than sufficient.

threelampsmenu

Okay, it is a ‘craft beer’ bar, so as you might imagine the range of beers was incredible. You can see the list here. 

Impressive no ????

While we waited for our order we all tucked in to the fresh baked breads with house made dips, olive oil, balsamic marinated olives, three lamps style.  A very nice way to enjoy sitting around with a beer and having a chat.

Looking good !!!!
My choice for the day !!!
How do they balance ALL that ??

I had the chilli and garlic prawns and wasn’t sorry that I did.

Chilli and garlic prawns
Yummy !!!!!!
Smoked venison sausage
Cider and dill battered fish, hand cut agrias, crushed peas, tartar sauce, watercress salad
The birthday boy with his beef burger.
Pork belly burger

I liked the atmosphere for a summer’s afternoon and I was with friends and family…so in the end…it was perfect.

Friends from Katikati
With The Daughter
With The Son
Oh my word my girl is a giggle !!!!
Time for a wee tipple !!!
The Son’s lovely partner.

Published by Jo Bryant

I was born in the land of Banjo Paterson, gum trees, and weather extremes. I am a freelance photographer. I love to make images that make people happy. To capture forever a precious moment. I am also a freelance writer/editor. I live in the Bay of Plenty, New Zealand, but still like to claim my Australian heritage. I graduated with a Bachelor of Communications in 2008. I am writing my first novel. I love to write poetry, short stories, and also write for the web. And there is nothing that is on a par with a sunny summer's day spent at Waihi Beach.

14 Comments

  1. Sounds great and your photos convey a lovely sense of celebration. Just realised that the building is the old Ponsonby Post Office. Last time I was there it was a Belgian beer bar. Must be time for another visit. 🙂

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  6. The food looks great and I like the look of the place – might have to pay a visit next time I visit my friend who lives next door in Grey Lynn.

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  7. Impressive building there Jo *1912 Love it ! and of course the yummy lunch Birthday celebration photos … it’s the middleof the night and I’m drooling 😉

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