ACS is the cocktail lounge, nightclub and function space wing of The Broken Lantern, a venue in the heart of Ponsonby Road. The Broken Lantern is described as a tribute to a world-class, modern tavern, offering comfort food, a large selection of local craft beer on draught, bespoke cocktails from award-winning bartenders, and organic and natural wines from New Zealand and abroad.
The food and beverage menus change with the seasons, so what's on offer shifts with the weather and the availability of local suppliers. The venue also has a private function space with its own bar, server and a pool table for those wanting to book the space for an event. As an R18 venue, valid ID is required.
The bar champions local, family-run and craft/boutique drink operators, with cocktails built around a strong focus on gin and whisky to pair with the food and beer menus.
ACS operates as the cocktail lounge, nightclub and function space wing of The Broken Lantern, a venue at 198 Ponsonby Road described as a tribute to a world-class, modern tavern.
The Broken Lantern brings together comfort food, a large selection of local craft beer on draught, bespoke cocktails crafted by award-winning bartenders, and an excellent range of organic and natural wines sourced from New Zealand and abroad. The venue champions local, family-run and craft or boutique drink producers wherever possible, though a well-poured pint of Guinness or a high-end dram are just as welcome.
Food and beverage menus at The Broken Lantern change with the seasons, so there's always something new depending on the weather and what's available from local suppliers. Cocktails are all bespoke, with a strong focus on gin and whisky designed to pair with the beer and food menus.
The venue runs a set of weekly specials, including burgers, gin and whisky on Tuesdays, a Parmi of the Week paired with a beer on Wednesdays, Steak Night with cocktails on Thursdays, chicken wings on Fridays while they last, and an Irish Spice Bag on Sundays, made with chips, fried chicken, onions, peppers, seasoning and curry sauce.
Beyond the main bar and kitchen, The Broken Lantern offers a private function space complete with its own bar, server and a pool table, suited to bookings and events.
The venue is located at 198 Ponsonby Road, Ponsonby, Auckland. It's open Tuesday to Thursday from 4pm, and Friday to Sunday from midday, running late into the night. As an R18 venue, valid ID is required for entry.
With its seasonal food and drink menus, focus on local and craft producers, bespoke cocktail programme, and a private function space for events, ACS at The Broken Lantern offers Ponsonby Road a genuinely modern tavern experience that runs from early evening drinks through to a late night out.