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The Lamplighter

Old front bar, open fire, and the quiet back room

56 Carlisle Street, BalaclavaClosed· opens 4pm$$$$· Mid-range4.4(1,120)
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At a glance

Typical spend
$42 pp
Group size
Up to 25
Seating
Indoor
Bookings
Yes, walk-ins too

About The Lamplighter

A small hotel that has kept its fireplace, its carpet and its regulars. The front bar gets busy after work; the back room has four booths, low light and a rule against televisions. Good beer, decent wine, honest food.

The room

How this venue is classified for atmosphere matching.

Noise and energy

2.8 / 5

QuietBuzzing

Formality

1.6 / 5

Very casualFine dining

Intimacy

3.6 / 5

Open and communalTucked away

Feels like

CosyProper pubRelaxedEasy to talkCasualIntimateQuiet

Good for

DateAfter workCatch-up with friendsFirst date

Dietary

VegetarianGluten free

Opening hours

Weekly opening hours for The Lamplighter
Mon–Thu4pm – 11pm
Fri–Sat12pm – 1am
Sun12pm – 10pm

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