Melbourne Cup Day Live at
The Lula Inn
Another excuse for a party? Why didn’t you just say so!
- 149 Quay Street
- Princes Wharf
- Auckland
- View map
- 09 365 2690
- Hours
- Monday - Thursday: 12:00pm – late
- Friday: 11:30am - late
- Saturday: 9.30am – late
- Sunday: 10.30am - late
Welcome to The Lula Inn — a South Pacific Eatery & Drinkery located on the edge of the ocean in downtown Auckland. Our slice of paradise serves fresh, local food that’s best enjoyed together, so wrangle the group and get tropical. Enjoy a playful charm that’s spotted with countless concoctions of gin and an over-water deck, ready to make magic happen.
Say g'day to Justine, head joybringer at The Lula Inn.
Menu
- Small
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- Pizza Bread
- whipped ricotta, honey, pine nuts 14.0
- Salt & Pepper Squid OR Tofu
- siracha mayo 16.5
- Lula’s Potato & Seafood Chowder
- 17.5
- Karaage Chicken
- dipping sauce 17.0
- Cauliflower Popcorn
- spicy salt 15.5
- Fresh Torn Mozzarella
- eggplant purée, walnuts, pizza bread 17.0
- Ember-Baked Baby Kumara
- broccolini & walnut pesto, herbed sour cream, pumpkin seed crunch 15.0
- Diamond Shell Steamed Clams
- cider, chilli & garlic broth, gremolata-brushed bread 22.0
- Market Fish Ceviche
- citrus, chilli, salt, toasted coconut 18.0
- Duck Liver Paté
- pickled veg, toasted bread 16.5
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- Lula's Explorer Platter
- pizza bread, duck liver paté, karaage chicken, salt & pepper squid, cauliflower popcorn, prawn & chive dumplings, butter chicken sauce 59.0
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- Dragon Babies
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- Pork Wontons
- SIX 12.5 / TWELVE 22.0
- Terry’s Combination Fried Rice
- SMALL 9.5 / LARGE 17.0
- Bao Bun
- chicken OR pork OR tofu, hoisin, cucumber 11.5
- Dumplings
- prawn & chive OR mushroom 15.0
- Big Johnny’s Sweet & Sour Pork
- 18.0
- Marty J’s Chicken Satay Skewers
- 12.5
- Massaman Lamb Curry
- 17.0
- Roti
- butter chicken sauce 12.5
- Sautéed Greens
- oyster sauce, crispy shallots 9.5
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- Bowls & Sides
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- House Caesar
- baby cos, crushed croutons, eggs, crispy bacon, anchovy aioli 19.0 / WITH CHICKEN 23.5
- Raw Sliced Salmon
- baby cos, avocado, cucumber, eggs, Dijon vinaigrette 24.0
- Lentil & Beetroot Salad
- shaved fennel, beetroot purée, coconut yoghurt 23.0
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- On The Side
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- Fat Chips
- 9.5
- Butter Whipped Potato
- 9.5
- Green Leaf & Dijon Salad
- 9.5
- Sautéed Greens
- 9.5
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- Large
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- Tempura Market Fish & Chips
- dill tartare sauce, lemon 23.0
- 12-Hour Pork Rigatoni
- rosemary, parmesan, hazelnuts 26.5
- Fried Chicken Burger
- tasty cheese, lettuce, McClure’s Detroit pickles, spicy sauce, fat chips 23.0
- Free-Range Chicken Schnitzel
- shredded cos, citrus dressing, parmesan 25.5
- Braised Short Rib
- buttered mash, garlic & herb gremolata 33.0
- 300g Grilled Sirloin Steak
- bearnaise, fries 34.0
- Lula Loves a Cheese Burger
- beef patty, lettuce, tomato, onion, melted cheese, fat chips 25.0
- Pan-Roasted Market Fish
- charred broccolini, olive tapenade, lemon & caper butter 31.0
- Crushed Garlic Roasted Cauliflower
- harissa yoghurt, chickpea croutons 24.5
- Kumara & Lentil Vegan Burger
- lettuce, onion, pickle, baked kumara chips 23.5
- Chop Chop Prawn & Clam Linguine
- chilli, courgette, lemon, butter 25.5
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- Nonna's Pizzas
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- Gluten free & vegan available on request
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- Margherita
- mozzarella, basil 24.0
- Puttanesca
- garlic, capers, courgette, olives, fresh tomato 25.0
- Funghi
- flat & button mushrooms, mozzarella, herb pesto 25.0
- Cacciatore
- sopressa chorizo, pepperoni, chilli oil 26.0
- Quattro Fromaggi
- mozzarella, taleggio, gorgonzola, parmesan 26.0
- Prosciutto
- rocket, parmesan 26.0 Italian
- Sausage
- broccolini, mozzarella 25.0
- Capricciosa
- Italian ham, mushroom, artichoke hearts, black olives, baked egg 28.0
- Verde
- grilled courgette, spinach ricotta, pecorino 26.0
- Chilli Amore
- spicy salami, fresh chilli 25.0
- Nutella Calzone
- marshmallow, chocolate drizzle 16.0
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- Treats
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- Bitter Chocolate
- mango sorbet 14.0
- Vanilla Panna Cotta
- biscuit crumb, strawberry 14.0
- Nonna’s Gelato
- 14.0
- Sticky Date Pudding
- banana spring roll, sorbet 14.0
- Grandstand Platter
- mix of petite sweet creations created daily, share between 2-4 34.0
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- Kids
- 15.0
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- Kids Fish & Chips
- dill tartare sauce, lemon
- Kids Cheese Burger
- beef patty, lettuce, tomato, onion, melted cheese,fat chips
- Steamed Dumplings
- courgette ribbon salad
- Hawaiian Pizza
- cheese, ham, pineapple
- Roast Chicken
- kumara salad
- Kids Pasta
- tomato sauce, cheese, broccoli
- Bao Bun
- karaage chicken, mayo, fat chips
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- LULA'S BOTTOMLESS BRUNCH
- 47.5 per person
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- Every Saturday and Sunday
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- Your choice of one of the below per person:
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- Panna Cotta
- rhubarb, raspberry, panna cotta yoghurt, seedy granola
- Lula’s Benedict
- poached eggs, seeded toast, bacon,dill & basil hollandaise
- Corn Hash
- poached egg, courgette ribbon salad,beetroot cured salmon
- Mince on Toast
- parmesan, chimichurri, herbs
- All Night Smoked Beans on Toast
- white beans, grains,leek, zesty lemon, seeded toast
- Brûlée Banana Bread
- bacon, whipped mascarpone, winter fruits
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- While You Enjoy Bottomless:
- Prosecco
- Mimosa
- Bloody Mary
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- Paradise: pineapple, ginger & apple juice mocktail
- No’jito: ginger, lime & coconut mocktail
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- COCKTAILS
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- Lady Lula
- The unassuming style of Finlandia Vodka, Curacao, blueberry, lime and Granny Smith apple 18.0
- The Mistress
- A sultry blend of Mount Gay Eclipse Rum, fresh plum and lime 17.0
- Vanilla Bloom
- Absolut Vanilia meets the fresh and flirty combination of pineapple, cranberry, lime and passionfruit 17.0
- About Last Night
- Woodford Reserve Bourbon, lemon juice, blackberry shrub, Angostura Bitters 18.0
- Golden Ivy
- An exotic twist of Lula's house-made Spiced Rum, passionfruit and lime 18.0
- The Pink Lady
- A romantic twist on a bygone classic combining Beefeater London Pink Gin, Triple Sec, lemon and freeze-dried raspberry 18.0
- Lady Libertine
- El Jimador Blanc, strawberry puree, house-made ginger syrup, lime juice, ginger beer, pink peppercorns 16.0
- Sunkissed Sour
- Lula’s tribute to a well-known classic, combining Tanqueray, Angostura Bitters, pineapple and sweet ‘n’ sour syrup 16.0
- Curious Heart
- The gritty sophistication of Scapegrace Dry Gin, pear, lemongrass, cinnamon and demerara sugar 18.0
- Rosalee Fling
- Beefeater Gin meets the fresh fusion of lemon, rosemary, raspberry and soda 17.0
- Showstopper
- Let our bar gurus show off their latest creation 18.0
- Prefer to trust your instincts?
- The classics are always available — just ask x
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- GIN
- The world of gin is at your fingertips with Lula’s little gin palace.
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- SOUTH PACIFIC
- Scapegrace New Zealand | Scapegrace Gold New Zealand | Lighthouse New Zealand | Sacred Spring Dry New Zealand | Sacred Spring Barrel Aged New Zealand | Karven Dry New Zealand | Melbourne Gin Co. Australia | Four Pillars Rare Dry Australia | Four Pillars Navy Strength Australia | Four Pillars Spiced Negroni Australia | Four Pillars Bloody Shiraz
- EUROPE
- Rutte Old Simon Netherlands | Rutte Dry Netherlands | Rutte Celery Netherlands | Monkey 47 Schwarzwald Dry Germany | Elephant Germany
- UNITED KINGDOM
- Crown Jewel England | Hayman’s London Dry England | Hayman’s Sloe England | Hayman’s Old Tom England | Plymouth England | Whitley Neill England | Tanqueray England | Tanqueray No.10 England | Bombay Sapphire England | Sipsmith London Dry England | Sipsmith VJOP England | Beefeater 24 England | Half-Hitch England | Martin Miller’s England-Iceland | Hendrick’s Scotland | Caorunn Scotland | The Botanist Isle of Islay
- UNITED STATES
- New York Distilling Company Perry’s Tot Navy Strength
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- BEER & CIDER
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- Draught
- Heineken | Heineken Light 2.5% | Tiger
- Monteith's - The Barber Lager | Original Ale | Pointers Pale Ale | Pilsner | Highway IPA
- Tuatara - Hazy Pale Ale | American Pale Ale | Pheonix IPA
- Black Dog - Chomp Pale Ale
- Lagunitas - A Little Sumpin’ Sumpin
- Guest Tap - Ask our friendly staff for details
- Bottled Beer
- Heineken | Sol | Tiger | Tiger Crystal | Export 33 Low Carb
- Tuatara - Aotearoa Pale Ale | Hefeweizen | Tutatara Black
- Monteith's - Original Ale | Beacon Pilsner | Pointers Pale Ale | Radler Bier | Black Beer
- Monteith's Batch Brewed 500ml - Double Hopped IPA | Velvet Stout
- Cider
- Monteith's Crushed Apple Cider | Rekorderlig 500ml - Strawberry and Lime | Raspberry and Lime
- Low Alcohol
- Heineken 0.0% | Heineken Light 2.5% | Export Citrus Lemon 2.0% | Export Citrus Lime and Ginger 2.0%
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- WINE
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- Champagne
- G.H. Mumm Cordon Rouge | Perrier-Jouët Grand Brut | Perrier-Jouët Blason Rosé | Perrier-Jouët Belle Epoque
- Sparkling
- Brancott Estate Brut Cuvee | Da Luca Prosecco | Deutz Cuvee
- On Tap
- Lula’s Sauvignon Blanc | Lula’s Pinot Gris | Lula’s Rosé
- Sauvignon Blanc
- Straw Island | The Grayling | Vidal Estate | Duck Hunter | Makers Anonymous | Zephyr Marlborough
- Chardonnay
- Straw Island | Square Mile | Good Company | Brookfields Begrman | Te Awa Single Estate | The Last Shepard
- Pinot Gris
- Straw Island | The Grayling | SOHO Gen-Y "Ziggy" | Loveblock Organic | Chard Farm Sur Lie | Spy Valley
- Riesling
- Camshorn Classic | Saving Grace
- Rosé
- Straw Island | Baby Doll | Misty Cove Signature Series | Arrogant Frog | SOHO Pink Sheep | Middle Earth | Church Road Gwen
- Pinot Noir
- Stoneleigh Latitude | Babydoll | Triplebank Awatere Valley | Three Paddles | Rua | Lake Hayes | Rockburn
- Merlot, Malbec and Blends
- Straw Island Merlot | Left Field Merlot | Babich The Patriarch Merlot Cab Sauv | Chakana Atorrante Malbec | Matawhero Church House Malbec | Grant Burge Barossa Ink Cab Sauv
- Shiraz / Syrah
- Villa Maria Private Bin Syrah | Mills Reef Reserve Syrah | Mr Mick Shiraz
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As the sun sets & darkness falls, when it all gets a bit louder, a lot livelier & much dancier, stay on & stay late.
See who's playing this weekWe know you love to brunch Auckland, so we've upped you one and made it bottomless. Join us every weekend to see what all the fuss is about x
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Your Event
From your mate’s birthday to slick work parties and wedding receptions, there are joyful memories ready to be made right here (or forgotten, as appropriate).
The Lula Inn is part of Auckland’s most joyful hospitality network, where you can be rewarded for connecting with your nearest and dearest at over 20 neighbourhood locals.
| FRIDAY 15 NOVEMBER | |
| Kate Alexis | 7pm - 10pm |
| Mischief (Band) | 10pm - 1am |
| DJ Steve Dean | 1am - late |
| - x - x - | - x - x - |
| SATURDAY 16 NOVEMBER | |
| Alisha Paul | Lula’s Bottomless Brunch |
| Pheobe Falconer | 7pm - 10pm |
| Mister Speaker (Band) | 10pm - 12am |
| DJ Russell Hodgson | 12am - late |
| - x - x - | - x - x - |
| SUNDAY 17 NOVEMBER | |
| DJ Phoebe Falconer | Lula’s Bottomless Brunch |
As the sun sets & darkness falls, when it all gets a bit louder, a lot livelier & much dancier, stay on & stay late Live at Lula's.
Here at Lula's we've grown quite fond of that delicious weekend in-betweeny meal – not quite breakfast, not quite lunch - but the perfect excuse to fuel up for the day while still indulging a little (or a lot). Brunch has really become our favourite meal(s) of the day and we've improved it with bottomless daytime-appropriate mocktails, bubbly and cocktails.
$47.5 ~ Every Saturday & Sunday Saturday - 9.30am – 1.30pm Sunday - 10.30am - 1.30pm Last seating 1.30 - 3.30pm.
Bookings essential, maximum group size of 12 people. Please note this is an R18 event only. No children or guests under 18 are permitted to attend.
6 November - 18 December / Multiple Establishments
Raise a glass of Mumm Grand Cordon or Mumm Cordon Rose this Summer, and we'll shout you a bottle instead.
- Buy two flutes and get upgraded to half a bottle - $40
- Buy four flutes get upgraded to a full bottle - $80
Available at the following Joylab establishments between 6 November - 18 December 2019.
31 December 2019 / The Lula Inn
Treat yourself to a well deserved tropical getaway this New Year's Eve and welcome in the New Year Live at Lula's, where the good times will keep-on-keeping-on into 2020.
New Year's Eve Set Menu from 5pm - 9pm:
TWO COURSE - $59.0
THREE COURSE - $69.0
Bookings limited - click below to submit enquiry form.
We will then be in touch via email to confirm if we are able to accommodate your guest numbers and preferred booking time.
Live entertainment from 7pm:
MISCHIEF LIVE BAND
DJ PHOEBE FALCONER
DJ RUSSEL HODGSON
- x - x -
$5 entry before 9pm
Bookings recommended but not essential for non-dining guests.
R18 event from 6pm.
Every weekend / The Lula Inn
Auckland’s Original Bottomless Brunch
Here at Lula's we've grown quite fond of that delicious weekend in-betweeny meal – not quite breakfast, not quite lunch - but the perfect excuse to fuel up for the day while still indulging a little (or a lot). Brunch has really become our favourite meal(s) of the day and we've improved it with bottomless daytime-appropriate mocktails, bubbly and cocktails.
$47.5 ~ Every Saturday & Sunday
Saturday - 9.30am – 1.30pm
Sunday - 10.30am - 1.30pm
Last seating ends 3.30pm
Bookings essential, maximum group size of 12 people.
Please note this is an R18 event only. No children or guests under 18 are permitted to attend.
Please ensure you have read Lula's Bottomless Brunch Terms & Conditions below before making your booking.
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Gift Vouchers
Contact us to purchase a Joylab gift card which can be used for Lula’s Bottomless Brunch.
See Lula's New Bottomless Brunch Menu
Lula’s Bottomless Brunch is an R18 event only.
2-hour package begins at confirmed booking start time. Late arrivals do not incur late start time.
Package applies to all guests at the table.
We do not offer discounts for those who are not consuming alcohol as non-alcoholic beverages are served as part of the package.
Maximum group size of 12 people.
The Lula Inn complies with the Sale and Supply of Alcohol Act 2012 and therefore enforce the responsible consumption of alcohol by all our guests. Guests will not be served more than one beverage at a time as part of the bottomless brunch package. We offer non-alcoholic beverages and food at all times and will stop service to any intoxicated persons.
Returning on 16 Jan 2020! / The Lula Inn
Our final Bottomless Dumplings for 2019 is on Thursday November 14. Join us in 2020 for your dumpling fix on 16 January!
Bottomless brunch who?
Join us every Thursday evening for bottomless beer, bubbles and dumplings for just $40 per person.
MENU
- Fried chicken or tofu bao bun to begin
- Bottomless Dumplings (includes meat + vegan options)
- Bottomless Monteith's Golden beer OR prosecco
Too good to be true? How about we throw some tunes in the mix, with Lula's Jukebox Live turning up the tempo every Thursday as our band plays nothing but songs requested by YOU.
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90 minute package.
Bookings essential, maximum group size of 12 people.
Choice must be made between bottomless beer OR prosecco per person, not both.
Unfortunately we can not cater for gluten free guests as part of Lula's Bottomless Dumplings package, please speak to us if your guests are gluten free.
Available for a limited time only.
Please ensure you have read Lula's Bottomless Beer, Bubbles & Dumplings Terms & Conditions below before making your booking.
Lula’s Bottomless Beer, Bubbles & Dumplings is an R18 event only. Bookings are essential.
90 minute package begins at confirmed booking time and all guests as the table must take part in the package. Late arrivals do not incur late start time.
Maximum group size of 12 people.
The Lula Inn complies with the Sale and Supply of Alcohol Act 2012 and therefore enforce the responsible consumption of alcohol by all our guests. Guests will not be served more than one beverage at a time as part of the Bottomless Beer, Bubbles & Dumplings package. We offer non-alcoholic beverages and food at all times and will stop service to any intoxicated persons.
/ The Lula Inn
Looking to lock in your Christmas party this year?
Here’s a tip: do it quickly, because Aucklanders love a good spot to celebrate the end of their working year. Luckily for you, Auckland has some of the best xmas party venues for friends, family, offices, and work crews. No matter where you are, there’s a bloody good spot just around the corner—and we’ve got you covered!
Here's some extra Christmas joy...
Host your Christmas event on any Monday, Tuesday or Wednesday during the silly season and access:
+ $10 glass of Mumm on arrival
+ $5pp off any set menu
Last year, our bookings filled up fast - so make sure you get in before Jenny from across the road does.
Early week offer available for event bookings of 25 PAX or more between 04 Nov - 23 Dec 2019. Maximum one glass of Mumm per person served on arrival.
Every Thursday from 8pm / The Lula Inn
Live at Lula's are turning up the tempo every Thursday as our real-life Jukebox plays nothing but songs requested by YOU.
So kick it off with a ballad, bring back the old-school then take it home with a banger as we dance (if you want to) the night away with Auckland's LIVEliest Jukebox.
Simply write your requests, hand it to the band (add a tip for good measure) and enjoy the songs you love played LIVE.
Ideal For Groups / The Lula Inn
Perfect for your next small group gathering, let one of our experienced bar talents look after you while you taste a selection of Lula’s favourite gin’s sourced from New Zealand & beyond, or shake your way through Lula's much-loved cocktails.
Cocktail Making Class ~ 50.0pp
Gin Tasting Session – 55.0pp
Every day / The Lula Inn
Settle in and while-away some island time seven days a week on Lula's Waterfront Deck, the perfect spot to soak up the sunshine or stay warm under our outdoor heaters and retractable roof.
With the option to enjoy a brunch, lunch or dinner in our Harbourview Eatery, or a coffee or a cocktail on our Harbourview Drinkery, Lula's got you covered for every occasion.