ConnieLene – KnitDesigner

Might have been called Waterloo on Beresford – reflecting its previous life as the site of the local underground mens toilet on the corner of Beresford and Pitt Streets which had a rather seedy reputation. The toilets were closed in the early 1990′s.

After some time the building was refurbished as a cafe restaurant – with extensions on the road level. The original interesting artistic tiles on the walls of the toilet area downstairs in what became the bar remained. I have tried to find out the origin of the tiles – but have been unsuccessful. My memory tells me they were created for Auckland City by an artist – and they were deemed unsuitable and had a new life in these toilets. I cannot even find out if the tiles still exist. I hope so even though my memory of them in the bar is very hazy and it is not hazy because I drank there in that underground bar. I went down once just because I had heard of the tiles and had been told they were there and worth seeing. Not being a man I could not have viewed them otherwise and it is some years ago. If I recall any more I will update the log and maybe someone will let me know more.

However the food was divine, the character of the place interesting and the wine list superb. I introduced my husband and my Australian boss to excellent Pinot Noir here.

Today it is call The Supper Club and I have emailed them for information regarding the tiles. I know this is nothing to do with knitting – but there you go – maybe there will be a new sweater design in this.

And the original owner and staff liked my sweaters and I loved the food, the wine and the music.