Located on the southern edge of Chews Lane at the intersection with Victoria St, 3C Bar & Restaurant is a proud testament to Wellington’s journey from pioneer settlement to vibrant modern city.

The Company was incorporated in 1893 as customs & freight forwarding agents, transporting goods to & from the four corners of the world.

Number 56 Victoria Street is a fine example of the work of well-known colonial architects C T Natusch & Sons. Designed in the Free Gothic style, the six-storey building has provided office space & warehouse storage since its construction for the Colonial Carrying Company in 1927. The building’s architectural features of brackets, shallow segmented arches & the high stud with long opening steel windows, are hallmarks of the Gothic Revival Style. The building is in near-authentic condition – the original plastered ceilings & walls were left exposed & refinished, while the ornate timber & marble panelled lobby, stairs & lift were restored.