Dux Central

One of the main draw-cards for the Dux Central is that it has some lovely outdoor seating for being right in the middle of the city. If you want to score maximum points on a date then you could do little better than taking the apple of your eye to this Christchurch institution. Yes, they do make their own brilliant beer, but the cocktails are real mind-blowers that’ll get you fizzing for a night on the town.

This restaurant's laneway setting and beautifully restored two-level building gives it a London pub feel. With food and drinks to suit all tastes, it's a popular hangout for locals day and night. Plush dining rooms and a wide covered veranda lead to a manicured garden that is also a year-round source of produce for this busy kitchen.

Pumping a whole lot of heart back into the flattened High St precinct, the epic Dux complex comprises a brew bar serving its own and other crafty drops,…

After all, the venue beholds multiple bars - there’s the ground-level Brew Bar which stocks over 220 craft beers (can you believe!), then there’s the Emerald Room Gin Bar specialises in – you guessed it – gin, and there’s even a 1920s speakeasy cocktail lounge hiding next door. To top it all off, there’s an upstairs event space, plus plenty of seating both inside and out, making it the perfect spot to catch up with a group of mates. The food menu comes to the party here too, catering for all kinds of dietary needs and wants.

Poplar Street’s four-bar venue Dux Central is home to over 200 craft beers in its Brew Bar, so there’s guaranteed to be something to match your meal. Every Wednesday the restaurant runs a beers and burgers special featuring fish, beef, chicken and falafel burgers. For the oenophile with a taste for decadence, grab one of the luxurious velvet chairs in the Emerald Room and cancel your plans, because you’ll want to take your time selecting from over 70 choices of wine.

Crew Bar is inspired by a classic London pub and serves more than 180 types of beer, and the Emerald Room highlights the founders’ passion for wine. Guests can also check out a full menu of food at Upper Dux, but on a warm summer night you can’t not go to the stunning outdoor two-level courtyard, which is is fully covered and heated. There's also a glamorous speakeasy-style bar, Poplar Social Club.

144 Lichfield Street, Christchurch Central City, Christchurch. There really is something for everyone at Dux Central. After all, the venue beholds multiple bars - there’s the ground-level Brew Bar which stocks over 220 craft beers (can you believe!), then there’s the Emerald Room Gin Bar specialises in - you guessed it - gin, and there’s even a 1920s speakeasy cocktail lounge hiding next door.

Casual Dining Seafood Family Steak New Zealand Burgers Tapas Pub Restaurants Bars Live Music Bars Nightlife Function Rooms Restaurant Venues Event Venues. Dux Central is a versatile venue, consisting of the Brew Bar stocking over 220 craft beers. Along with the huge selection of international and craft beers, the food menu is so vast you are sure to find something you'll love.

The city is also known for its vibrant craft beer scene, with top spots like The Brewery, The Twisted Hop, Dux Central, Pomeroy's, The Volstead, and Darkroom Bar offering local brews. Visitors can explore Christchurch markets for a fresh and authentic Canterbury culinary experience, featuring artisan food, homemade treats, and fresh produce.

Dux Central is a versatile venue on Lichfield Street, consisting of four separate bars and restaurants. For the beer enthusiasts, Brew Bar stocks over 220 craft beers, or if you prefer a gin, head next door to The Emerald Room gin bar. The Poplar Social Club is the establishments 1920’s speakeasy cocktail lounge.