Dux de Lux

The Dux Founded in 1978 and owned by the Sinke Family, the Dux de Lux has expanded throughout the years to provide the widest spectrum of hospitality available in one unique and historic setting, and now in two destinations - Christchurch and Queenstown.

Specialising in fresh New Zealand produce from the land and sea, legendary salads, spectacular seafood, world re-nowned vegetarian fare & mouth watering coffee and desserts. Food is the fuel for the vehicle that is our body. Our aim is to fuel you with the food that offers the sustenance and nourishment our busy lives demand.

The Dux Our historic brew bar offers a relaxed environment to meet friends and unwind at the end of the day, watch your favourite sport, catch the band or just watch people. An institution in the live music scene, the Dux de Lux is one of New Zealands premier venues for showcasing emerging new talent. From rock to dub, jazz to hip hop and every genre in-between, many nights a week come and check out New Zealand's next big act. Many of the country's top artists and bands have grown up with the Dux de Lux - you may just see one tonight!

The Dux de Lux provides you with the ultimate opportunity to meet friends, dine in or make use of our venue for a wedding or function. Our motto to this day continues to remain the same . . .

The Dux de Lux is the Natural choice.

The Beer Story

The Dux Dux de Lux: from the latin meaning "Masters of the Finest"

Synonymous with quality beer production, our in house breweries continue to gain recognition with awards from national and international beer competitions. Crisp clean lagers, creamy black shag stout, real ginger - ginger beer (alcoholic and non alcoholic) and the notorious Nor'Wester Strong Ale. We are proud to produce a fine range of premium beers for all palates.

The Dux The first brews to be born within the Dux family of beers were the every popular Dux Lager and Hereford Bitter- brands you still see today. The beer family has now grown to include 7 permanent brands on tap with an exceptional range of seasonal beers specifically brewed for each season.

All Dux de Lux beers are brewed onsite, naturally, with full malts with no preservatives. With a background as a chef, Masterbrewer Richard "Dicky" Fife enjoys cleverly crafting flavours and ingredients and continues to explore the new world of brewing beer today.

To date the Queenstown brewery holds the title for Best NZ Draught Beer for Alpine Ale 2005 and also Best NZ Wheat Beer for Wakatipu Wheat 2005, the Dux de Lux is also proud of our Nor'wester pale ale which gained the title of Grand Champion Beer at the 2003 Australian International Beer Awards - the best beer in the world!

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