# The Emerald Room - Dux Central, Christchurch Central City

The Emerald Room - Dux Central is a restaurant at Poplar Lane, off Tuam Street, Central City, Christchurch.

[Directions](<https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=The%20Emerald%20Room%20-%20Dux%20Central%2C%20Poplar%20Lane%2C%20off%20Tuam%20Street%2C%20Central%20City%2C%20Christchurch>) · [Website](<http://www.duxcentral.co.nz/#Home>) · [Google Maps](<https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=The%20Emerald%20Room%20-%20Dux%20Central%2C%20Poplar%20Lane%2C%20off%20Tuam%20Street%2C%20Central%20City%2C%20Christchurch>)

**Unconfirmed lead.** Listed only in the council’s Find Christchurch directory, a snapshot from about March 2024. No other source confirms it still trades, check before you go. The directory’s number for it: 03 943 7830.

The picture the page leads with, from its own website: [business image](<https://api.chch.live/biz-img?slug=the-emerald-room-dux-central-christchurch-central-city&source=owner>).

## About, in one paragraph

Its own website describes it as “Craft beer. Live music. Restaurant and pub. Best place in Christchurch for a good time! Dux Central, the place to meet”. Getting there, the nearest bus stop (Tuam St near Madras St, route 1, route 3, route 5) is 186 m away; a shared zone passes the door; council off-street parking is 30 m away. Only the council’s 2024 directory lists it, no other source confirms it still trades, so check before you go.

_Summary written by the site from the public record and the business’s own website, sources below._

## What the record holds

- **Address:** Poplar Lane, off Tuam Street, Central City _(Find Christchurch, 2024)_
- **Kind:** Restaurants _(Find Christchurch, 2024)_
- **Phone:** 03 943 7830 _(Find Christchurch, 2024)_ · _its own site lists 033666919_
- **Website:** http://www.duxcentral.co.nz/#Home _(Find Christchurch, 2024)_ · _its own site agrees_
- **Email:** functions@duxcentral.co.nz _(Its own website)_

## In its own listing

This intimate, opulent and elegant space brings the "deluxe" to Dux Central with its plush green velvet furnishings, gold accents and mood lighting. With over 70 choices of wine, you are almost guaranteed to find an old favourite listed, and absolutely guaranteed to discover a new favourite if you decide to branch out. The bar offering also includes premium spirits and cocktails, along with a taste of the Brew Bar's craft beer selection. Enjoy a glass, or share a bottle with something tasty from the full menu which is also available.

_Source: Find Christchurch, 2024._

## The ground it stands on

_Facts about the spot, not the business, from the council and ECan layers._

- **District Plan zone:** Central City Mixed Use Zone (South Frame) _(District Plan)_


## The reports nearby
5,397 reports pinned within 250 m of the point, a pin is where a reporter stood, not a claim about the place.
- [Pavement - Damaged](https://www.chch.live/report/9146776), [159 Manchester Street, Christchurch Central City, Christchurch 8011, New Zealand](https://www.chch.live/christchurch-central-city/159-manchester-street)
- [Graffiti on a fence, building or structure](https://www.chch.live/report/9143790), [220A Madras Street, Christchurch Central City, Christchurch 8011, New Zealand](https://www.chch.live/christchurch-central-city/220a-madras-street)
- [Trees - General](https://www.chch.live/report/9139196), [182 Cashel Street, Christchurch Central City, Christchurch 8011, New Zealand](https://www.chch.live/christchurch-central-city/182-cashel-street)
- [Graffiti on a fence, building or structure](https://www.chch.live/report/9139011), [200 Tuam Street, Christchurch Central City, Christchurch 8011, New Zealand](https://www.chch.live/christchurch-central-city/200-tuam-street)
- [Park - General Request](https://www.chch.live/report/9133909), [179 Cashel St, Canterbury, Christchurch 8011, New Zealand](https://www.chch.live/christchurch-central-city/179-cashel-street)
- [Graffiti on a sign, mural or public art](https://www.chch.live/report/9126704), [188 High St, Canterbury, Christchurch 8011, New Zealand](https://www.chch.live/christchurch-central-city/188-high-street)
- [Graffiti on a fence, building or structure](https://www.chch.live/report/9126651), [236 Cashel St, Canterbury, Christchurch 8011, New Zealand](https://www.chch.live/christchurch-central-city/236-cashel-street)
- [Graffiti on a fence, building or structure](https://www.chch.live/report/9126575), [130 Lichfield St, Canterbury, Christchurch 8011, New Zealand](https://www.chch.live/christchurch-central-city/130-lichfield-street)
- [Poles and Signage - General](https://www.chch.live/report/9124363), 118–130 Lichfield St, Canterbury, Christchurch 8011, New Zealand
- [Pavement - Damaged](https://www.chch.live/report/9118521), [169 Cashel St, Canterbury, Christchurch 8011, New Zealand](https://www.chch.live/christchurch-central-city/169-cashel-street)
- [Street Gutters / Storm Water](https://www.chch.live/report/9116763), [103 Manchester Street, Christchurch Central City, Christchurch 8011, New Zealand](https://www.chch.live/christchurch-central-city/103-manchester-street)
- [Park - General Request](https://www.chch.live/report/9112284), [159 Manchester Street, Christchurch Central City, Christchurch 8011, New Zealand](https://www.chch.live/christchurch-central-city/159-manchester-street)
## Getting there

- Bus stop, Tuam St near Madras St, 186 m (routes 1, 3, 5, 80) _(ECan bus stops)_
- Bus stop, Hereford St near Latimer Square, 269 m (routes 60) _(ECan bus stops)_
- Bus stop, Bus Interchange (Platform D), 273 m (routes 1, 7, 8, 27, 44, 91, 92, 95) _(ECan bus stops)_
- Shared zone, passes the door _(Council cycleway layer)_
- Car park, Mainland parking, 30 m (21 spaces) _(Council parking data)_
- [Directions on Google Maps](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=The%20Emerald%20Room%20-%20Dux%20Central%2C%20Poplar%20Lane%2C%20off%20Tuam%20Street%2C%20Central%20City%2C%20Christchurch)
- [Street View](https://www.google.com/maps?q&layer=c&cbll=-43.53455039899591,172.64143475681925)

## Nearby

- [Brew Bar - Dux Central](https://www.chch.live/business/brew-bar-dux-central-christchurch-central-city), Restaurants, 0 m
- [The Upper Dux - Dux Central](https://www.chch.live/business/the-upper-dux-dux-central-christchurch-central-city), Restaurants, 0 m
- [The Poplar Social Club](https://www.chch.live/business/the-poplar-social-club-christchurch-central-city), Bars & pubs, 6 m
- [Dux Central](https://www.chch.live/business/dux-central-christchurch-central-city), Bars & pubs, 11 m
- [Jaba Grill & Bar](https://www.chch.live/business/jaba-grill-bar-christchurch-central-city), Restaurants, 22 m
- [Pot Stick on Poplar](https://www.chch.live/business/pot-stick-on-poplar-christchurch-central-city), Fast food, 24 m
- [Excelsior Hotel Reserve](https://www.chch.live/park/1528-excelsior-hotel-reserve), Botanic, 124 m
- [Wilson Park](https://www.chch.live/park/1557-wilson-park), park, 270 m
- [High Street Triangles](https://www.chch.live/park/1903-high-street-triangles), park, 354 m

_Source: [Environment Canterbury’s Canterbury Maps Parks layer](https://gis.ecan.govt.nz/arcgis/rest/services/Public/Canterbury_Maps/MapServer/26), refreshed 2026-10-10. Distances are straight-line from the business pin, not walking routes._
- [St Asaph](https://www.chch.live/facility/car-park-36), Car park, 251 m

## The nearest other restaurants

- [Brew Bar - Dux Central](https://www.chch.live/business/brew-bar-dux-central-christchurch-central-city), Christchurch Central City, 0 m
- [The Upper Dux - Dux Central](https://www.chch.live/business/the-upper-dux-dux-central-christchurch-central-city), Christchurch Central City, 0 m
- [Jaba Grill & Bar](https://www.chch.live/business/jaba-grill-bar-christchurch-central-city), Christchurch Central City, 22 m
- [Pot Sticker Dumpling Bar](https://www.chch.live/business/pot-sticker-dumpling-bar-christchurch-central-city), Christchurch Central City, 25 m
- [Sal's](https://www.chch.live/business/sal-s-christchurch-central-city), Christchurch Central City, 27 m
- [Sushi Pop Sushi & Bowl](https://www.chch.live/business/sushi-pop-sushi-bowl-christchurch-central-city), Christchurch Central City, 38 m
- [A'mano authentic pasta & cucina](https://www.chch.live/business/a-mano-authentic-pasta-cucina-christchurch-central-city), Christchurch Central City, 49 m
- [Mosaic by Simo City Centre](https://www.chch.live/business/mosaic-by-simo-city-centre-christchurch-central-city), Christchurch Central City, 63 m
- [Every one in Christchurch Central City](https://www.chch.live/businesses/restaurant#in-christchurch-central-city)

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- [4 Bars Distillery](https://www.chch.live/business/4-bars-distillery-christchurch-central-city), Breweries, 30 m
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- [Bánh Mì Em](https://www.chch.live/business/banh-mi-em-christchurch-central-city), Fast food, 40 m
- [Tiger Baby](https://www.chch.live/business/tiger-baby-christchurch-central-city), Bars & pubs, 41 m
- [Robbie's Lichfield Sports Bar & Restaurant](https://www.chch.live/business/robbie-s-lichfield-sports-bar-restaurant-christchurch-central-city), Bars & pubs, 42 m
- [The Kebab House](https://www.chch.live/business/the-kebab-house-christchurch-central-city), Fast food, 43 m
- [Robbie's Sports Bar and Restaurant - Lichfield Courtyard](https://www.chch.live/business/robbie-s-sports-bar-and-restaurant-lichfield-courtyard-christchurch-central-city), Bars & pubs, 44 m
- [Saltworks Christchurch](https://www.chch.live/business/saltworks-christchurch-christchurch-central-city), Business, 44 m
- [Every kind of business in Christchurch Central City](https://www.chch.live/christchurch-central-city#s-biz)

## Doors

- [What stood on this ground](https://www.chch.live/before?lat=-43.53455039899591&lon=172.64143475681925)
- [On the map](https://www.chch.live/map#-43.53455039899591,172.64143475681925,17)
- [Documents that name it](https://www.chch.live/documents?q=The%20Emerald%20Room%20-%20Dux%20Central)
- [Christchurch Central City](https://www.chch.live/christchurch-central-city), the suburb


## Questions, answered briefly

**What is The Emerald Room - Dux Central?**

A restaurant in Christchurch Central City, Christchurch.

**Where is The Emerald Room - Dux Central?**

Poplar Lane, off Tuam Street, Central City. [On the map →](https://www.chch.live/map#-43.53455039899591,172.64143475681925,17)

**Is The Emerald Room - Dux Central still trading?**

Listed only in the council’s Find Christchurch directory, a snapshot from about March 2024. No other source confirms it still trades, check before you go.

**How do you contact The Emerald Room - Dux Central?**

phone [03 943 7830](tel:039437830) (Find Christchurch, 2024), its [website](http://www.duxcentral.co.nz/#Home) (Find Christchurch, 2024), email [functions@duxcentral.co.nz](mailto:functions@duxcentral.co.nz) (its own website).

**What other restaurants are near The Emerald Room - Dux Central?**

[Brew Bar - Dux Central](https://www.chch.live/business/brew-bar-dux-central-christchurch-central-city) (0 m), [The Upper Dux - Dux Central](https://www.chch.live/business/the-upper-dux-dux-central-christchurch-central-city) (0 m), [Jaba Grill & Bar](https://www.chch.live/business/jaba-grill-bar-christchurch-central-city) (22 m), [every one in the city](https://www.chch.live/businesses/restaurant).

**What’s near The Emerald Room - Dux Central?**

6 other premises within a short walk, nearest [Brew Bar - Dux Central](https://www.chch.live/business/brew-bar-dux-central-christchurch-central-city) (0 m); the Tuam St near Madras St bus stop is 186 m away: routes 1, 3, 5, 80; a shared zone passes the door; nearest park: [Excelsior Hotel Reserve](https://www.chch.live/park/1528-excelsior-hotel-reserve) (124 m).

**What stood where The Emerald Room - Dux Central is, before?**

[The heritage-register places nearest the pin →](https://www.chch.live/before?lat=-43.53455039899591&lon=172.64143475681925)

## Sources

- Find Christchurch, the council’s business directory, a snapshot last touched about March 2024 (CC BY 4.0)
- Christchurch District Plan layers, zones, commercial centres and scheduled heritage items, from the council’s open data (CC BY 4.0)
- Christchurch City Council off-street parking layer (CC BY 4.0)
- Environment Canterbury’s Metro stop record, distances measured here from the pin
- Christchurch City Council’s cycleway layer, lanes, separated paths and the named Major Cycle Routes (CC BY 4.0)
- The business’s own website, read politely by chch.live for contact details the open record is missing, re-checked monthly
- Record assembled 2026-10-24

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