# The Upper Dux - Dux Central, Christchurch Central City The Upper Dux - Dux Central is a restaurant at Poplar Lane, off Tuam Street, Central City, Christchurch. [Directions]() · [Website]() · [Google Maps]() **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](). ## 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 _(Find Christchurch, 2024)_ · _its own site agrees_ ## In its own listing Upper Dux is a bit of a chameleon, changing its vibe to suit: in the early evening you may find a mix of diners and friends catching up over a bottle of wine, while later in the evening a you may find yourself entertained by a DJ or live band. Available for bookings of up to 110 guests for any type of gathering. _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 5,377 reports pinned within 250 m of the point, a pin is where a reporter stood, not a claim about the place. - [Hazard, vehicle](https://www.chch.live/report/9083730), [270 Saint Asaph Street, Christchurch Central City, Christchurch 8011, New Zealand](https://www.chch.live/christchurch-central-city/270-saint-asaph-street) - [Graffiti on a fence, building or structure](https://www.chch.live/report/9082715), Rauora Park 214 Manchester Street, Christchurch Central City, Christchurch 8011, New Zealand - [Graffiti on a fence, building or structure](https://www.chch.live/report/9082705), Rauora Park 214 Manchester Street, Christchurch Central City, Christchurch 8011, New Zealand - [Graffiti on a fence, building or structure](https://www.chch.live/report/9082694), [208 Cashel Street, Christchurch Central City, Christchurch 8011, New Zealand](https://www.chch.live/christchurch-central-city/208-cashel-street) - [Graffiti on a fence, building or structure](https://www.chch.live/report/9082690), [19 Bedford Row, Christchurch Central City, Christchurch 8011, New Zealand](https://www.chch.live/christchurch-central-city/19-bedford-row) - [Pavement - General](https://www.chch.live/report/9082060), Rauora Park 214 Manchester Street, Christchurch Central City, Christchurch 8011, New Zealand - [Graffiti on a fence, building or structure](https://www.chch.live/report/9076699), [270 Saint Asaph Street, Christchurch Central City, Christchurch 8011, New Zealand](https://www.chch.live/christchurch-central-city/270-saint-asaph-street) - [Dumped Rubbish](https://www.chch.live/report/9076686), [279 Saint Asaph Street, Christchurch Central City, Christchurch 8011, New Zealand](https://www.chch.live/christchurch-central-city/279-saint-asaph-street) - [Graffiti on a road, footpath or bridge](https://www.chch.live/report/9075453), [213b Tuam Street, Christchurch Central City, Christchurch 8011, New Zealand](https://www.chch.live/christchurch-central-city/213b-tuam-street) - [Hazard, vehicle](https://www.chch.live/report/9070296), Canterbury, Christchurch 8011, New Zealand - [Poles and Signage - General](https://www.chch.live/report/9070271), [115 Lichfield St, Canterbury, Christchurch 8011, New Zealand](https://www.chch.live/christchurch-central-city/115-lichfield-street) - [Street Cleaning](https://www.chch.live/report/9064582), [135 High Street, Christchurch Central City, Christchurch 8011, New Zealand](https://www.chch.live/christchurch-central-city/135-high-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%20Upper%20Dux%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 Emerald Room - Dux Central](https://www.chch.live/business/the-emerald-room-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 Emerald Room - Dux Central](https://www.chch.live/business/the-emerald-room-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, 47 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) ## Also in Christchurch Central City - [Vienna Cafe](https://www.chch.live/business/vienna-cafe-christchurch-central-city), Cafés, 29 m - [4 Bars Distillery](https://www.chch.live/business/4-bars-distillery-christchurch-central-city), Breweries, 30 m - [The Loft Coworking Tech Hub](https://www.chch.live/business/the-loft-coworking-tech-hub-christchurch-central-city), Venues & events, 32 m - [Kiwi Viking Subs](https://www.chch.live/business/kiwi-viking-subs-christchurch-central-city), Fast food, 39 m - [Tiger Baby](https://www.chch.live/business/tiger-baby-christchurch-central-city), Bars & pubs, 41 m - [Bánh Mì Em](https://www.chch.live/business/banh-mi-em-christchurch-central-city), Fast food, 42 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 - [Saltworks Christchurch](https://www.chch.live/business/saltworks-christchurch-christchurch-central-city), Business, 44 m - [Black & White Coffee Cartel - Lichfield Street](https://www.chch.live/business/black-white-coffee-cartel-lichfield-street-christchurch-central-city), Cafés, 45 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%20Upper%20Dux%20-%20Dux%20Central) - [Christchurch Central City](https://www.chch.live/christchurch-central-city), the suburb ## Questions, answered briefly **What is The Upper Dux - Dux Central?** A restaurant in Christchurch Central City, Christchurch. **Where is The Upper Dux - Dux Central?** Poplar Lane, off Tuam Street, Central City. [On the map →](https://www.chch.live/map#-43.53455039899591,172.64143475681925,17) **Is The Upper Dux - 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 Upper Dux - 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) (Find Christchurch, 2024). **What other restaurants are near The Upper Dux - Dux Central?** [Brew Bar - Dux Central](https://www.chch.live/business/brew-bar-dux-central-christchurch-central-city) (0 m), [The Emerald Room - Dux Central](https://www.chch.live/business/the-emerald-room-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 Upper Dux - 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 Upper Dux - 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 2026-10-20 --- HTML: https://www.chch.live/business/the-upper-dux-dux-central-christchurch-central-city Directory: https://www.chch.live/businesses Category: https://www.chch.live/businesses/restaurant Suburb: https://www.chch.live/christchurch-central-city