History

Dux de Lux: from the latin meaning - Masters of the Finest
Founded in 1978 (Christchurch) 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 recently now in two destinations - Christchurch and Queenstown.

Coming into it's sixth year, Queenstown Dux de Lux specialises in New Zealand produce from the land and sea, legendary salads, spectacular seafood, world renowned vegetarian fare alongside mouth watering Underground Coffee. 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. Dux was the original vegetarian restaurant in Christchurch.

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 the world go by. An institution in the live music scene, the Dux de Lux is one of New Zealand's 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!

To this day the motto remains the same: Dux de Lux is the Natural Choice

Historic Meaning

From cottage to brewery. McNeill's Cottage in Church Street, Queenstown has an interesting story to tell. James McNeill was a Scotsman who came to New Zealand in his teenage years, later finding himself employment in Queenstown about 1882 as a contractor on the Ballarat Street Bridge. Married in 1885 he built a cottage for his family. Built to last, the original cottage was extended and refurbished in the 1980s ready for a new life as home to the Dux de Lux.