Christchurch Central, Christchurch · cafe

Lux Espresso

The essentials

Capacity

Seats 35 · Standing 45

From

From $200 per hourCatering from $25

Available

Mon 3:30pm to 11pm · Tue 3:30pm to 11pm · Wed 3:30pm to 11pm · Thu 3:30pm to 11pm · Fri 3:30pm to 11pm · Sat all day · Sun all day

Minimum booking

2 hours

Alcohol

BYO permitted

Type

cafe

About this space

Tucked beside the museum on Gloucester Street, Lux Espresso is a warm, gold-and-tan café space available for hire outside our regular weekday café hours. Perfect for evening functions, weekend pop-ups, private events, photoshoots, or small business gatherings.

Full café fit-out — bar, tables, seating, heating and air conditioning, and furniture that can be rearranged to suit your event. Indoor and outdoor seating areas, wheelchair accessible, with WiFi and parking nearby. Coffee machine / barista service and catering available on request.

Capacity: Indoor: 35 seated Outdoor: 20 Combined: up to 55 across both spaces

Important notes for guests, from the host

Offstreet parking

What this space offers

Outdoor area / courtyard

Furniture can be rearranged

Heating / air conditioning

Wheelchair accessible

Catering available

WiFi

Parking nearby

Private museum viewings available on request (next door).

BYO permitted

Events hosted here

Celebrations (birthdays, graduations, anniversaries, special occasion)Corporate functions & team eventsCommunity, social & club meetupsPhoto, film & podcast shootsLive music & gigsWorkshops & classesPop-ups

Optional extras & fees

2 hours minimum — $200 per hour

Catering: pick items in the booking box

Roast Veggie Frittatas, Karage Fried Chicken, Chicken Skewers, Slices, Cheese Scones$25 per person

BondBond $500: card hold only, not charged. Released 48 hours after your event if the host hasn't made a claim.

Extras are arranged directly with the venue. Just mention what you'd like in your enquiry.

Great for

Celebrations (birthdays, graduations, anniversaries, special occasion)Corporate functions & team eventsCommunity, social & club meetupsPhoto, film & podcast shootsLive music & gigsWorkshops & classesPop-upsCommunity club meetupsFounders' breakfastsPop-up nail salonPop-up eventsLanguage exchange meetups

Got something else in mind? Send a booking request and we'll let you know what fits.