What are the opening hours?

Monday 11:30am - 10:30pm Tuesday 11:30am - 10:30pm Wednesday 11:30am - 10:30pm Thursday 11:30am - 10:30pm Friday 11:30am - 10:30pm Saturday 11:30am - 10:30pm Sunday 11:30am - 10:30pm

The Duke of Marlborough

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38 Rooms 100 Wines 30 Beers 1 Great Menu. Refreshing Rascals and Reprobates since 1827
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Founded in 1827, the Duke of Marlborough Hotel is engraved in history books on account of it being New Zealand's oldest hotel and pub establishment. It still retains an Old British charm and this permeates through its service and rooms. The Duke of Marlborough Hotel is located in the Far North of the North Island in Russell. The hotel is a three levelled accommodation consisting of 26 rooms and has four different types of room options Small room, Standard Room, Sundeck room and Waterfront room. The Waterfront rooms are newly refurbished and the Waitangi Grounds and Paihia can be seen across the sea. Complimentary continental breakfast is served to guests in the morning. The in-house restaurant at the Duke of Marlborough Hotel primarily uses local ingredients especially freshly caught seafood including crayfish and Orongo bay oysters. The Bar has an assortment of New Zealand wines and local beer that can satisfy the most discriminating taste. You can also catch up with latest sports at the bar's theatre sized Plasma TV.

29/10/2026

Is it too late now to say road trip?

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18/10/2026

Justin Bieber paid a visit to the Duke last week. We hope you enjoyed your time - we’ll make sure to keep the piano tuned for your return!

15/10/2026

The last sunset of the year deserves a great view 🌅

Book a table at The Duke and see in 2027 in style. A three-course NYE menu, live band from 10:00pm, and a glass of bubbles on arrival. Russell on New Year’s Eve doesn’t get better than this.

Veranda $200pp | Inside from $175pp | Bookings essential.

Link in bio or head to our website to learn more and book your spot!

09/10/2026

Round up your race-day crew 🥂 Tables of 10, bubbles on arrival, food throughout the day, live music, and the Melbourne Cup live - there’s no better way to spend a Tuesday afternoon than trackside in Russell. Whether you’re backing a favourite or just here for a great time, we’ll see you there.

$85pp | 12:00pm - 5:30pm Tuesday 3 November

Link in bio or head to our website to learn more and book your spot!

04/10/2026

Christmas Day at The Duke 🎄 This year, let someone else do the cooking. Gather your favourite people, and spend Christmas evening by the waterfront in Russell - three courses, great company, and a setting that never gets old.

Doors open from 5:00pm. Adults $150 | Kids $75.

Bookings essential - Link in bio or head to our website to learn more and book your spot!

30/09/2026

Dust off those hats 🎩 Melbourne Cup Day at The Duke is back - Tuesday 3 November, right on the Russell waterfront. Bubbles on arrival, great food all afternoon, live music, entertainment, and all the Cup action live. Not a bad way to spend a Tuesday.

$85pp | 12:00pm - 5:30pm

Link in bio to learn more or book your spot!

29/09/2026

NYE at The Duke 🥂 Where better to count down to midnight than New Zealand’s first licensed hotel? Live music from 5:00pm, live band on stage from 10:00pm, three courses on the waterfront, and a glass of bubbles to kick things off (late seating only).

Early seating from 5:00pm (À la carte) | Late seating from 7:30pm | From $175pp.

Bookings essential - Head to our website to learn more and book your spot: https://www.theduke.co.nz/events/new-years-eve/

25/09/2026

Woohoo!! We’re finalists for THREE categories in the WIANZ for 2026 🥂

Wedding Ceremony Venue – Boutique Hotel
Wedding Reception Venue – Boutique Hotel
Wedding Accommodation – Boutique Hotel

Fingers crossed, and a huge thank you to everyone involved!

24/09/2026

Not a bad stroll to dinner…

16/09/2026

The story behind “The Pink Dining Room” as it’s lovingly known. Head over to our YouTube to watch our first feature of Stories from The Duke, with the one and only TAKEN - the legendary NZ artist behind all of the pieces and details that bring the Duke and its history to life.

Watch the full video: https://youtu.be/-55w2YmuxEc

Address

35 The Strand
Russell
0202

Opening Hours

Monday	11:30am - 10:30pm
Tuesday	11:30am - 10:30pm
Wednesday	11:30am - 10:30pm
Thursday	11:30am - 10:30pm
Friday	11:30am - 10:30pm
Saturday	11:30am - 10:30pm
Sunday	11:30am - 10:30pm

Website

http://www.theduke.co.nz/

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