Special occasion dining in Queenstown
As small as a private dining room, behind an old wooden door with fires and leather sofas.
Restaurant · Queenstown
The Bunker Restaurant
Queenstown
Restaurant in Queenstown, serving dinner.
About The Bunker Restaurant, in the operator's words
For the uninitiated, locating The Bunker in Cow Lane may at first be a challenge. But once you know you know! Recently refurbished and extended, the discreet exterior of this favourite Queenstown establishment belies an intoxicating mix of rustic fine dining, cocktail lounge and private group dining rooms for 10 - 70 people complete with open log fires and leather couches to sink into until the wee small hours with one of The Bunkers superb cocktails, or before dinner for a premium aperitif.
With a menu that boasts the finest in Central Otago produce - including lamb, venison, beef, paua, duck and salmon accompanied by and impressive wine list that features many of this alpine regions world-renowned vintages, The Bunker offers its local and international customers an exquisite dining experience and more than one reason to return again the next night.
Escape to The Bunker for a wonderfully intimate cocktail and dining experience. This is a place that's not to be missed!
The Bunker Restaurant at a glance
What we know about this place.
The Bunker Restaurant takes bookings online, and it has step-free entry.
- Suits groupsYes
- FireplaceYes
- Book onlineBooks online through ResDiary
- Step-free entryYes
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