The Bunker

The Bunker – Queenstown’s Best-Kept Secret

Tucked discreetly down Queenstown’s Cow Lane, behind an unassuming wooden door, The Bunker is the kind of place you could easily walk past and exactly the kind of place you’ll be glad you didn’t.
A Queenstown institution since 1997, The Bunker has built its reputation on intimate dining, exceptional New Zealand produce and genuine hospitality. Inside, crackling fires, rich timber, low lighting and an effortlessly sophisticated atmosphere create a restaurant that feels worlds away from the bustle of central Queenstown.

A Taste of New Zealand

At the helm of the kitchen, Head Chef Matias Frattini brings together European technique and the very best of New Zealand’s larder.
Menus celebrate premium local produce through beautifully executed dishes featuring New Zealand game, lamb, beef, fresh seafood and seasonal ingredients. Guests can choose from the à la carte menu or settle in for one of The Bunker’s multi-course tasting experiences, an opportunity to let the kitchen take the lead.
The food is refined without being pretentious: confident flavours, exceptional produce and thoughtful presentation in a setting that remains warm, relaxed and distinctly Bunker.
An extensive cellar of New Zealand and international wines sits alongside the menu, with carefully considered wine pairings available for those looking to turn dinner into a complete dining experience.

Made for Special Occasions

There’s an unmistakable sense of occasion about The Bunker.
It might be an anniversary dinner beside the fire, a long-awaited night out while visiting Queenstown, an intimate wedding celebration or simply an excuse to order the tasting menu and a beautiful bottle of wine.
For guests wanting something more private, The Bunker also offers an intimate Private Dining Room, alongside options for group dining, celebrations and exclusive events.

Dinner Is Only the Beginning

Upstairs, the evening takes on a different character.
Upstairs @ The Bunker Cocktail Bar is an intimate late-night hideaway where expertly made cocktails, premium spirits, old-school tunes and house DJs carry the night well beyond dinner.
Find a corner beside the fire, settle into the lounge or step out beneath the retractable roof and take in the Queenstown night.
It means there’s no need to choose between an exceptional restaurant and a great night out - at The Bunker, you can have both.

Worth Finding

There are restaurants you visit because they’re on the main street.
Then there are the ones you hear about.
Hidden in the heart of Queenstown, The Bunker has spent decades quietly becoming one of the town’s most distinctive dining and drinking destinations.
Find the wooden door. We’ll take care of the rest.