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The Bunker

Cow Lane, Queenstown 9300, New Zealand
+64 (0)3 441 8030
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Ranked #15 of 156 restaurants in Queenstown
Price range: S$19 - S$38
Cuisines: Contemporary, International, New Zealand, Wine Bar
Good for: Romantic, Bar Scene, Groups, Local cuisine, Special Occasion Dining, Entertaining clients
Dining options: Dinner, Reservations, After-hours, Dessert
Restaurant details
Good for: Romantic, Bar Scene, Groups, Local cuisine, Special Occasion Dining, Entertaining clients
Dining options: Dinner, Reservations, After-hours, Dessert
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Wiltshire
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17 reviews 17 reviews
15 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
12 helpful votes 12 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 May 2013 NEW

This is a cool place - recommended to us and did not disappoint. Lovely staff, log fire, James Bond films playing, cool tunes all complimenting an excellent akarua Pinot Gris. It's a small bar but the experience is spot on. Will return...

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6 reviews 6 reviews
6 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 May 2013 NEW via mobile

Finally managed to eat at this great place. . We came in for a few drinks at this classy and warm ambient lounge bar for a few cocktails and randomly decided to go in for a meal. . Being quiet in town this time of year we got a table downstairs in their fine elegant and cosy restaurant. . The... More

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See 3 more reviews by TAMember02272013 for Queenstown
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 May 2013 NEW

This place is great - has a fire on an outdoor verandah while projecting James Bond movies on the wall. Gives a great feeling! They do a great cheese platter or downstairs you can have a full meal. The food was incredible - just make sure you book in advance as small but gives great private dining experience. Would recommend... More

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Chicago
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9 reviews 9 reviews
4 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 May 2013 NEW

My husband and I easily found The Bunker with the help of reading the reviews from TripAdvisor. It's tucked away in an alleyway and easy to spot if you know what you are looking for. The place is small and dark, but cozy. Our waitress was absolutely wonderful. She took very good care of us and the food - the... More

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See 3 more reviews by TheTaylors4 for Queenstown
Queenstown, New Zealand
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7 reviews 7 reviews
3 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 May 2013

My partner and I visited with the recent Grabone voucher deal - cocktail and 4 courses for 2 people. The bar upstairs has a good atmosphere, very cosy and quite the 'gentleman's club' (in a non-sleazy way) atmosphere - leather couches, green-shaded lamps and a lovely fire. The Hendricks martinis were made well and very tasty. Downstairs for dinner and... More

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See 2 more reviews by matttj for Queenstown
Auckland Region, New Zealand
Top Contributor
72 reviews 72 reviews
15 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 17 cities Reviews in 17 cities
17 helpful votes 17 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 May 2013

Took us a while to find this place but the guy behind the bar listens to you and finds and makes a cocktail to your liking. Nice place to unwing and chill out

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See 16 more reviews by Lynley M for Queenstown
Hangzhou, China
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13 reviews 13 reviews
4 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 May 2013

Location and ambiance was great, the food lives up to its price and hype. As with many NZ "fine dining" restaurants, service was quite casual - Which would have been fine if everyone were treated equally. Sadly this was not the case here. My mother and I may have been from China, that does not mean we have no experience... More

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See 3 more reviews by teaforte for Queenstown
Wanaka, New Zealand
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9 reviews 9 reviews
6 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 30 April 2013 via mobile

Beautiful food, service was excellent, seats a tad low so maybe needed re upholstered. Fantastic wine list and well priced. Overall a great night for us.

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Prague, Czech Republic
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11 reviews 11 reviews
3 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 April 2013

We had a great dinner in the Bunker. Located in small narrow street, the restaurant has like one private dining room with fire place. Very cosy, romantic and if you are fan of 007, you will love it. Johnny the waiter has been most attentive, knowledgeable and happy to serve. Thank you Johnny.

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See 2 more reviews by PZPRG for Queenstown
Queenstown, Otago, New Zealand
2 reviews
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 April 2013

The moment you set foot in this tiny underground restaurant your senses are delighted. The room is delicately lit, beautifully set and the aromas drifting from the kitchen mouth watering. Seated and cared for by excellent staff who make you feel like your the only table in the room there is simply nothing to fault, except once you've been told... More

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