Vault 21 is Dunedin's premier contemporary fusion restaurant, where exceptional cuisine meets an energetic bar and nightlife experience. The restaurant features an award-winning team of chefs who craft a meticulously designed contemporary fusion menu focused on remarkable shared plates and mains. Every dish is constructed using carefully selected New Zealand suppliers, including partnerships with Silver Fern Farms, Ora King Salmon, and Harbour Fish—ensuring quality and freshness in every plate.
The dining experience extends beyond the food. An extensive bar serves a curated range of wines and beers, with an exciting menu of delicious cocktails that complement the meal or stand alone for a relaxing evening out. The restaurant also features a dazzling desserts menu with extraordinary creations, whether topping off a main course or as a standalone experience.
Outside of restaurant hours, Vault 21 transforms into Dunedin's leading nightlife venue, featuring the city's top club DJs and creating an energetic atmosphere for night-time entertainment. The venue also offers dedicated function spaces, including the Dracs Den and White Room, making it an ideal choice for private events, celebrations, and gatherings of all sizes.
Vault 21 stands at the intersection of refined dining and vibrant nightlife in the heart of Dunedin. By day, it operates as the city's premier contemporary fusion restaurant, where an award-winning team of chefs orchestrates a carefully curated menu featuring shared plates and mains built from the finest New Zealand suppliers. By night, it transforms into Dunedin's leading nightlife venue, featuring the city's top club DJs and an electric atmosphere that draws locals and visitors alike.
The restaurant's philosophy centres on contemporary fusion—a cuisine that brings together diverse culinary traditions and techniques to create something fresh and exciting. The menu is meticulously designed, with each dish reflecting the chefs' expertise and commitment to quality. The use of carefully selected New Zealand suppliers forms the backbone of the kitchen's approach. Partnerships with Silver Fern Farms, Ora King Salmon, and Harbour Fish ensure that every ingredient meets the restaurant's standards for excellence.
Shared plates form a core part of the Vault 21 experience, encouraging a social dining style where guests can explore multiple flavours and dishes. The mains showcase the chef's contemporary fusion philosophy, each plate a statement of technique and creativity. For those with a sweet tooth, the dazzling desserts menu offers extraordinary creations—whether served as the finale to a meal or as a standalone experience.
An extensive bar complements the dining experience, serving a curated range of wines and beers selected for their quality and ability to pair with the restaurant's menu. The cocktail menu is equally exciting, featuring delicious creations that go beyond the classics. Whether accompanying a meal or enjoyed as part of a night out, the bar is an integral part of the Vault 21 experience.
What sets Vault 21 apart is its dual role. Once dinner service concludes, the restaurant undergoes a transformation, becoming Dunedin's leading nightlife destination. The city's top club DJs take over, creating an energetic atmosphere perfect for dancing, celebrating, and socialising. This seamless transition from fine dining to nightclub makes Vault 21 a unique venue for experiencing Dunedin's hospitality scene.
Beyond regular dining and nightlife, Vault 21 offers dedicated function spaces for private events. The Dracs Den and White Room provide flexible venues for celebrations, corporate functions, and special occasions, with the team available to customise the experience for each gathering.