Circa 1876 at The Convent Hunter Valley

4.6

1130 Reviews

$41 to $100

Modern Australian

Good for special occasions
Charming
Romantic

Please note for Wednesday & Thursday or any other dates when Circa 1876 is not available, Restaurant 88 may be open for booking. Click here to check availability and reserve your table at Restaurant 88 today. A short stroll down the tree-lined driveway is Circa 1876, the Hunter Valley's most iconic restaurant, located in an historic cottage on the picturesque grounds of Roscrea Estate. Circa 1876 showcases some great Hunter Valley wines in an award-winning wine list. Circa 1876 quite literally brings the ‘farm to fork’ ethos to life as guests overlook the organic kitchen garden that their food came from just beyond their plate.

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Dining style
Fine Dining
Price
$41 to $100
Cuisines
Modern Australian, Farm-to-table
Hours of operation
Lunch Thu–Sat 12:00 pm–2:30 pm Sun 12:00 pm–3:30 pm Dinner Tue–Sat 6:00 pm–8:30 pm
Phone number
(02) 4998 4999
Website
http://www.circa1876.com.au/
Payment options
AMEX, Diners Club, JCB, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Smart Casual

Location
64 Halls Road, Pokolbin, AU-NSW 2320
Neighborhood
Hunter Valley
Cross street
Broke Road
Parking details
Onsite Parking available
Public transit
Located at the beautiful Convent Hunter Valley hotel, Broke Road, Pokolbin.
Entertainment
The Hunter Valley occasionally plays host to special outdoor concerts in nearby locations Hope Estate, featuring both local and internationally renowned artists such as Bruce Springsteen, Barry Gibb, John Farnham and many more. At The Convent Hunter Valley we have a variety accomodation packages throughout the year to ensure you can experience the best from the Hunter Valley Please visit our website http://www.convent.com.au to view special offers throughout the year.
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Pan Seared Scallops*
Sautéed Porcini, Charred Spring Onions, Roasted Celeriac & Truffle Puree, Truffle Butter, Marsala Glaze, Winter Truffle. Recommended Wine: Hungerford Sauvignon Blanc - Hints of Passionfruit, Grapefruit, Melon & Lemongrass. Glass: $19, Bottle: $80
Duck Liver & Cognac Pate*
Caramelized Baby Pear, Fig Compote, Port Wine Jelly, Brioche, Watercress. Recommended Wine: Gundog Wild Semillon - Distinctive Notes of Lemongrass, Herbal Tea & Peach. Glass: $20, Bottle: $90
Confit Pork Belly*
Miso Smoked Carrot Puree, Caramelise Heirloom Carrot, Fennel & Apple Salad, Pineapple Emulsion". Recommended Wine: Winmark Reserve Chardonnay - Delicate notes of Figs, Stone Fruits, Marzipan & Nashi Pear. Glass: $24, Bottle: $115
Char-Grilled Spatchcock Breast*
Warm Terrine, Burned Leek Puree, Pickled Radish, Broad Beans, Eschalot & Balsamic Reduction. Recommended Wine: Maude Pinot Noir - Aromatics of Violet, Dark Cherry, Plum & Blackcurrant. Glass: $24, Bottle: $115
Chickpea Panisse* ***
Hazelnut Foam, Crispy Chickpea, Asparagus, Garden Cucumber, Charcoal Dressing. Recommended Wine: Brokenwood Pinot Gris - Aromas of pear & apple mix with hints of honeysuckle, subtle quince & spice. Glass: $20, Bottle: $90

Main

Slow Cooked Angus Tenderloin*
Vegetable Ash Crust, Pressed Beef Cheek, Smoked Potato & Black Garlic Puree, Pickled Young Onion, Purple Cauliflower, Au Jus. Recommended Wine: Andrew Thomas Sweetwater Shiraz - Vanilla, Dark Cherry, Spicy Pepper, Liquorice & Red Plum. Glass: $22, Bottle: $105
Dry-Aged Duck Breast*
Wild Rice & Spinach, Sweet Potato Gratin, Brussels Sprout, Blood Orange, Foie Gras Jus. Recommended Wine: Margan Tempranillo Grenache Shiraz - Nutmeg, Vanilla, Dark Chocolate & Berry Jam. Glass: $22, Bottle: $105
Lamb Backstrap*
Sumac & Pistachio Crust, Pumpkin Flan, Tuile, Winter Vegetables, Minted Labneh, Wild Garden Rocket, Herb Jus. Recommended Wine: Brokenwood Cabernet Sauvignon Merlot - Ripe, rich plum notes combined with dusty tannins from the fruit & oak. Glass: $20, Bottle: $90
Pan Seared Grouper*
Garden Tomato Confit, Lilliput Capers, Desiree Potato Fondant, Green Vegetable Velouté, Karkalla. Recommended Wine: Tim Adams Riesling - Grapefruit, Lime, Lemon & Floral Characteristics. Glass: $18, Bottle: $80
Roasted Garden Vegetables & Basil Pesto Risotto* ** ***
Reggiano, Lime Mascarpone, Watermelon Radish. Recommended Wine: First Creek Museum Semillon - Distinctive Aromas of Beeswax, Peach, Red Apple & Dried Green Herbs. Glass: $19, Bottle: $80

Sides

Potato Purée & Thyme OilA$12.00
Roasted Butternut PumpkinA$12.00
with Toasted Cashew, Pistachio Praline & Binnorie Goats Feta
Jamon & Black PepperA$12.00
Blistered Broccolini

Dessert

Winter Garden Pavlova*
Garden Grape, Raspberry, Mandarin, Grapefruit Jelly, Walnut Praline Crumbs, Wattle Seed Crème Fraiche, Piggs Peake Tawny Glaze. Recommended Wine: Pepper Tree Sticky Pig - Elegant Flavours of Rich Nectar, Green Apple & Pears. Glass: $18, Bottle: $80
Rhubarb, Strawberry & Mandarin*
Ginger Poached Rhubarb, Strawberry Inspiration Creamuex, Rhubarb & Strawberry Compote, Mandarin Crumble, Manuka Honey Chunks, Rhubarb Crisp, Mandarin Sorbet. Recommended Wine: Piggs Peake I swine - Ripe Nectarine, Pears & Pineapple. Glass: $18, Bottle: $80
Camembert Crème Brûlée
Native Currant Granola, Caramel Popcorn, Spiced Apple Cranberry Chutney, Rosemary Lavosh. Recommended Wine: Yalumba Botrytis Viognier Honeysuckle, musk & vanilla with notes of lemon thyme & ginger. Glass: $18, Bottle: $80
Chocolate Textures
Manjari 64% Mousse, Caramel Crunch, Dark Chocolate Sponge, Cocoa Crisps, Warm Grand Marnier Ganache. Recommended Wine: Piggs Peake Tawny - Elegantly Lifted with Flavours Caramel & Nuts. Glass: $18, Bottle: $80
Selection of Sorbets* ^
Chef's Selection of Premium International & Australian Cheese*
Guava Paste, Water Crackers, Muscatels, House Made Lavosh, Circa Lavender Honey, Dehydrated Vanilla Poached Pears. Recommended Wine: Gundog Muscat - Prune, Maple, Burnt Raisins, Nuts & Caramel. Glass: $18, Bottle: $80

What 1,130 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

4.6

4.6 based on recent ratings

4.7Food
4.7Service
4.7Ambience
4.4Value

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1,130 Reviews

OT
OpenTable Diner
New South Wales
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on April 26, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Great service and a very nice medal with great ambience.
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OT
OpenTable Diner
New South Wales
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on March 30, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Arrival to finish was a great experience from the waitstaff to the food.. Outstanding experience…
Circa 1876 at The Convent Hunter ValleyResponded on April 1, 2024
Thank you for your excellent feedback! We take pride in what we do, and we are always thrilled to hear our guests had a great experience at The Convent Hunter Valley We look forward to seeing you again next time you are in Hunter Valley.
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GlennC
Sydney
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on March 29, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Amazing place, great food, great service and staff.
Circa 1876 at The Convent Hunter ValleyResponded on April 1, 2024
Thank you for your excellent feedback! We take pride in what we do, and we are always thrilled to hear our guests had a great experience at The Convent Hunter Valley We look forward to seeing you again next time you are in Hunter Valley.
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GeeCeeEm
Sydney
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on March 29, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great food! Great wine recommendations!! They accomodate any and all dietary requirements and requests were handled very quickly and with a smile.
Circa 1876 at The Convent Hunter ValleyResponded on April 1, 2024
Thank you for your excellent feedback! We take pride in what we do, and we are always thrilled to hear our guests had a great experience at The Convent Hunter Valley We look forward to seeing you again next time you are in Hunter Valley.
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FD
FionaD
Hawaii
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on February 24, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Beautiful dining experience from food to wines to service. Couldn’t recommend more highly.
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IanM
Italy
3 reviews
4.0
3 reviews
Dined on February 22, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The location and ambiance is first class. Service very good and the staff very knowledgeable and friendly. The Lamb dish we ordered was not as tender as it could have been whilst the rest of the food tasty and well presented
Circa 1876 at The Convent Hunter ValleyResponded on February 24, 2024
Thank you for taking the time to provide us with a review of your recent visit to CIRCA 1876. We were pleased to hear that our team made your experience with us a pleasant one and we look forward to seeing you again soon!
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HannahW
Sydney
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on February 20, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Fantastic food and service. Perfect for a special celebration
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JJ2024
Hawaii
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on February 16, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Romantic setting, excellent and beautifully presented food. Warm and friendly service. Definitely recommend.
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Geoff
Italy
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on February 15, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Fabulous food and service in a great setting - definitely one of the best in the Hunter.
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Thomas
New South Wales
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on February 14, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great service , friendly staff , quick food service , great value for money , the food was incredible Will recommend to anyone
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64 Halls Road, Pokolbin, AU-NSW 2320

Additional information

Cross street
Broke Road
Neighborhood
Hunter Valley
Hours of operation
Lunch Thu–Sat 12:00 pm–2:30 pm Sun 12:00 pm–3:30 pm Dinner Tue–Sat 6:00 pm–8:30 pm
Price
$41 to $100
Cuisines
Modern Australian, Farm-to-table
Dining style
Fine Dining
Dress code
Smart Casual
Parking details
Onsite Parking available
Public transit
Located at the beautiful Convent Hunter Valley hotel, Broke Road, Pokolbin.
Payment options
AMEX, Diners Club, JCB, Mastercard, Visa
Entertainment
The Hunter Valley occasionally plays host to special outdoor concerts in nearby locations Hope Estate, featuring both local and internationally renowned artists such as Bruce Springsteen, Barry Gibb, John Farnham and many more. At The Convent Hunter Valley we have a variety accomodation packages throughout the year to ensure you can experience the best from the Hunter Valley Please visit our website http://www.convent.com.au to view special offers throughout the year.
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.circa1876.com.au/
Phone number
(02) 4998 4999

Circa 1876 at The Convent Hunter Valley

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Menu

Entrée

Pan Seared Scallops*

Duck Liver & Cognac Pate*

Confit Pork Belly*

Char-Grilled Spatchcock Breast*

Chickpea Panisse* ***

Main

Slow Cooked Angus Tenderloin*

Dry-Aged Duck Breast*

Lamb Backstrap*

Pan Seared Grouper*

Roasted Garden Vegetables & Basil Pesto Risotto* *

Sides

Potato Purée & Thyme OilA$12.00

Roasted Butternut PumpkinA$12.00

Jamon & Black PepperA$12.00

Dessert

Winter Garden Pavlova*

Rhubarb, Strawberry & Mandarin*

Camembert Crème Brûlée

Chocolate Textures

Selection of Sorbets* ^

Chef's Selection of Premium International & Australian Cheese*

What 1,130 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

FAQs

How is Circa 1876 at The Convent Hunter Valley restaurant rated?

Is Circa 1876 at The Convent Hunter Valley currently accepting reservations?

Not available on OpenTable

Additional information

Circa 1876 at The Convent Hunter Valley

Not available on OpenTable

There’s more to explore

Additional information

Entrée

Pan Seared Scallops*

Duck Liver & Cognac Pate*

Confit Pork Belly*

Char-Grilled Spatchcock Breast*

Chickpea Panisse* ***

Main

Slow Cooked Angus Tenderloin*

Dry-Aged Duck Breast*

Lamb Backstrap*

Pan Seared Grouper*

Roasted Garden Vegetables & Basil Pesto Risotto* ** ***

Sides

Potato Purée & Thyme OilA$12.00

Roasted Butternut PumpkinA$12.00

Jamon & Black PepperA$12.00

Dessert

Winter Garden Pavlova*

Rhubarb, Strawberry & Mandarin*

Camembert Crème Brûlée

Chocolate Textures

Selection of Sorbets* ^

Chef's Selection of Premium International & Australian Cheese*

Overall ratings and reviews

FAQs

How is Circa 1876 at The Convent Hunter Valley restaurant rated?

Is Circa 1876 at The Convent Hunter Valley currently accepting reservations?

Not available on OpenTable

Additional information

Roasted Garden Vegetables & Basil Pesto Risotto* *