Circa 1876 Restaurant

Dine under the whimsical luxury of classical chandeliers in the grounds of our Hatted Restaurant and one of Australia\u2019s most picturesque hinterlands. 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. Or you can experience the eclectic charm of the Champagne Lounge, with its open fire. Under Trent\u2019s direction, the restaurant has now moved away from a la carte and instead created two-course, three-course, and a five-course chef\u2019s tasting menu options. Highlight dishes include Sesame Crusted Yellow Fin Tuna (Soft Cooked Pullet Egg, Olive Cheeks, Chipotle Aioli, Wasabi Roe, Fresh Garden Greens and Lime); Two Parts Duck (Seared Duck Breast, Slow Cooked Duck Egg, Fresh Black Truffle, Truffle Potato Foam, Asparagus and Jam\u00F3n); Wagyu 5+ MB rib eye on the bone for two; and a Truffle Cr\u00E8me Brulee Foam (Truffle Honeycomb, Rhubarb, Cr\u00E8me Fraiche Ice cream and House-made Truffle Honey). Circa 1876 quite literally brings the \u2018farm to fork\u2019 ethos to life as guests overlook the organic kitchen garden that their food came from just beyond their plate. The delicate fresh quail eggs are also gathered from our onsite Japanese quails. Reservations are recommended. You can book online or reservations will be happy to arrange it for you. Opening Hours; Open 5 days a week (Friday - Tuesday) Lunch: 12.00pm to 2.30pm Dinner: 5.30pm to 9.00pm