Circa 1876

A short stroll down the tree-lined driveway is Circa 1876, one of the Hunter Valley's most iconic restaurants - located aside the historic cottage on the picturesque grounds of Roscrea Estate, surrounded by our rich produce-filled kitchen gardens.

The menu offers a refined, yet relaxed dining experience, guided by the seasons and onsite garden. The experience can be described as "unbuttoned fine dining" with food that is honest, thoughtful, and comfort-driven; a hyper-local wine list and service that surprises and delights.

Circa 1876 has a celebrated history in the Hunter, and our regular guests will tell you their favourite season, an outstanding dish, or that special bottle of wine shared amongst friends, family, and loved ones. It is a local go-to, a wine industry favourite, and a dining-must for all visitors.

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Open 5 days a week

Lunch: 12:00pm - 4:00pm (Friday & Saturday)

Dinner: 5:30pm - 10:00pm (Tuesday - Saturday)

Please call 02 4998 4999 or book online to make your reservation today.

• 2025 Australian Good Food Guide Chefs Hat – 12 points
• 2024 Australian Good Food Guide Chefs Hat – 12 points

Located within The Convent Hunter Valley

Address: 64 Halls Rd, Pokolbin NSW 2320

Phone: +61 2 4998 4999

Email:[email protected]

Terms and Conditions:

A set price for 3-course minimum applies per person to all lunch and dinner bookings, excluding Special Events.

Booking of 5 and under: A 48-hours cancellation policy applies to your booking. Any cancellation within 48 hours will attract the Cancellation Charges of $115 per person for dinner and $85 per person for lunch.

Please note: A Credit Card guarantee will be required for all bookings. Please advise us of any special dietary requirements when booking or contact us at [email protected]. Payment by credit card will incur a surcharge.

Group bookings: Group bookings: For bookings of 6 or more people we will require a non-refundable deposit of 30% of the expected bill total. This will be processed on the credit card supplied at the time of booking. The initial non-refundable deposit is forfeited for cancellations at any time up to and including 7 days prior to your reservation. Any cancellation within 7 days, will attract the full Cancellation Charge of $115 per person for dinner and $85 per person for lunch.

All changes and/or cancellations to bookings need to be communicated in writing. Cancellation charges: If you cancel for any reason inside the cancellation time, or do not arrive on your specified booking date then a full cancellation penalty of $115 per person for dinner and $85 per person for lunch will apply. 

Special events: Full prepayment is required for all Special Events including Christmas Day, New Year's Eve, Valentine's Day, Yulefest, Long Weekends and Ticketed events. These bookings are non-cancellable and non-refundable. Please refer to your event ticket, invoice or confirmation letter for further details. 

Please note we do not accept Entertainment Cards at Circa 1876.