Restaurant 1861

(15)
£38 - £100 pp
Up to 35
6 Bedrooms
Exclusive Use
Wedding Licence

Description

1861 Restaurant with Rooms is set in the foothills of the Black Mountains and the Brecon Beacons national park(Bannau Brycheiniog) in rural Monmouthshire just a few miles from Abergavenny and Monmouth. 1861 offers award winning fine dining for upto 35 guests in comfortable relaxed surroundings, with the opportunity to create your own bespoke seasonal menu using the freshest of ingredients most of which are local to the area, and arrive daily from within a 20 mile radius. Kate's Father grows our fruit and vegetables enabling us to pick what we need daily and create an exquisite and unique dining experience which reflects your personal tastes. The restaurant has recently expanded to include 6 king sized, 5 star bedrooms ( AA and Visit Wales ), offering accommodation and private lounge facilities for the bridal party. Kate and Simon have worked together since 2004 planning hundreds of weddings, and have the knowledge and experience to put together an event to every couples desires. Our dedicated team will ensure the detailed preparations for your special day will create memories you will treasure.

Personal Message from the Manager

Name of Wedding Contact: Kate and Simon King
Thank you for viewing our profile, we look forward to meeting you and exploring your vision for the day.

Experience

Year Business Was Established
2007
No. of Weddings Hosted
Between 10 and 30
Public Liability Insurance
Yes
No. of People In Team
10

Overview of Restaurant 1861

Wedding Venue Type
Pub / Restaurant
Wedding Venue Capacity
Dining Capacity
35
Reception Capacity
35
Wedding Venue Accommodation
No. of Bedrooms
6
Sleeps No. of People
12
Bridal Suite
Honeymoon Suite

Wedding Ceremony & Reception

St Mary Church, Llanfair Green, NP7 8PA is approx 2 miles from the restaurant.

Wedding Venue Details

In-House Wedding Coordinator
On-Site Parking
Disabled Access
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Wedding Catering

Western / European
Alcohol Licence
In-House Wine List
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Pricing for Restaurant 1861

Packages
(price per head)

Prices Start At
£38
Maximum Price
£100
Minimum Number of Guests
20
Kate and Simon will create a bespoke menu for you around your personal tastes. We offer exclusive use of the restaurant for parties of 20(adults) or more. Exclusive use is available for smaller parties at £500. We also have 6, 5 star en suite guest bedrooms with private lounge available for you and your guests please, see our website( www.18-61.co.uk) for current pricing.
What is included in this pricing:
Multiple course wedding breakfast
Exclusive use
Wedding coordinator available on the day

Reviews for Restaurant 1861
(15)

Mr and Mrs Adam
Happy couple married in May
October 2024
Exceptional from Start to Finish

Exceptional from start to finish Brilliant restaurant, fully enjoyed ourselves, so many little touches that together with a brilliant menu and service made an outstanding evening.

Mr and Mrs Thorne
Happy couple married in June
October 2024
Well worth it

The meal was outstanding and the service too. It is set in the country side so you have lovely views. I would definitely recommend 1861 it is well worth it. You are made very welcome.

Mr and Mrs Bradley
Happy couple married in July
October 2024
The best restaurant in Southeast Wales !

Lovely warm welcome very friendly and relaxed atmosphere. Food was absolutely amazing. The best restaurant in southeast Wales !

Mr and Mrs Jones
Wedding: September
October 2024
The restaurant is fantastic

The restaurant is fantastic highly recommend the service was exceptional the attention to detail and extras like the pre desert the the treats with coffee made the experience very much enjoyable plus a great wine selection

Mel and Andrew
Wedding: November
October 2024
Lovely

Lovely place run by a lovely couple with great food and really attentive service. We've been visiting for years and keep returning. Food: 5/5Service: 5/5

Roxanne
Happy couple married in December
October 2024
The greatest day

Fabulous staff (owners), delicious food, very cosy place. Been there for our wedding and will definitely go back 👍 Deserts are the best I’ve had in the UK. Simple and full of taste. Food: 5/5Service: 5/5Atmosphere: 5/5

Jennifer and Partner
Happy couple married in June
October 2024
Perfection!

Perfection! Amazing food, faultless and attentive service, well stocked beverages and lovely little touches that make you feel really special. We will most definitely be returning next time we're in the area. Kate made our visit very special and memorable. Food: 5/5Service: 5/5Atmosphere: 5/5

Kevin and Lesley
Happy couple married in August
October 2024
Fabulous!!

Kate is the owner and the warmth of her welcome and service she provided throughout was fabulous. Add to that the food there is well worth the visit, we were welcomed with a glass of prosecco and nibbles in a lovely garden.

ang
Wedding: January
October 2024
The best place near Abergavenny

Another amazing experience. Simon really, really knows how to cook and put flavours together. Kate is an awesome front of house. The best place to eat near Abergavenny.

Anthony
Wedding: November
October 2024
Lovely Fine Dining

Another amazing experience. Simon really, really knows how to cook and put flavours together. Kate is an awesome front of house. The best place to eat near Abergavenny.

Location & Contact Details for Restaurant 1861

Wedding Venue Address
Old Ross Rd, Cross Ash, Monmouthshire, NP7 8PB, Wales, United Kingdom
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Describe the best wedding that happened at Restaurant 1861?

One of the most memorable has to be Sara and Craig, they had been visiting us for a few years beforehand with Craig proposing in the car park!! They had a diverse friend and family group with many different requirements, but such lovely people. The wedding breakfast was for 18 people and together we created a truly fabulous dining experience full of incredible tastes and colour, all themed to Sara's vision. Sara, Craig and their growing family continue to visit us and hopefully one day we may help them with another big celebration.

What is your No. 1 wedding planning tip for couples?

Consider the scents around on the day as well as the visual aspects. In a previous life when Kate was the wedding planner, the 00's trend of cheese wedding cakes has left a vivid memory, there's nothing quite like an aged Stilton in a warm sunny room filled with people!! Alternatively a bride who decorated the tables with sweetpeas from her own garden is equally memorable for very different reasons.

What’s your favourite personal touch you’ve seen at a wedding?

We once did a Christmas wedding where each guest recieved a personalised christmas decoration as a favour.

Describe Restaurant 1861 in 5 adjectives

Delicious, Relaxed, Personal, Rural, Yours

Where’s the best photo spot at Restaurant 1861?

The front lawn with the Skirrid mountain behind on a sunny day.

Have you had any celebrity guest or wedding at Restaurant 1861?

We have a number of noted guests who remain private, including (I asked to share this) Prunella Scales and Timothy West.

What’s your favourite canapé?

Not sure you can beat a strawberry dipped in belgian chocolate with a glass of champagne on a warm summers day.
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