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

Overview of Restaurant 1861

Wedding Venue Type

Pub / Restaurant

Wedding Venue Capacity

Dining Capacity

Reception Capacity

Wedding Venue Accommodation

No. of Bedrooms

Sleeps No. of People

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

Bridal Changing Facilities

Exclusive Use

Outdoor Reception Space

Wedding Catering

Western / European

Alcohol Licence

In-House Wine List

Bar

Corkage Charge for Own Alcohol

Pricing for Restaurant 1861

Packages
(price per head)

Prices Start At

£38

Maximum Price

£100

Minimum Number of Guests

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

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.

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

Website

Phone

Wedding Venue Address

Old Ross Rd, Cross Ash, Monmouthshire, NP7 8PB, Wales, United Kingdom

Travel Notes

From Abergavenny you need to take the B4521 towards Ross and Skenfrith. This can be reached from the A465, the main Hereford Road, or from the Mardy (the old Hereford Road). Follow the B4521 from the town for about 7 miles, passing through the villages of Llandewi Skirrid and Llanvetherine. The restaurant is on the left hand side of the road and the car park is opposite, on your right. Our entrance is via the main front door. Once inside, turn left into the bar. From Monmouth take the Rockfield Road B4347 and follow signs to Abergavenny, joining the B4521 in the process. We’re about 9 miles out of town. After passing through the village of Cross Ash the restaurant will be found on the right hand side, with the car park opposite on your left. If travelling using Satellite Navigation then we are at postcode NP7 8PB or Latitude 51.8696 degrees North, Longitude 2.8741 degrees West If you will require a taxi, we suggest that you book one in advance to avoid disappointment. If you do not know any local taxi firms, this link may be of assistance Yell.com.Taxis We look forward to greeting you soon! Kate and Simon.

Nearest Town

Abergavenny/ Monmouth

Nearest Motorway & Junction

M50 or M4 Junction 24

Nearest Train Station

Abergavenny

Nearest Airport

Cardiff

Wedding show around

23rd March 2025

Please contact us on 01873 821297 to arrange your personal tour and to discuss your ideas.

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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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