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£38 - £100 pp
Up to 35
6 Bedrooms
Exclusive Use
Wedding Licence
Description
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
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
Pricing for Restaurant 1861
Location & Contact Details for Restaurant 1861
Location & Contact Details for Restaurant 1861
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
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FAQs
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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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