Restaurant 1861

583 Snowy Mountains Hwy, Cooma ACT 2630
$$$ Australian

Reservations

Business Info

  • Address: 583 Snowy Mountains Hwy, Cooma ACT 2630
  • Cross Street: Snowy Mountains Hwy
  • Cuisine: Australian |
  • Cost: | Moderate
  • Category: Fine Dining
  • Star Rating:
  • Reservations: Recommended
  • Dress Code: Casual Elegant
  • Meals Served: Lunch | Dinner |
  • Parking: Car Park |
  • Payment Options: VISA | MasterCard | Cash | Apple Pay | Android Pay | Debit |
  • Corkage Fee: N/A
  • Phone: 0459287144
  • Features: Full Bar, Outdoor Seating, Private Room, Smoking Area, Winning Wine List, Working Fireplace, Wheelchair Access, Healthy Options, Farm-to-table,
  • Occasion: Child Friendly, Romantic Dining, Dining Alone, Business Dining, Meet for a Drink, Quiet Conversation, Special Occasion, Vegetarian, Quick Bite, Date Night,

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Business Hours

Reservations Available
Monday
Closed
Tuesday
Closed
Wednesday
Closed
Thursday
Open for group bookings over 15 people. For smaller groups please see special hours. 11:00 - 21:30
Friday
Saturday
Sunday
Open for group bookings over 15 people. For smaller groups please see special hours. 11:00 - 16:00
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Customer Reviews & Ratings

4.78 out of 5 stars based on 195 votes

Overall: 10/10
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Service: 10/10
Ambience: 10/10
Value: 10/10
Apr 18, 2023
Jen H.
Great food, perfect service & fantastic atmosphere. The team go above and beyond to make you feel welcome. The grounds & indoor areas of the Travellers Rest and unique and stunning. Can’t wait to go back.

Overall: 10/10
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Apr 16, 2023
Anthony B.
Would love to see 1861 with a small range of premium Zero Alc wines available. Other than that, once again an awesome meal and service.

Overall: 10/10
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Feb 16, 2023
Emily C.
Jonny the cook always blows us away with his menus. We've never had something we didn't like including foods we normally have enjoyed from other restaurants. The staff are also incredible and always make us feel so welcome checking on us regularly throughout our time eating. My family and I have never enjoyed a restaurant as much as we do resturant 1861.
Business Response:
Thank you Emily for your kind words. It is always a pleasure to have you dine with us! :)

Overall: 10/10
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Feb 16, 2023
Melanie J.
AMAZING!

Overall: 10/10
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Feb 15, 2023
Oliver W.
A high class restaurant in a beautiful setting. Would absolutely recommend for a fine dining experience.

Overall: 10/10
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Value: 9/10
Nov 27, 2022
Robert B.
Had a great experience, the place is full of history and a lovely garden. Food is italian style what I like but ferry tasty and well balanced. Only problem is the layout of the restaurant, it’s a u shape, where in the glasshouse and you can’t see the waitress if you need one more drink so I had to stand up to ask, so maybe they must look more around to serve you if you need something. But staff is friendly and helpful so not to worry about that.

Overall: 10/10
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Nov 20, 2022
Ewan R.
A fantastic lunch with great food and amazing service. We can't wait to return.

Overall: 10/10
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Oct 18, 2022
Graeme B.
Quite simply, the best overall restaurant in the Cooma area. Friendly staff, who are passionate about everything they present. Don't drive passed, it is well worth your time.

Overall: 10/10
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Sep 25, 2022
Olivia S.
The food was delicious (some ordered seconds!) and they put our group (4 adults, 5 kids) at the long table at the back looking out to the lovely grass area where the kids could play and run around. Would definitely come here again!!

Overall: 10/10
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Aug 03, 2022
Joy S.
Superb dining experience for my mothers 89th birthday. Service, Food, Ambience, Beer was first class and top shelf. Would highly recommend your restaurant. In fact I already have. Thank you from Anthea, Andy and Joy! 31 August 2022

Overall: 10/10
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Jul 22, 2022
Pauline W.
Thank you for a lovely Christmas in July luncheon. I have had feedback from our group and they were so pleased with everything that was offered especially the menu and the Christmas décor, they even commented on how lovely it was to see the 2 ducks wandering around in the garden. Thank you once again from our very happy group of 9.

Overall: 10/10
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Jul 02, 2022
Linda F.
Amazing beautiful restaurant. We will be back!

Overall: 10/10
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Jun 28, 2022
Nikola S.
We have a great experience and look forward to our next visit.

Overall: 10/10
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Jun 17, 2022
Ashlee A.
Everytime we come this place never disappoints. The food is lovely and so are the staff!!!

Overall: 10/10
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May 16, 2022
Elizabeth G.
1861 is Cooma's best kept secret. This was my second visit - round trip was 200km+ !! Will certainly bring friends for my third visit. It's worth the trip!!

Overall: 10/10
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Apr 26, 2022
Graeme B.
Simple brilliant, so glad that we are local and can continue to enjoy this superb restaurant

Overall: 10/10
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Apr 22, 2022
Bill D.
Fantastic experience, staff were extremely polite, friendly and cheerful. Table size was perfect not too small, cloth napkins which is a bonus and sized ones as well. The food was excellent, what you would expect to eat at any fine dinning restaurant, the price was only slightly overpriced for the area but quality of food and service definetly make ip for it. Do yourselves a favour and book at table we will definetly be going again.

Overall: 10/10
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Mar 02, 2022
Monique V.
Overall a lovely experience in beautiful surroundings. Friendly service.

Overall: 10/10
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Jan 18, 2022
Nanda J.
Loved the rustic setting, the food and service was just lovely. Made my birthday lunch something very special indeed.

Overall: 10/10
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Jan 05, 2022
Elysia L.
Amazing, We will be back!!

Overall: 10/10
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Nov 07, 2021
Terry S.
The restaurant was very relaxing and the hosts were very accomodating with everything

Overall: 9/10
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Value: 8/10
Aug 14, 2022
Adrian C.
This is a real gem, certainly not to be missed. Only a stones throw out of town. The food was simply delicious and the service from Johnny exceptional, very welcoming. Our family had a ball.

Overall: 9/10
Food: 8/10
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Value: 9/10
Jan 16, 2022
wouter v.
great dinner experience. Both food and ambience. They managed to maintain the atmosphere of the previous travellers rest. Really a unique place in Cooma. Good luck. looking forward to the opening of the whiskey bar.

Overall: 8/10
Food: 8/10
Service: 8/10
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Value: 8/10
Jun 24, 2022
Nadine M.
Will definitely come back. The food was yum, the staff were friendly and loved the general charm of the venue, however we didn't really take our jackets off as it was quite cool in there despite the fire going. Great to see decent whiskey in the bar! For the calibre of restaurant / food the owners look like they are going for, a little more attention to guests' empty drinks, empty plates etc would be good. Perhaps a dedicated hostess that gets to shine in this attentive role alone would really lift a guest's experience. I can see this being a fabulous foodies destination.

Overall: 8/10
Food: 9/10
Service: 9/10
Ambience: 7/10
Value: 8/10
May 31, 2022
Louise H.
Food was fantastic, very friendly front of house. Restaurant was nearly empty which was a great shame, but we’ll be back

Overall: 8/10
Food: 5/10
Service: 8/10
Ambience: 9/10
Value: 7/10
Mar 16, 2022
Stuart R.
A beautiful setting however the quality of the food was not quite what we expected given the advertising

Overall: 7/10
Food: 8/10
Service: 8/10
Ambience: 9/10
Value: 8/10
Feb 20, 2022
Ged B.
Loved the ambience. A little bit dusty inside, spider webs, etc. Loved the outlook. The food was above standard fare & there is a good wine list. The young waiter, Sam, was very good & attentive to our needs. It's good to see an effort to create a restaurant, rather than an eating house. We will be back.