Chisolm's Restaurant - a Blue Mountains Favourite
Welcome to Chisolm’s Grand Dining Room and Jeremiah’s Bar and Lounge at the Historic Caves House.
Caves house was designed in 1897 by Walter Liberty Vernon as a retreat for the wealthy landowners of NSW. Mr. Vernon, a former soldier who was also the NSW Government Architect from 1890 to 1911, designed many landmark buildings throughout Australia, including the Art Gallery of NSW. At Caves House, Vernon's design included an enormous grand dining room, completed in 1924, which is now our magnificent Chisholm's Grand Dining Room.
Chisolm’s is one of Australia's two remaining 'grand dining rooms', and dining in Chisolm’s is one of the many 'must do' experiences whilst staying here at Jenolan Caves.
The ambiance and historical significance of the room is an experience in itself, and when matched with our Executive Chef’s menu, is the perfect end to a long day of exploring the Caves precinct.
Chisolm’s is ideal for large groups and intimate family get-togethers. There is nothing quite as special as a romantic dinner for 2 by the open fire place.
Please note that we do not accept American Express.
Opening hours / Bookings Essential
| Breakfast - a-la-carte (overnight guests only) | daily |
Open from 7:30 - 9am |
| Lunch | weekends |
2 seatings:
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| High Tea | daily |
2 seatings:
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| Dinner (overnight guests only) | daily |
4 seatings:
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| Jeremiah's Bar | daily | open when the restaurant is open |
Dine & Discover
Great news - You can put your Dine & Discover voucher (valid to June 30), towards a delicious weekend lunch in Chisolm's Restaurant. That way you pay the difference only. Find out more about Dine & Discover weekend lunch in Chisolm's.
Our DinnersChisolm's serves 'modern Australian' cuisine. Currently we offer a delicious 2-course or 3-course menu. Enjoy delicious dishes such as Lamb rump tagine with olives, tomato and capers and preserved lemon, with a sauce soublise, followed by Warm banana bread and butter pudding, with rhubarb and pomegranate syrup - among other taste sensations. We also offer a menu for children up to age 12. Head Chef, Mark Livingstone, has had considerable restaurant experience in Sydney, England and France. He owned and managed his own award-winning restaurant in Mt Isa. We are extremely fortunate to have him at Jenolan.
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Our Wines & DrinksChoose a wine from 34 carefully selected labels. Included are many delicious regional wines, such as Casey’s Pinot Noir, crafted from grapes grown in the mountains nearby. If you want to celebrate life’s most important occasions, you can choose from Europe’s most famous wines, including Moet & Chandon Brut Imperial NV. We stock a massive 59 spirit labels, from Stone Pine Native Citrus vodka, locally crafted in Bathurst, featuring Australian native botanicals, to Lagavulin16, 16-year-old single-malt, distilled on Scotland’s far-flung Isle of Islay. This amazing array forms the ingredients of new handmade cocktails, such as the Cave Tini (gin, vermouth and olives soaked in Jenolan brine) or the irresistible Gold@Jenolan (Dead Man Gold rum, Kahlua and Frangelico). Try one.
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Miss Chisolm, our resident 'ghost'
Chisolm's Restaurant is named after Miss Chisolm who worked in Caves House hotel for many years, until 1958. Now, Miss Chisholm is thought to be one of Jenolan's ghosts.
Indulge in one of our wines or fun cocktails with your delicious dinner. Then, experience a haunting 'Legends, Mysteries & Ghosts' tour in the caves (Saturdays). After that, you will need a relaxing nightcap at Jeremiah’s Bar!
