Jenolan Caves Grand Dining Room - Chisolm's Restaurant

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Grandeur, Ghosts & Great Times!

At Jenolan, Chisolm’s Restaurant, has been a grand dining room since 1916. Next time you dine at Chisolm's, look around. Of all the rooms the in heritage-listed Caves House hotel, Chisolm's has the most fascinating history. The room has not changed structurally, since its earliest days. Many architectural features, such as the ceiling, are original, unchanged since the Duke and Duchess of York visited in 1927. Some furnishings also have fascinating stories to tell.

Then there are the personalities that are associated with the room. Did you know that the architect was the same man who designed Sydney's Queen Victoria Building? And the manageress, who served Caves House for nearly 30 years, is now rumoured to haunt the restaurant - believe it or not! Our current Executive Chef may also one day take his place in the Jenolan 'hall of fame', if he continues to create great dishes from locally sourced ingredients, such as his delectable 'Slow braised Black Angus scotch fillet (240g) Bourguignon of red wine, thyme, mushrooms and onions, served with mashed potatoes and broccolini.'

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Back in the Days When Jenolan Had Its Own Farm

Did you know that Jenolan Caves once had its own farm? It was not an easy achievement in such limited terrain. It was established in 1918, to feed the huge influx of guests who were holidaying in Caves House. The Jenolan farm grew throughout the 1920s, 30s and 40s, producing meat, fruit, vegetables and flowers for Caves House, until in the 1950s, modern transportation made it more economical to get food from far afield.

These days, we are moving back to the days of the past,as we become more aware of sustainability and supporting local industry. We know that driving food and other supplies from far afield uses more fossil fuel, produces more greenhouse gases and doesn't help local industry. So our Executive Chef is again keeping it local by striving to source local ingredients from the surrounding area.

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9 Great Reasons You Should Plan a Jenolan Escape

From Friday evening, October 29, we are reopening for weekends – cave tours, hotel, café and restaurant. Let Jenolan be your spring escape. There are many benefits:

Improving Your Health - surrounded by mountains, we promise your thighs will thank you;
An Unforgettable Distraction - forget your stresses;
Romance - who doesn’t need a bit of romance?
Feel Important - like a VIP in our grand dining room;
Unclutter your mind - relaxation helps calm and clear your mind;
Learn Something New and Fascinating - learning new things and develop confidence;
It’s easy to book - a great holiday should also be easy;
Use Your Dine & Discover Voucher;
Small, Intimate Tour Groups.

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