The Albion, Braidwood
Make Braidwood your next cosy weekend away, with a luxurious stay at Mona Farm, and a memorable dining experience at The Albion.
Overview
Head to Braidwood, a historic country town in the South Tablelands of New South Wales, to check out the newly revived heritage-listed Albion Hotel. Sitting at the heart of the charming country town, The Albion is a local favourite and hot spot for visitors to Braidwood to get a taste of seasonal produce and country hospitality.
The Albion cafe and restaurant is the sister business of Mona Farm, a stunning 124-acre estate located in Braidwood that offers luxury accommodation and destination weddings and events. Spend a cosy weekend at Mona Farm to immerse yourself in country life, Australian history and contemporary art.
The Albion continues this penchant for combining country charm with a modern edge. Untouched fireplaces and original floorboards maintain the space's original character, while an elevated menu imbues a contemporary feel. Avo on toast is elevated with house-pickled zucchini, ginger rice pudding is served with pear and caramelised walnuts, and smokey baked beans are served with grilled corn bread and herbed sour cream. Lunch includes slow-cooked duck salad, build-your-own toasties, and a beef burger with mint and feta, red pepper jam, beetroot, and aioli.
The recent introduction of Albion Nights sees Executive Chef Keira Madeley's intriguing menu carried through to dinner service on Friday and Saturday nights. Millie Di Maio, General Manager of Mona Farm, says, "This isn't just dinner or a quick bite. We called it Albion Nights because we want it to feel like a place where you sit, stay and connect - a sophisticated hub for our community."
The dinner menu is built around seasonal snacks and generous sharing plates, with a tasting menu available if you're indecisive. San Daniele prosciutto is paired with guindilla peppers and buffalo mozzarella. Yellow fin tuna is topped with caramelised fennel, preserved lemon, puffed wild rice and yuzu. Roast chicken sits atop creamy cannelini beans, grilled prawns are served with romesco, pickled eschalot and jalapeno, and wagyu pichana is finished with bone marrow butter and caper vierge.
The drinks list celebrates small-batch Australian wine makers, including Canberra's Collector Wines and Victoria's Momento Mori, and intriguing boutique beers such as Blue Mountains' Mountain Culture Status Quo Pale Ale and Burleigh Heads' Black Hops Eggnog Stout.
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