Ben’s Falls Father’s Day Long Lunch

Celebrate Dad with a long lunch at Ben’s Falls this Father’s Day.

Come out, settle in and enjoy a relaxed three-course lunch overlooking the river, with two choices for every course.

Sunday 6 September | 11:30am–3:00pm

ENTRÉE

Smoked Brisket Croquette
Whisky onion, Dijon emulsion, garden herbs

or

Braised Lamb Doughnut
Smoked yoghurt, mint, cucumber

MAIN

Sticky Honey, Soy & Sesame Chicken Maryland
Smoked sweet potato, Asian greens, sesame glaze

or

Beer-Braised Pork Belly
Roasted market vegetables, crisp sage, dark ale jus

DESSERT

Cookie Dough Cheesecake
Brown butter biscuit, chocolate chip cookie dough, vanilla bean cream

or

White Chocolate & Pistachio Tart
Pistachio cream, white chocolate ganache, salted Caramilk, roasted pistachios

Bring Dad, Grandad or the whole family and make an afternoon of it at Ben’s Falls.

Celebrate Christmas in July at Ben’s Falls Retreat with a festive long lunch overlooking the gorge, complete with crackling fires, winter views and a seasonal menu designed to bring people together.

Entrée
Prawn & Chorizo en Croûte - king prawn, spiced chorizo, roast garlic emulsion, local herbs

Wood Fired Turkey, Currant & Walnut - house smoked turkey, toasted walnut, currant dressing, herb crumb, pickled Granny Smith

Mains
Herb-Crusted Lamb Rump Cap - rosemary and native herb crust, roasted garlic purée, red wine jus, seasonal market vegetables

Gold Band Snapper with Macadamia & Lemon Emulsion - line-caught gold band snapper, toasted macadamia crumb, lemon myrtle emulsion, local herbs, seasonal greens

Dessert
White Chocolate & Pistachio Cheesecake - white chocolate cheesecake, pistachio crumb

Pavlova - crisp meringue, whipped cream, market fruit

Limited seats available. Bookings essential. $79 per person.

Join us at Ben’s Falls Retreat for our June Book a Seat Winter Lunch, a relaxed afternoon of hearty food, crackling fires and stunning gorge views.

Set beside the Severn River, this seasonal long lunch celebrates the rich flavours of winter with slow-cooked favourites, warm desserts and a cosy atmosphere perfect for gathering with friends and family.

Limited seats available. Bookings essential.

Main Course
Pressed Pork BellyCrisp crackling, apple cider jus, burnt apple, pickled fennel, winter greens

Maple Roast ChickenFree-range chicken, lemon thyme butter, maple glaze, roasted garlic jus, seasonal winter vegetables

Dessert
Pear & Ginger PuddingWarm butterscotch, vanilla mascarpone

Apple & Cinnamon Golden Syrup DumplingsWarm golden syrup sauce, spiced apple, vanilla mascarpone, toasted oat crumb

Join us for a relaxed long lunch set against the golden tones of the season and the flowing Severn River.

Slow down, settle in, and enjoy a long lunch done properly.

Settle in for an afternoon of generous, share-style dishes, good company and slow moments in a beautiful setting.

ON THE MENU

Crispy Hot Honey Chicken
charred corn ribs, bread & butter pickles, smoked buttermilk emulsion

Glazed Baby Back Beef Ribs
winter pickles, hand-cut chips, pine tip mayonnaise

Warm Loaded Donuts
pistachio, whipped white chocolate

Banana Split
salted caramel, roasted marshmallow, banana cream

Saturday, 16 May 2026
Arrival from 11:30am

$69 per ticket or Kids $28 per ticket

Enjoy a special Mother’s Day at Ben’s Falls with a beautifully prepared three-course alternate drop, designed for sharing and celebrating together. Begin with seasonal entrées, followed by generous mains, and finish with a sweet dessert to round out the afternoon. A complimentary glass of bubbles on arrival and live music by Michael Williams complete the experience.

Entrée

Beetroot & goat’s cheese arancini macadamia crumble

Pickled granny smith wild mushroom on charred sourdough fior di latte, confit garlic, aged balsamic

Main

Fire-roasted lamb rump market vegetables, rosemary jus

Free-range chicken supreme ember-roasted greens, burnt butter sauce

Dessert

Vanilla bean cheesecake smoked berries

Biscoff crumb seasonal fruit tart native honey, double cream

Complimentary champagne on arrival. Bar available.

Adult tickets $84
Children tickets $28

Begin your festival experience in the most memorable way — immersive, intimate and utterly delicious.

Join Ali Stoner and Roberta Muir for a special launch luncheon, starting with a scenic 30-minute bus journey to an exclusive riverside venue along the Severn River, northwest of Glen Innes.

On arrival, enjoy a welcome drink and beautifully crafted canapés, followed by a main course inspired by recipes from Roving Haggis and a delectable dessert buffet. Throughout the afternoon, hear stories, share recipes and enjoy conversation with Ali and Roberta, along with a touch of special entertainment.

Tickets for this official ACF event will be available from 2 March via Australian Celtic Festival ticketing.

Join us at Ben’s Falls for a relaxed evening of great food, live music and community spirit as we raise money for breast cancer research.

This special night is proudly supporting a local team taking part in the Shitbox Rally, raising vital funds for breast cancer through their rally journey across Australia.

Enjoy a shared feast, local live music and a fantastic line-up of auction prizes generously donated by our community. Every ticket purchased and every bid placed will go directly toward supporting this cause. There will be a free bus to and from the venue and also a surprise guest speaker.

A special night in a beautiful setting — all for an important reason.

The bar will be operating.

Welcome to Autumn at Ben’s Falls
Saturday 21 March @ 11:30pm
2 courses for $69

Mains:

Veal Cotoletta - Golden crumbed veal, salsa verde, heirloom tomatoes, capers served with shaved fennel & lemon

Chicken Suprême - Crispy skin chicken, lemon & thyme pan jus, cowboy butter served autumn vegetables

Sides (for the table) - Triple-fried potatoes with sea salt, herbs

Dessert:

Fire Roasted Pineapple - Caramelised over coals, vanilla syrup, toasted coconut & lime served with crème fraîche

Tiramisu Ben’s Falls Style - espresso soaked sponge, mascarpone cream, cocoa

Summer Celebration 2 Course Lunch

Saturday 21 February @ 11:30am

$69 per adult, $28 per child (food only, bar available for drinks.

Main

Smoked lamb cutlets with capsicum & macadamia romesco, embers roasted vegetables

Pork chop with apple & cider glaze, market greens

Dessert

Fresh figs with honey, milk curd

Stone fruit with roasted stone fruit, vanilla mascarpone

December Christmas Lunch

Our second Christmas long lunch — gather your group for a relaxed and joyful end-of-year celebration. 

$79 per person (food only) — bar available for drinks.

MENU
Entrée:

Honey-Glazed Ham Croquettes

Crispy golden croquettes with smoky ham and mustard aioli

Mini Yorkshire Puddings

Filled with rare roast beef, horseradish cream and fresh thyme

Main:
Crispy Pork Belly

Served with soft polenta, apple cider gravy and roasted root vegetables

Duck Breast with Burnt Orange & Rosemary Jus

Served with kipfler potatoes and seasonal greens

Dessert Selection:

Sticky Date Pudding

Warm and rich with bush honey butterscotch sauce and whipped cream

Mini Trifles

Classic layers of sponge, custard, jelly and berries in individual glasses

November Christmas Lunch

A festive three-course alternate drop lunch, perfect for businesses, groups and friends wanting to celebrate together.

$79 per person (food only) — bar available for drinks.

MENU

Entrée:

Prawn Cocktail Cups

Chilled prawns with crisp lettuce and classic cocktail sauce

Mini Turkey & Cranberry Sliders

Soft brioche rolls filled with turkey, cranberry compote and double camembert

Main Course:

Maple-Glazed Roast Chicken

With fresh thyme, lemon butter and pan jus

Beef Short Rib

Slow-cooked, served on truffle mash with broccolini and red wine glaze

Dessert Selection:

Sticky Date Pudding

Warm and rich with bush honey butterscotch sauce and whipped cream

Mini Trifles

Classic layers of sponge, custard, jelly and berries in individual glasses

Spring Soirée at Ben’s Falls Retreat

Enjoy a fun night out with live music by the Williams Flinn Duo, tapas-style bites and cocktails.

$69 per person (food only) — bar available for drinks.

TAPAS MENU
Mooloolaba prawns, chilli & garlic

Sweet potato fritters, beetroot hummus

Double crumbed Camembert, bush honey

Yorkshire pudding, smoked salmon, horseradish cream

Truffle & pecorino arancini

Deep fried lasagne, pomodoro sauce

Lamb kofta, cumin yoghurt

Yakitori chicken skewers

Mini cheeseburger sliders

Sticky pork belly, BBQ glaze

Welcome Spring at Ben’s Falls Retreat
3 Course Lunch
Saturday 27 September
11:30am
$69 for adults and $28 for children

Celebrate the season’s return with a three-course alternate drop lunch.

Savour dishes from bruschetta and truffle arancini to slow-roasted lamb shoulder, crispy-skinned chicken, mango panna cotta and smoked strawberry cheesecake — all enjoyed with sweeping views of the Severn River and the beauty of the emerging spring landscape.

Winter Bottomless Brunch Degustation at Ben’s Falls Restaurant
Curated by Chef Braedon Griffiths

$120 or non alcoholic $79

Bookings essential, click here

Join us this winter for a limited-run brunch experience — a five-course degustation designed to showcase the richness of the season with bold flavours, warming textures, and local produce at its peak.

Includes bottomless seasonal pours of warm mulled wine or chilled bubbles or mimosa.

MENU

Bubbling Squeak
Crispy potato and sweet potato hash with wilted spinach, roasted tomatoes, a soft poached egg, and smoked hollandaise. Comforting and hearty — our signature start to the season.

Popcorn Chicken & Mini Waffle
Buttermilk popcorn chicken on a warm waffle, glazed with spiced maple. Crunchy, juicy, and a little indulgent.

Bacon Jam & Egg Slider
Streaky bacon, house-made bacon jam, and a golden fried egg on a toasted milk bun. A sweet and savoury winter classic.

Local Honey Rice Pudding
Creamy rice infused with roasted wattleseed and drizzled with local honey. Soft, earthy, and soothing — winter in a bowl.

Mini Biscoff Hotcake
Finished with Biscoff ice cream, crumb, and warm fudge sauce. A sticky-sweet ending to warm you through.

Bookings essential, click here

WINTER CHRISTMAS LUNCH AT THE FALLS

Join us at Ben’s Falls Retreat for a cosy Christmas celebration by the fire this 26th of July, 12–4pm.

$69pp | 2-course lunch | Alternative drop

• Pork belly with polenta and cider gravy

• Maple-roasted chicken with lemon butter beans

• Mini trifles and apple & rhubarb crumble

Settle in with good food, great views, and festive feels.

254 Morgans Rd, Emmaville NSW

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