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4.5
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CUISINES
German, Austrian, Swiss, European, Wine Bar
Special Diets
Vegetarian friendly
Meals
Breakfast, Dinner, Drinks
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( Winter Only) The fully licensed a la carte restaurant and bar has been part of Thredbo folklore for several decades. We feature both Australian and international cuisine, however, a favourite with our patrons and specialty of the house is fondue. Boasting the same unsurpassed views as the restaurant and your room, the bar has European beers and imported Schnapps and fine Australian wine on offer and for those sometimes important not to be missed occasions we also have ski movies running in the bar. A feature of any stay at Candlelight Lodge is to join the other guests in the bar and on the deck to watch the weekly flare run before fireworks light up the mountain each Saturday at 6pm during the ski season.
CUISINES
German, Austrian, Swiss, European, Wine Bar
Special Diets
Vegetarian friendly
Meals
Breakfast, Dinner, Drinks
FEATURES
Reservations, Seating, Serves Alcohol, Full Bar, Wine and Beer, Accepts Mastercard, Accepts Visa, Accepts Credit Cards, Table Service
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4.5
75 reviews
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Very good
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Average
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Meg B
57 contributions
Jan 2021 • family
A lovely evening at Candlelight lodge. The staff were friendly and attentive. The cheese fondue was excellent - good selection of meat, veg and bread for the fondue and excellent portions. The chocolate fondue was a great finisher - seasonal fruits and marshmallows and very reasonable size servings. A winner all round.
Written 9 January 2021
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Glenda W
14 contributions
Feb 2021 • none
We just had the best afternoon and evening at this fabulous bar and restaurant! We sat out on the terrace enjoying a drink and live music on a lazy Sunday afternoon looking out at the amazing view. Then we moved inside for a wonderful dinner! Loved the atmosphere, it is cozy, funky and had an amazing vibe and it was really pumping. Food and service were excellent. After a really bad experience at another local restaurant last night (Berntis) where the service was so appalling we left, finding Candlelight was an unexpected joy. We will be back and, highly recommend. PS, the chocolate fondue for dessert is to die for.
Written 21 February 2021
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akaway2016
Canberra16 contributions
Dec 2020 • couples
We ate here twice between Christmas and New Year and enjoyed our dinners both times. The fish of the day and lamb rack were delicious and came with tasty salads. One night we had the duck special which was great. They also offer quirky 1970s European dishes like cheese fondue, which didn't really appeal to us. They have a good wine list and a great range of German beers. I enjoyed a very smooth dark (dunkel) beer more than a Pilsner, which wasn't so different from Australian beer. Service was very friendly and efficient, although not sophisticated.
Written 30 December 2020
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Phil S
Canberra69 contributions
Mar 2021 • none
We were warmly greeted and received a thorough explanation of the menu. My wife enjoyed her cod and one other of our party enjoyed her lamb.
Three of us had the veal schnitzels, which were tasty but tough and swamped in salt in the sauce. This wasn’t marginal, but as if three times the amount of salt was used leaving your mouth feeling dry or almost burnt by the excess.
We ordered a bottle of 2014 Argentinian Malbec, but were served a 2018, with no explanation or price reduction. When questioned about this it was fobbed off.
For desert we had the Swiss roll with coffee sorbet. The roll was very dry with virtually no flavour.
A very disappointing experience and one that will ensure we never return
Written 13 March 2021
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Bill
11 contributions
Jun 2020 • none
My GF and I had the pleasure of staying here just prior to the official opening of the ski season. It was also COVID so our expectations were that we may be limited in what was open in the village and that the restaurant at the lodge was closed for dinner. There was only the hotel open for dinner so not a lot of choice. We stayed in a great cosy and comfortable room with an outlook to the slopes. Not much snow yet but beautiful nevertheless. We were greeted by managers Rachel and Andy. They made our stay special. They served up a great hot breakfast every morning. When we came back from dinner at the local hotel, they opened up the bar for us, had the fire going and had Andy’s music playing. They went out of their way to make our stay special. It was my first time in Thredbo, it was extremely quiet however Rachel and Andy made our stay so enjoyable. We hope to be back when the restaurant is open and try their fondue cheese and more German beers. Highly recommend you stay.
Written 19 August 2020
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Shane
Wodonga343 contributions
Jan 2021 • couples
What a gem of a find
We pasted some people in the street and asked if any restauraunts were open on a Sunday and they directed us to the candlelight restaurant maisels weisse .
Absolutely amazing German style food .
We had the jagerschnitzel mit spatzle
Schnitzel with pasta with mushroom sauce mmmmmmm washed down with a Schwartzhog schnapps
Written 30 January 2021
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cristinahSydney
Canberra140 contributions
Jul 2020 • none
We stayed in the lodge and dinner here one night. We had a delicious traditional alpine meal. I'm only sorry it was too filling to fit in some of my favourite alpine dessert. Very cozy, we were seated in the bar area which had a fire. Staff very quick and helpful and friendly. Would recommend and also hope to return.
Written 27 July 2020
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Jenny
6 contributions
Jan 2023 • friends
The food at this restaurant was amazing. The staff were also exceptional. Even though they were busy, they fit our last minute booking of 12 people in without any issues. We had entrees, mains and desserts and all 12 of us said it was the best food we have had during our whole week away. Wish we had found them earlier in our holiday.
Written 10 January 2023
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Rebecca F
Canberra2 contributions
Jan 2021 • none
Booked for dinner on an old non updated menu (we found out when we arrived) staff were the must rudest I have experienced. I worked in Hospitality for 40 years and if any of my staff behaved like that when we declined and left, would have been fired on the spot. Appalling
Not like the days I remember at the Inn.
Written 22 January 2021
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Kathleen Packer
Wollongong15 contributions
Jan 2021 • none
We dined in summer but I bet this is even more cosy on a cold winters night. Regardless, we enjoyed the food (duck and then veal), and the nice cold German beer with plenty of choices. The atmosphere and bar said stay for a couple of drinks after but we had to move on but I'd love to go back for a few drinks on the balcony which is allowed (no need to have a meal). I also enjoyed the choice of background music. A good experience all round.
Written 7 January 2021
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cobezeke
Canberra194 contributions
Mar 2022 • couples
Could get a more perfect location and accommodating staff!
Annie was amazing from the time I booked. She helped with room choice, booking in after hours, picked us up after a long walk and was just super friendly and helpful. I’ve never had this level of care and service anywhere in the world!
Written 21 March 2022
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AGG
Sydney30 contributions
Apr 2021 • none
Dont let the exterior deceive you. This is one of the best value places to stay in Thredbo. Very warm and friendly welcome. Room was clean and very functional. Breakfast was great, and one of the best continental breakys around. Downstairs bar is a real hoot, and lends itself to a real fun night out. But best of all was our host Annie, who went above and beyond to ensure that our group had a fantastic stay. We'll be back!
Written 29 April 2021
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Canberramum
12 contributions
Jan 2021 • family
Had dinner here and was very impressed by the cosy feel and rustic charm. The food was amazing! We ordered way too much and could not finish our fondue main. What a great experience that was though! The staff were fabulous: very accomodating and helpful. We will be back for sure!
Written 9 January 2021
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leggsie63
Brisbane5 contributions
Aug 2021 • none
Wow..... The food was so delicious. I had salmon Gravlax for entree and the lamb shoulder for main. Yumm!
The atmosphere was great, really upbeat vibe - all the staff were lovely and looked like they were having fun. Definietly recommend!
Written 2 August 2021
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Trek61374516417
1 contribution
Dec 2023 • business
Thanks to the new managers Shayne and Bec, absolutely fantastic hospitality and service for our builder teams Xmas party. Friendly, happy, great food, tunes and vibe was awesome. Consider Candlelight for functions, holidays or an Arvo larger.
The views are spectacular, and the Staff are incredible.
Thanks again from the SouthPeak builder teams.
Written 21 December 2023
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