The Chophouse, as Winterhaven is now known as (new owner/manager), is your typical Snowy Mountains aka ski resort pub/eatery. Situated next to Central Sports Hire in Falls Creek, it's in the middle of the village and quite accessible (Falls Creek village is on the side of a hill - everything is close but walking is involved). If it's a good season and the streets are under snow you can ski right to the front door and drop in for one...which we did.
I'm not sure what changes the new owner brought in but two things were obvious - the menu has been simplified, with burgers, popcorn chicken and salads on the menu, and the staff have been decked out in lumberjack shirts. The food is okay but then you don't expect too much when in the snow. On a previous visit I recall having a reasonable meal, although it's been too long for specifics.
They do have various drink options including some very cheap Cerveza beers, Rio Grande and Tecate, probably better suited to a warmer season but hey. They didn't offer salt and lime, which might add a touch of something else to an otherwise ordinary drink. There's a dart board, good heating, large windows to gaze out of, and if the company is right a good night out. read more
