Food and Drink

Cafe at Lewers

Café at Lewers is set in the beautiful grounds of the Penrith Regional Gallery and the Lewers Bequest. While the café has been around...

In The Spotlight: The Costi’s Fresh & Cooked Seafood

There’s nothing better than a meal with high quality seafood. It’s good for your brain, high in important nutrients, and it tastes pretty good, too.

Penrith’s Elk Bar sets December 1 opening date

Be prepared to step into the forest when Penrith’s most anticipated new venue finally opens its doors next month.

New eateries approved in Glenmore Park

Plans for two new restaurants at the under-construction Glenmore Village development in Glenmore Park have been approved by Penrith City Council.

Floating bar to launch on Nepean River this spring

Long-time owners of the Nepean Belle, Chris and Carol Bennett, have unveiled their next business venture, with big plans to turn the sleepy Penrith Platypus into a party destination for all ages.

The Bunker’s next location revealed

Penrith is about to welcome its second Bunker venue!

Betty’s Burgers confirms Penrith opening by Christmas

Betty's Burgers is coming to Westfield Penrith.

Penrith’s most determined chef pushes ahead with cafe plans post-pandemic

The Coronavirus pandemic halted Craig Shanahan's plans.

Foodie delight as eating out grows up in Penrith

With burger joints, cafes and some of Sydney’s favourite takeaways opening their doors in our neck of the woods, there’s never been a better...

Next Step For Ronnie’s Pizza House

A slice of Penrith since 1983 is starting its next chapter as it undergoes new ownership. Sam Simonetta, who owned Ronnie’s Pizza House on Henry...

Taj of the Valley to close on August 26

Long-standing Penrith Indian restaurant Taj of the Valley has announced it will close its doors next weekend.

Grill’d Top Ryde to kick off 20th birthday celebrations with 754 free burgers!

Australia’s favourite home-grown burger brand Grill’d is turning the big 2-0 this year and to celebrate the brand new Top Ryde restaurant is giving away 754 free burgers!

Everyone can play a part in saving Penrith’s restaurants

There's blame to go around, but we can all play a part in trying to save Penrith's dining scene.

Dry July brings out Penrith’s best mocktails

Taking part in Dry July doesn't mean you have to compromise on a night out, or a delicious drink.

Golf simulator facility set to replace long-standing Italian restaurant

The space where well-known Valentino’s Woodfire Pizzeria Restaurant once sat is set to be replaced by a new indoor golf simulator facility.

Why popular St Marys Indian restaurant is set to close

A popular Indian restaurant in St Marys is set to close, with its owner claiming her landlord refuses to undertake urgent works that are required on the building.

Friday Five: Indian restaurants

We count down the five best Indian restaurants in Penrith.

Brooks Tavern in race against time as it eyes December opening

The pub giants behind The Lob Cabin will be working against the weather to deliver Jordan Springs its first local watering hole in December.

Food and beverage operator sought for new riverside venue

Penrith City Council is seeking innovative food and beverage operators for a new café and restaurant at the soon to be refurbished historic Police Cottage on the Nepean River.

Rick Rutherford's Country

For over a decade the heritage building, which is now home to Rick Rutherford’s Country in Lawson, was the site of a much loved...