Penrith’s hospitality scene is forever changing, and there’s a few iconic spots empty right now. What’s next for these beauties?
562 High Street, Penrith
Most recently housing Elk Bar and High Street Social, this spot on High Street has housed many restaurants over the years.
Many would remember it as the home to famous Penrith pizza joint Danny’s On High, followed by Avoca and a burger restaurant.
It was once home to the Eastern Inn Chinese Restaurant (pictured below).
Elk Bar closed in January 2025, and the site is currently vacant.
View the real estate listing here.
80 Henry Street, Penrith
Most recently the home of Big Daddy’s Burger Bar, the site at 80 Henry Street in Penrith has been vacant since last year.
It has housed a string of restaurants over the years – including Hux Grill, Stone Grill, Madison’s Steakhouse and a number of others.
View the real estate listing here.
74 Henry Street, Penrith
Recently vacated by Henry’s Bar and Restaurant, 74 Henry Street is one of Penrith’s more iconic restaurant sites.
For years it housed King Henry’s Court, and at one stage became The Village.
It was an Old Methodist Church long before becoming a restaurant, and would seem the perfect spot for a dining joint to capitalise on court crowds.
The site is currently for sale at $2.25 million. View the listing here.
542 High Street, Penrith
The Union restaurant traded at this location for more than a decade before closing in August last year.
It has remained vacant ever since and Union signage remains.
A little quirky, as entrance was via Union Lane despite having High Street frontage – though access from High Street was available at different times over the years.
This site once housed the famous La Boudeuse French Restaurant in the 1980s.
View the listing here.
439 High Street, Penrith
Most recently the home of Duck Duck Goose, 439 High Street in Penrith is currently on the market as a rental.
There was talk of the site becoming a sports bar, but it’s currently available for someone to take a shot at their hospitality dreams.
Prior to becoming a restaurant, it housed retail outlets including Radio Rentals.
View the listing here.
Troy Dodds
Troy Dodds is the Weekender's Managing Editor and Breaking News Reporter. He has more than 20 years experience as a journalist, working with some of Australia's leading media organisations. In 2023, he was named Editor of the Year at the Mumbrella Publish Awards.