Penrith’s hospitality scene has suffered another blow with Elk Bar announcing it will cease operating.
The cocktail bar on High Street will close after today’s trade.
The bar pushed a sophisticated and up-market feel when it opened in late 2023, declaring it was aiming to attract a more mature crowd.
“Today marks our last day of trade at Elk Bar,” a statement on social media said.
“It’s been an incredible journey, and we want to thank every one of you who has walked through our doors, shared a drink, and made unforgettable memories with us.”
The bar is treating today as ‘one last round’ ahead of its closure at 8pm.
Elk is located at the former site of the troubled High Street Social, at the lower end of High Street. It sits in the controversial Triangle Park, which was reimagined by Penrith City Council some years ago with the mission to activate a sometimes forgotten pocket in the CBD.
Its announcement is the latest in a string of hospitality closures in Penrith over the last year, including Henry’s Bar and Grill which announced its closure earlier this month.
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