The community of Thornton is at the heart of a city that’s coming into its own. And a new look dining scene is just one of the elements driving the transformation.
Recent arrival, Mr Watkins restaurant and bar, is one example of how plates and palates are changing out west.
Owners, Rod Parbery, a Penrith local who earned his stripes in The Ledbury, London, and Wayne Jenkins of Merivale’s Uccello and former owner of Lochiel House, Kurrajong Heights, raised the bar on High Street when they opened their beautifully styled doors late last year. A café by day and restaurant/bar at night, Mr Watkins was recently nominated for the Best Neighbourhood Bar in the Timeout Sydney Bar Awards 2018.
https://www.mrwatkins.com.au/
And they’re in good company. With the variety and quality on offer at places like The Union, Café at Lewers, Burger Head, Naked Flame, The Shack and Henri Marc, Penrith is now officially a destination for foodies. Here’s the list of Penrith City’s restaurants, cafes, pubs and clubs https://www.visitpenrith.com.au/things-to-do/eat-enjoy
A destination that will soon be home to the quirky Bearded Bakers. Joey and Ameer El-Issa, the brothers behind the popular Knafeh Jerusalem Street Food truck, have announced they’ll be putting down roots in Penrith with a retro takeaway café.
And, when you’ve finished eating, there’s plenty to see and do in and around Thornton. Here the latest list of what’s on and what to do in the region https://www.visitpenrith.com.au/events