Western Sydney restaurants, pubs and clubs reopening after coronavirus restrictions lifted

Get excited western Sydney - after two months in lockdown, some of your favourite cafes and restaurants will be opening their doors for dine-in from Friday. CHECK OUT OUR LIST

Emu Hall venue manager Cristian Gorgees says staff are ready to reopen now COVID-19 restrictions have eased. Picture: John Appleyard

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After two months of home-cooked meals and the occasional cheeky takeaway or delivery, this is the day western Sydney punters have been waiting for.

With government restrictions lifted, pubs, clubs, restaurants, and cafes will be allowed to open their dine-in sections for up to 10 people at any given time.

XS Espresso based in the famous Emu Hall in Emu Plains is one of the many cafes and restaurants that will reopen tomorrow, and store manager Cristian Gorgees said staff were excited.

“We are very happy that we’ll reopen,” Mr Gorgees said. “More importantly, our staff can come back to work, get some hours, and get an income, especially because we haven’t been supported by any of the government schemes.

“The most important thing is getting customers and staff back in the doors to get everyone feeling comfortable again.”

Emu Hall staffers Ruby Skippen and Sam Ruhle, with venue manager Cristian Gorgees are super excited to reopen to dining cutsomers. Picture: John Appleyard

Emu Hall will reopen its doors for dine-in tomorrow.

Mr Gorgees said now was the time for people to support cafes and restaurants that chose to reopen.

“Don’t be afraid to go and dine out to support your community,” he said.

“Everyone is taking extra precautions when it comes to hand sanitisers and cleaning.

“I’ve got industrial cleaners going through the restaurant today in preparation, and we’ll have cleaners rolling through each night.”

However, many larger restaurants have chosen not to reopen, saying the rules are still not viable for restaurants of their size because of the customer restrictions.

The Meat and Wine Co in Parramatta confirmed they would not be reopening, as did Sittano’s in Penrith.

The Meat and Wine Co in Parramatta is one restaurant who will not be opening tomorrow, stating the 10-person restrictions are not viable for the business.

In a Facebook post, Sittano’s said they would “continue to wait and hope that things get better and allow us to return to a normal trade, however the most important thing at the moment is the health and wellbeing of our staff, customers, friends and family”.

Another popular Penrith eatery Burger Head announced they would remain takeaway only.

“We respect the government’s decision and they are much better informed and advised then we are, however, we feel that we want to do our part as a business for the community and maintain a responsible approach to the virus and for this reason, we have decided to remain takeaway only despite the negative impact it may have on our bottom line as a business,” they said in a statement.

Hungry folks will be able to enjoy their favourite meals in a sit-down environment tomorrow at selected restaurants and cafes.

Campbelltown RSL was the only club to confirm it would re-open it’s doors to Arie Cafe with an announcement on Facebook.

“We hope to see some of our members feeling isolated for a cuppa, chat and some lunch,” the post stated.

Other clubs – including Panthers Penrith, Rooty Hill RSL, St Marys Leagues Club, Wenty Leagues Club, and Parramatta Leagues Clubs – have not yet confirmed any details of reopening.

WHAT’S REOPENING?

Southwest Sydney

Barenz, Camden – bookings only

Sasuki Teppanyaki, Narellan

Juicy Goose, Smeaton Grange – bookings only

Picton Social, Picton

Enzo’s Cucina, Campbelltown

Enzo’s Cucina, Gregory Hills

Enzo’s Cucina, Camden

Le Coffee House, Campbelltown

Alkalizer, Campbelltown

La Crème, Picton – bookings only, max 4 people

Macarthur Tavern, Campbelltown

The ARThouse, Narellan

Aquacotta Restaurant, Liverpool

Golden Len Chinese Restaurant, Liverpool

Bondeno Cafe, Fairfield

Bricks + Brunch, Fairfield Heights

Seta’s Cafe, Campbelltown

Volcano’s Steakhouse, Bankstown

Outback Steakhouse, Campbelltown

Rashays, Campbelltown

Rashays, Casula

Rashays, Chester Hill

Rashays, Liverpool

Rashays, Narellan

Western Sydney

Nadia’s Cafe, Blacktown

Cafe at Lewers, Emu Plains

Emu Hall, Emu Plains

Not Just Curries, Harris Park

Paper Plane Factory, Girraween

HCafe, Jordan Springs

Lucie’s Cafe, Mt Druitt

Coffee Club, Penrith

High St Depot, Penrith

Kouzina Greco, Parramatta

Volcano’s Steakhouse, Parramatta

Outback Steakhouse, Penrith

Outback Steakhouse, South Wentworthville

Hog’s Breath, Parramatta

Hog’s Breath, Penrith

Leaf Cafe and Co, Seven Hills

Leaf Cafe and Co, St Clair

Hog’s Breath, St Marys

The Union, Penrith

Rashays, Merrylands

Rashays, Mt Druitt

Rashays, Parramatta

Rashays, Penrith

Other cafes/restaurants may open tomorrow but have not confirmed with The Daily Telegraph.