The Retreat Restaurant and Bar
Highlights
- Savour intimate dining in a warm, European-inspired ambience at The Retreat in leafy Newtown.
- Indulge in classic French cuisine crafted by award-winning chef Eli Grubb, enhancing your culinary experience.
- Enjoy alfresco dining surrounded by greenery, perfect for a relaxed meal with friends or family.
- Experience community connection in a historic site, once the Bareena Post Office, now a vibrant restaurant.
Nestled in the heart of leafy, suburban Newtown, The Retreat builds on the legacy of community and connection enjoyed by the site in its former life as Bareena Post Office.
With just 50 seats, it offers an intimate dining experience with a warm, European-inspired ambience.
The menu, crafted by award-winning chef Eli Grubb, draws from classic French cuisine.
The Retreat serves breakfast and lunch 7 days a week, while dinner is available Thursday through Sunday.
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Features
Actively welcomes people with access needs.
General access
- Offers multiple options for booking – web, email, phone is available.
- Offers a range of contact methods for receiving complaints.
Allergies and intolerances
Caters for people with allergies and intolerances.
- Modify their cooking and cleaning practices to cater for people with food allergies or chemical intolerances (could include menus with meals free from: nuts, dairy, seafood, eggs, gluten etc).
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