A popular restaurant and wedding venue in sydney/index.html” id=”mol-ead278d0-bd9a-11ef-a2c7-07356671c3af” class=””>Sydney‘s west has collapsed amid ‘incredibly difficult’ market conditions.
The Orchard, billed as ‘western Sydney’s most memorable venue’, comprises of a restaurant, café and garden bar in Penrith, about 60km from the city’s CBD.
Owners thanked the community for the ongoing support as they announced the shock closure in a post to social media on Wednesday.
‘We are grateful for the ongoing support of the Penrith community and hope to remain a venue where you can celebrate your special occasions for many years to come,’ The Orchard said in a statement.
‘It is very much business as usual. Rest assured, we will keep everyone informed as we move forward through this process.’
Administrator Graeme Beattie from insolvency firm Worrells described The Orchard as ‘one of Western Sydney’s premier hospitality venues’.
‘This decision comes after a period of challenging market conditions, including rising operational costs, changing consumer…