Mr Watkins
ProHighlights
- Full or partial book-outs available seven days a week
- Library-themed bar named after explorer Watkin Tench
- Cocktail list of more than 70 drinks
About Mr Watkins
Mr Watkins sits on High Street in the middle of Penrith and has been trading since December 2017. By day it runs as a café pouring Allpress coffee alongside breakfast, lunch, house-baked muffins and bread pies. After dark the bar opens only for ticketed events, such as live music, burlesque, trivia and dining nights, and for private functions. The interior, by Juicy Design, is styled as the library of Captain Watkin Tench, the 18th-century explorer the bar is named after. Guests settle into booths or leather chesterfield lounges among bookshelves and low pendant lights. The venue offers full or partial book-outs seven days a week and has hosted birthdays, engagements, weddings, baby showers and corporate events. It doesn't publish room capacities or function prices; the team works to a range of budgets, so enquire with your numbers and preferred date. Chefs Rod Parbery and Wayne Jenkins cook classic dishes and more adventurous plates designed for sharing, and the bar list runs to more than 70 cocktails, both classics and house creations, alongside beer, wine and a broad spirits range. The bartenders will mix off-menu drinks on request. Mr Watkins also runs a separate catering service for events held at home or elsewhere.
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Venue type
Food & drinks
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Food
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Frequently asked questions
Can we hire Mr Watkins for a private party?
Yes. The venue takes full or partial book-outs seven days a week, and has hosted birthdays, engagements, weddings, baby showers and corporate events.
How much does a function at Mr Watkins cost?
Prices aren't published. The team says it can find an option for most budgets, so send your date, guest numbers and the style of event through the enquiry form.
When is the bar open?
The café trades daily from early morning until mid-afternoon. In the evening the bar opens only for ticketed events and private functions.
What drinks are on offer?
More than 70 cocktails, from classics to signature creations, plus beer, wine and a large spirits selection. The bartenders can also make drinks that aren't on the list.
How quickly will we hear back about an enquiry?
The functions team is out of the office Sunday to Wednesday, so enquiries sent on those days get a reply by Thursday.
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Suitable occasions
Jemma Buerckner
4 months ago
We’ve hosted two events here and both times have been an absolute breeze. Andrew is so easy to deal with, everything is affordable, and nothing ever feels like too much trouble. They are extremely accomodating with vario…
Jandy Van
5 months ago
My daughters, grand daughters and I always visit this lovely little cafe when we’re in Penrith. Every single time we’ve ordered coffee it has been amazing. The same goes for the food, always lovely. The big sumptuous Che…
Nichole Carlson
6 months ago
We had such a lovely breakfast at Mr Watkins! I visited with my son and we both ordered the Hollandaise brekky with smoked salmon — it was absolutely delicious. You can really taste the difference, especially knowing the…
Michael & Wendy Beasy
7 months ago
Been twice now, while visiting the area. Once for Cocktails out the back, so much to look at, and a terrific ambience for a night out. Went for a coffee, and had a Raspberry and White Chocolate Muffin, delicious, and wou…
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