After much anticipation, Josh and Julie Niland’s trailblazing restaurant Saint Peter has reopened, today (Tuesday, August 6) in a larger space within Paddington’s The Grand National Hotel (that's down the road from its original location). The new restaurant, located in this historic and beloved pub, includes a 40-seat dining room crowned with an impressive skylight ceiling, a chef’s table providing front-row seats to the action, and a private dining room. Plus, the new Saint Peter features a 30-seat bar where you can enjoy excellent cocktails alongside Niland’s boundary-pushing snacks.
Saint Peter first opened in 2016 on Oxford Street, captivating Australia and the world with Niland’s revolutionary nose-to-tail approach to seafood. Niland says that the new Saint Peter will retain the same magic.
“I don't want to lose what makes Saint Peter a special place, not only for guests but also for me and our team,” says Josh Niland.
“We are excited about the challenge of not only [this] beautiful new home for Saint Peter but also expanding our expression of hospitality to include a wonderful bar and boutique hotel. We are collaborating with incredibly talented individuals to develop a world-class wine and cocktail offering. The luxury accommodations have been beautifully designed; you'll feel like you're in Paris, but with the quintessential Paddington rooftops and beautiful gum trees outside your window,” adds Julie Niland.
Expect more of Josh’s whole-fish cooking, where every part of the fish – including the whites of fish eyes, bones, and lesser-known cuts – is celebrated. Equipped with a charcoal grill and rotisserie, fish will continue to be cooked and showcased in the same way as meat.
Reservations for Saint Peter at the Grand National Hotel are now open over here.
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