Hatted restaurant Annata finds new St Leonards location

Crows Nest locals will be pleased to know the fine dining restaurant won't be moving far.

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Huw Bradshaw
September 19, 2025

In late July, Annata owner John Bligh announced that the hatted restaurant would be moving on from its Crows Nest location, following a rent hike.

A new site has been found, with the fine dining restaurant settling nearby in St Leonards, at 66 Chandos Street. The site was previously home to seafood restaurant Peterman.

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Speaking to the Lorikeet, Annata owner and general manager John Bligh expressed frustration at a rental economy that made it harder and harder for small businesses to compete with franchises and fast food chains.

Image Credit: Annata