# The Postmistress Cafe and Store > The Postmistress Café and Store is nestled at the entrance of historic Old Hartley, just fifteen minutes west of the Blue Mountains. The Postmistress pays homage to the origins and occupants of ‘Number 8’ – the eighth post office to be constructed in Australia, in 1845. The Postmistress name honours the women who ran the post office and store for over 137 years, including Mary and Ellen Finn, Mrs Neligan, Mrs Jane Ward and Mrs Burke. We offer delicious fresh food (sourced locally wherever possib ## Pages - [Home](https://thepostmistresscafeandstore.com.au/) - [about](https://thepostmistresscafeandstore.com.au/about) - [cafe](https://thepostmistresscafeandstore.com.au/cafe) - [store](https://thepostmistresscafeandstore.com.au/store) - [village](https://thepostmistresscafeandstore.com.au/village) ## Contact Location: Hartley Historic Site, 37 Old Great Western Highway, Hartley NSW 2790, Australia Email: thepostmistresscafeandstore@gmail.com ## Social Media - [Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/229176023615472) - [Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/thepostmistresscafe/)