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The Potting Shed at The Grounds

41-43 Bourke Rd, Alexandria NSW 2015, Australia

Recommended by 67 people

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Find The Potting Shed at The Grounds

41-43 Bourke Rd, Alexandria NSW 2015, Australia

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+61 2 9699 2225
HoursMonday: 11:30 AM – 9:00 PM Tuesday: 11:30 AM – 9:00 PM Wednesday: 11:30 AM – 9:00 PM Thursday: 11:30 AM – 9:00 PM Friday: 11:30 AM – 9:30 PM Saturday: 11:00 AM – 9:30 PM Sunday: 11:00 AM – 9:00 PM

*Opening hours may differ during holidays.

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About The Potting Shed at The Grounds

Tucked inside The Grounds, this lush dining room feels like an indoor garden greenhouse built for lively celebrations. Green foliage cascades from timber beams while the dining floor buzzes with energy. Longtime patrons lean toward the tender pork shoulder served with chargrilled artichokes, crisp squid with aioli, and the house beef burger with chunky chips. The bar leans into the garden aesthetic with drinks served in potted sunflowers, and the table wraps up with the Starry Bite—layered berry compote, custard, and lemon sponge.

  • Botanical Greenhouse Setting: Dine beneath hanging greenery and living plants styled as a greenhouse retreat inside Alexandria's precinct.
  • Garden-Themed Cocktails: Playful beverage menu features potted sunflower drinks alongside cocktails served in collectible glassware.
  • Precinct Laneway Access: Directly integrated into the precinct, allowing guests to explore seasonal art laneways before or after dining.
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Why Choose The Potting Shed at The Grounds

Discover why guests choose The Potting Shed for botanical dining, special occasions, and unique Sydney experiences.

  • Dining Inside an Indoor Garden Sanctuary

    Guests celebrate milestones surrounded by lush living foliage, hanging plants, and a vibrant greenhouse ambiance that turns group meals into memorable events.

    It feels like you’re dining in a little indoor garden.

    Edward

  • Thematic and Garden-Inspired Cocktails

    From bespoke potted creations to keepsake cocktail vessels, the bar program provides creative, highly photogenic drink presentations tailored for celebrations.

    Had a wonderful cocktail range too and I loved the potted sunflower drink.

    Rochelle Flood

  • Milestone Hospitality That Makes Guests Feel Celebrated

    Warm, attentive hospitality elevates birthdays and personal milestones, ensuring guests and their families feel genuinely pampered throughout their event.

    He went above and beyond to make my mum feel special on her birthday, even bringing over extra staff to sing happy birthday, which made the night feel so memorable and personal.

    Natalie Hé

  • Transportive and Relaxing Botanical Setting

    An inviting natural retreat filled with living plants allows guests to escape urban bustle and unwind over relaxed meals.

    Beautiful garden setting filled with green plants and a really relaxing atmosphere.

    Elena Davis

  • Walk-Through Precinct and Themed Laneways

    Situated directly inside The Grounds precinct, the venue lets diners easily pair their meal with walkthrough floral installations, themed laneways, and seasonal art exhibits.

    the magical laneway we wandered through after our birthday dinner, everything felt so special.

    Lu__x

  • A Quintessential Sydney Destination for Travellers

    Ranked as a top highlight for interstate and international visitors, the venue pairs iconic Sydney destination dining with dependable, high-quality cuisine.

    We rated your eatery our favourite of all the places we visited while in Sydney.

    Kim Cooper

Generous, expertly prepared mains celebrated by diners in Alexandria

  • Fish and Chips

    The fish and chips? Best I’ve ever had. That’s not hyperbole, that’s a statement I’m prepared to defend.

    Inspirational Hunter

  • Shed Beef Burger

    The Shed Beef Burger was seriously tasty, with a patty that had that homemade, gourmet quality you can’t fake.

    Inspirational Hunter

  • Vodka Gnocchi

    The vodka gnocchi was equally impressive, light, tender, and packed with flavour.

    Silvia Wittwer

  • Sirloin

    I had the sirloin which was excellent, cooked perfectly

    A

Other favorites

Thematic cocktails, handcrafted sweets, and shareable sides to complete your garden visit

  • Potted Sunflower Drink

    I loved the potted sunflower drink.

    Rochelle Flood

  • The Starry Bite

    The Starry Bite is hands-down one of the most creative and delicious desserts I’ve had in years.

    Silvia Wittwer

  • Chocolate and Hazelnut Financier

    We finished with the Chocolate and Hazelnut Financier, which was the right move and also completely unnecessary.

    Inspirational Hunter

  • Sweet Potato

    also ended up having the sweet potato, which was really tasty.

    Olivia

Beyond the menu

Distinctive hospitality moments and creative dining touches at The Potting Shed

  • Group Birthday Serenades

    Servers bring over fellow team members to sing during birthday gatherings, creating a lively personal celebration.

  • Potted Cocktail Presentations

    Guests can order themed botanical cocktails like drinks styled in potted sunflower vessels.

  • Keepsake Cocktail Glassware

    Selected cocktails come served in novelty souvenir glassware that patrons can take home after their meal.

  • Semi-Private Celebration Seating

    Celebratory event bookings accommodate special seating requests, including arranging semi-private tables for occasions.

Before you head over

Practical recommendations to help you make the most of your dining experience at The Potting Shed.

  • Book well in advance

    The venue can get remarkably crowded even at the start of the week. Secure your table online beforehand, especially when visiting for major precinct exhibits or celebration dates.

  • Note special occasions in your booking

    If you are hosting a celebration or proposal gathering, include a note in your reservation request so the team can arrange dedicated seating like a semi-private table.

  • Allow time for the laneway installations

    Plan extra time to explore the adjacent themed laneways and immersive seasonal installations either before or after your seated meal.

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