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The Potting Shed, Alexandria, AU-NSW

The Potting Shed

4.4
4.4
3858 Reviews
$A40 and under
Modern Australian

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2 people
19:00
Booked 67 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Good for special occasions
  • Charming
  • Great for outdoor dining
The Potting Shed is a place to meet, eat, drink, relax and chat your day and night away – where hanging plants, terracotta pots and timber beams meet brass, brick and iron. Where you can plant yourself down on the swing seat, bench or at the bar and feel like you are on your family’s porch.

It’s a lively place where you can hoe into fresh, locally harvested produce, delivered by our shed-hands. The same hands that will deliver you good-natured banter, craft beers on tap, great tasting wines and unique cocktails.

The menu offers cozy share options for groups, three course substantial meal choices for those wanting to make an evening of it and a fun selection of nibbles for people wanting a light after-work snack with their cocktails or a share jug amongst friends.

Plus, enjoy exclusive after-dark access to The Grounds of Alexandria's latest laneway attractions when you dine in!

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $A40 and under
  • Cuisines
    Modern Australian
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Fri 11:30 am–9:00 pm Sat 11:00 am–9:30 pm Sun 11:00 am–9:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (02) 9699 2225
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive Chef
    Paul McGrath
  • Catering
    From client meetings to personal celebrations, our drop-off catering menu offers a selection of sweet and savoury options that can be combined to achieve the perfect offering for your occasion. Order online <a href="https://thegroundscatering.com.au/">here</a>.
  • Area
    Alexandria
  • Cross Street
    41-43 Bourke Rd, Alexandria, AU-NSW 2015
  • Parking details
    To park at The Grounds, please enter via 2 Huntley Street and speak with one of our friendly Grounds Rangers who are on hand to help you find the closest available space. Alternatively, street parking is also available.
  • Public transit
    The Grounds is located a 10-15 minute walk from Green Square station, which has frequent services to and from Central station and the CBD. St Peters station is also a 20-30 minute walk away. Bus route 348 (Randwick to Wolli Creek via Green Square) and Bus route 305 (Mascot Stamford Hotel to Redfern via Waterloo) stops outside the restaurant. Route updates, timetables and travel information are available at www.transportnsw.info, or real-time travel apps.
  • Additional
    Beer, Cafe, Cocktails, Private Room, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

  • Dine In The Potter's Corner

    A$85.00 per person

    Multiple dates available
    Beautifully styled with candles & rustic terracotta elements, enjoy a delicious 3-course set menu feast! T&C's: - Semi-private dining with all guests seated at a high table. - Groups under 16 guests will share the table; 16+ guests enjoy exclusive use. - Reservations are for 2.5 hours. - Not available between 2:15pm and 4:45pm. - Guests aged 16+ must dine on the group menu. - Dietary requirements must be confirmed 48 hours in advance; we'll do our best to accommodate. - Cancellations require at least 24 hours' notice. - Capacity: 10-20 guests. - 10% service charge applies. - Styling and set menu may change without notice.
    Dine In The Potter's Corner photo
  • Group Menu

    A$75.00 per person

    Multiple dates available
    Our $75 per person share menu is in place for all groups of 10 guests or more with a 10% gratuity applicable to your final bill. Terms & conditions: - Our tables operate on a two hour sitting time. - Please note, our group menu is required for all guests in your party over 16 years of age. - Our group menu is not available from 2.45pm- 4.45pm, all reservations made within this time will be on our standard menu. - Any and all dietary requirements must be confirmed with the venue at least 48 hours in advance, and we will do our best to accommodate these requests.
    Group Menu photo
  • Premium Private Dining in The Lock-In

    A$120.00 per person

    Multiple dates available
    Upgrade your experience with premium styling, including hand-selected blooms & luxurious linens, for an extra touch of elegance! Terms & Conditions: - This premium experience includes a drink for each guest & exclusive styling options not included in the standard package. - Enjoy exclusive use of The Lock-In for a 3-hour session. - This offering is not available between 2:15pm & 4:45pm. - All guests aged 16+ years are required to order our group menu. - Please confirm any dietary requirements with us at least 48 hours in advance. We will do our best to accommodate your requests. - All cancellations require a minimum of 24 hours' notice. - Maximum capacity is 16 guests. - The styling and set menu may change without notice.
    Premium Private Dining in The Lock-In photo

What 3,858 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.4
4.4 based on recent ratings
  • 4.3Food
  • 4.3Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.1Value

NoiseEnergetic

Diners' Choice Awards

  • Sydney

    Most Booked

  • Inner South

    Best Overall

  • Inner South

    Best Food

  • Inner South

    Best Service

  • Inner South

    Best Ambience

  • Inner South

    Best Value

  • Inner South

    Good for groups

  • Inner South

    Good for special occasions

  • Inner South

    Lively

  • Inner South

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
The Potting Shed at The Grounds of Alexandria offers a "stunning venue" with a "beautiful garden setting" and "amazing atmosphere." Guests rave about the "fantastic, friendly staff" and "delicious food." While some mention service delays and limited vegan options, the overall experience is magical, making it a "favorite place" for many visitors.

3,859 Reviews
  1. Lorraine

    Sydney

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined today

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food,service,atmosphere great Claris in Paris beautiful

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  2. Akalanka

    Sydney

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The overall experience was super great. Food quality is amazing and the portion sizes are worth the money you spend . 10/10 for location and my date loved the place. Will definitely come back again. Super friendly staff made my date go very smooth.
    The Potting ShedResponded today
    A huge thanks for giving us 5* across the board! I am thrilled to read that you had a magical time at The Potting Shed and for your lovely comments. I look forward to welcoming you next time, until then have a wonderful day! Kindest regards, David | Assistant Venue Manager

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  3. Carl

    New South Wales

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Goood food and atmosphere. Some noise but being an almost outdoor setting made it OK.
    The Potting ShedResponded today
    Thank you so much for your glowing review and super star rating! I am thrilled we hit the mark on your visit and look forward to welcoming you next time. Until then, have a wonderful rest of the week. Kind regards, David | Assistant Venue Manager

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  4. Pamela

    Los Angeles

    2 reviews

    1.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 3
    Not sure if inattentive staff or understaffed but the service left a lot to be desired. It took us far too long to get the attention of the waitstaff every time we wanted to order food or drinks. Even when the restaurant wasn’t too busy, we found ourselves waiting and trying to flag someone down multiple times for 20 minutes each time.
    The Potting ShedResponded 1 day ago
    Thanks for taking the time to give us feedback, this is a great tool for us in improving service and standards. I am so sorry to hear that you had a below par experience. Next you visit, please book directly with me so I can find a way to make things up to you. I hope you have a nice day and kind regards, David | Assistant Venue Manager

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  5. Kim

    Sydney

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fabulous visit, atmosphere lovely, food, drinks and service wonderful as always! Thank you!
    The Potting ShedResponded 1 day ago
    I am so pleased to see a 5* review so thank you so much for taking the time to leave us a great rating! Looking forward to seeing you next time, until then have a wonderful day. Kindest regards, David | Assistant Venue Manager

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  6. Karen

    Sydney

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We always love The Potting Shed, it has a great atmosphere and you feel like you're sitting in a garden. The food has always been great quality and delicious.
    The Potting ShedResponded 1 day ago
    Thank you so much for your glowing rating, it is always such a pleasure seeing a 5* score! Looking forward to your next visit :) Warmest regards, David | Assistant Venue Manager

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  7. Treeya

    Sydney

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We are having a best time on our Anniversary. Thank you so much x
    The Potting ShedResponded 3 days ago
    A huge thanks Treeya for giving us 5* across the board! I am thrilled to read that you had a magical time at The Potting Shed and for your lovely comments. I look forward to welcoming you next time, until then have a wonderful day! Kindest regards, David | Assistant Venue Manager

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  8. Spencer

    London

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great meal in a magical location. Would definitely come back
    The Potting ShedResponded 3 days ago
    Thank you so much for your glowing review and super star rating! I am thrilled we hit the mark on your visit and look forward to welcoming you next time. Until then, have a wonderful rest of the weekend. Kind regards, David | Assistant Venue Manager

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  9. Jenny

    Sydney

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food. Beautiful interior Fast service Although a loud bunch was placed right next to us when there was a lot of space . Otherwise.. amazing experience. Paris themed garden was spectacular!
    The Potting ShedResponded 3 days ago
    Thank you so much for your glowing rating, it is always such a pleasure seeing a 5* score! Looking forward to your next visit :) Warmest regards, David | Assistant Venue Manager

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  10. Emily

    New South Wales

    2 reviews

    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Fish and Spuds was bland. Summer salad was nice but was trying to hard with so many ingredients. Was nice but should be amazing for $32 dollars. Dessert of peaches and raspberry was good but sharing out of a milkshake glass just wasn’t the right vessel. Atmosphere and staff were great!
    The Potting ShedResponded 3 days ago
    Hi Emily, Thanks for taking the time to give us feedback, this is a great tool for us in improving service and standards. I am so sorry to hear that we missed the mark on a few points you raised. I hope next you visit you leave wanting to award us all 5*'s Have a wonderful day and hope to see you soon! David | Assistant Venue Manager

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FAQs

The Potting Shed is rated 4.4 stars by 3858 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
19:00
Booked 67 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for The Potting Shed

41/43 Bourke Rd, Alexandria, AU-NSW 2015

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    41-43 Bourke Rd, Alexandria, AU-NSW 2015
  • Area
    Alexandria
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Fri 11:30 am–9:00 pm Sat 11:00 am–9:30 pm Sun 11:00 am–9:00 pm
  • Price
    $A40 and under
  • Cuisines
    Modern Australian
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    To park at The Grounds, please enter via 2 Huntley Street and speak with one of our friendly Grounds Rangers who are on hand to help you find the closest available space. Alternatively, street parking is also available.
  • Public transit
    The Grounds is located a 10-15 minute walk from Green Square station, which has frequent services to and from Central station and the CBD. St Peters station is also a 20-30 minute walk away. Bus route 348 (Randwick to Wolli Creek via Green Square) and Bus route 305 (Mascot Stamford Hotel to Redfern via Waterloo) stops outside the restaurant. Route updates, timetables and travel information are available at www.transportnsw.info, or real-time travel apps.
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Paul McGrath
  • Additional
    Beer, Cafe, Cocktails, Private Room, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
    (02) 9699 2225
  • Catering
    From client meetings to personal celebrations, our drop-off catering menu offers a selection of sweet and savoury options that can be combined to achieve the perfect offering for your occasion. Order online <a href="https://thegroundscatering.com.au/">here</a>.
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