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The Potting Shed, Alexandria, AU-NSW
The Potting Shed, Alexandria, AU-NSW
The Potting Shed, Alexandria, AU-NSW
The Potting Shed, Alexandria, AU-NSW
The Potting Shed, Alexandria, AU-NSW

The Potting Shed

4.4 (3926)
$40 and under
Modern Australian
41/43 Bourke Rd, Alexandria, AU-NSW 2015

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7:00 PM
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Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

  • 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!

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $40 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
  • Website
    http://thegrounds.com.au/
  • 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>.
  • Location
    41/43 Bourke Rd, Alexandria, AU-NSW 2015
  • Neighborhood
    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

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Experiences

  • Date Night Romantic Table Setting

    A$7.50 per person

    Prepaid

    Multiple dates available
    Show them you care with a romantic table in The Potting Shed, complete with a candlestick and a beautiful red rose which you can keep at the end of your meal! Please note that no food or drinks are included in this package, but can be purchased from the menu on the day.

  • 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

Menu

The Potting Shed's menu was last updated on 4/30/2025.

Small Plates

  • Marinated OlivesA$9.50

    Lemon, chilli (GF)

    • Pacific OystersA$6.50

      Finger lime & chive dressing (DF)(NF)(GF)

      • Heritage SourdoughA$12.00

        The Grounds bakery, cultured butter

        • Breaded Crab SliderA$14.00

          Slaw, herbed aioli, charcoal bun (NF)

          • Grilled Lamb ArrosticiniA$16.00

            Molasses glaze, Calabrian chilli aioli, fried onion (GF)(DF)(NF)

            • Roasted Red Pepper DipA$18.00

              Labneh, pomegranate, walnuts, radish, flatbread

              • Honey Roasted PumpkinA$24.00

                Labneh, pomegranate, radish

                • The Garden BoardA$75.00

                  Serrano ham, mortadella, salami, manchego, ricotta, membrillo, almonds, honeycomb, olives, kikones, guindillas, figs, grissini, crispy flatbread, cantabrian anchovies

                  • Crumbed Chicken TenderloinA$20.00

                    Chilli aioli, lemon (NF)

                    • Zucchini Flower BeignetsA$26.00

                      Ricotta, smoked mozzarella, hot honey, parmesan, pistachio verde

                      • Chicken Liver ParfaitA$26.00

                        Sweet kumquat, pickled witlof, cornichons, brioche (NF)

                        • Lightly Cured SalmonA$28.00

                          Ajo blanco, cucumber, pear, sesame, green oil (DF)

                          • Pipis, Nduja & Herb ButterA$16.00

                            Kipflers, lemon yoghurt, charred shallot (GF)

                            • Josper Fried ScallopsA$28.00

                              Corn & eschalot butter, hazelnut, crispy onion crumb (GF)

                              • Burrata & Torched FigsA$24.00

                                Fennel, wildflower honey, heirloom tomato, crostini, balsamic (NF)

                                The Classics

                                • Slow Braised Beef BologneseA$34.00

                                  Pepper tagliatelle, ricotta, basil, parmesan (NF)

                                  • Asparagus & Green Pea RisottoA$32.00

                                    Parmesan, crème fraiche, toasted almonds, truffle (NF)

                                    • Balmain Bug PastaA$45.00

                                      Herbed clarence tomatoes, chilli, lemon, parsley (DF)

                                      • Fish 'N' SpudsA$36.00

                                        Gremolata John Dory, pea & mint salad, potato scallop, pickle sauce (NF)

                                        • Wagyu Beef SchnitzelA$54.00

                                          Lemon & herb aioli, salad, fried capers, lemon (NF)

                                          • Butterflied Whole GurnardA$55.00

                                            Fioretto, cauliflower cream, green lentils, vadouvan butter, lemon (GF)

                                            Charcoal Oven

                                            • The Shed Beef BurgerA$28.00

                                              Tomato jam, cheese, burger sauce, lettuce, tomato, onion rings, pickles, chips, vose on the side

                                              • Bacon +4A$4.00
                                              • Make it a double +7A$7.00

                                            • Charcoal Chicken ThighsA$32.00

                                              Hispi cabbage, mushroom & black garlic puree, fresh herbs

                                              • The Shed Steak FritesA$52.00

                                                Angus rump, cap, horseradish cream, green peppercorn jus, watercress (GF)(NF)

                                                • Little Joe Sirloin MB4 300gmA$62.00

                                                  Broccolini, braised onion, roast artichoke, bone marrow, eschalot butter (GF)(NF)

                                                  • Spiced Kinross Lamb Rump 250gmA$45.00

                                                    Warm labneh, tomato confit, roast lemon, bread bean (GF)(NF)

                                                    • Pork Scotch Fillet 300gmA$34.00

                                                      Fennel & apple slaw, parsnip puree, fried brussel sprouts, crackling (GF)(NF)

                                                      • The Shed Bistecca 700g T-BoneA$110.00

                                                        Cafe de Paris butter, broccolini, salsa verde, garden leaf salad

                                                        Salads

                                                        • Roast Autumn SaladA$26.00

                                                          Sweet potato, roast fennel, turnips, avocado, chickpeas, cucumber, corn, pomegranate, hazelnuts, feta, green goddess (GF)(NF)

                                                          • Grilled Chicken +6A$6.00
                                                          • Halloumi +5A$5.00
                                                          • Avocado +5A$5.00

                                                        • Pear Quinoa SaladA$23.00

                                                          Heirloom beetroot, grilled zucchini, pecans, caramelised balsamic (GF)(NF)

                                                          Sides

                                                          • ChipsA$9.00

                                                            Burger sauce (DF)(V)

                                                            • Roast Maple Sweet PotatoA$12.00

                                                              Whipped feta, walnuts, chives (GF)

                                                              • Gardner's SaladA$14.00

                                                                Baby leaves, radish, radicchio, mustard dressing (GF)(DF)(NF)

                                                                • Fried Sweet CornA$15.00

                                                                  Manchego, lemon, aleppo, chive (GF)(NF)

                                                                  • Charred BroccoliniA$15.00

                                                                    Lemon ricotta, calabrian chilli, eschalot, almonds (GF)

                                                                    • Piel de Sapo MelonA$13.00

                                                                      Cucumber, mint, feta, potato crisps (GF)

                                                                      Last updated: April 30, 2025

                                                                      What 3,926 people are saying

                                                                      The Potting Shed reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

                                                                      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
                                                                      • 4.2Food
                                                                      • 4.3Service
                                                                      • 4.6Ambience
                                                                      • 4.0Value

                                                                      Noise • Energetic

                                                                      Loved For

                                                                      • Sydney

                                                                        Most Booked

                                                                      • Inner South

                                                                        Best Overall

                                                                      • Inner South

                                                                        Best Service

                                                                      • Inner South

                                                                        Best Ambiance

                                                                      • Inner South

                                                                        Good for groups

                                                                      • Inner South

                                                                        Great for creative cocktails

                                                                      • Inner South

                                                                        Neighborhood gem

                                                                      • Inner South

                                                                        Good for special occasions

                                                                      • Inner South

                                                                        Lively

                                                                      • Inner South

                                                                        Most Booked

                                                                      Review summary

                                                                      AI-generated from verified diner reviews
                                                                      The Potting Shed offers a "stunning ambience" with a "whimsical" atmosphere and "great food." Guests appreciate the "friendly and attentive staff," making it ideal for celebrations or casual dining. While some found it "expensive," the unique decor and "delicious meals" create a memorable experience. Booking ahead is recommended.
                                                                      3,926 Reviews

                                                                      1. Jaymi

                                                                        New South Wales1 review

                                                                        5.0

                                                                        Dined 2 days ago

                                                                        1. Overall 5
                                                                        2. Food 5
                                                                        3. Service 5
                                                                        4. Ambience 5
                                                                        Everything was fantastic, from atmosphere to service. The goats are a must see too!

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                                                                      2. Zakia

                                                                        Sydney1 review

                                                                        5.0

                                                                        Dined 2 days ago

                                                                        1. Overall 5
                                                                        2. Food 5
                                                                        3. Service 5
                                                                        4. Ambience 5
                                                                        Had an amazing 21st for my daughter at the Potters Corner. Beautiful setting and amazing service. Loved every moment of this memorable experience.

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                                                                      3. Hannah

                                                                        Sydney2 reviews

                                                                        4.0

                                                                        Dined 2 days ago

                                                                        1. Overall 4
                                                                        2. Food 4
                                                                        3. Service 5
                                                                        4. Ambience 4
                                                                        Very friendly staff, food was delicious and good value for money

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                                                                      4. Alecia

                                                                        Sydney1 review

                                                                        3.0

                                                                        Dined 2 days ago

                                                                        1. Overall 3
                                                                        2. Food 2
                                                                        3. Service 4
                                                                        4. Ambience 2
                                                                        Food wasn’t that nice, way too loud and overall crowded so you couldn’t enjoy the grounds. Service was lovely but the hype on social media was a let down of what we had.

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                                                                      5. Marianne

                                                                        Sydney1 review

                                                                        3.0

                                                                        Dined 2 days ago

                                                                        1. Overall 3
                                                                        2. Food 4
                                                                        3. Service 1
                                                                        4. Ambience 4
                                                                        Cocktails were great, food was overpriced and service was terrible!!! I won't be returning!

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                                                                      6. Virginia

                                                                        Sydney1 review

                                                                        5.0

                                                                        Dined 3 days ago

                                                                        1. Overall 5
                                                                        2. Food 4
                                                                        3. Service 4
                                                                        4. Ambience 5
                                                                        I had the pork and it was delicious, but it could’ve come with another Side as well. My friends both had the fish and potato scallops. Which they both enjoyed the ambience was magnificent. The service was good but then she’d bring a coffee without sugar after she was asked to bring sugar. She brought our food out and was asked to bring Salt-N-Pepa but there was no Salt-N-Pepper. Apart from that the waitress was quite pleasant and did her job well.

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                                                                      7. Arnaud

                                                                        Melbourne1 review

                                                                        3.0

                                                                        Dined 7 days ago

                                                                        1. Overall 3
                                                                        2. Food 5
                                                                        3. Service 2
                                                                        4. Ambience 4
                                                                        The food was good but quite expensive. The staff took a very long time to take our order. When we asked a staff to fix a wobbly table. She said that there is nothing she can do about this . I had a look and found that the legs are adjustable and I adjusted myself. The overall experience with the staff was quite poor.
                                                                        The Potting ShedResponded 6 days ago
                                                                        Hi Arnaud, Thank you for taking the time to leave us a constructive review and please accept my apologies for any shortfalls in service. Rest assured that I will be briefing the team on ways to ensure we are continuing to go above and beyond to make all guests comfortable and what steps to take should they not be aware of simple fixes. I hope next time you visit we are able to show our dedication to improvement, until then enjoy the rest of your week. Many kind regards, David | Assistant Venue Manager

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                                                                      8. Bek

                                                                        Sydney1 review

                                                                        5.0

                                                                        Dined 7 days ago

                                                                        1. Overall 5
                                                                        2. Food 4
                                                                        3. Service 5
                                                                        4. Ambience 5
                                                                        The girls went above and beyond to make us feel welcome and really made my Daughters Birthday! They made her feel so special and acknowledged her Birthday and she was over the moon and still can’t stop smiling! Fluffy the bird was a hit too! We went to the Snow White display and the girls were mesmerized and felt like they were in their own fairy tale. Was a very beautiful day out!
                                                                        The Potting ShedResponded 6 days ago
                                                                        Hi Bek, Thank you so much for taking the time to leave such a wonderfully detailed, positive review - this really makes the efforts of the team worth the hard work and we are all delighted. I am thrilled to hear that you and your daughter had a wonderful birthday celebration at The Potting Shed. Myself and the team look forward to welcoming you again, until then have wonderful rest of the week and see you next time! Kind regards, David | Assistant Venue Manager

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                                                                      9. Sandy

                                                                        Sydney1 review

                                                                        5.0

                                                                        Dined on May 24, 2025

                                                                        1. Overall 5
                                                                        2. Food 4
                                                                        3. Service 4
                                                                        4. Ambience 5
                                                                        Fantastic experience. Great food, amazing cocktail. Great service and awesome vibe. Would highly recommend and will definitely be back.
                                                                        The Potting ShedResponded 6 days ago
                                                                        Hi Sandy, 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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                                                                      10. leigh

                                                                        Gold Coast4 reviews

                                                                        3.0

                                                                        Dined on May 24, 2025

                                                                        1. Overall 3
                                                                        2. Food 5
                                                                        3. Service 5
                                                                        4. Ambience 5
                                                                        Food is amazingly good, let down is that they advertise the snow white thing as being massive, when it's nothing but a tiny thing
                                                                        The Potting ShedResponded 7 days ago
                                                                        Hi there, Thanks for your constructive review, I am so happy to read that you thought the food was amazing. When you mention the 'Snow White thing' do you mean the Snow white themed laneways, the special dessert or the corresponding snow white beverage? Just trying to understand where you may have felt mislead. Thanks in advance for your clarification, looking forward to your reply. Kind regards, David | Assistant Venue Manager

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                                                                      The Potting Shed is rated 4.4 stars by 3926 OpenTable diners.

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

                                                                      Dining areas

                                                                      Additional information

                                                                      • Cross street
                                                                        41-43 Bourke Rd, Alexandria, AU-NSW 2015
                                                                      • Neighborhood
                                                                        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
                                                                        $40 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
                                                                      • Website
                                                                        http://thegrounds.com.au/
                                                                      • 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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