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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 (3925)
$40 and under
Modern Australian
41/43 Bourke Rd, Alexandria, AU-NSW 2015

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2 people
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7:00 PM
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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!

Dining areas

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
  • 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>.
  • 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

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.A 15% surcharge applies on public holidays. - 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 3,925 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

NoiseEnergetic

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 atmosphere" with charming, rustic decor and lush greenery. Guests praise the "amazing food" and "friendly staff," making it perfect for celebrations. While service can be slow during peak times, the unique themed experiences and beautifully presented dishes provide a "memorable" dining experience.
3,925 Reviews
  1. Jaymi

    New South Wales1 review

    5.0

    Dined 1 day 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 1 day 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. Alecia

    Sydney1 review

    3.0

    Dined 1 day 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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  4. Virginia

    Sydney1 review

    5.0

    Dined 2 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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  5. Arnaud

    Melbourne1 review

    3.0

    Dined 6 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 5 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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  6. Bek

    Sydney1 review

    5.0

    Dined 6 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 5 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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  7. 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 5 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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  8. 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 6 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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  9. Shane

    Sydney1 review

    5.0

    Dined on May 21, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    What an experience!! From the moment we arrived the place looked stunning. We were seated quickly and advised the name of our waiter. Shortly after Daniel arrived and provided table water while we checked over menus. Polite - courteous - promptly advised us of minor changes to the menu options and left us to make our decisions. Ordering was a breeze, Daniel repeated the order back to us confirming minor alterations and shortly after our entrees arrived. The food was perfectly presented and cooked just right. Staff checked in to clear away empty dishes we had moved to the side and made the night just stunning. noise level was low (we dined mid week) and we were able to hold conversation without straining to hear. The lane way was a nice delight after our meal, beautifully lit and a nice light stroll after a meal was pleasant. Cocktails were also exceptional All in all one of the better dining experiences we have had in Sydney.
    The Potting ShedResponded on May 22, 2025
    Hi Shane, It has been such a pleasure reading your wonderful review, thanks so much for leaving such lovely, detailed positive comments. Daniel and I are thrilled you had a magical time and we are looking forward to your next visit. Have a wonderful day and see you soon :) Kindest regards, David | Assistant Venue Manager

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  10. Elysia

    Sydney1 review

    1.0

    Dined on May 18, 2025

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 3
    Service was really bad - firstly we had to cue up despite we had a reservation. Until eventually a hostess called out if anyone had a reservation and the crowds moved a side. Then she thought we had a reservation for 2 not 3 and had to “find” us a table. The restaurant was so overcrowded. We waited 45 minutes before even being given table water. We had to ask twice for the desert menu, then they took too long to come back so we decided not to order. We asked twice for the bill and waited a further 30 minutes for this. The service was just so so bad…. Despite this we still gave a tip, to which the waitress didn’t even thank us or acknowledge us by saying have a great rest of your day or anything - just put the receipt on the table and walked off. The restaurant is very pretty - but so overcrowded. We enjoyed walking through the installation.
    The Potting ShedResponded on May 20, 2025
    Hi Elysia, 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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The Potting Shed is rated 4.4 stars by 3925 OpenTable diners.

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animated flamesBooked 69 times today
Experiences are available.
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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
  • Phone number
  • 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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