The Grounds Cafe

The Potting Shed

The Grounds Coffee Factory | The Grounds

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OPEN HOURS

Mon – Thu: 11:30am ’til 9:00pm
Fri: 11:30am ’til 9:30pm
Sat: 11:00am ’til 9:30pm
Sun: 11:00am ’til 9:00pm

Last orders are taken 30 minutes prior to closing time.

HOLIDAY HOURS

Please note our opening hours over the Christmas and New Year period:

24 Dec: 11:30am ’til 4pm
25 – 26 Dec: Closed
27 – 30 Dec: Regular Opening Hours
31 Dec: 11:30am ’til 4pm
1 Jan: Closed
2 – 4 Jan: Regular Opening Hours

26 Jan: Regular Opening Hours

LOCATION

41 / 43 Bourke Road
Alexandria NSW 2015

Map & Directions

RESERVATIONS

Groups of up to 20 people can book online and walk-ins are always welcome.

Please note parties of 10 or more adults are required to dine on our group menu.

GROUP BOOKINGS

Contact us to make a reservation for groups of 21 people or more.

(02) 9699 2225
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Mon – Thu: 11:30am ’til 9:00pm
Fri: 11:30am ’til 9:30pm
Sat: 11:00am ’til 9:30pm
Sun: 11:00am ’til 9:00pm

Last orders are taken 30 minutes prior to closing time.

HOLIDAY HOURS

Please note our opening hours over the Christmas and New Year period:

24 Dec: 11:30am ’til 4pm
25 – 26 Dec: Closed
27 – 30 Dec: Regular Opening Hours
31 Dec: 11:30am ’til 4pm
1 Jan: Closed
2 – 4 Jan: Regular Opening Hours

26 Jan: Regular Opening Hours

41 / 43 Bourke Road
Alexandria NSW 2015

Map & Directions

Groups of up to 20 people can book online and walk-ins are always welcome.

Please note parties of 10 or more adults are required to dine on our group menu.

Contact us to make a reservation for groups of 21 people or more.

(02) 9699 2225
Enquire Now

The Potting Shed

Enjoy time-honoured classics with an elevated twist.

OUR STORY

Welcome to The Potting Shed, where every visit feels like stepping onto your family’s porch. With cozy swing seats nestled among lush greenery and colourful cushions, it’s the perfect place to relax and unwind. Here, we take family favourites and give them a delicious twist, honouring traditional flavours with a touch of sophistication.

The Potting Shed is a lively spot to meet, eat, drink, and relax. Surrounded by hanging plants, terracotta pots, timber beams, brass, brick, and iron, you can enjoy fresh, locally sourced produce served by our friendly staff. Whether you’re having a hearty meal or a casual drink, every detail, from the ambiance to the food, ensures a memorable experience.

WHAT'S ON

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OUR MENU

Enjoy a fresh seasonal menu of hearty classics, share plates and delicious signature dishes for lunch or dinner.

Made to Share

  • MARINATED OLIVES(VG, DF, GF)

    Lemon, chilli

    9.5
  • THE GROUNDS HERITAGE SOURDOUGH COB

    with Jersey curd

    12
  • OYSTERS OF THE DAY(DF, GF)

    Red wine, shallots

    6.5 ea
  • CHARCOAL ROAST BONE MARROW(DF)

    Onions, parsley, sourdough toast

    19
  • YELLOWFIN TUNA CEVICHE(GF, DF)

    Cucumber, lime, chilli coriander, coconut milk, lettuce cups

    28 ea
  • CRUMBED CHICKEN TENDERLOIN(NF)

    Chilli aioli, lemon

    21
  • CRISPY LEATHERJACKET TACOS (3)(DF)

    Chunky tartare, iceberg, soft tacos

    26
  • STEAMED BLACK MUSSELS(GF, DF)

    Chorizo, fennel, cherry tomatoes, corn, coriander, guandillas

    28
  • HONEY PORK SKEWERS (2)(DF)

    Mustard, celeriac, fennel remoulade, pickles, sesame bagel

    22
  • ROASTED EGGPLANT FATTEH

    Labneh, sumac, pine nut, pomegranate, herb vinaigrette, crisp bread

    16
  • LOCAL BURRATA

    Pickled fennel, peach, lemon oil, hazelnuts

    27

Shared Platter

  • THE SHED PLATTER

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

    79

The Classics

  • THE SHED BURGER

    Beef, caramelised onion, raw onion, Shed burger sauce, smoked cheddar, lettuce, pickles, chips

    28
  • SQUID INK GNOCHETTI SARDI

    Prawns, smokey corn, green chilli, butter, lemon

    39
  • SLOW COOKED LAMB SHOULDER RAGU

    Cresto de gallo pasta, cavelo nero, cherry tomatoes, mint yoghurt

    35
  • FISH N CHIPS

    Crisp battered orange roughy, handcut chips, chunky pickle sauce

    37
  • POTATO GNOCCHI(V)

    Vodka sauce, green olives, chilli, basil

    32
  • SEARED STEWART ISLAND SALMON(GF, DF)

    Aqua pazza, baby fennel, tomatoes, olives, salsa verde

    45
  • GRILLED MOOLOOLABA SWORDFISH LOIN(GF, DF)

    Served on caponata with salmoriglio sauce, roasted fioretto, lemon, pine nuts

    46

Charcoal Oven

  • FIRE ROASTED KINROSS LAMB LOIN(GF)

    Capers, glazed onions, olives, tomatoes, tzatziki

    48
  • CHARCOAL ROASTED SPATCHCOCK

    Roasted garlic yoghurt, pickles, olive oil, lemon, flatbread

    45
  • ROASTED GOORALIE PORK CHOP(DF)

    Saltbush, sauteed potatoes, charcuterie sauce

    45
  • RUMP STEAK FRITES 220GM

    Coppertree farm rump cap, fries, bearnaise sauce

    52
  • ROSEDALE RUBY GRAINFED SIRLOIN 300GM(GF)

    Garlic butter, green beans

    65
  • THE SHED BISTECCA 700G T-BONE(GF)

    Smashed potatoes, roasted onions & greens, Cafe de Paris butter, garden leaf salad

    110

Salads

  • GRILLED CHICKEN(DF)

    Baby gem hearts, spring peas, celery, radish, artichoke, crisp prosciutto, green goddess, brioche croutons

    28
  • HONEY-ROASTED CARROT & HALLOUMI(GF)

    Sesame, white bean hummus, pide, almonds, pomegranate seed, herbs

    26
  • GRILLED PEACHES & TRUFFLED STRACCIATELLA(GF)

    Cashews, salted lemon segments, roquette, mint, fennel

    26

Sides

  • CHIPS(DF/V)

    Burger sauce

    9
  • PAPRIKA ROAST POTATOES(GF, DF)

    Pickled onions, garlic aioli, patatas bravas style

    12
  • ROAST MAPLE SWEET POTATO(GF/V)

    Whipped feta, walnuts, chives

    12
  • WATERMELON & HERITAGE TOMATO SALAD(GF)

    Aged feta, mint & pomegranate

    13
  • CHILLED CRISP CUCUMBER & APPLE SALAD(GF)

    Sour cream, dill, mint

    12
  • BABY GEM CAESAR

    Crispy prosciutto, Caesar dressing, parmesan, croutons

    12
  • ROAST CORN(GF)

    Maple, chilli butter

    14

Enjoy delicious bites and a cheeky tipple or two with our Afternoon menu. 3:00pm–5:00pm daily.

Made to Share

  • MARINATED OLIVES(VG, DF, GF)

    Lemon, chilli

    9.5
  • THE GROUNDS HERITAGE SOURDOUGH COB

    with Jersey curd

    12
  • OYSTERS OF THE DAY(DF, GF)

    Red wine, shallots

    6.5 ea
  • YELLOWFIN TUNA CEVICHE(GF, DF)

    Cucumber, lime, chilli coriander, coconut milk, lettuce cups

    28 ea
  • CRUMBED CHICKEN TENDERLOIN(NF)

    Chilli aioli, lemon

    21
  • CRISPY LEATHERJACKET TACOS (3)(DF)

    Chunky tartare, iceberg, soft tacos

    26
  • HONEY PORK SKEWERS (2)(DF)

    Mustard, celeriac, fennel remoulade, pickles, sesame bagel

    22
  • LOCAL BURRATA

    Pickled fennel, peach, lemon oil, hazelnuts

    27

Shared Platter

  • THE SHED PLATTER

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

    79

The Classics

  • THE SHED BURGER

    Beef, caramelised onion, raw onion, Shed burger sauce, smoked cheddar, lettuce, pickles, chips

    28
  • FISH N CHIPS

    Crisp battered orange roughy, handcut chips, chunky pickle sauce

    37
  • ROSEDALE RUBY SIRLOIN 300GM(GF)

    Garlic butter, green beans

    65

Salads

  • GRILLED CHICKEN(DF)

    Baby gem hearts, spring peas, celery, radish, artichoke, crisp prosciutto, green goddess, brioche croutons

    28
  • GRILLED PEACHES & TRUFFLED STRACCIATELLA(GF)

    Cashews, salted lemon segments, roquette, mint, fennel

    26

Sides

  • CHIPS(DF/V)

    Burger sauce

    9
  • WATERMELON & HERITAGE TOMATO SALAD(GF)

    Aged feta, mint & pomegranate

    13
  • CHILLED CRISP CUCUMBER & APPLE SALAD(GF)

    Sour cream, dill, mint

    12
  • BABY GEM CAESAR

    Crispy prosciutto, Caesar dressing, parmesan, croutons

    12
  • ROAST CORN(GF)

    Maple, chilli butter

    14

Available for kids aged 12 and under.

MAINS

  • SNACK PLATE

    croutons, veggie sticks, hommus, cheese, rice crackers, strawberries, dried apricots, grapes & apples

    15
  • TOASTED CHEESE & SWEETCORN QUESADILLAS

    with salsa & sour cream

    15
  • CRUMBED FISH & CHIPS

    with aioli

    15
  • MINI CHEESEBURGER

    with chips & tomato sauce

    15
  • KIDS SCHNITTY PARMIGIANA

    with steamed green veggies

    15
  • WAGON WHEEL PASTA NAPOLITANA

    with parmesan & garlic bread

    15

SWEETS

  • KIDS ICE CREAM SUNDAE

    with mango & passionfruit coulis, vanilla ice cream, whipped cream, fresh raspberries

    12
  • MILK CHOCOLATE FONDUE

    with sprinkles, bananas, strawberries, shortbread, brownie & marshmallow

    12
  • MINI GARDENERS BANANA SPLIT

    with vanilla ice cream, whipped cream & chocolate sauce

    12

DESSERTS

  • STRAWBERRY PAVLOVA(V, NF, GF)

    Vanilla pastry cream, macerated strawberries, vanilla chantilly, strawberry sorbet

    18
  • CHOCOLATE & HAZELNUT FINANCIER(GF)

    Caramel whipped cream, chocolate cremeux, hazelnut chantilly, bourbon and vanilla ice cream

    19
  • THE SUMMER MANGO(GF / NF / VG)

    Mango whipped ganache, fresh mango salsa, almond crunch, mascarpone cream, mango and passionfruit sorbet

    19
  • SUMMER BERRIES & STONE FRUIT CHIFFON SPONGE(NF)

    Verbena cream, lime parfait, shortbread, berry jus

    18

DESSERT BEVERAGES

  • ESPRESSO MARTINI

  • AFFOGATO

  • LIMONCELLO

Available for groups of 6 or more adults, or as part of a private dining experience. Please note groups of 10 or more adults are required to dine on the set menu.

SHARED ENTREE

  • FRESHLY BAKED GROUNDS FOCACCIA(V)

    Lemon olive oil

  • ROASTED EGGPLANT FATTEH

    Labneh, sumac, pine nut, pomegranate, herb vinaigrette, crisp bread

  • LOCAL BURRATA

    Pickled fennel, peach, lemon oil, hazelnuts

  • HONEY PORK SKEWERS(DF)

    Mustard, celeriac, fennel remoulade, pickles, sesame bagel

  • CRISPY LEATHERJACKET TACOS(DF)

    Chunky tartare, iceberg, soft tacos

SHARED MAINS

  • POTATO GNOCCHI(V)

    Vodka sauce, green olives, chilli, basil

  • CHARCOAL ROASTED SPATCHCOCK(GF)

    Roasted garlic yoghurt, pickles, olive oil, lemon, flatbread

  • ROSEDALE RUBY GRAINFED SIRLOIN 300GM(GF)

    Garlic butter, green beans

  • BABY GEM CAESAR

    Crispy prosciutto, Caesar dressing, parmesan, croutons

  • PAPRIKA ROAST POTATOES(GF, DF)

    Pickled onions, garlic aioli, patatas bravas style

SHARED DESSERT

  • CHEF'S SELECTION DESSERT BOARD

OPTIONAL UPGRADES

  • CHARCOAL ROASTED BONE MARROW(GF)

    Onions, parsley, sourdough toast

    9 per person
  • CHEESE BOARD

    Selection of Australian cheeses served with condiments & crackers

    28 per board
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MONDAY – THURSDAY, 4PM – 6PM

HAPPY HOUR

Enjoy discounted classic cocktails & our best house drinks from 4 – 6pm!

TUESDAYS, AFTER 5PM

MUSSELS NIGHT

Tuesday nights just got tastier! Dig into a bowl of delicious mussels with a beer or house wine in The Potting Shed for just $35. Available after 5pm.

NOTE:

Terms & conditions apply. Specials are not redeemable on public holidays. These specials cannot be used in conjunction with the set menu, private dining experiences or any other offers and promotions unless explicitly stated otherwise.

FAQS

CANCELLATIONS & SURCHARGES

Valid credit card details are required to secure all reservations.

We know that plans can change, though we ask that any cancellations be made no less than 2 hours prior to your booking time. Group menu bookings on Monday – Friday require 24 hour notice for cancellation, Saturday – Sunday require 48 hour notice for cancellation. Cancellations made within this time, or failure to show up for your booking without notice, will incur an automatic charge of $30 per person.

Please note a $25 per adult minimum spend applies after 4pm.

The following surcharges may apply:
– 1.5% transaction fee applies for all card transactions.
– 5% surcharge applies on weekends (excluding groups of 10 or more adults).
– 10% service charge applies for groups of 10 or more adults.
– 15% surcharge applies on public holidays.
– $3 per person cakeage charge applies to external cakes.

CARD DETAILS

Reservations at The Potting Shed are in high demand, particularly during busy periods, and we want to ensure that customers who have made a booking turn up, or provide us with enough notice of cancellation so that we can offer the table to someone else.

Your card details are securely held with your booking and are not identifiable by any of our staff. Your card will only be charged in the event of no-show or last-minute cancellation as per venue policy.

SET MENU

Groups of 10 or more adults are required to dine on our set menu. If there are any dietary requirements, please notify us when booking so the appropriate accommodations can be made.

The set menu is available on request for smaller groups (min. 6 adults).

VENUE CAPACITY

The Potting Shed can accommodate a maximum of 30 guests in a single reservation. For larger groups, please make an enquiry for a private function with our Events team.

MINIMUM SPENDS

During dinner service for peak holiday periods, a minimum spend of $25 per adult may apply.

BYO ALCOHOL & CAKES

The Potting Shed is a fully licensed venue with alcoholic beverages available for purchase. We are not a BYO venue.

External cakes and desserts are allowed; a $3 per person cakeage fee will apply. The cakeage charge is waived for any cakes pre-ordered through The Grounds Catering.

DECORATIONS

You are welcome to bring your own table decorations with your reservation, we just ask that any decorations be small enough to fit on the table – unfortunately we cannot accommodate free-standing decorations. Confetti & glitter are not permitted and will incur a $50 cleaning fee if used.

HALAL MEAT

All meats used at The Potting Shed are halal-certified, purchased from an external supplier. Please note, however, that our kitchen is not halal-certified. While all care will be taken to avoid any cross-contamination, we cannot guarentee that this will not occur as pork and alcohol products are used in the preparation of other menu dishes.

DOG POLICY

Dogs are welcome throughout The Potting Shed – please note this in your reservation when booking. Dogs must be on a leash or harness at all times, and must be sat on the floor of the venue at all times (not permitted on laps or chairs).

AIRCONDITIONING

The Potting Shed is an outdoor covered venue that is fully weatherproofed, with extensive heating and fans for comfort.

EVENING LANEWAY ACCESS

In the evening, guests dining at The Potting Shed can enjoy exclusive access to our decorated laneways after dinner. The laneways are only accessible through the restaurant, so access prior to dining isn’t possible.

TAKEAWAY

The Potting Shed does not offer takeaway. Takeaway food is available from The Grounds of Alexandria Cafe during the day.

PRIVATE DINING

The Potting Shed offers several options for semi-private and private dining, for those extra-special occasions.

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