Enjoy time-honoured classics with an elevated twist.
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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.
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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
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.
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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
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.
Enjoy time-honoured classics with an elevated twist.
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.
Indulge in a 3-course banquet menu, and extensive beverage selection within a lavishly decorated, vintage-styled private dining room, reserved just for you.
Visit The Lock In Feast
Enjoy a delicious 3-course set menu feast in the beautifully styled and evergreen Potter's Corner - perfect for those special occasions.
Visit The Potter’s CornerEnjoy a fresh seasonal menu of hearty classics, share plates and delicious signature dishes for lunch or dinner.
Lemon, chilli
with Jersey curd
Red wine, shallots
Onions, parsley, sourdough toast
Cucumber, lime, chilli coriander, coconut milk, lettuce cups
Chilli aioli, lemon
Chunky tartare, iceberg, soft tacos
Chorizo, fennel, cherry tomatoes, corn, coriander, guandillas
Mustard, celeriac, fennel remoulade, pickles, sesame bagel
Labneh, sumac, pine nut, pomegranate, herb vinaigrette, crisp bread
Pickled fennel, peach, lemon oil, hazelnuts
Serrano ham, mortadella, salami, manchego, ricotta, membrillo, almonds, honeycomb, olives, kikones, guindillas, figs, grissini, crispy flatbread, cantabrian anchovies
Beef, caramelised onion, raw onion, Shed burger sauce, smoked cheddar, lettuce, pickles, chips
Prawns, smokey corn, green chilli, butter, lemon
Cresto de gallo pasta, cavelo nero, cherry tomatoes, mint yoghurt
Crisp battered orange roughy, handcut chips, chunky pickle sauce
Vodka sauce, green olives, chilli, basil
Aqua pazza, baby fennel, tomatoes, olives, salsa verde
Served on caponata with salmoriglio sauce, roasted fioretto, lemon, pine nuts
Capers, glazed onions, olives, tomatoes, tzatziki
Roasted garlic yoghurt, pickles, olive oil, lemon, flatbread
Saltbush, sauteed potatoes, charcuterie sauce
Coppertree farm rump cap, fries, bearnaise sauce
Garlic butter, green beans
Smashed potatoes, roasted onions & greens, Cafe de Paris butter, garden leaf salad
Baby gem hearts, spring peas, celery, radish, artichoke, crisp prosciutto, green goddess, brioche croutons
Sesame, white bean hummus, pide, almonds, pomegranate seed, herbs
Cashews, salted lemon segments, roquette, mint, fennel
Burger sauce
Pickled onions, garlic aioli, patatas bravas style
Whipped feta, walnuts, chives
Aged feta, mint & pomegranate
Sour cream, dill, mint
Crispy prosciutto, Caesar dressing, parmesan, croutons
Maple, chilli butter
GF - Gluten Free | DF - Dairy Free | NF - Nut Free | VG - Vegan | V - Vegetarian
Not all ingredients are listed on the menu, and items may change without notice. Inform your server of any dietary needs before ordering. Be aware that our menu contains allergens and is prepared in a kitchen handling nuts, shellfish, gluten, and eggs. While we make every effort to accommodate dietary needs, we cannot guarantee allergen-free food.
Please note that a 1.5% surcharge applies to all card payments. A 5% surcharge applies on weekends (excluding groups of 10 or more). A 10% service charge will apply to groups of 10 or more. A 15% surcharge applies on public holidays. A $3pp cakeage fee applies to external cakes.
Enjoy delicious bites and a cheeky tipple or two with our Afternoon menu. 3:00pm–5:00pm daily.
Lemon, chilli
with Jersey curd
Red wine, shallots
Cucumber, lime, chilli coriander, coconut milk, lettuce cups
Chilli aioli, lemon
Chunky tartare, iceberg, soft tacos
Mustard, celeriac, fennel remoulade, pickles, sesame bagel
Pickled fennel, peach, lemon oil, hazelnuts
Serrano ham, mortadella, salami, manchego, ricotta, membrillo, almonds, honeycomb, olives, kikones, guindillas, figs, grissini, crispy flatbread, cantabrian anchovies
Beef, caramelised onion, raw onion, Shed burger sauce, smoked cheddar, lettuce, pickles, chips
Crisp battered orange roughy, handcut chips, chunky pickle sauce
Garlic butter, green beans
Baby gem hearts, spring peas, celery, radish, artichoke, crisp prosciutto, green goddess, brioche croutons
Cashews, salted lemon segments, roquette, mint, fennel
Burger sauce
Aged feta, mint & pomegranate
Sour cream, dill, mint
Crispy prosciutto, Caesar dressing, parmesan, croutons
Maple, chilli butter
GF - Gluten Free | DF - Dairy Free | NF - Nut Free | VG - Vegan | V - Vegetarian
Not all ingredients are listed on the menu, and items may change without notice. Inform your server of any dietary needs before ordering. Be aware that our menu contains allergens and is prepared in a kitchen handling nuts, shellfish, gluten, and eggs. While we make every effort to accommodate dietary needs, we cannot guarantee allergen-free food.
Please note that a 1.5% surcharge applies to all card payments. A 5% surcharge applies on weekends (excluding groups of 10 or more). A 10% service charge will apply to groups of 10 or more. A 15% surcharge applies on public holidays. A $3pp cakeage fee applies to external cakes.
Available for kids aged 12 and under.
croutons, veggie sticks, hommus, cheese, rice crackers, strawberries, dried apricots, grapes & apples
with salsa & sour cream
with aioli
with chips & tomato sauce
with steamed green veggies
with parmesan & garlic bread
with mango & passionfruit coulis, vanilla ice cream, whipped cream, fresh raspberries
with sprinkles, bananas, strawberries, shortbread, brownie & marshmallow
with vanilla ice cream, whipped cream & chocolate sauce
GF - Gluten Free | DF - Dairy Free | NF - Nut Free | VG - Vegan | V - Vegetarian
Not all ingredients are listed on the menu, and items may change without notice. Inform your server of any dietary needs before ordering. Be aware that our menu contains allergens and is prepared in a kitchen handling nuts, shellfish, gluten, and eggs. While we make every effort to accommodate dietary needs, we cannot guarantee allergen-free food.
Please note that a 1.5% surcharge applies to all card payments. A 5% surcharge applies on weekends. A 10% service charge will apply to groups of 10 or more. A 15% surcharge applies on public holidays. A $3pp cakeage fee applies to external cakes.
Vanilla pastry cream, macerated strawberries, vanilla chantilly, strawberry sorbet
Caramel whipped cream, chocolate cremeux, hazelnut chantilly, bourbon and vanilla ice cream
Mango whipped ganache, fresh mango salsa, almond crunch, mascarpone cream, mango and passionfruit sorbet
Verbena cream, lime parfait, shortbread, berry jus
GF - Gluten Free | DF - Dairy Free | NF - Nut Free | VG - Vegan | V - Vegetarian
Not all ingredients are listed on the menu, and items may change without notice. Inform your server of any dietary needs before ordering. Be aware that our menu contains allergens and is prepared in a kitchen handling nuts, shellfish, gluten, and eggs. While we make every effort to accommodate dietary needs, we cannot guarantee allergen-free food.
Please note that a 1.5% surcharge applies to all card payments. A 5% surcharge applies on weekends. A 10% service charge will apply to groups of 10 or more. A 15% surcharge applies on public holidays. A $3pp cakeage fee applies to external cakes.
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.
Lemon olive oil
Labneh, sumac, pine nut, pomegranate, herb vinaigrette, crisp bread
Pickled fennel, peach, lemon oil, hazelnuts
Mustard, celeriac, fennel remoulade, pickles, sesame bagel
Chunky tartare, iceberg, soft tacos
Vodka sauce, green olives, chilli, basil
Roasted garlic yoghurt, pickles, olive oil, lemon, flatbread
Garlic butter, green beans
Crispy prosciutto, Caesar dressing, parmesan, croutons
Pickled onions, garlic aioli, patatas bravas style
Onions, parsley, sourdough toast
Selection of Australian cheeses served with condiments & crackers
GF - Gluten Free | DF - Dairy Free | NF - Nut Free | VG - Vegan | V - Vegetarian
Not all ingredients are listed on the menu, and items may change without notice. Inform your server of any dietary needs before ordering. Be aware that our menu contains allergens and is prepared in a kitchen handling nuts, shellfish, gluten, and eggs. While we make every effort to accommodate dietary needs, we cannot guarantee allergen-free food.
Please note that a 1.5% surcharge applies to all card payments. A 5% surcharge applies on weekends. A 10% service charge will apply to groups of 10 or more. A 15% surcharge applies on public holidays. A $3pp cakeage fee applies to external cakes.
MONDAY – THURSDAY, 4PM – 6PM
Enjoy discounted classic cocktails & our best house drinks from 4 – 6pm!
TUESDAYS, AFTER 5PM
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.
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.
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.
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).
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.
During dinner service for peak holiday periods, a minimum spend of $25 per adult may apply.
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.
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.
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.
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).
The Potting Shed is an outdoor covered venue that is fully weatherproofed, with extensive heating and fans for comfort.
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.
The Potting Shed does not offer takeaway. Takeaway food is available from The Grounds of Alexandria Cafe during the day.
The Potting Shed offers several options for semi-private and private dining, for those extra-special occasions.