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.
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.
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 FeastSpoil Mum with a leafy brunch adventure at The Potting Shed — set menus, cocktails, and all the love she deserves!
Visit Mother’s Day BrunchEnjoy a fresh seasonal menu of hearty classics, share plates and delicious signature dishes for lunch or dinner.
Lemon, chilli
Finger lime & chive dressing
The Grounds Bakery, cultured butter
Slaw, herbed aioli, charcoal bun
Molasses glaze, calabrian chilli aioli, fried onion
Labneh, pomegranate, walnuts, radish, flatbread
Labneh, pomegranate, tahini, nuts, seeds
Chilli aioli, lemon
Ricotta, smoked mozzarella, hot honey, parmesan, pistachio verde
Sweet kumquat, pickled witlof, cornichons, brioche
Ajo blanco, cucumber, pear, sesame, green oil
Kipflers, lemon yoghurt, charred shallot
Corn & eschallot butter, hazelnut, crispy onion crumb
Fennel, wildflower honey, heirloom tomato, crostini, balsamic
Serrano ham, mortadella, salami, manchego, ricotta, membrillo, almonds, honeycomb, olives, kikones, guindillas, figs, grissini, crispy flatbread, cantabrian anchovies
Pepper tagliatelle, ricotta, basil, parmesan
Parmesan, crème fraîche, sautéed mushrooms, truffle
Gremolata John Dory, pea & mint salad, potato scallop, pickle sauce
Herbed chitarra, tomatoes, chilli, lemon, parsley
Lemon & herb aioli, salad, fried capers, lemon
Fioretto, cauliflower cream, green lentils, vadouvan butter, lemon
Tomato jam, cheese, burger sauce, lettuce, tomato, onion rings, pickles, chips
Hispi cabbage, mushroom & chestnut purée, mushrooms, black garlic jus
Warm labneh, tomato confit, roast fennel, broad bean
Angus rump, cap, horseradish cream, green peppercorn jus, watercress
Fennel & apple salsa, parsnip purèe, fried brussel sprouts, crackling
Broccolini, braised onion, roast artichoke, bone marrow, eschallot butter
Cafè de Paris butter, broccolini, salsa verde, garden leaf salad
Sweet potato, roast fennel, turnips, avocado, chickpeas, cucumber, corn, pomegranate, hazelnuts, feta, green goddess
Kale, goats cheese, pickled onion, heirloom beetroot, grilled zucchini, pecans, caramelised balsamic
Burger sauce
Whipped feta, walnuts, chives
Baby leaves, radish, radicchio, mustard dressing
Manchego, lemon, aleppo, chive
Lemon ricotta, calabrian chilli, eschallot, almonds
Cucumber, mint, feta, pepitas
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
Finger lime & chive dressing
Molasses glaze, calabrian chilli aioli, fried onion
Labneh, pomegranate, walnuts, radish, flatbread
Labneh, pomegranate, tahini, nuts, seeds
Chilli aioli, lemon
Slaw, herbed aioli, charcoal bun
Ajo blanco, cucumber, pear, sesame, green oil
Ricotta, smoked mozzarella, hot honey, parmesan, pistachio verde
Fennel, wildflower honey, tomato, crosstini, balsamic
Serrano ham, mortadella, salami, manchego, ricotta, membrillo, almonds, honeycomb, olives, kikones, guindillas, figs, grissini, crispy flatbread, cantabrian anchovies
Gremolata John Dory, potato scallop, pea & mint salad, pickle sauce
Tomato jam, cheese, burger sauce, lettuce, tomato, onion rings, pickles, chips
Angus rump, cap, horseradish cream, green peppercorn jus, watercress
Sweet potato, fennel, turnips, avocado, chickpeas, cucumber, corn, pomegranate, hazelnuts, feta, green goddess
Kale, goats cheese, pickled onion, heirloom beetroot, grilled zucchini, pecans, caramlised balsamic
Burger sauce
Manchego, lemon, aleppo, chive
Baby leaves, radish, radicchio, mustard dressing
Cucumber, mint, feta, pepitas
Lemon ricotta, calabrian chilli, eschallot, toasted almonds
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 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.
Spiced poached pineapple, mango & pineapple salsa, mango whipped chantilly, vanilla sable, lime sorbet, served with spiced jus
Chocolate cremeux, buttermilk sponge, cherry gel, cherries, vanilla mascarpone cream, cacao streusel & cherry sorbet
Blackberry mousse, almond crunch, blueberry chantilly, blackberry gel, almond crumble, blackcurrant sorbet, served with berry jus
Macerated peach, genoise sponge, raspberry & lemon sorbet, butter crumble, vanilla mascarpone cream, fresh raspberries
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.
$75 per person, served banquet-style to share.
Available for groups of 6 or more adults. Please note groups of 10 or more adults are required to dine on the set menu.
Whipped cultured butter
Labneh, pomegranate, walnuts, radish, flatbread
Whipped labneh, pomegranate, tahini, nuts and seeds
Molasses glaze, calabrian chilli aioli, fried onion
Crunchy slaw, herbed aioli, charcoal bun
Parmesan, crème fraîche, sautéed wild autumn mushrooms, truffle
Hispi cabbage, mushroom and chestnut purée, wild mushrooms, black garlic jus
Frites, horseradish cream, green peppercorn jus, watercress
Lemon ricotta, calabrian chilli, eschallot, toasted almonds
Panache leaves and herbs, radish, radicchio, mustard dressing
Corn and eschallot butter, hazelnut and crispy onion crumb
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!
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.