About The Grounds of the City:
Nearly three years in the making, this coffeehouse-inspired inner-city hub is set to transport you back to an era of old-school charm and reignite the heart and soul of Sydney’s CBD.
Trading from dawn ‘til dusk 7 days per week, offering breakfast and and all-day menu daily with late trading on Tuesday through Sunday nights.
Allow our hosts to find you a cosy table, and settle in with a menu that features something for everyone. You’ll find our coffee sommelier at The Barista’s Bar ready to take you through a tailored coffee experience, and our baristas expertly serving up The Grounds house-roasted espresso and filter coffees. As our tea lady roams the room with her trolley, you’ll find it adorned with fresh coffee to top up your bottomless cup, our selection of ethically sourced teas and cakes baked fresh daily in The Grounds Bakery & Patisserie.
Prefer your morning caffeine dose and breakfast on the run? Take a moment to yourself while you wait as our shoe shiner tends to you. After all, they do say you can tell a (wo)man by their shoes.
It’s time to stop, slow down amid that city rush and get social again,
The Grounds of the City is at your service.
LOCATION
The Grounds of the City
500 George Street,
Sydney, NSW, 2000
Opening hours
Mon: 7am-5pm
Tues – Thurs: 7am-9pm
Fri: 7am-10pm
Sat: 8am-10pm
Sun: 8am-9pm
Contact
Make a reservation
Enquiries: (02) 9699 2225
What’s On at The Grounds of the City
HIGH TEA
Daily, 2:30-5:30pm
Settle into the city and spoil yourself with all the delights of our High Tea. Our seasonal menu includes a curated daily selection of house-made goods fresh from The Grounds very own Bakery & Patisserie, including a selection of sweet & savoury offerings, traditional fresh-baked scones, served with house-made jam and clotted cream, and The Grounds’ specialty tea. Find out more here.
Whiskey Tasting Masterclass
Monday 18th February, 6:30pm
Join us at The Barista’s Bar for a whiskey tasting masterclass with Rowan Prangley, and go on an adventure beyond the mainstream whiskey brands, to explore the hidden flavours within his collection of premium whiskies. Book here.
‘Ask Me Anything’ Series
Dates to be announced for 2019 shortly.
In an exclusive partnership with General Assembly, each month, The Grounds of the City are hosting an engaging fireside chat with industry experts (sans the fireplace) to answer all of your burning questions. From marketing to interior design, these sessions are designed to offer targeted advice catered to you in a friendly discussion, helping you grow and excel in your career. Book here.
Coffee Tasting Masterclass
Dates to be announced for 2019 shortly.
Take a seat at The Barista’s Bar and explore the differences in brewing methods popularly used in modern cafes. Our coffee experts will lead a small group through a variety of curated offerings, giving insight into espresso and drip brewing and the effects it has over coffee. Book here.