THE GROUNDS OF THE CITY RESERVATIONS

We’re really excited to welcome you back to dine at The Grounds of The City!

We’re committed to keeping you safe, but this does mean some changes to the usual experience and for the time being, all tables must be pre-booked.

Find the answers below to all of your questions about The Grounds’ reopening, safety precautions and guest experience.

THE GROUNDS OF THE CITY OPENING HOURS

Mon – Thu

Dine-In Food & Coffee: 8:00am – 3:15pm

Takeaway Food & Coffee: 8:00am – 3:30pm
Takeaway Coffee & Cake: 3:30pm – 4:00pm

Fri – Sat

Dine-In Food & Coffee: 8:00am – 9:00pm

Takeaway Food & Coffee: 8:00am – 3:30pm
Takeaway Coffee & Cake: 3:30pm – 4:30pm

Sun

Dine-In Food & Coffee: 8:00am – 4:30pm

Takeaway Food & Coffee: 8:00am – 3:30pm
Takeaway Coffee & Cake: 3:30pm – 4:30pm

Protecting Our Community

While we’ve always had strict hygiene practices and cleaning standards in place at The Grounds, we’ve taken additional steps to reduce the risks and protect our staff, guests and the wider community.

Playing Your Part

Protect yourself, our staff and the wider community by downloading the COVID-Safe app before visiting The Grounds, staying at home if you feel unwell and maintaining proper social distancing measures – we’re all in this together.

Frequently Asked Questions

Why do tables need to be pre-booked?
Tables must be pre-booked to help us adhere to the current regulations and to limit the number of people waiting in queues.

Will tables still be available without a booking?
No – for the time being, bookings are essential.

Do I need a booking to visit The Grounds of The City?
No – you can also visit The Grounds of The City to order takeaway.

Why are you offering a limited menu?
Some foods can be difficult for our chefs to make while they maintain social distancing rules in the kitchen, so we’ve introduced a new, limited menu for breakfast and lunch. It’s filled with lots of delicious options which we’re sure you’ll love!

How do I cancel a booking that I’ve already made?
Click on the ‘cancellation’ button in your booking confirmation email.

What can I do if there are no tables available on the day I’d like to visit?
Don’t worry, The Grounds of The City will be open every day for takeaway orders! To save time and skip the queues, pre-order via our app and drop in to collect your meal when it’s ready.

What can I do if I don’t feel like going out?
Don’t worry – everything you need to enjoy a restaurant quality meal at home is only a few clicks away! Mix and match from our ready-meal menu of gourmet mains, sides and desserts and we’ll deliver everything to your door ready for you to heat, serve and enjoy.

All of our ready-meals are made fresh, so please remember to place your order at least 24-hours in advance.

Are the other Grounds venues also open?
Yes, The Grounds of Alexandria Cafe is open every day for dine-in guests and takeaway orders and The Potting Shed has also now reopened. Please keep an eye on our website or sign-up to receive our eNewsletter for all of the latest information.