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

Please note that the Sugarplum Christmas laneways will be closed from 6pm on Friday, 20 December for a private event.


24 Dec: 11:30am ’til 3:00pm
25-26 Dec: Closed
31 Dec: 11:30am ’til 3pm
1 Jan: Closed

Last orders are taken 30 minutes prior to closing time.

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
Enquire Now

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

Please note that the Sugarplum Christmas laneways will be closed from 6pm on Friday, 20 December for a private event.


24 Dec: 11:30am ’til 3:00pm
25-26 Dec: Closed
31 Dec: 11:30am ’til 3pm
1 Jan: Closed

Last orders are taken 30 minutes prior to closing time.

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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The Potter’s Corner

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 Corner

The Lock In Feast

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

OUR MENU

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

Small Plates

  • MARINATED OLIVES(vg)

    Lemon, chilli

    9.5
  • PACIFIC OYSTERS(df/nf/gf)

    Red wine vinegar

    6.5 ea
  • HERITAGE SOURDOUGH

    Cultured butter

    13
  • FRIED CUTTLEFISH SLIDER(nf)

    Piquilla pepper aioli, crunchy slaw, chilli, lime

    14 ea
  • GRILLED LAMB MERGUEZ SKEWER(gf/nf/df)

    Calabrian chilli aioli, guindilla, pickles, onions

    16 ea
  • SMOKEY EGGPLANT BABA GABOUSH(df)

    Kalamata olives, chilli pine nuts, warm pita

    16
  • CRUMBED CHICKEN TENDERLOIN(nf)

    Chilli aioli, lemon

    20
  • HONEY ROASTD PUMPKIN(v)

    Whipped labneh, pomegranate, tahini, nuts, seeds

    24
  • CONFIT SUCKLING PIG RILLETTES(nf)

    Plums, pickles, crackling, toast

    24
  • CRAB TOAST(nf)

    Spanner crab, asparagus, avruga, green apple, chive aioli

    25
  • HAND CUT BEEF TARTARE(gf/df/nf)

    Potato crisps, chilli aioli, mustard, cured egg yolk, pickles

    28
  • TUNA CEVICHE(df/nf)

    Fresh peaches, shishito peppers & olive oil breadsticks

    28
  • ROASTED KING PRAWNS(gf/df/nf)

    Soffritto, lime, aioli

    29

Shared Platter

  • THE ITALIAN BOARD

    Prosciutto, chilli & fennel salami, mortadella, buffalo mozzarella, lemon ricotta & honey, white anchovies, olives, pickled yellow tomatoes, artichokes, grissini, focaccia, mostarda fruits, almonds

    75

The Classics

  • GNOCCHI ALLA VODKA(nf)

    Burrata, Sicilian olives, garlic bread & parmesan

    33
  • LAMB RAGOUT PAPPARDELLE(nf)

    Spinach pappardelle, salmoriglio, pecorino, chilli

    34
  • FISH 'N' SPUDS(nf)

    Gremolata John Dory, fried potato scallop, pea & mint salad, chopped pickle sauce

    36
  • CHICKEN SCHNITZEL(nf)

    Pear, fennel, endive, buttermilk dressing, caper aioli, lemon

    30
  • SEAFOOD PASTA

    Spaghettini, pipis, abalone, cuttlefish, garlic beurre noisette, macadamias, mushroom

    37
  • ROAST MAHI MAHI(gf/df/nf)

    Capers, leeks, tonnato sauce, warm lemon & herb vinaigrette, caperberries

    60

Charcoal Oven

  • THE SHED BEEF BURGER(v on req.)

    Tomato jam, cheese, burger sauce, lettuce, tomato, onion rings, pickles, chips

    28
  • CHARCOAL CHICKEN THIGHS(gf)

    Harissa butter, cauliflower, lime yoghurt, pistachio

    28
  • GOORALIE PORK T-BONE 350GM(gf/df)

    Sugar loaf cabbage, cashew pesto, sesame puree, golden raisins

    42
  • WANDERERS SIRLOIN 300GM(gf/nf)

    Asparagus, hand cut chips, curry butter

    55
  • KINROSS STATION LAMB RACK 250GM(nf)

    Croquette, grilled lettuce, cannoli beans, salsa verde

    60
  • RIB EYE ON THE BONE 700GM(gf/df/nf)

    Fried herbed potato, chimichurri, charred bone marrow

    130

SALADS

  • GREEN SALAD

    Fregola salad, kale, snow peas, greens peas, charred onion petals, squash, broccoli, green pea dressing, chilli pine nuts, feta, mint, basil

    23
  • SUMMER SALAD(gf on req.)

    Crispy prosciutto, romaine, grilled eggplant, heirloom tomato, olives, artichokes, balsamic, stracciatella, olive crostini, pistachio pesto, peach

    26
  • ADD ON:

    Poached Chicken, Halloumi, Avocado

    +5

Sides

  • CHIPS(df/v)

    Burger Sauce

    9
  • SAUTÉED GREENS(gf/df/nf)

    Broccolini, green beans, chimichurri

    14
  • FRIED POTATO(df/nf)

    Andean sunrise, herb & lemon, black garlic aioli

    12
  • FIRE ROASTED CARROTS(gf)

    Maple & tahini, hazelnuts

    14
  • ROQUETTE & PEACHES(gf)

    Pecorino, caramelised balsamic, almonds

    15
  • PARMESAN & PANGRATTATO SALAD(nf)

    Baby gem lettuce, buttermilk dressing, pickled onions

    14

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

Small Plates

  • MARINATED OLIVES(vg)

    Lemon, chilli

    9.5
  • PACIFIC OYSTERS(df/nf/gf)

    Red wine vinegar

    6.5 ea
  • FRIED CUTTLEFISH SLIDERS(nf)

    Piquilla pepper aioli, crunchy slaw, chilli, lime

    14 ea
  • GRILLED LAMB MERGUEZ SKEWER(gf/nf/df)

    Calabrian chilli aioli, guindilla, pickles, onions

    16 ea
  • EGGPLANT BABA GANOUSH(df)

    Kalamata olives, chilli pine nuts, warm pita

    16
  • CRUMBED CHICKEN TENDERLOIN(nf)

    Chilli aioli, lemon

    20
  • CONFIT SUCKLING PIG RILLETTES(nf)

    Plums, pickles, crackling, toast

    24
  • HONEY ROAST PUMPKIN(v)

    Whipped labneh, pomegranate, tahini, nuts, seeds

    24
  • HAND CUT BEEF TARTARE(gf/df/nf)

    Potato crisps, chilli aioli, mustard, cured egg yolk, pickles

    28
  • TUNA CEVICHE(df/nf)

    Fresh peaches, shishito peppers & olive oil breadsticks

    28

Shared Platter

  • THE ITALIAN BOARD

    Prosciutto, chilli & fennel salami, mortadella, buffalo mozzarella, lemon ricotta & honey, white anchovies, olives, pickled yellow tomatoes, artichokes, grissini, focaccia, mostarda fruits, almonds

    75

The Classics

  • THE SHED BEEF BURGER(v on req.)

    Tomato jam, cheese, burger sauce, lettuce, tomato, onion rings, pickles, chips

    28
  • FISH 'N' SPUDS(nf)

    Gremolata John Dory, fried potato scallop, pea & mint salad, pickle sauce

    36
  • WANDERERS SIRLOIN 300GM(gf/nf)

    Asparagus, hand cut chips, curry butter

    55

SALADS

  • GREEN SALAD

    Fregola salad, kale, snow peas, greens peas, charred onion petals, squash, broccoli, green pea dressing, chilli pine nuts, feta, mint, basil

    23
  • SUMMER SALAD(gf on req.)

    Crispy prosciutto, romaine, grilled eggplant, heirloom tomato, olives, artichokes, balsamic, stracciatella, olive crostini, pistachio pesto, peach

    26
  • ADD ON:

    Poached Chicken, Halloumi, Avocado

    +5

Sides

  • CHIPS(df/v)

    Burger Sauce

    9
  • SAUTÉED GREENS(gf/df/nf)

    Broccolini, green beans, chimichurri

    14
  • FRIED POTATO(df/nf)

    Andean sunrise, herb & lemon, black garlic aioli

    12
  • ROQUETTE & PEACHES(gf)

    Pecorino, caramelised balsamic, almonds

    15
  • PARMESAN & PANGRATTATO SALAD(nf)

    Baby gem lettuce, buttermilk dressing, pickled onions

    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

  • DECONSTRUCTED PAVLOVA(V/GF/NF)

    Poached rhubarb, fresh strawberries, coconut cream, lemon gel & strawberry sorbet, served with strawberry jus

    18
  • WARM STICKY DATE COOKIE SKILLET

    Brown butter caramel, caramelized pecan, date jam, roasted banana & cinnamon ice cream served with vanilla anglaise sauce

    18
  • THE SHED MANDARINE(GF)

    Mandarin confit, pistachio whipped ganache, citrus & pistachio ice cream

    19

TO SHARE FOR 2

  • BLUEBERRY & WHITE CHOCOLATE TRIFLE(NF)

    Chiffon sponge, white chocolate custard, blueberry compote, fresh blueberries, topped with torched meringue

    23

DESSERT BEVERAGES

  • ESPRESSO MARTINI

  • AFFOGATO

  • LIMONCELLO

$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.

SHARED ENTRÉE

  • FRESHLY BAKED GROUNDS SOURDOUGH(V)

    Cultured Butter

  • HONEY ROASTED PUMPKIN(V)

    Whipped labneh, pomegranate, tahini, nuts, seeds

  • CHARRED LAMB SKEWER(NF)

    Harissa, garlic labneh, flatbread

  • MEAT GRAZING PLATE

    Olives, pickles, lavosh, grilled veggie

SHARED MAINS

  • ORECCHIETTE PASTA(V/NF)

    Braised eggplant, pumpkin & tomato, shaved parmesan, basil

  • PAN SEARED CHICKEN SCHNITZEL

    Green beans, charred onions, caper burnt butter

  • WAGYU RUMP FRITES(NF)

    Shoestring fries, black garlic butter, red wine jus

  • GRILLED BROCCOLINI(GF/V)

    Almond cream, currants, lemon

  • SHAVED FENNEL SALAD(GF/VG on req.)

    Apple, walnuts, grapes, buttermilk dressing

SHARED DESSERT

  • CHEF'S SELECTION OF DESSERTS

    Served on boards

  • ADD ON CHEESE BOARD

    A selection of Australian cheeses served with condiments & crackers

    28

MONDAY – THURSDAY, 4PM – 6PM

HAPPY HOUR

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.

FAQS

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.

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