SOUTH EVELEIGH
Our newest location at the historic South Eveleigh precinct is a proud new chapter for The Grounds, with two gorgeous new venues.
Opened in 2022, The Eveleigh is already one of Sydney’s most sought-after wedding and event spaces. And our new dining space, The Coffee Factory, will be an experiential cafe unlike any other, being a love letter to coffee, the art of roasting, and a place to connect, spark great ideas and foster innovation.
THE COFFEE FACTORY
DINE, CREATE, CONNECT
A culmination of our original vision from 10 years ago, The Coffee Factory will be a love letter to coffee, the art of roasting, and a place to connect, spark great ideas and foster innovation.
Not only offering our renowned food & service amongst an amazing backdrop, The Coffee Factory will also play host to workshops, seminars and interactive experiences designed to inspire.
EVENTS AT THE EVELEIGH
WEDDINGS | SOCIAL CELEBRATIONS | CORPORATE EVENTS
Already one of Sydney’s most sought-after event & wedding venues, The Eveleigh is a truly arresting space, marrying modern touches with the industrial history of its surroundings in the beautifully restored Locomotive Workshop. Already playing host to some of the most extravagant celebrations, film & TV productions and weddings, The Eveleigh is an unforgettable place, waiting just for you.
GETTING HERE
Not sure of the best way to get where you’re going? With close proximity to public transport modes and parking options, we’ve got you covered.
METRO, TRAIN & BUS
The South Eveleigh precinct is located immediately next to Redfern station, with direct access available from the station’s southern concourse. Waterloo Metro Station is about a 5-minute walk away. Buses stop regularly at Redfern station on Gibbons Street, and on nearby Henderson Road.
Route updates, timetables and travel information is available on the Transport for NSW website, or real-time travel apps.
TAXI & RIDESHARE
Taxis and Rideshare (e.g. Uber, Ola, etc.) can drop off / pick up in the surrounding streets of the precinct.
Set the destination as The Eveleigh, or 2 Locomotive Street, Eveleigh NSW 2015.
The South Eveleigh precinct provides onsite customer parking with the Foundry car park. Car park entry is via Central Avenue and is signposted. Grounds customers can use this car park when visiting The Coffee Factory and The Eveleigh.
Parking is free for 45 minutes. Customers of The Coffee Factory can validate their parking in-venue to get 2 hours free. Parking is free when entering after 6pm.
For more information, please visit the South Eveleigh website:
https://www.southeveleigh.com/getting-here
Please note that as this car park is privately owned and operated by precinct management, additional terms and conditions apply. Parking is free when entering after 6pm.
Other Parking Options
Please note that street parking around the South Eveleigh precinct is extremely limited and in most surrounding streets, timed or restricted. We strongly encourage use of public transport, or if you intend to drive, please consider using the existing onsite car park.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
To make sure your visit is as smooth as possible, we’ve answered your burning questions about our South Eveleigh venues.
What Grounds venues are at South Eveleigh?
The South Eveleigh precinct is a full-scale renewal of the former railway workshops in the suburb of Eveleigh. The Grounds has 2 venues in the precinct: our newest dine-in venue The Roastery (opening 2024), and the stunning events hall The Eveleigh.
Both of these venues are housed within the Locomotive Workshops building, located on Locomotive Street.
Do I Need a Ticket or Booking to Visit?
Once opened, The Roastery will be open to the general public and operate on a reservation & walk-in basis, with no ticketing or entry fees required except during special events.
The Eveleigh is not open to the general public and is exclusively for guests attending private events hosted there. If you are interested in hosting an event at The Eveleigh and would like to inspect the space, please get in touch with our events team here.
How can I find out more?
To be the first to find out about The Roastery’s grand opening, sign up to our mailing list here.
CONTACT US
If you’ve still got questions, would like to make an enquiry or need some assistance, please contact our friendly reception team.
(02) 9699 2225
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Reception Team Hours
Monday – Saturday: 9am – 8pm
Sunday: 9am – 5pm
Please note that we are not able to answer any enquiries outside of these hours.