An icon has arrived at The Grounds!
Daily, until Sunday, 30 August
To ensure a comfortable and memorable experience for our guests, our laneway installations are now exclusively reserved for those dining with us. During busy periods, proof of purchase (such as receipt or bill) will be required for entry.
If you’re not visiting The Cafe, The Garden, or The Potting Shed, or attending an event, we kindly ask that you refrain from entering The Grounds. This allows us to keep these spaces focused on providing the best experience for our diners. Thank you for your understanding!
Contact us if you have any questions or need more information about this experience.
(02) 9699 2225
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Daily, until Sunday, 30 August
To ensure a comfortable and memorable experience for our guests, our laneway installations are now exclusively reserved for those dining with us. During busy periods, proof of purchase (such as receipt or bill) will be required for entry.
If you’re not visiting The Cafe, The Garden, or The Potting Shed, or attending an event, we kindly ask that you refrain from entering The Grounds. This allows us to keep these spaces focused on providing the best experience for our diners. Thank you for your understanding!
Contact us if you have any questions or need more information about this experience.
(02) 9699 2225
Enquire Now
An icon has arrived at The Grounds!
This winter, The Grounds of Alexandria is getting a pink makeover, transforming into a fashion-filled world inspired by Megan Hess and Barbie™.
Wander through playful laneways filled with oversized bows, glamorous fashion moments and picture-perfect details, as pages from Megan’s new book collection are brought to life for an exclusive global first look ahead of its official release in September.
From dreamy details around every corner to legendary fashion moments inspired by Barbie’s style legacy, explore an experience where illustrations leap from the page and into the real world. Stop for a warm drink or a delicious bite, then discover a celebration of creativity, style and imagination.
Whether you grew up with Barbie or simply love all things fashion, this is your invitation to step inside a world where imagination wears pink!
CAKE COUTURE | $28
Available in The Cafe
Strawberry & cream mini cake, blending sugar and style, featuring one of two collectible Barbie™ illustrations by Megan Hess.
Contains gluten, eggs, and dairy.
PAVLOVA IN PINK | SERVES 2 $28 | SERVES 4 $42 (NF) (GF)
Available in The Potting Shed
Raspberry and dragon fruit pavlova, served with coulis and sorbet that’s almost too pretty to eat!
Contains dairy and eggs.
HOT CHOCOLATE HANDBAG | $14
Available in The Cafe
A creamy white hot chocolate, infused with sweet wild strawberry and dressed to impress with fluffy marshmallows and fairy floss.
Contains dairy and gluten.
Take home the mug, saucer and spoon for +$15.
PINK DREAMSHAKE | $15
Available in The Garden and The Potting Shed
Creamy strawberry, rose and vanilla milkshake, topped with a swirl of fairy floss, whipped cream, a pink macaron and a little sparkle!
Contains dairy, eggs, and nuts.
FASHIONABLE FIZZ | $16
Available in The Garden, and The Potting Shed
Sparkling pink grapefruit, rose and lemon soda, served in a beautiful bottle made for two to sip and share.
Keep the bottle for +$20.
Not all ingredients are listed on the menu so please speak with your server before ordering. Be aware that our menu contains allergens and is prepared in a kitchen handling nuts, shellfish, gluten, and eggs and as such, 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.
By Day: Start your day with a delicious meal in The Cafe, The Garden, or The Potting Shed, then step straight into our laneways, where pink meets fashion and beauty at every turn. Diners receive exclusive access, so you can wander, snap, and take it all in without the wait. Book ahead makes it even easier to enjoy your meal and glide straight into the experience.
By Night: When the sun sets, the laneways transform into a glowing world of pink light, fashion, and atmosphere, reserved for guests dining in The Potting Shed. Walk-ins are welcome, but booking ahead means you can relax, dine, and then lose yourself in a world made for the camera.
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It’s a playful world of pink, fashion and imagination inspired by Barbie™ and the beautiful illustrations of Megan Hess, brought to life across the laneways at The Grounds of Alexandria. Expect picture-perfect moments, fashion-inspired details, and a global first look at Megan’s new work ahead of her new book release in September.
Megan Hess is an internationally renowned fashion illustrator known for her elegant, highly detailed artwork and distinctive storytelling style. Her work brings the world of fashion to life through books, collaborations and global brands, celebrating iconic style with a playful, feminine edge.
For this project, her signature aesthetic reimagines the world of Barbie™ through a beautifully illustrated lens, ahead of the release of the new book collection this September.
Walk-ins are welcome at The Grounds, but booking ahead is the best way to make the most of your time! It means you can skip the queues to enjoy a delicious meal, and means you can step straight into the laneways to explore.
No, access to the laneways is reserved for those dining at The Cafe, The Garden, or The Potting Shed. Keep your receipt after your meal, it’s your ticket into the experience.
Yes, simply keep your receipt from your meal in The Cafe, The Garden, or The Potting Shed and show it to our friendly team to access the laneways.
There’s no extra cost, the laneway experience is included with your meal. Just remember to hold onto your receipt and show it to our friendly team after dining to start your adventures.
The laneways are open during regular venue hours, unless closed for a private event. Check our website or social media accounts if you want to make sure the canvas is clear for your visit.
Take all the time you like! There’s no rush, so wander, snap photos, enjoy the colours, patterns, and little details that make every corner a work of art.
Yes, they’re fully open-air, so bring a hat, sunscreen, or umbrella to stay comfortable while exploring.
Yes, prams are welcome. Just keep in mind that our laneways can get busy, so a compact pram is easier for movement.
Yes, well-behaved pets on leads are welcome in the laneways and select outdoor dining areas.
Absolutely, the laneways are designed for capturing picture perfect moments. Phones and personal cameras are welcome. Please be mindful of other visitors while taking photos. Professional or commercial photography is not permitted without prior written approval.
Yes, Barbie: A Fashion Icon by Megan Hess is designed for all ages, bringing a playful, fashion filled experience for everyone to enjoy.