Step into Claris – The Chicest Mouse In Paris‘ world at The Grounds of Alexandria, where glamour, style, and sweet treats await!
Daily, until early March 2025.
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 a receipt or bill) will be required for entry.
If you’re not visiting The Cafe, The Potting Shed or The Garden, 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
Daily, until early March 2025.
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 a receipt or bill) will be required for entry.
If you’re not visiting The Cafe, The Potting Shed or The Garden, 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
Step into Claris – The Chicest Mouse In Paris‘ world at The Grounds of Alexandria, where glamour, style, and sweet treats await!
Get ready for a touch of elegance as Claris – The Chicest Mouse In Paris – takes over The Grounds of Alexandria! With her signature style, a sprinkle of joie de vivre, and delicious treats inspired by the works of renowned Australian illustrator Megan Hess, this fashionable adventure brings Claris’ world to life.
Step into the pages of her story and stroll through our laneways filled with Parisian glamour. A grand pink Eiffel Tower sparkles at the centre–breathtaking by day and très magnifique by night, when the twinkling lights switch on. From carts of delectable donuts to chic merchandise inspired by Claris’ iconic style, there’s plenty to explore and indulge at every turn.
Don’t forget to capture your favourite moments amongst this stunning experience! Share your best shots on social media as a post or reel, tag @thegrounds and use the hashtag #TheGroundsofAlexandria. You’ll not only have a chance for your content to be shared to our social media, but also be entered to win $200 worth of Grounds Dollars, redeemable at any of our venues. Make sure you check out the terms and conditions here and start planning your visit.
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MENU SPECIALS
The Fashion Statement
Available in The Cafe and The Potting Shed
Sweet, sparkling, and full of charm–this refreshing lemonade with rose, elderflower, and citrus, is glamour in a glass!
Mouse à la Mode
Available in The Cafe
With layers of vanilla sponge and strawberry cream, topped with beautiful pink macarons, this delicious mini cake is dressed to impress.
Contains gluten, nuts, dairy, and eggs. Please note that only a small number of this item will be created each day, so it’s only available while stocks last!
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HOW TO VISIT
By Day: To immerse yourself in Claris’ Parisian world, make sure to dine at The Cafe, The Garden, of The Potting Shed first. The experience is exclusive to diners, so be sure to grab a table and indulge before you explore! While walk-ins are welcome, booking ahead allows you to skip the queues, giving you more time to enjoy everything.
By Night: As the evening falls, our beautiful laneways come alive with sparkling lights and access is reserved for those who dine in The Potting Shed. Walk-ins are always welcome, but to make the most of your visit, we recommend booking ahead to skip the wait and spend more time eating and exploring.
Our current laneway experience at The Grounds of Alexandria celebrates Claris – The Chicest Mouse In Paris, created by renowned Australian fashion illustrator Megan Hess. Guests dining with us can stroll through stunning Parisian-inspired laneways, brimming with picturesque photo moments.
Our beautiful laneways are available exclusively to guests who dine with us at The Grounds of Alexandria Cafe, The Garden, or The Potting Shed, as well as those attending an event here. Reservations are recommended, but walk-ins are welcome too! Simply keep your receipt after dining and show it to our staff for entry.
No, there’s no charge to explore the laneways, but access is reserved exclusively to guests who dine at The Grounds of Alexandria Cafe, The Garden, or The Potting Shed, or those attending an event here. Be sure to hold onto your receipt after dining, as you’ll need to show it to our staff for entry.
Absolutely! The Claris – The Chicest Mouse In Paris experience is perfect for all ages and welcomes families–even well-behaved pets on leads.
Don’t forget that access to our laneways is reserved for those who have dined at The Grounds of Alexandria Cafe, The Garden, or The Potting Shed, or attending an event. Be sure to keep your receipt handy to show our staff for entry!
Absolutely, our spectacular laneways are packed with photo opportunities! Don’t forget to share your snaps on social media–we’re running a photo competition, and you can get all of the details here.
Just remember that access to these spaces is reserved for guests who dine with us in The Grounds of Alexandria Cafe, The Garden, or The Potting Shed, or attending an event, so make sure you keep your receipt handy to show our team for entry!
Phones and personal cameras are welcome, but please note that professional or commercial photoshoots are not permitted at The Grounds. And please always be respectful of other guests passing through the laneways.
No – our laneways are not covered, but we’re open rain or shine! If the weather’s feeling a little damp, we suggest bringing a small umbrella or poncho to keep dry while you explore.
Sadly, all good things must come to an end. The Claris experience will wrap up in early March as we prepare for the next exciting theme. Be sure to stay tuned to our website and social media for updates and announcements about what’s happening!
It’s a stunning mini cake featuring layers of vanilla sponge and strawberry cream, topped with beautiful pink macarons. Available in The Grounds of Alexandria Cafe for a limited time, this delicious dessert is dressed to impress, just like Claris!
Please be aware that it contains gluten, nuts, dairy, and eggs and that only a small number of these cakes are created each day, so it’s only available while stocks last.
A refreshing and sparkling lemonade made with rose, elderflower, and citrus. Available in The Grounds of Alexandria Cafe and The Potting Shed, this drink is as sweet and charming as Claris herself!
Don’t forget to snap a photo to capture the moment, as while you’re welcome to keep the memories, the cup must be returned.
We have a very small range available on our carts here at The Grounds of Alexandria, but you can check out Claris’ online store here.
