Baby, it’s cold outside!
Daily, until mid-September
Please note that access to the carriage (located at the intersection) won’t be available during private snow session bookings.
To ensure a comfortable and memorable experience for our guests, our laneway installations are exclusively reserved for those dining with us. Please book a table in advance and remember that 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 is you have any questions or need more information about this experience.
(02) 9699 2225
Enquire Now
Daily, until mid-September
Please note that access to the carriage (located at the intersection) won’t be available during private snow session bookings.
To ensure a comfortable and memorable experience for our guests, our laneway installations are exclusively reserved for those dining with us. Please book a table in advance and remember that 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 is you have any questions or need more information about this experience.
(02) 9699 2225
Enquire Now
Baby, it’s cold outside!
Winter has arrived at The Grounds of Alexandria, and it’s more beautiful than ever. Snow is falling, the laneways are dusted in white, and glowing lights make everything feel extra special. Follow the path past frosted trees, sparkling crystals, and other stunning touches tucked around every corner. While you’re here, treat yourself to something warm and delicious from our winter menu – now available in The Cafe, The Garden, and The Potting Shed – created to bring the best flavours of the season to the table.
Looking for an extra special winter experience? Book a private, after-hours snow session to frolic in the falling snow and capture the magic on your own camera or smartphone. Even our famous high tea experience in The Glasshouse has embraced the beauty of the season, with a winter-inspired twist. But be quick – sessions are limited, and you won’t want to miss the chance to share these enchanting experiences with your nearest and dearest!
PLEASE NOTE: Phones and personal cameras are welcome, but professional or commercial photoshoots are not permitted in the laneways.
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Snow Angel | $26
Available in The Cafe
Enjoy a beautiful blend of vanilla, coconut, and raspberry in a mini cake that will melt your heart with every bite.
Cold Snap | $15
Available in The Cafe, The Garden & The Potting Shed
Brace yourself for sparkling blue lemonade, fluffy fairy floss, and a sprinkle of wintery magic in every sip!
Coconut Chill | $36
Available in The Potting Shed
Share a dreamy white chocolate tree for two, filled with coconut mousse and served with passionfruit gel, almond, coconut crunch, and lemon sponge on a cloud of mist.
Snow Queen | $25
Available in The Potting Shed
A dazzling mix of vodka, rosé, blue curaçao, and citrus, served with a flurry of forming snow that brings the wow.
Friendly reminder: the decorative snow served with this cocktail is just for show, so please don’t eat it!
Winter White Chocolate | $12
Available takeaway in The Cafe only
A wondrous take on a classic, this white hot chocolate is topped with scrumptious roasted marshmallow fluff, whipped cream & sprinkles – for that extra dash of white winter magic!
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By Day: To embrace the magic of winter at The Grounds, begin your journey with a meal at The Cafe, The Garden, or The Potting Shed. The experience is reserved exclusively for diners, so be sure to secure your table and savour the season’s best flavours before exploring! While walk-ins are welcome, booking ahead ensures a seamless experiences, giving you more time to dine without the wait.
By Night: As evening sets in, our breathtaking laneways sparkle with lights, and access is reserved for guests dining in The Potting Shed. While walk-ins are always welcome, booking ahead ensures you skip the wait and dive straight into you feast, make the most of your time before exploring our stunning laneways.
Our laneway experience brings a stunning winter world to life throughout the laneways at The Grounds of Alexandria! Step into a beautiful landscape filled with picture-perfect moments, and enjoy loads of delicious treats along the way!
Yes, our Winter Wonderland experience is perfect for all ages. Families are welcome, and even well-behaved pets on leads can join the fun!
Just remember that access is reserved for those who have dined at The Grounds of Alexandria Cafe, The Garden, or The Potting Shed, or are attending an event. Hold on to your receipt and show it to our friendly staff for access!
To explore our beautiful laneways, simply dine at The Grounds of Alexandria Cafe, The Garden, or The Potting Shed, or attend an event! After your meal, just hold onto your receipt and show it to our friendly staff for access.
We recommend booking ahead to skip the queues, but walk-ins are always welcome!
No, access to our laneways is reserved exclusively for guests dining at The Grounds of Alexandria, The Garden, or The Potting Shed, or those attending an event. Just keep your receipt handy after your meal, and you’ll be ready to explore!
No, there’s no specific charge to wander through the laneways, however access is reserved exclusively for guests dining at The Alexandria Cafe, The Garden, or The Potting Shed, or those attending an event. Simply hold onto your receipt after your meal to enjoy the experience.
Our stunning laneways are usually open for guests to explore during The Grounds of Alexandria’s regular hours, but occasionally they are closed for private events. For the latest updates, please make sure you check our website or social media before you visit.
After dining in The Grounds of Alexandria Cafe, The Garden, or The Potting Shed, you can take your time and enjoy the experience – there’s no time limit. Wander through, snap some photos, and soak in every detail at your own pace!
No, our laneways aren’t covered, so if the weather forecast looks wet, we recommend bringing a small umbrella or poncho. Whether it’s crisp and clear or a little rainy, the magic of our Winter Wonderland is here to be explored!
Yes, our Winter Wonderland laneways are full of beautiful photo opportunities! We’re also running a photo competition, so make sure you check out the terms and conditions, tag @thegrounds, and use the hashtag #TheGroundsOfAlexandria in the posts and reels you share.
Just remember that access to the laneways is reserved for guests dining at The Grounds of Alexandria Cafe, The Garden, or The Potting Shed, or attending an event. Simply hold onto your receipt after your meal to enjoy the experience and take all the photos you want.
Phones and personal cameras are welcome, but please note that professional and commercial photoshoots are not permitted at The Grounds of Alexandria. And of course, please always be kind and respectful to others while capturing the magic!
We’d love to see your favourite moments from The Grounds’ Winter Wonderland experience! After dining with us, share your magical photos or videos as a post or reel, tag @thegrounds, and use the hashtag #TheGroundsOfAlexandria for a chance to be featured on our socials. You could even win $200 in Grounds Dollars to spend at any of our venues!
For all the details, make sure you check out the competition terms and conditions here.
We offer a special, 5-minute, after-hours package at the fountain, under The Arbour in The Garden. These sessions must be pre-booked online and will fill quickly, so be sure to secure your spot as soon as possible!
If the sessions are sold out, you can join the waitlist. Whilst this doesn’t guarantee you a spot, you’ll be notified if one becomes available.
Make sure to review the inclusions, important information, and policies before booking. And why not embrace the experience with dinner in The Potting Shed for an unforgettable evening?
The ‘Snow Angel’ is a mini cake made of delicious vanilla and almond genoise sponge, white chocolate and coconut ganache, and tangy raspberry compote. Available to order in The Cafe for $26, it’s made in limited numbers each day, so be sure to get in quick before it’s gone!
Contains gluten, dairy, nuts and eggs.
‘Cold Snap’ is a sparkling blue lemonade topped with fluffy fairy floss, snowflake and star sprinkles, and finished with a dash of edible glitter for a magical touch! It’s available for $15 in The Cafe, The Garden and The Potting Shed.
A decadent dessert for two, the ‘Coconut Chill’ is a white chocolate tree filled with delicious coconut mousse and served with passionfruit gel, almond, coconut crunch, and lemon sponge – all presented on a delicate cloud of mist.
It’s available to order now in The Potting Shed for $36.
Contains gluten, dairy, nuts, and eggs.
The Snow Queen is a spectacular cocktail that mixes vodka, rosé, blue curaçao, and citrus for a bright, zesty burst of flavour, finished with a stunning flurry of forming snow. Available now in The Potting Shed for $25.
Friendly reminder: the decorative snow served with this cocktail is just for show, so please don’t eat it!
