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The Potting Shed, Alexandria, AU-NSW

The Potting Shed

4.3
4.3
3800 Reviews
$40 and under
Modern Australian

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2 people
7:30 pm
Booked 32 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Good for special occasions
  • Charming
  • Good for groups
The Potting Shed is a place to meet, eat, drink, relax and chat your day and night away – where hanging plants, terracotta pots and timber beams meet brass, brick and iron. Where you can plant yourself down on the swing seat, bench or at the bar and feel like you are on your family’s porch.

It’s a lively place where you can hoe into fresh, locally harvested produce, delivered by our shed-hands. The same hands that will deliver you good-natured banter, craft beers on tap, great tasting wines and unique cocktails.

The menu offers cozy share options for groups, three course substantial meal choices for those wanting to make an evening of it and a fun selection of nibbles for people wanting a light after-work snack with their cocktails or a share jug amongst friends.

Plus, enjoy exclusive after-dark access to The Grounds of Alexandria's latest laneway attractions when you dine in!

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $40 and under
  • Cuisines
    Modern Australian
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Fri 11:30 am–9:00 pm Sat 11:00 am–9:30 pm Sun 11:00 am–9:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (02) 9699 2225
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive Chef
    Paul McGrath
  • Catering
    From client meetings to personal celebrations, our drop-off catering menu offers a selection of sweet and savoury options that can be combined to achieve the perfect offering for your occasion. Order online <a href="https://thegroundscatering.com.au/">here</a>.
  • Area
    Alexandria
  • Cross Street
    41-43 Bourke Rd, Alexandria, AU-NSW 2015
  • Parking details
    To park at The Grounds, please enter via 2 Huntley Street and speak with one of our friendly Grounds Rangers who are on hand to help you find the closest available space. Alternatively, street parking is also available.
  • Public transit
    The Grounds is located a 10-15 minute walk from Green Square station, which has frequent services to and from Central station and the CBD. St Peters station is also a 20-30 minute walk away. Bus route 348 (Randwick to Wolli Creek via Green Square) and Bus route 305 (Mascot Stamford Hotel to Redfern via Waterloo) stops outside the restaurant. Route updates, timetables and travel information are available at www.transportnsw.info, or real-time travel apps.
  • Additional
    Beer, Cafe, Cocktails, Private Room, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

  • Dine In The Potter's Corner

    $85.00 per person

    Multiple dates available
    Beautifully styled with candles & rustic terracotta elements, enjoy a delicious 3-course set menu feast! T&C's: - Semi-private dining with all guests seated at a high table. - Groups under 16 guests will share the table; 16+ guests enjoy exclusive use. - Reservations are for 2.5 hours. - Not available between 2:15pm and 4:45pm. - Guests aged 16+ must dine on the group menu. - Dietary requirements must be confirmed 48 hours in advance; we'll do our best to accommodate. - Cancellations require at least 24 hours' notice. - Capacity: 10-20 guests. - 10% service charge applies. - Styling and set menu may change without notice.
    Dine In The Potter's Corner photo
  • Group Menu

    $75.00 per person

    Multiple dates available
    Our $75 per person share menu is in place for all groups of 10 guests or more with a 10% gratuity applicable to your final bill. Terms & conditions: - Our tables operate on a two hour sitting time. - Please note, our group menu is required for all guests in your party over 16 years of age. - Our group menu is not available from 2.45pm- 4.45pm, all reservations made within this time will be on our standard menu. - Any and all dietary requirements must be confirmed with the venue at least 48 hours in advance, and we will do our best to accommodate these requests.
    Group Menu photo
  • Premium Private Dining in The Lock-In

    $120.00 per person

    Multiple dates available
    Upgrade your experience with premium styling, including hand-selected blooms & luxurious linens, for an extra touch of elegance! Terms & Conditions: - This premium experience includes a drink for each guest & exclusive styling options not included in the standard package. - Enjoy exclusive use of The Lock-In for a 3-hour session. - This offering is not available between 2:15pm & 4:45pm. - All guests aged 16+ years are required to order our group menu. - Please confirm any dietary requirements with us at least 48 hours in advance. We will do our best to accommodate your requests. - All cancellations require a minimum of 24 hours' notice. - Maximum capacity is 16 guests. - The styling and set menu may change without notice.
    Premium Private Dining in The Lock-In photo

What 3,800 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.3
4.3 based on recent ratings
  • 4.2Food
  • 4.3Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 4Value

NoiseEnergetic

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  • Sydney

    Most Booked

  • Inner South

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
The Potting Shed offers a stunning atmosphere with beautiful decor and attentive staff, making it a perfect spot for special occasions. Guests praise the "great service" and "amazing ambience," though some feel the new menu could improve. The cocktails and food presentation are consistently highlighted as standout features.

3,800 Reviews
  1. Nikki

    Sydney

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 2
    We were so incredibly disappointed with the dining experience at the Potting Shed. The food was sub par for the price. My brother in law ordered the lamb rack and received to small lamb cutlets and too many beans. The seafood pasta was bland, minimal seafood, and the pasta was more like egg noodles than Al dente pasta. We were seated in what appeared to be a thoroughfare. Every single waiter that walked (ran) past, bumped the back of my chair, one coming centimetres from spilling sauce from a steak or something down the back of my chair. The mains came seconds after the starters. And my main came only after all other 7 of our table were halfway through their meals. Staff seemed over stretched and harried, attention to small requests went without response so we ended up not bothering to ask again I was so embarrassed because my family had come there for the first time from interstate and I had expressed how we had always loved coming to the Grounds. I definitely will it be booking The Potting Shed again.

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  2. Kim

    Sydney

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    My friends and I always have a fabulous time at the Grounds. The food is amazing. Your staff work very hard but are so delightful! The whole experience is always Magical!

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  3. Ranim

    Sydney

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The restaurant is absolutely beautiful with all its greenery and lights. We ordered many dishes and each and every dish was absolutely delicious. Service was quality and efficient. The Christmas display was magical! We even got to witness a proposal in the Christmas garden which was a bonus! Overall all a 10/10 experience

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  4. Eliza

    Sydney

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    We had a lovely time, it's fun to book during December and bring our kids to experience the Christmas display.

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  5. Nigel

    Sydney

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 2
    The food was nothing to write home about with no decent vegetarian options. A lot of people were disappointed to find out that the big Christmas display was privately booked by a company who's workers were already drunk and constantly using foul language in front of children,so they couldn't go in with their children. I I had known this, I wouldn't have wasted my time or money booking a table at all....without the display dinner definitely wasn't worth it.

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  6. marcelle

    Sydney

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    While our food and service were acceptable for the number of clientele dining, we had a poor experience due to the issue of no access to the laneway decorated pink for Christmas and the ballet shoe tree. The Grounds state that no access to the laneway unless you are dining in the restaurant, thats fair enough and were were happy to dine there, as we have before. The problem was...we were not advised before or after making our reservation that on the night of the 20th December there would be absolutely no access to the Pink Christmas Laneway due to closure for a private corporate function. Very poor business practice considering the management would have had prior knowledge of the private function. All of the staff were confused whether the lane was open or not. My daughter and her 3 yo had travelled from Perth the night before and were only staying two nights. The Grounds was chosen for our little granddaughter who was so excited to see the ballet shoe tree...she left in tears very upset due to poor management by The Grounds!!!!

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  7. Vas

    Sydney

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The restaurant is stunning and food delicious. The Christmas dessert was perfect end to a great night with friends.

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  8. Cary

    Sydney

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The small dining table is too small for three adults.

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  9. Alexandra

    New South Wales

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had the most lovely waiter! Beautiful food and service

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  10. Shari

    Sydney

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 4
    Whilst nice food, two of the meals arrived almost cold. We found it very hard to talk to the waitress about what our son could eat with his allergies and as if it was a major inconvenience, it definitely felt like she didn’t want to be at work. Mocktail was only half full and so overwhelming strong I had to add water (I’m assuming an ingredient was missed). We usually love the grounds and have been numerous times but this visit has left a negative mark for us. The menu also appeared to be different and not as exciting.

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FAQs

The Potting Shed is rated 4.3 stars by 3800 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a booking

2 people
7:30 pm
Booked 32 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for The Potting Shed

41/43 Bourke Rd, Alexandria, AU-NSW 2015

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    41-43 Bourke Rd, Alexandria, AU-NSW 2015
  • Area
    Alexandria
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Fri 11:30 am–9:00 pm Sat 11:00 am–9:30 pm Sun 11:00 am–9:00 pm
  • Price
    $40 and under
  • Cuisines
    Modern Australian
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    To park at The Grounds, please enter via 2 Huntley Street and speak with one of our friendly Grounds Rangers who are on hand to help you find the closest available space. Alternatively, street parking is also available.
  • Public transit
    The Grounds is located a 10-15 minute walk from Green Square station, which has frequent services to and from Central station and the CBD. St Peters station is also a 20-30 minute walk away. Bus route 348 (Randwick to Wolli Creek via Green Square) and Bus route 305 (Mascot Stamford Hotel to Redfern via Waterloo) stops outside the restaurant. Route updates, timetables and travel information are available at www.transportnsw.info, or real-time travel apps.
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Paul McGrath
  • Additional
    Beer, Cafe, Cocktails, Private Room, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
    (02) 9699 2225
  • Catering
    From client meetings to personal celebrations, our drop-off catering menu offers a selection of sweet and savoury options that can be combined to achieve the perfect offering for your occasion. Order online <a href="https://thegroundscatering.com.au/">here</a>.
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