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The Potting Shed, Alexandria, AU-NSW

The Potting Shed

4.3 (3949)
$40 and under
Modern Australian
41/43 Bourke Rd, Alexandria, AU-NSW 2015

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2 people
7:30 PM
Booked 108 times today
Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

  • Good for special occasions
  • Charming
  • Great for outdoor dining
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
  • 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>.
  • Neighborhood
    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

    A$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.A 15% surcharge applies on public holidays. - Styling and set menu may change without notice.
    Dine In The Potter's Corner Photo
  • Group Menu

    A$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

    A$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

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What 3,949 people are saying

The Potting Shed reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.3
4.3 based on recent ratings
  • 4.2Food
  • 4.3Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.0Value

NoiseEnergetic

Loved For

  • Sydney

    Most Booked

  • Inner South

    Best Overall

  • Inner South

    Best Food

  • Inner South

    Best Ambiance

  • Inner South

    Innovative

  • Inner South

    Good for groups

  • Inner South

    Healthy

  • Inner South

    Good for special occasions

  • Inner South

    Lively

  • Inner South

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
The Potting Shed offers an enchanting dining experience with its "amazing atmosphere," "beautiful decor," and "friendly staff." Guests appreciate the "great food" and "impressive service," though some mention it can get crowded. The venue's rich themes and "stunning setting" make it a memorable spot for special occasions.
3,949 Reviews
  1. Emily

    Sunshine Coast1 review

    2.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Unfortunately both meals - special pasta and burger came out cold. Pasta was bland and dry. Lovely staff just very over priced for what we got.

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  2. Jennifer

    Sydney1 review

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Loved it. Food was great, service fantastic and the place overall was amazing. Took me back a few years to the days we all gathered at Nan's house. Beautiful

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  3. Muge

    Victoria3 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 5
    Fantastic surroundings with plants, ferns and flowers. It was a nice experience overall. Food choices were really good, we loved the crab slider, zucchini flower and oysters were all delicious. Loved the cocktails also.

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  4. Deb

    San Francisco Bay Area3 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Always a wonderful experience to fly down to The Grounds of Alexandria. I appreciate that you need to show a reservation to walk through. It is helping the true customer experience. Lovely staff and service It was certainly cold in the Potting shed And I adore Fluffy so much... but I do worry about him there all day and night under that neon flashing light.

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  5. Margaret

    Sydney1 review

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    A fantastic place to spend with Family, great food, great atmosphere and great service. I highly recommend this venue.

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  6. Sandra

    Sydney3 reviews

    3.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 4
    Carpark was a nightmare. Refused entry twice. I then explained I had a lunch booking so I was let in. Menu has changed since I last visited. It is more expensive. Could not make any changes to the meals. Wrong dessert was delivered so we had to wait for another and both were charged on the bill. Staff were very polite but seemed inexperienced.

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  7. Judith

    Sydney1 review

    4.0

    Dined on July 8, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Customer service was top tier! Friendly staff and quick service. It was just a little crowded outside when we went to look at the garden display. However I think this is the norm, but it was still beautiful.
    The Potting ShedResponded 6 days ago
    Hi Judith, Thank you for taking the time to leave us a review, it is wonderful to see a great star rating! I look forward to earning 5*’s on your next visit with us. Have a wonderful day and kindest regards, David | Assistant Venue Manager

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  8. Lixia

    Sydney1 review

    2.0

    Dined on July 8, 2025

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    Lovely decor everywhere. Love the tables. Sadly it just stopped there. Seemed like there was just 1 waitress around who was so busy attending to others but our table. Took a long time for us to wait to order…then took a long time for us waiting for the food. I’ve asked to leave out the patty for my boy’s cheeseburger. I was glad for a minute that the order came right but was shocked to find out that it came with no cheese and it was just buns with ketchup! That left my boy quite sad and hungry afterwards! I was fuming a bit as $15 for that wasn’t worth it! Glad that I ordered the sundae but it was so tiny which to me should cost only $5 but it costed $12. Overall, overpriced and poor management I could say. I won’t be going back again.

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  9. Brooke

    New South Wales8 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on July 8, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Superb service and impressive, delicious meals. We always love dining at The Potting Shed.
    The Potting ShedResponded 6 days ago
    Hi Brooke, A huge thanks for giving us 5* across the board! I am thrilled to read that you had a magical time at The Potting Shed and for your lovely comments. I look forward to welcoming you next time, until then have a wonderful day! Kindest regards,

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  10. Samanta

    Sydney1 review

    3.0

    Dined on July 5, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 5
    very limited menu, not many options, the waiters rushing people to eat, pay, I know it's a two hour limit, but I was only at the table for an hour. But it's a beautiful environment, the decor is incredible.
    The Potting ShedResponded 6 days ago
    Hi Samantha, Thanks for highlighting the efforts we put into the restaurants decor and aesthetics. Our full menus are available online for anyone wishing to review them in advance. We always encourage guests to check key details before visiting. We wish you the best and appreciate your having given us a try. Kind regards, David | Assistant Venue Manager

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The Potting Shed is rated 4.3 stars by 3949 OpenTable diners.

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Make a reservation

2 people
7:30 PM
Booked 108 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
  • Neighborhood
    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
  • 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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