The Grounds of Alexandria is one of the hottest spots to experience and visit with the family in Sydney.
Located in an old pie factory from the 1900’s, The Grounds is now a whimsical secret garden that has a rustic/industrial feel.
From the outside you never expect such a sanctuary to exist – a lovely surprise making you feel like a kid in a candy store, wide-eyed and excited to explore.
On any given weekend The Grounds of Alexandria is jam-packed with visitors, especially over the ‘holiday weekends’ which hosts sprawling market stalls and live music.
Here’s why it’s a perfect spot to checkout with the family in Sydney:
Loveable farm animals
Who would think in the middle of inner-city Sydney, and in a trendy spot like Alexandria that you would get the chance to get up and close with some cute farm animals.
Well, at the Grounds of Alexandria this is exactly what you get – and the kids will absolutely love the chance to see the resident pigs, sheep, chickens, ducks and rabbits, while you stroll the Grounds and enjoy the amazing treats, coffee and food/dining offerings available.
Greenhouse dining in The Potting Shed
For a dining experience that’ll will impress and make you feel like you’re in a greenhouse garden is The Potting Shed. With hanging plants, flowerpots and garden tools everywhere, this venue is one of a kind.
It also features a funky bar offering an extensive cocktail list and wine menu. The venue even has its own resident pet, a magnificent blue and yellow macaw that is perched freely on top of its cage and playing happily amongst the diners.
What’s great about The Potting Shed is its open till late and the food is scrumptious, and surprisingly well priced.
Some highlight dishes include the steamed black mussels, bite-sized pork-belly buns and buttermilk popcorn chicken.
Coffee is their passion
We know coffee is pretty much every parent’s best friend, especially in the mornings. And, at the Grounds of Alexandria they are renowned for their coffee!
With a coffee research and testing facility on site – they mean serious business when it comes to brewing the perfect cup of coffee.
Sourcing the finest beans from all over the world including Brazil, Colombia, Ethiopia and India, The Grounds constantly change their blends (largely determined by seasonality) to ensure the best-flavoured coffee is produced.
TIP: While waiting for a table at The Potting Shed grab a coffee and sit in the main garden area.
Eat your Salt Meats Cheese heart out
Onsite is the Salt Meats Cheese venue, a warehouse-style delicatessen offering the finest products stocked sky-high – from olives, antipasto, dips, truffles, prosciutto, cheeses, jams, gelato, pasta and more.
It’s a gourmet foodies dream but it doesn’t stop there with Italian cooking classes also available to indulge in.
Each weekend they run classes in making fresh pasta and ravioli, woodfire oven pizzas (matched with a glass of wine) and mozzarella. It’s a great activity for families, friends and groups – bound to produce a lot of laughs and tasty treats in the process.
The Grounds of Alexandria
Building 7A/2 Huntley Street, Alexandria
Tel: (02) 9699 2225
www.groundsroasters.com
This article first appeared on Travel Live Learn.
MORE: Want more Sydney family activity ideas? Then you need to check out this top things to do in Sydney with kids guide or stroll through our latest Sydney family activities and attractions articles.
Have you explored The Grounds of Alexandria in Sydney with the family? Tell us what you think.
Share The Love!
If you enjoyed this article or if it helped you, please show your support by liking (heart icon below) and sharing via the below social buttons. This is so we can help more families discover some of the coolest things to do in Sydney with kids.
