The Grounds of the City
About the Business
Welcome to The Grounds of the City, a charming and romantic establishment located in the heart of Sydney on George Street. Step away from the hustle and bustle of the CBD and immerse yourself in a bygone era of old-school charm. Whether you're looking for a bar, cafe, or restaurant, The Grounds of the City has it all.
We are open for both dine-in and takeaway, and we can't wait to welcome you. If you'd like to make a booking, we accept reservations throughout the day for groups of up to 5 people online. For larger groups, please give us a call.
Our opening hours are as follows:
- Monday to Thursday: 7:00am-9:30pm
- Friday: 7:00am-9:30pm
- Saturday: 8:00am-9:30pm
- Sunday: 8:00am-5:00pm
To secure your reservation, we require credit card details. We understand that plans may change, so we kindly ask for any cancellations to be made at least 2 hours prior to your booking time. Cancellations made within this time or failure to show up will result in a charge.
Please note that our menus are subject to change without notice. We also apply a 1.5% surcharge to all card payments and a 10% service charge for groups of 10 or more. On public holidays, a 15% surcharge applies. If you bring your own cake, a $3 per person cakeage charge will be added. While not all ingredients are listed on the menu, please inform your server of any dietary requirements.
Indulge in our delightful high tea experience, featuring finger sandwiches, mouth-watering pastries, and exquisite tea and coffee blends served in the classic high tea style.
At The Grounds, there's always something exciting happening. Check out our calendar of events and plan your next visit accordingly.
To save time and skip the queues, pre-order your takeaway through our app and collect your meal when it's ready. We also offer live music on the first Thursday of every month, starting at 6:30pm. Enjoy a cozy evening with dinner and drinks while being serenaded by talented musicians.
Unwind after a busy day with Happy Hour at The Grounds. From 3pm to 6pm on Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays, indulge in $5 glasses of house wine, $7 beers, and $14 cocktails.
If you prefer to stay in, we've got you covered. Pre-order through our app and have a restaurant-quality meal delivered straight to your doorstep. Our ready-meals menu offers a variety of gourmet mains, sides, and desserts. Please place your order at least 24 hours in advance, as all our ready-meals are made fresh for you.
Rest assured that we prioritize hygiene and cleanliness at The Grounds. We have implemented additional measures to reduce risks and protect our staff, guests, and the wider community.
To adhere to current regulations and limit queues, we require pre-booked tables. Unfortunately, tables will not be available without a booking at this time. However, you can still visit The Grounds of the City for takeaway orders.
If you're unable to find available tables on your preferred day, don't worry. We are open every day for takeaway orders. Simply pre-order through our app and collect your meal when it's ready.
For any further inquiries or to cancel a booking, please refer to your booking confirmation email.
Come and experience the charm and warmth of The Grounds of the City. We can't wait to serve you!
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Location & Phone number
500 George Street, Sydney, New South Wales 2000, Australia
Hours open
Monday:
7:00 AM - 9:30 PM
Tuesday:
7:00 AM - 9:30 PM
Wednesday:
7:00 AM - 9:30 PM
Thursday:
7:00 AM - 9:30 PM
Friday:
7:00 AM - 9:30 PM
Saturday:
8:00 AM - 9:30 PM
Sunday:
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Reviews
"Chanced upon this place for lunch, enjoyed the food and coffee so much that we booked for breakfast the next day. Excellent service by the staffs especially Nagi going an extra mile for us. Definitely coming back her when we visit Sydney the next round."
"Interesting place to stop by for a coffee. The main plus of this place is that it’s open much later than a lot of other cafes in the city if you are after a coffee late in the afternoon. We tried coffee and a tart. While the coffee was good the tart was fairly average. Nonetheless still worthwhile to give it a try."
"Excellent service from the waitress in white shirt who came to take the order from us. Dessert and coffee was delightful. I would recommend to reserve table otherwise it will be long wait with very welcoming attitude and plenty of space. We would love to come back here again. Everything that I did mentioned above is not what we receive from here. Moreover, when I asked the bill from her she even put the dirty dish from another table in front of me that was totally unacceptable for customers service. Also I would recommend you to have the QR code to order that should be better from the table service that we received from staff. The only star I put here is the good looking decoration and shop atmosphere."
"Oh my goodness. I don’t live in Sydney but Brisbane I was not sure where to go for lunch today in the city so I asked the lovely concierge in the Hilton and he directed me to the Grounds. What a find. The staff are exceptional especially Lloyd and the lovely tall head Batman. The food was delicious, the atmosphere took me back to Downton Abbey era and was so comforting and peaceful. The bar stools are so comfortable and generally the place is so classy but not that u can’t enjoy and feel relaxed. I highly recommend this bar to anyone and if I am ever in Sydney again this will be my go to place. So good. Thanks guys. Donna Bunting."
"Honestly have no complaints for this place! The venue is stunning (but small so definitely book), and the menu has lots of variety! The service is attentive and we were seated, served and received our food super quick. The coffee is great and the food is yummy!"
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