The Grounds of Alexandria
About
Overview & Vibe
The Grounds of Alexandria is Sydney's most famous garden-industrial wonderland — a former 1920s pie factory transformed into flowering gardens, coffee roastery and some of the city's most photographed event spaces. Its wedding venues, Linseed House in Alexandria and The Eveleigh at South Eveleigh, pair heritage brick and crystal chandeliers with lush botanical styling.
Setting & Style
Linseed House is an elegantly restored factory with art-deco flourishes, soaring ceilings and chandeliers; The Eveleigh is a grand ballroom channelling the golden age of steam with sleek modern architecture. The in-house style team layers floral installations, iconic tablescapes and luxurious draping, so every celebration feels like stepping into The Grounds' signature aesthetic.
Ideal For
Couples who want maximal wow — lush florals, dramatic rooms and food-forward hospitality — at scale: from 51-guest Atrium celebrations to 600-guest cocktail parties.
The Need-to-Knows
- Capacities: Linseed House 200-380 seated / 250-600 cocktail; The Eveleigh 200-340 seated / 250-550 cocktail; The Atrium suits 51-150.
- Winter wedding packages from $175pp including a 5.5-hour event, 2-course alternate-serve menu, 5-hour beverage package and styling basics.
- Inclusions: dedicated event coordinator, professional event supervisor, wait staff and security, private bridal room, linen, crockery and cordless microphone.
- Menus by Group Executive Chef Paul McGrath — plated, shared feasts, canapés and specialty stations from oyster bars to gelato carts.
Standout Feature
An in-house floral and styling studio that turns weddings into immersive garden installations — the reason The Grounds is one of Australia's most Instagrammed wedding venues.
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Amenities
- Dedicated Event Coordinator
- Private Bridal Room
- Wait Staff Included
- Security Staff Included
- Linen Included
- In-house Styling
- Floral Design Studio
- Luxurious Draping
- In-house Catering
- Multiple Event Spaces
- Cordless Microphone
- Historic Venue
Ceremony Setting
- garden
- indoor
- warehouse
Dietary Options Supported
- Vegetarian
- Dairy Free
- Gluten Free
- Nut Free
Nearby Landmarks
- The Grounds Gardens – The venue's own famous flowering gardens, markets and coffee roastery surround the event spaces
- Sydney Park – 40 hectares of wetlands, hills and chimney-stack heritage at St Peters, minutes away for photo sessions
- South Eveleigh Precinct – Restored railway workshops precinct housing The Eveleigh ballroom, rich in industrial heritage
- Carriageworks – Contemporary arts centre in the old Eveleigh rail yards near the ballroom venue
- Green Square – The city's newest urban village linking Alexandria to the CBD, 10 minutes from the gardens
- Sydney CBD – The city centre is under 15 minutes away, keeping guest logistics simple
On Site Accommodation
Price Notes
- Winter Weddings Special from $175pp (June-August 2027/2028): 5.5-hour event, 2-course alternate serve menu, 5-hour beverage package, styling basics and complimentary draping valued up to $8,000
- Minimum numbers: Linseed House/The Eveleigh 201+ guests; Atrium 51-150 guests
- Alternate Serve, Shared Feast and Cocktail Reception packages priced on request
Price Per Head
- From $175 p/head
Venue Capacity
- 51–600
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