Disney’s Snow White inspires The Grounds of Alexandria’s latest immersive experience

• The Grounds of Alexandria has opened another immersive movie-inspired experience
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Live action remakes have been all the rage for the past few years and Disney’s latest classic of choice is Snow White. The press coverage has been uncharacteristically quiet, with a lot of unexpected political noise overshadowing the fairytale’s revival. But The Grounds of Alexandria is reviving the revival with its latest immersive installation.

A new world at The Grounds of Alexandria

It’s no secret that Australia loves coffee and, when The Grounds was established in 2012, it aimed to become a one-stop-shop for Sydney’s coffee lovers. The Grounds of Alexandria transformed a former pie factory into an expansive cafe and garden with a roastery, bakery and patisserie on-site.

Nowadays, however, The Grounds of Alexandria is renowned for its immersive experiences. They’re an Instagrammer’s dreamland.

The Huntley Street venue is the original and is so much more than your standard coffee destination. It’s a timelessly romantic venue. There’s a Parisian-inspired garden parlour, The Atrium, an airy alfresco Patio and a beautiful garden with crumbling (but chic) brick walls, florals and greenery. Even without a mystical movie transformation, it’s a beautiful space.

Previous movie-inspired immersive experiences that have sprung up here include 2018’s frosted The Nutcracker and the Four Realms installation, complete with snowfall and a Land of Sweets; four pop-ups in 2019, including Mary Poppins Returns, Maleficent: Mistress of Evil and Frozen II inspired experiences, and 2021’s 30th anniversary tribute to Beauty and the Beast.

Next to impress and takeover everyone’s FYP is the Snow White-inspired wonderland.

Snow White casts a spell Sydney

Entering through the enchanted forest tunnel, complete with illuminated woodland creatures and red apples as far as your eye can see, the Snow White immersive experience lives up to the high standards that visitors to The Grounds now expect.

The light at the end of the tunnel puts the Dwarves’ cottage in full view. There’s a wishing well, overlooked by a deer and squirrels, and the magic mirror hangs on the wall too. It’s truly as if you’ve stepped off Sydney’s streets and straight into the storybook. It goes on and on, spreading throughout The Grounds of Alexandria’s vast space, bringing fantastic floral displays, chandeliers and fairy lights to every corner of the laneways. (Fun fact: there are more than 1,000 lights across the installation).

Nothing has been overlooked.

Entry to the experience is free, but it is open exclusively to dining customers. So make sure you arrive hungry to make the most of the experience and its special menu. And keep your receipt after dining to show the team.

What’s on the menu?

First of all, there are numerous spaces to dine. Perhaps you want to sit inside—The Grounds Cafe is the place for you. The Potting Shed feels like stepping onto your family’s porch, while the Garden Bar and BBQ area is an alfresco haven. We mention these spaces as not all special menu items are available in all locations.

MENU SPECIALS

EVIL TO THE CORE
Available in The Cafe, The Garden and The Potting Shed
A mocktail made with red apple, raspberry, citrus—and a touch of magic.

WAITING ON A WISH
Available in The Cafe
Magic mirror on the wall, this sweet treat has it all: toasted almond sponge, pear cream, and blackberry compote.

POISON APPLE
Available in The Potting Shed
Designed to share, a mouthful of spiced caramelised apple, dulcey crèmeux and mascarpone cream will soon have you under its spell.

RED DELICIOUS | $15
Available in The Cafe, Fridays–Sundays for a limited time.
It may look like an apple, but insid’ is a dreamy mix of almond sponge, green apple mousse, white chocolate and tangy jelly.

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FAQs

How much is it?

It is free to enter but is open exclusively to dining customers.

How do I get there?

Address: The Grounds of Alexandria, 7a / 2 Huntley Street, Alexandria NSW 2015

By Day: To immerse yourself in this enchanting world, make sure to dine at The Cafe, The Garden, or The Potting Shed first. The experience is exclusive to diners, so be sure to book a table and indulge before you explore! While walk-ins are welcome, making a reservation will allow you to skip the queues, and have more time to enjoy everything.

By Night: As the evening falls, our beautiful laneways come alive with sparkling lights and access is reserved for those who dine in The Potting Shed. Walk-ins are always welcome, but to make the most of your visit, we recommend booking ahead to skip the wait and spend more time eating and exploring.

When is the Snow White experience open?

Snow White is open at The Grounds daily until late-May. Opening hours are weekdays 7:30am-4:00pm
and weekends 7:30am-4:30pm.

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