Burrata & spritz
Tomatoes, basil, pita crouton and balsamic vinaigrette beside a bright garden drink.
The Rocks, Sydney
The Garden
A lush urban escape beside the historic Argyle Stores, designed with layered greenery, heritage brick, all-day dining and drinks from morning to moonlight.
4.640 Google reviews
8-10Open daily
5-7Daily happy hour
16aArgyle St, The Rocks
Garden by design
A living landscape for easy arrivals and long pauses
Created in collaboration with Australian landscape designer Paul Bangay, the courtyard brings seasonal planting, evergreen structure and quiet shade into one of Sydney's oldest precincts.
Join us for coffee and breakfast, settle in for lunch, or let the garden carry you into cocktails as The Rocks moves into evening.
From the menu
Simple, considered offerings
Food and drinks are made for the garden setting: bright plates, easy lunches, classic cocktails, beer, wine and non-alcoholic pours.
Courtyard classics
Wraps, cheeseburger, schnitzel, fish and chips, steak frites and garden-friendly sides.
Cocktails at dusk
Garden Spritz, martinis, margarita, negroni, beer, wine and non-alcoholic options.
Guest notes
Peaceful, green and easy to return to
Guests call out the breakfast, coffee, mocktails, friendly service, beautiful interior and quiet courtyard atmosphere.
Delicious breakfast in a lush courtyard
"The perfect spot for a delicious breakfast."
Cara KellanFriendly and flexible service
"Best banana bread I've ever tasted."
Amuse BoucheStories & updates
What to read before you arrive
Explore the garden setting, menu moments and current visit notes before you choose a table.
Blog
A courtyard that changes with the day
Start with coffee and breakfast, settle into lunch under the greenery, or return as the courtyard softens into evening.
The Garden moves gently through the day: coffee and breakfast in the morning, bright plates at lunch, then drinks as the courtyard light changes.
Blog
Greenery beside Argyle Stores
Layered planting, brick walls and black iron furniture create a quiet pause in one of Sydney's oldest precincts.
Designed in collaboration with Paul Bangay, the planting gives the courtyard a calm structure while keeping each visit connected to the season.
News
Happy Hour in the garden
Join us daily from 5-7pm for classic cocktails, beer and wine in the courtyard.
As The Rocks shifts into evening, the courtyard is ready for classic cocktails, beer and wine from 5-7pm.
Gallery
Greenery, brick, plates and drinks
The Garden pairs historic Argyle Stores texture with a planted courtyard and a menu built for lingering.