The Grounds of Alexandria: A spectacular Beauty and the Beast inspired oasis has launched

Disney fans can now be enchanted by a magical Beauty and the Beast experience at one of Sydney’s most loved cafes. 

To celebrate 30th anniversary of Disney’s Beauty and the Beast, The Grounds of Alexandria has been transformed into a mesmerising garden filled with charming nods to the beloved classic tale. 

Decked out with red roses, bookshelves, chandeliers and candelabras, the spectacular space is every fanatic’s Instagrammable heaven.

The Grounds of Alexandria has been transformed into a mesmerising garden filled with charming nods to the beloved classic tale.

Decked out with red roses, bookshelves, chandeliers and candelabras, the spectacular space is every Disney fanatic’s Instagrammable heaven

Fashionistas will swoon over the two dresses on display from renowned Australia fashion designer Paolo Sebastian’s Disney-inspired Once Upon a Dream collection. 

The stunning installation is reserved for diners at The Grounds Alexandria Cafe and The Potting Shed to experience until Sunday, January 30th. 

Diners will be treated to Beauty and the Beast themed treats including the Belle of the Ball coconut sponge mini cake and the Enchanted Rose passion fruit, lemon and coconut water mocktail. 

Diners will be treated to Beauty and the Beast themed treats including the Belle of the Ball coconut sponge and the Enchanted Rose passion fruit, lemon and coconut water mocktail

The Grounds Alexandria’s social media had been flooded with excited comments from people planning their next catch ups and Instagram pictures

The Grounds Alexandria’s social media had been flooded with excited comments from people planning their next catch ups and Instagram pictures.  

‘Oh my! You guys have really outdone yourselves,” one woman said. 

‘It would be criminal not to go to this,’ commented another.      

The stunning installation is reserved for diners at The Grounds Alexandria Cafe and The Potting Shed to experience until Sunday, January 30th.

Walk-ins are welcome but to avoid missing out head to The Grounds of Alexandria’s website to book your spot.      

The Grounds of Alexandria is known for its spectacular temporary displays. 

Earlier this year the space was transformed into a vibrant jungle inspired by the much-loved Frances Hodgson Burnett novel, The Secret Garden.

The book, first adapted into a film in 1993, was rebooted in 2020 with an all-star cast that includes Colin Firth and Julie Walters, and was given new life in the extravagant floral display covering one of the Harbour City’s most iconic eateries.

The Grounds of Alexandria transformed into a vibrant jungle (pictured) inspired by the much-loved Frances Hodgson Burnett novel, The Secret Garden

Each detail has been carefully orchestrated to blanket every inch of the café and its surrounds in a sea of pink and purple flowers.

Sunlight shines through a canopy of yellow blooms which drape elegantly above overgrown garden beds.

These line the path that leads towards an enormous LED heart that lights up the centre of the garden. 

Each detail was carefully orchestrated to blanket every inch of the café and its surrounds in a sea of flowers

The Grounds opened in Alexandria in 2012 inside a disused pie factory last in operation in the 1920s

The Grounds opened in Alexandria in 2012 inside a disused pie factory last in operation in the 1920s.

Born from the idea to turn the then industrial concrete car park into a ‘thriving urban sanctuary, it includes a landmark café, restaurant and bar, garden, bakery and patisserie, coffee roastery, animal farm and florist.

Weekend craft markets are held at the Grounds, which has also become a favourite location for weddings, birthdays and engagement parties.