The Tea Room Gunners Barracks
Editorial
Steeped in history, even if it weren’t for the recent addition of the tearooms Gunners Barracks would be worth a visit. Perched atop Georges Head and commanding spectacular 270 degree views of Sydney Harbour, the Barracks were built in 1873 as part of Sydney’s outer line of defence. The tearooms, which reside in the former officer’s mess, now make a visit to these fortified buildings nigh on mandatory. The dining room, with its Florence Broadhurst-papered walls, is filled with antique furniture and decor sourced specifically to suit the venue’s heritage.
Recline in a perfectly restored and surprisingly comfortable antique armchair and indulge in a spot of morning or afternoon tea with a selection of perfect cakes, pastries and finger sandwiches arranged on a three-tiered silver tray. If high tea isn’t your thing then don’t despair, choose instead from the tempting a la carte lunch menu with dishes like walnut-crusted scotch fillet served with celery, fig and blue cheese polenta, or poached blue eye with spiced lentils, asparagus and hollandaise. Open for lunch everyday, the tearooms are closed in the evening for functions where lucky guests get to take advantage of the spectacular evening views from the outdoor balcony. Call ahead or check their website for exact opening times.
Shelley Hepworth, November 2006
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ines von Lucken
November 07, 2009
I"m spanish speaking tour-guide and had lunch on friday with a couple from Madrid,they were very impressed with the setting and food. Excellent standart will take all my vips in the future.
Behroze Bilimoria
April 19, 2011
I have been a Marriage Celebrant since 1995 and have done hundreds of weddings at most venues in Sydney. Gunners Barracks and Sergeants Mess - both owned and managed by the Tea Rooms Group - would have to be the most elegant venues in Sydney. Apart from the ambience of the harbour, I always receive good feedback from my couples about their excellent service and food. Both are great wedding venues and I have been fortunate in conducting many weddings there.
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