Avenue on Sussex

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Avenue on Sussex is a café-restaurant and bar in Sydney’s Darling Harbour/CBD area offering breakfast, brunch, modern Australian dishes, coffee and cocktails, and hosting social and corporate events.

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
avenuegroup.com.au

About Avenue on Sussex

Avenue on Sussex is a café-restaurant and bar located near Sydney’s Darling Harbour and CBD, operating under the Avenue Group (avenuegroup.com.au). They serve breakfast, brunch and modern Australian dishes throughout the day, along with specialty coffee, fresh juices, wines, beers and classic cocktails. The venue also caters for social functions and corporate events, offering canapés, set menus, and drinks packages in a relaxed, contemporary setting.

A charge from “Avenue on Sussex” on your bank or card statement will most commonly relate to a dine‑in meal, bar tab, coffee run, or a group booking you made at the venue. You might also see a charge if you pre‑paid or paid a deposit for a function or event, settled a corporate catering invoice, or if a hotel or event organiser processed the payment on your behalf using Avenue on Sussex as the merchant. In some cases, a temporary authorization hold may appear when you open a tab at the bar or when a card is held behind the counter for a group bill; this usually drops off and is replaced by the final transaction amount once the bill is closed.

If you’re unsure about a charge, first check your calendar, emails and text messages for any booking confirmations, event invitations, or receipts from Avenue on Sussex or Avenue Group, and review receipts from nearby dates when you may have visited Darling Harbour or the CBD. Compare the posted amount with what you’d expect for a café/restaurant bill (including any tips or surcharges, such as weekend or public holiday surcharges). To resolve questions, contact Avenue on Sussex via the contact form or details on avenuegroup.com.au with the transaction date, amount, and the last four digits of your card; they can usually look up your bill, re‑send a receipt, or clarify any split‑bill, tab, or function charges. If you still believe the transaction is unauthorised, report it to your bank or card issuer for further investigation.

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  1. AVENUE ON SUSSEX PTY L SYDNEY AU

Frequently Asked Questions

Why do I see a charge from Avenue on Sussex on my card if I don’t remember eating there?

Many Avenue on Sussex charges are linked to social or corporate events, work lunches, or group outings around Darling Harbour/CBD that may have been booked under a colleague’s or friend’s name. Check if you recently attended a work function, after‑work drinks, breakfast meeting, or a group celebration where the venue was organised for you. The charge might also be from a split bill where your card was used only for your portion, so the name may not match the booking name you recall.

Can Avenue on Sussex place a temporary hold or pre‑authorisation on my card?

Yes. When you open a bar tab or leave your card with the venue for a group bill, Avenue on Sussex may place a temporary pre‑authorisation to verify funds. This can appear as a pending amount on your statement (often rounded, or slightly higher than your final spend) and should be replaced by the final settled charge once the tab is closed. If a pending authorisation does not drop off within 7–10 days, contact your bank and the venue with the transaction details for clarification.

What are typical amounts I might be charged by Avenue on Sussex?

Transaction amounts vary with what you ordered, but individual café bills commonly range from a modest coffee and snack total up to larger brunch or dinner bills for multiple people. It’s also common to see higher totals for group dining, functions, or open bar tabs, especially if alcohol and shared plates are involved. If the amount on your statement seems unusually high, you may have covered a group bill, included a tip, or had a bar tab combined with food items.

How do I get a copy of my receipt or tax invoice from Avenue on Sussex?

If you paid in‑venue and opted for an emailed receipt, search your inbox (including spam) for “Avenue on Sussex” or “Avenue Group.” If you don’t have the receipt, visit avenuegroup.com.au and use their contact details or enquiry form to request a copy—include the date and approximate time of visit, amount charged, and last four digits of your card so staff can locate the transaction. They can usually issue a tax invoice suitable for personal or corporate expense claims.

How do deposits or prepayments for functions at Avenue on Sussex appear on my statement?

For group bookings or private events, Avenue on Sussex may charge a set deposit or prepayment per head, which will show as a separate transaction under their merchant name. Later, the final bill for food and beverage might be offset by this deposit or charged as an additional transaction, depending on your agreement. If your final amount doesn’t match what you expected, review your function booking confirmation or contact the venue to see how the deposit was applied.

Why is my Avenue on Sussex charge slightly higher than the bill amount I remember?

The difference is often due to a discretionary tip added on the EFTPOS machine, a weekend/public holiday surcharge, or a card surcharge that was shown on the bill at payment. Some guests also add an extra round of drinks or coffee after asking for the bill, which can slightly increase the final amount. If the total still doesn’t look right, ask Avenue on Sussex for an itemised receipt so you can compare line by line.

How can I dispute or question a charge from Avenue on Sussex?

Start by contacting Avenue on Sussex directly using the contact information on avenuegroup.com.au, providing the transaction date, exact amount, and last four digits of the card used. The team can pull up the transaction, confirm what was purchased, and correct any clear billing errors (for example, if a tab was accidentally left open or an item was double‑charged). If you suspect fraud or cannot resolve the issue with the venue, notify your bank or card issuer promptly to lodge a dispute or chargeback.

Can I get a refund from Avenue on Sussex if I was charged incorrectly?

If Avenue on Sussex confirms that you were overcharged—for example, due to a duplicate payment, incorrect tab closure, or billing error—they can generally process a refund back to the same card you used. Refunds may take a few business days to appear on your statement, depending on your bank. Keep any receipts, email confirmations, and screenshots of the transaction handy when you contact the venue, as these help speed up the review and refund process.

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