SYDNEY ’S leading group of function venues and restaurants, Dockside Group, has announced the acquisition of renowned restaurants Waterfront & Wolfies Grill at The Rocks to its existing portfolio making the Dockside Group one of Australia ’s largest independently-owned venue operators.

As a result, Dockside can now cater for over 3,000 guests in cocktail business events in the Rocks precinct alone across the three restaurant function venues.

With an impressive track record the family-owned business now has greater flexibility and creativity across its venue portfolio comprising four function venues – Dockside, Star Room and L’Aqua, at Cockle Bay Wharf, and WatersEdge at Pier One joining the four restaurants Ice Cube Seafood Bar and Grill at Darling Harbour and the historic Rocks precinct additions of Italian Village, Waterfront and Wolfies.

Announcing the acquisition, Dockside Group’s Managing Director Christopher Drivas said it was a very exciting leap forward in the group’s expansion and demonstrated Dockside’s commitment to growing its waterfront venues strategy.

“We now intend to continue to grow our function venues to become a substantial contributor to the overall business events market, these new acquisitions catapults our growth plans forward, however, we maintain that outstanding water views and a central location is essential to any further acquisition,”  Drivas said.

According to Drivas, Sydney is a great place to do business and Dockside Group plays a key role in developing new and interesting event space. Amongst its prominent locations, Dockside Group has a significant presence in Sydney ’s Harbour precinct with existing venues Dockside, L’Aqua and Star Room at Cockle Bay Wharf Darling Harbour and Waters Edge at Pier One.

Italian Village , Wolfie’s & Waterfront at The Rocks, offer private dining rooms and event options to take advantage of the stunning harbour views overlooking the Sydney Opera House.

According to Dockside Group Managing Director Christopher Drivas, under the new business platform each venue can stand alone or be offered as an integrated suite of meeting or entertaining solutions to clients.

“Whatever the event, Dockside Group can deliver outstanding restaurant-quality food and wine experiences tailored to our client’s needs. With outstanding produce available seasonally here in Australia our newly appointed Executive Chef Restaurants Michael James is passionate about creating imaginative cuisine for both function catering and the restaurant menus,” Drivas continued.