Mark your calendars, Sharks fans. The new Sharks Leagues Club at Woolooware Bay will officially open its doors on Saturday 7 November, with the renowned Dedes Waterfront Group announced today as a food and hospitality partner.
The new year-round, resort-style destination sits beside Ocean Protect Stadium. It will offer panoramic views across the stadium, Botany Bay and the Sydney city skyline, plus one of Sydney’s largest elevated hospitality decks.
Hospitality is at the heart of the new club. The family-run Dedes Waterfront Group will operate two food outlets, Flying Fish Bistro Cronulla and Amici Pizza Pasta. Acclaimed Italian-Australian chef Danny Russo will bring his expertise to the Amici kitchen.
Sharks Group CEO Dino Mezzatesta said, “Saturday 7 November 2026 is a date our members, fans and the whole Shire community can now look forward to.”
“This is special because it's been a long time coming. The Board, management and all associated with getting this Club to an opening date are very proud of what will be delivered.
The new Sharks Leagues Club will rate as one of the best clubs in the state, and we are confident of that.
Sharks Group CEO Dino Mezzatesta
“Partnering with Dedes Waterfront Group means we’re opening with food and hospitality of the very highest standard. This is the new home of the Sharks, built for everyone to enjoy, and we can’t wait to welcome you in,” Mezzatesta said.
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Dedes Waterfront Group has more than 40 years of hospitality experience. It is behind some of Sydney’s best-known hospitality venues, including Deckhouse at Woolwich, Watergrill at the Sydney Rowing Club and Alpha in the CBD.
Dedes Waterfront Group Founder and Director Con Dedes said, “On behalf of the entire team, we cannot wait to partner with the Sharks and bring Flying Fish Bistro and Amici to this wonderful hospitality venue.”
“The scale and views from the new club are breathtaking, totally highlighted by one of the best outdoor multi-venue decks that we have ever seen.
“We cannot wait to watch the Shire Boom.”
Dedes Waterfront Group Director Con Dedes
Flying Fish Bistro Cronulla will bring premium Australian and New Zealand seafood and sustainably sourced produce to the Shire. It builds on Flying Fish’s long-standing reputation as one of Sydney’s signature dining experiences.
At Amici Pizza Pasta, Culinary Director Danny Russo and his team will serve up wood-fired pizzas and classic pasta in a relaxed, social and family-friendly setting. Russo has worked in leading restaurants across Europe, Asia and Australia. True to its name, “Amici” means friends in Italian.
“Being a chef is in my blood, and I just love it,” Russo said.
“Everyone on my mum’s side are restaurateurs, and my passion comes from the Italian culture of enjoying a pizza with friends and having a laugh.
“There’ll be nothing better than a hand-stretched wood-fired pizza from Amici while watching the Sharks win with a cold beverage in hand.”
Amici Pizza Pasta Culinary Director Danny Russo
The Sharks Leagues Club will be open seven days a week and is designed for every occasion:
- morning coffee and gelato
- light-filled bistro dining
- cocktails at the Summertime Bar and shared plates on the deck
- special celebrations
- electric game day hospitality
Excitement is already building among the playing group. Sharks NRL star Nicho Hynes dropped in for a site tour with club staff on Monday.
With less than four weeks to opening, today the club also launched the new SharksLeagues.com.au website showcasing the extensive experiences on offer.
Members, fans, and the community are encouraged to visit the website via THIS LINK to explore the new club, stay up to date as the countdown to opening continues, and become a Sharks Leagues Club member HERE to unlock more every time you visit.
‘The Shire’s Home of Play’ is located at 461 Captain Cook Dr, Woolooware, New South Wales 2230, with parking inside the Bay Central Woolooware car park.
Lead photo: Danny Russo (left) and Con Dedes (right).
