Fort Denison is set to become Sydney’s newest dining destination, following this morning’s announcement that the NSW government has granted hospitality group The Point a long-term lease of the historic Sydney Harbour island. 

The reimagined Fort Denison Dining hopes to take its place alongside Sydney Harbour landmark icons like the Opera House and Harbour Bridge, breathing new life into the island’s long history with a reinvigorated hospitality offering. 

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The precinct is set to include a dining room, casual dining area, three exhibition rooms in the Fort Denison barracks buildings, a bar and a wine room. 

The Point group will also be upgrading the island’s historic displays and offering guided tours. 

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Lazzarini Pickering Architetti created the initial design and the development will be managed by Buildcorp. 

“Fort Denison has long been the forgotten jewel in our spectacular Sydney Harbour crown,” said Minister for Energy and Environment Matt Kean.

Fort Denison Dining will open late 2022.

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