The Fink Group

What The Fink Group does

The Fink Group is an Australian privately held hospitality company, operating through the 17B Family Trust and headquartered in Surry Hills, NSW. Founded by Leon Fink in 1985 (with Quay established in 1988), the group operates a portfolio of fine dining restaurants across Australia's most iconic locations: Bennelong inside the Sydney Opera House, OTTO Sydney on the Finger Wharf at Woolloomooloo, OTTO Brisbane on the South Bank riverfront, Beach Byron Bay on absolute beachfront at Clarkes Beach, plus Firedoor and Gildas. Quay, the group's flagship, served its final guests on 15 February 2026 after 27 years of operation.

The business generates revenue through three primary streams: in-venue food and beverage across the restaurant portfolio; digital and physical gift cards sold through shop.finkgroup.com.au (denominations $50-$1,000, 36-month validity, WooCommerce-powered with Mastercard payment gateway); and private events and functions (weddings, corporate functions, product launches) across dedicated event spaces at each venue, with reservations managed via the SevenRooms platform. Group-wide technology investments include eWater electrolysed water cleaning systems (replacing 80% of chemicals) and Biogone landfill-biodegradable plastics, developed in partnership with the University of Sydney through a 2023 sustainability review.

The company serves affluent individual diners and corporate event clients, with the principal customer segment identified as 'Affluent Dining Enthusiasts' seeking premium Australian fine dining experiences at culturally significant venues. Distribution is exclusively direct-to-consumer through the Fink website, dedicated gift card e-commerce portal, SevenRooms reservation system, and a dedicated events enquiry platform. The group has no external institutional investment, no parent company, and operates solely on the financial backing of the 17B Family Trust, with leadership including Group General Manager Graham Ackling (appointed 2025), Executive Chef Peter Gilmore, Wine Director Amanda Yallop, and venue-specific head chefs at each location.

Name

The Fink Group

Legal name

THE TRUSTEE FOR 17B FAMILY TRUST

Website

https://finkgroup.com.au

Company type

Private

Founded year

1988

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

251–500 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Fine Dining Restaurants

NAICS

Full-Service Restaurants (722511), Food Services and Drinking Places (722), Drinking Places (Alcoholic Beverages) (7224)

SIC

Retail-Eating Places (5812), Retail-Eating & Drinking Places (5810)

akta.pro primary industry

Fine Dining Restaurants (THAFACAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

All-Day Dining Restaurants (THAFACAJ), Rooftop Bars & Beach/Pool Bars (THAFAEAJ)

Keywords

• Fine dining restaurants
• Australian hospitality group
• Private event catering
• Restaurant gift cards
• Premium dining venues

Headquarters

HQ city

Surry Hills

HQ country

Australia

HQ region

Oceania

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Supply Chain, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure, Others

Revenue model

1. Fine Dining Restaurant Operations: Revenue from in-venue food and beverage sales across Bennelong (Sydney Opera House), OTTO Sydney (Woolloomooloo), OTTO Brisbane (South Bank), and Beach Byron Bay. Also includes Firedoor and Gildas venues.
2. Gift Cards: Digital and physical gift cards sold in denominations from $50 to $1,000. Gift cards are redeemable across all Fink restaurants for in-venue dining and merchandise. Cards are valid for 36 months from purchase.
3. Private Events and Functions: Revenue from hosting private events including weddings, corporate functions, birthday celebrations, and product launches across dedicated event spaces at all venues. Bookings managed through a dedicated events team with filtering system.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

The Fink Group operates a portfolio of premium fine dining restaurants in iconic Australian locations, including Bennelong at the Sydney Opera House, OTTO Sydney (Woolloomooloo), OTTO Brisbane (South Bank), Beach Byron Bay (Clarkes Beach), Firedoor, and Gildas. The group also offers dedicated private event and corporate function spaces across all venues and a multi-venue digital and physical gift card programme redeemable across the portfolio.

Product overview

The Fink Group is an Australian hospitality company operating a portfolio of fine dining restaurants, gift card programs, and event spaces. The core offering consists of restaurant venues: Bennelong at the Sydney Opera House, OTTO Sydney (Woolloomooloo), OTTO Brisbane (South Bank), and Beach Byron Bay, united by excellence in hospitality, service, and food. Supporting the restaurant portfolio, Fink offers digital gift cards (both Fink-branded and venue-specific cards) redeemable across all locations, and comprehensive event hosting services with dedicated event spaces at each venue. The group also maintains a sustainability initiative focused on reducing environmental impact.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Bennelong Fine dining restaurant located within the Sydney Opera House, showcasing Australian produce and wine with a two- or three-course menu, plus a bar with views.
• OTTO Sydney Modern Italian restaurant on the Finger Wharf at Woolloomooloo, offering alfresco dining with waterfront views for over 25 years.
• OTTO Brisbane Italian restaurant on the absolute riverfront at South Bank, featuring OTTO Ristorante and OTTO Osteria with striking river views.
• Beach Byron Bay Absolute beachfront restaurant overlooking Clarkes Beach, offering casual kiosk options and upscale restaurant dining with ocean views.
• Firedoor Fine dining restaurant specialising in fire and charcoal cooking under Chef Lennox Hastie, awarded Two Chef Hats and 17.5/20 in 2024.
• Gildas Wine bar with an extensive sherry list, awarded One Chef Hat in the 2024 Good Food Guide Awards.
• Fink Digital Gift Card Digital gift card redeemable across all Fink restaurants (Bennelong, OTTO Sydney, OTTO Brisbane, Beach Byron Bay). Delivered immediately to recipient's inbox; available in denominations from $50 to $1,000; valid for 36 months.
• Bennelong Gift Card Venet-branded gift card specifically for Bennelong restaurant, redeemable at Bennelong and across the wider Fink portfolio.
• OTTO Gift Card Gift card redeemable at OTTO Brisbane and OTTO Sydney, as well as other Fink restaurants including Bennelong and Beach Byron Bay.
• Beach Byron Bay Gift Card Gift card for Beach Byron Bay, usable at both Beach Kiosk and Restaurant, as well as other Fink restaurants.
• Fink Events Event spaces and catering services across Sydney, Brisbane, and Byron Bay restaurants, with dedicated events team for corporate events, weddings, and private celebrations.

Quantifiable outcome

• Quay achieved Australia's top-rated restaurant status with a near-perfect 19/20 score from Good Food in June 2024
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• University of SydneycoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2023Fink collaborated with the University of Sydney in 2023 to conduct a global review on sustainability across all Fink restaurants. The research findings have empowered Fink to adopt sustainable practices including the use of eWater cleaning systems, biodegradable single-use plastics, and local water suppliers, reducing the group's environmental footprint.
• eWatercoreTechnology or IntegrationFink invested in eWater electrolysed water systems across all restaurants. eWater replaces 80% of chemicals used in cleaning operations (degreasers, all-in-one sanitisers, floor cleaners) using only 0.1% salt, water, and electricity. The technology supports a circular lifecycle and minimises health risks.
• Australian Water and Sparkling Water SupplierminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorFink partnered with an Australian water and sparkling water supplier to transition away from an overseas bottled water brand. This partnership reduces the carbon footprint of Fink's water supply chain, as imported water has a footprint nearly three times larger than domestic alternatives.
• SevenRoomscoreTechnology or IntegrationFink uses SevenRooms as the reservation management platform across all venues, enabling online booking for Bennelong, OTTO Sydney, OTTO Brisbane, Beach Byron Bay, Firedoor, Gildas, and Quay. The system supports reservation creation, event bookings, and gift card tie-ins.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Merivale: Justin Hemmes' Sydney-based hospitality group operating 80+ venues including fine dining, bars, hotels and event spaces. Most direct large-scale peer to Fink in Australian premium multi-venue dining and events.
• Rockpool Dining Group: Neil Perry-founded fine dining group operating Rockpool Bar & Grill, Spice Temple and other premium Australian restaurants. Closest like-for-like peer on culinary pedigree, chef-led identity, and premium positioning.
• Made Establishment: Adelaide and Sydney-based fine dining and event group (formerly under Neil Perry). Comparable chef-driven premium restaurants and large-scale private event capability.
• Cumulus Inc. (Andrew McConnell Group): Andrew McConnell's Melbourne-based multi-venue group spanning fine dining (Cumulus Up, Cutler & Co.) and casual concepts. Peer on multi-venue chef-led premium dining and event programming.
• Grossi Group: Guy Grossi's Melbourne Italian fine dining and event group (Grossi Florentino, Merchant Osteria). Peer on Italian fine dining identity, landmark venues, and banqueting/event business.
• Vue Group (Shannon Bennett): Shannon Bennett's Melbourne fine dining group (Vue de monde at Rialto). Comparable single-chef-anchored premium tasting-menu dining with a destination venue at a landmark location.

Emerging players

• The Lucas Group: Chris Lucas's Melbourne-based restaurant group (Chin Chin, Kisumé, Society). Adjacent peer in chef-driven multi-venue premium dining, though positioned more in casual-upper tier than pure fine dining.
• Tetsuya's: Iconic Tetsuya Wakuda fine dining restaurant in Sydney CBD. Peer at the brand and award level (Tetsuya's held Three Chef Hats for decades), though single-venue so structurally smaller.

Others

• Quay Restaurant (former): Fink's own flagship, closed February 2026. Included as an in-group reference point given its 22+ consecutive Three Chef Hats and role in defining the group's reputation; not a true external peer.

Broad incumbents

• Saxon Hotel, Villas & Spa: Luxury hospitality group operating premium fine dining (Qunu) in a landmark setting with strong wine programme. Comparable as a luxury hospitality incumbent pairing iconic real estate with sommelier-led dining, though geographically different.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/amandayallop

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles9 records

Subsidiaries7 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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