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Zabou Bar & Grill
- Level 1/95-99 York St, Sydney NSW 2000

Bar & grill, Cocktail bar ★4.0 (7)·$1–20

Level 1/95-99 York St, Sydney NSW 2000, Australia

4.0
Excellent food thats good value for money. I’ve tried their “Dirty Bird” chicken burger which is my all time favourite burger. They do a Monday Madness pub meal for $10. A couple of burgers, Schnitty, fish and chips and Caesar salad to choose from. Food is plentiful and the service is great. A good find in the heart of the CBD. - K Prakash
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$1–20 per person Reported by 7 people$1–20$20–40$40–60

Zabou Bar & Grill Introduce

Zabou Bar & Grill is a dynamic and essential venue in the heart of the Sydney CBD, perfectly situated on York Street to cater to the daily needs of New South Wales workers and residents. It successfully blends the casual, welcoming vibe of a local pub with the extensive food and beverage offerings of a modern **Bar & grill** and **Cocktail bar**. Recognised as a versatile **Restaurant**, Zabou offers patrons a place to enjoy hearty, satisfying meals, inventive burgers, quality steaks, and refreshing drinks in a lively, unpretentious setting.

The food menu at Zabou is designed for both flavour and value. The grill aspect shines through with substantial **MAINS** like the **BON SCOTCH** steak, **NEW YORKER**, and the succulent **RACK OF PORK RIBS**. However, Zabou is arguably most famous for its playful and extensive **BURGERS** selection, which features creatively named options like the popular **JUSTIN BEEFER** and the truffle-infused **EVERYDAY I’M TRUFFLIN**. The commitment to providing generous portions and excellent value for money is a major drawcard, particularly for the CBD crowd seeking a reliable and affordable place for **Lunch** or **Dinner**.

Beyond the food, Zabou is a vibrant social hub. It features **Live music** and **Live performances**, contributing to a fun and often energetic atmosphere that customers love. The dedicated **Bar onsite** ensures a wide array of drink options, including a **Great beer selection**, classic **Cocktails**, and **Happy hour drinks**, making it the perfect spot to unwind after a long day. Whether you are after a quick **Quick bite**, **Small plates** to share, or **Late-night food**, Zabou Bar & Grill stands out as a reliable, high-value choice in the competitive Sydney CBD dining scene.

Location and Accessibility

Zabou Bar & Grill is conveniently located on Level 1/95-99 York St, Sydney NSW 2000, Australia. This central location places it in a prime position within the bustling CBD, directly accessible to workers, shoppers, and visitors across New South Wales. Its proximity to major public transport hubs is a significant advantage. The venue is just a short walk from Town Hall train station and numerous bus stops along York and George Streets, ensuring easy access from nearly anywhere in the city and surrounding suburbs.

The venue is dedicated to being fully accessible and accommodating to all patrons, ensuring a comfortable experience from arrival to departure. Zabou Bar & Grill features:

  • **Wheelchair accessible entrance** from the street level.
  • **Wheelchair accessible parking lot** options are available nearby in the numerous commercial parking garages throughout the CBD.
  • **Wheelchair accessible restroom** facilities within the premises.
  • **Wheelchair accessible seating** throughout the dining and bar areas.

The easily navigable location and provision of high-level accessibility facilities make Zabou a considerate choice for **Groups** and **Solo dining**, removing potential barriers to enjoying a meal and a drink in the city.

Services Offered

Zabou Bar & Grill provides a broad range of services typical of a full-service **Bar & grill** and entertainment venue:

  • Full Dining Service: Offers **Lunch**, **Dinner**, and **Dessert** options with attentive **Table service** and comfortable **Seating**. The menu caters to diverse tastes, including **Vegetarian options** like the **SHROOM** burger and **STACKED HALLOUMI**.
  • Flexible Service Options: Accommodates both **Dine-in** guests and those requiring **Takeout** service for quick, convenient meals.
  • Full Bar Offerings: A comprehensive selection of **Alcohol**, **Beer**, **Cocktails**, **Hard liquor**, and **Wine** is available from the **Bar onsite**.
  • Food & Drink Specials: Known for popular promotions like **Happy hour drinks** and the highly sought-after $10 **Monday Madness** pub meals. **TACO TUESDAY** with specials on Tacos and Nachos is also a feature.
  • Late-Night Service: Offers **Late-night food**, catering to those looking for a meal or snack outside of standard dining hours.
  • Entertainment: Regular **Live music** and **Live performances** enhance the social atmosphere.
  • Planning and Payments: The venue **Accepts reservations** and processes payments efficiently using **Credit cards**, **Debit cards**, and **NFC mobile payments**.
  • Non-Alcoholic Options: Provides **Coffee** and other non-alcoholic beverages.

Features / Highlights

What makes Zabou Bar & Grill a standout choice in the Sydney CBD is its winning combination of great food, great value, and a vibrant social atmosphere:

  • Exceptional Value Pub Meals: The most significant highlight is the phenomenal value offered, particularly the **Monday Madness** $10 meal specials on selected burgers, schnitzels, and fish and chips, a true rarity in the heart of Sydney.
  • Inventive Burger Menu: Features a dedicated, playful menu of burgers with creative names and robust flavour profiles, such as **EVERYDAY I’M TRUFFLIN** and **DOUBLE B!**.
  • Quality Grill & Mains: Offers satisfying larger plates, including well-regarded steaks like the **BON SCOTCH** and the **RACK OF PORK RIBS**, providing excellent **Food** at a **Casual** price point.
  • Live Entertainment: The presence of **Live music** and **Live performances** contributes to an energetic, social atmosphere, perfect for a lively night out.
  • Extensive Shared Plates Menu: A wide range of **TO SHARE** options, including **MAC ‘n’ CHEESE CROQUETTES**, **S&P SQUID**, and **Z’WINGS**, ideal for **Groups** and casual socialising.
  • Great Beverage Selection: A dedicated bar ensures a **Great beer selection**, diverse **Cocktails**, and other **Alcohol** choices are always available.
  • Accessibility: Full **Wheelchair accessible** facilities throughout the venue.

What is Worth Choosing Zabou Bar & Grill

Zabou Bar & Grill is absolutely worth choosing for anyone in New South Wales prioritising **great value, hearty food, and a lively atmosphere** in a central CBD location. What sets Zabou apart is its ability to offer genuinely affordable daily specials, such as the famous **$10 Monday Madness** pub meals, without compromising on portion size or quality. This commitment to value makes it a lifeline for those working or visiting the city on a budget, establishing it as a local secret for cheap, satisfying eats.

Beyond the price, Zabou delivers on its identity as a **Bar & grill**. It consistently produces high-quality grill items like its steaks and pork ribs, alongside an imaginative and satisfying burger range. The addition of **Live music** and **Live performances** transforms the dining experience into a true social outing, ensuring the **Atmosphere** is always **Casual** and engaging. The combination of excellent food, strong **Happy hour drinks**, a highly convenient York Street location, and full accessibility makes Zabou Bar & Grill a smart and satisfying choice for **Lunch**, **Dinner**, or **Late-night food** in the heart of Sydney. It's the ideal spot when you want great food, great drinks, and a great time without breaking the bank.

Zabou Bar & Grill Food & drink

  • VIEW OUR NEW & UPDATED MENU - SOMETHING SWEET

  • BISCOFF BROWNIE A$15.00

    Warm soft brownie topped w vanilla ice-cream, toasted nut crumble & Biscoff sauce

  • WHITE CHOC PECAN TART A$15.00

    A sweet fluted tart shell filled w a blend of white chocolate & pecans in a bed of caramel, topped w vanilla ice-cream

  • VIEW OUR NEW & UPDATED MENU - BURGERS

  • JUSTIN BEEFER A$17.00

    Angus beef, jack cheese, Z’burger sauce, lettuce

  • THE IN-FIDEL A$18.00

    Angus beef, streaky bacon, jack cheese, pickles, onion, U.S. mustard & ketchup

  • EVERYDAY I’M TRUFFLIN A$20.00

    Angus beef, caramelised onion, truffle aioli, jack cheese & lettuce

  • YOU BASTED! A$19.00

    Smokey basted Angus beef, streaky bacon, jack cheese, lettuce, tomato & Z’burger sauce

  • RINGS ‘n’ TINGS A$20.00

    Angus beef, bacon, jack cheese, beer battered onion rings, lettuce, tomato, z’ burger sauce and smokey BBQ basting

  • DOUBLE B! A$23.00

    It’s the In-Fidel but BIGGER! Double Angus beef, double streaky bacon, jack cheese, pickles, onion, U.S. mustard & ketchup

  • THE PORTO A$18.00

    Chicken breast, lettuce, jack cheese & mayo... Add Porto chilli sauce?

  • HAWAII NOT?? A$20.00

    Chicken breast, grilled pineapple, streaky bacon, lettuce, tomato, jack cheese & z’burger sauce.

  • MOTHER CLUCKER A$20.00

    Southern fried chicken, streaky bacon, jack cheese, slaw, Z’chipotle maple mayo

  • ZFC A$20.00

    Crispy fried chicken breast, in Sweet Sesame Ponzu chilli, slaw, cheese and pickles

  • SHROOM A$18.00

    Char grilled marinated field mushroom, jack cheese, fresh lettuce, tomato, onion & Z’burger sauce

  • VIEW OUR NEW & UPDATED MENU - MAINS

  • BON SCOTCH A$39.00

    GF/DF 300g NSW Riverine Angus Beef Scotch fillet w salad, fries& your choice of sauce

  • NEW YORKER A$37.00

    GF/DF NEW YORKER

  • LAMB-I-AM A$25.00

    GF/DF Two marinated lamb backstrap skewers w Greek salad, fries, tzatziki, and lemon served on pita bread

  • POT BRAISED LAMB A$29.00

    GF/DF Generous serving of our ‘fall off the bone’ 8-hour slow braised lamb in aromatic Greek herbs and spices served on braised string beans, potatoes & peas

  • RACK OF PORK RIBS A$38.00

    GF/DF Full rack of hickory smoked chipotle ribs served on fries w pickles & fresh chimmi churri

  • CLEAN MACHINE g A$24.00

    GF/DF Char-grilled Mediterranean marinated chicken breast, wild silverbeet rice, broccolini, fresh lemon & chimmi churri

  • Z’SCHNITZ A$20.00

    Our big panko chicken breast schnitzel w salad, fries & choice of sauce

  • PARMAGEDDON A$22.00

    Our big schnitty topped w fresh Napolitana sauce, Parmesan & Mozzarella w salad & fries

  • JALAPENO SCHNITZ A$25.00

    Our big schnitty loaded w jalapenos, streaky bacon & mozzarella w salad & fries

  • ATLANTIC SALMON A$26.00

    GF/DF Finished medium on sautéed broccolini & wild silverbeet rice & beetroot puree

  • GRILLED BARRAMUNDI A$24.00

    DF Grilled herbed fillet w fries, salad, tartare & garlic lemon glaze

  • FISH & CHIPS A$24.00

    GF/DF Beer battered Flathead fillets w fries, lemon & tartare

  • STACKED HALLOUMI A$24.00

    V Layers of char-grilled fresh vegetables topped with halloumi cheese & fresh basil pesto on leafy greens and pita bread

  • VIEW OUR NEW & UPDATED MENU - TO SHARE

  • GARLIC BREAD A$10.00

    V Fresh garlic butter spread on chargrilled Ciabatta bread

  • Z’WINGS A$15.00

    gf/df 10 wings sautéed in smokey, spicy, sticky BBQ basting w fresh aioli

  • MOZZARELLA STICKS A$12.00

    V 10 crumbed & fried mozzarella sticks w our truffle aioli

  • ONION RINGS A$12.00

    df/v/vg Basket full of rings w Z’chipotle maple mayo

  • WEDGES A$12.00

    V/VG/df Basket full w sweet chilli & sour cream

  • FRIES A$10.00

    V/vg/gf/df Basket full served w fresh aioli

  • SWEET POTATO FRIES A$12.00

    V/vg/gf/df Basket full served w fresh aioli

  • SWEET POTATO CROQUETTES A$14.00

    V/vg/gf/df Eight croquettes served w chimmi churri

  • S&P SQUID A$15.00

    Basket full of salt & pepper spiced squid w house aioli

  • GRILLED HALLOUMI A$16.00

    v/gf 4 pieces of char-grilled halloumi cheese w fresh lemon

  • MAC ‘n’ CHEESE CROQUETTES A$15.00

    8 cheesy croquettes served w our truffle aioli

  • VIEW OUR NEW & UPDATED MENU - SALADS

  • Z’CAESAR A$20.00

    Cos lettuce, crispy bacon, garlic croutons, red peppers, shaved Parmesan, egg, chicken breast w Z’Caesar dressing

  • GLASS NOODLE & PRAWN A$20.00

    gf/df Rice noodles, fresh capsicum, celery, carrot and Asian herbs w sesame Ponzu dressing.

  • TACO TUESDAY MENU

  • TACOS A$22.00

    Trio of fresh corn tortillas topped with pico de gallo, salsa verde & your choice of protein.

  • NACHOS A$19.00

    Fried corn tortillas w Mexican cheese blend, black beans, pico de gallo, sour cream, fresh guacamole, shredded lettuce, pickled jalapeños & your choice of protein.

  • BURRITO A$19.00

    12” flour tortilla rolled and filled w lime rice, black beans, salsa verde, sour cream, pico de gallo, Mexican cheese blend, fresh guacamole, shredded lettuce & your choice of protein.

  • QUESADILLAS A$16.00

    12” flour tortilla folded & stuffed with your choice of protein, melted Mexican cheese blend w a side fresh guacamole and sour cream.

  • CORN CHIPS A$12.00

    Fried corn tortillas served w fresh guacamole.

  • CHORIZO A$12.00

    Sliced, grilled chorizo served w house aioli.

Zabou Bar & Grill Details

  • Service options

  • Takeout
  • Dine-in
  • Delivery
  • Highlights

  • Great beer selection
  • Live music
  • Live performances
  • Popular for

  • Lunch
  • Dinner
  • Solo dining
  • Accessibility

  • Wheelchair accessible entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible parking lot
  • Wheelchair accessible restroom
  • Wheelchair accessible seating
  • Offerings

  • Alcohol
  • Beer
  • Cocktails
  • Coffee
  • Food
  • Food at bar
  • Happy hour drinks
  • Hard liquor
  • Late-night food
  • Quick bite
  • Small plates
  • Vegetarian options
  • Wine
  • Dining options

  • Lunch
  • Dinner
  • Dessert
  • Seating
  • Table service
  • Amenities

  • Bar onsite
  • Restroom
  • Atmosphere

  • Casual
  • Crowd

  • Groups
  • Planning

  • Accepts reservations
  • Payments

  • Credit cards
  • Debit cards
  • NFC mobile payments
  • Credit cards

Zabou Bar & Grill Photos

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Zabou Bar & Grill Location

Zabou Bar & Grill

Level 1/95-99 York St, Sydney NSW 2000, Australia

Zabou Bar & Grill Reviews

An average rating of ★4.1 from 29 user reviews.

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