Zanzibar
New York, NY 10036
Phone: (212) 957-9197
Fax: (212) 957-6946
- Cross Street:
- 45th Street
- Directions:
- A, C, E at 42nd St
- Hours:
- Mon-Wed 5pm-1am, Thu 5pm-2am, Fri-Sat 5pm-4am
Message from Zanzibar
Sultry lounge serving exotic cocktails. Happy Hour drink specials.
- VIP Lounge with Bottle Service
- Signature Drinks-DJ-Fireplace
- Voted Top 5 Best of Citysearch
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Editorial Review for Zanzibar – by Riva Froymovich
In Short
Inspirations are worldly in this midtown space. One lounge resembles a European ski lodge with a circular open-pit fireplace; another flaunts animal-print upholstery. But the front bar is all city, with a sidewalk view of busy 9th Avenue, elevated DJ booth and extended acrylic bar, serving mango mojitos and fruity vodka drinks infused on-site. The menu combines different cultures, like its namesake island. Middle Eastern pies, chorizos al vino and chicken fettuccine round out the offerings.
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Insider Tips
The ExtrasThe space accommodates private parties, and has a video screen for movie showings, sporting events and music videos.
Know Before You GoDuring nice weather, a wall of windows is opened on the sidewalk.
User Reviews for Zanzibar
05/01/2008 Posted by KalliTV
Had my 30th bday party here last week and my friends and I had a blast! The staff was so easy to work with in setting everything up. We ordered (way too much) food ahead of time and went with a bar tab. The food was great, and the drinks flowed freely without breaking the bank. I'm still not sure how none of us had been here before. Our waitress Maria was a sweetie and always available. We were in the fireplace room and the half we had was perfect for our group of 25. The DJ played fun music but was not intrusive, so you could have a conversation and still feel like you're at a party. The one snag: a friend was given a hard time at the door for wearing a tshirt, but when I went out to let them know he was with the party they let him in without issue (or greasing). Overall a fabulous place for a party- I will definitely have events here again in the future.
Pros: Everything
05/01/2008 Posted by brownalex
I've passed Zanzibar everyday for a year without going in - but I'm glad to say I've finally succombed the compfy sofas and chilled out music nights. Seriously, the most friendly relaxed staff you will find and generally an all round non city type pub in town. Top marks.
