Zanzibar

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Sultry lounge serving exotic cocktails. Happy Hour drink specials.

VIP Lounge with Bottle Service
Signature Drinks-DJ-Fireplace
Voted Top 5 Best of Citysearch

Zanzibar turns up the heat in Hell's Kitchen with new signature drinks, a new menu and a new VIP Lounge. Both the food menu and the cocktails rely on combinations of sweet and savory ingredients to create refreshing dishes and drinks that can be enjoyed while sitting at the translucent, curved bar in the Main Lounge or on overstuffed ottomans in the Fireplace, Garden, and Zebra Lounges. The new Safari Lounge, located on Zanzibar's lower level, features a full-service bar, Champagne cellar, hand-painted wall murals, candlelight, cozy dining banquettes and ottoman seating. The Safari Lounge is for bottle service and private parties only. The house DJ spins energetic music. Zanzibar hosts happy hour every Monday through Saturday from 5-8 p.m., offering drink specials and complimentary hors d'oeuvres. Group discounts available.

Zanzibar 3 reviews – Review Zanzibar (212) 957-9197 645 9th Ave New York, NY 10036 zanzibarnyc.com Edit Business \| Upload Photo \| E-mail to Friend	Editorial Description by Citysearch Mediterranean-inspired lounge and dining room caters to theatergoers and casual diners. Rated 9.5 out of 10 by Citysearch.

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3 Reviews of Zanzibar in New York ...Write yours here! Great atmosphere! By Sara S. \| Insider \| Rank: 7,715 I went to zanzibar recently and I really liked it! I was our for a girls night and we started here with drinks and appetizers. It was a little empty when we first got there but as it got closer to midnight it really filled up. The food is definitely NYC priced, but the drinks were reasonable and really good! I definitely recommend it as a place to start your night...and they also had a party room in the back for private events. If you're planning on going later in the night or with a big group I would recommend a reservation though. Posted 09/02/08 \| Printable Version Was this review helpful to you? Yes / No (you must log in or sign up to vote) Bouncers and Management are Terrible By Anonymous I was recently at Zanzibar with a group of friends celebrating a birthday. A bouncer not only insulted one of my friends in the bar with a slur but also assaulted him for not having proper footwear. The manager wouldn't even give his name. Don't go here. Posted 07/14/08 \| Printable Version Was this review helpful to you? Yes / No (you must log in or sign up to vote) Zanzibar By Juan C. Zanzibar is a premier hot spot for New Yorkers and a must see experience for visitor. This place is so relaxing, and laid back, the ambiance is marvelous. Smack in the middle of the bar is a cozy, huge lodge burning fireplace. The velvet sofas are so comfortable you will feel like you are enjoying for favorite wine, drink or evening at home. First Review! Posted 12/16/07 \| Printable Version Was this review helpful to you? Yes / No (you must log in or sign up to vote) 5 Reviews by Citysearch: (read all 67 reviews on Citysearch) I Like Zanzibar I agree with the majority of reviewers. Zanzibar is a great place for after work drinks or a late night hang out spot. Delicious drinks, nice atmosphere and good service are a very good combination. Pros: Drinks, Atmosphere, Service Posted 09/06/08 at 4:52am Avoid this Place at all costs! Simply put, Zanzibar it quite possibly the worst bar I've been to and I have lived in NYC for 5 years. I really don't think I saw one friendly face on their staff. Aside from the drinks being horribly overpriced and weak, the bartenders and waitresses were flat out rude. The appetizers and food we ordered were mediocre at best and took forever to be served. Trying to get the waitresses attention was an uphill battle and everyone in my party was extremely politely and we kept getting dismissed. I will never go to this bar ever again. Do yourself a favor when you see Zanzibar, just keep on walking there are a plenty of much better bars in the nearby Hells Kitchen area. What a headache, they should rethink their management! Pros: None Cons: Service, Service, Drink prices, Weak Drinks, Food Posted 08/12/08 at 9:29am Great Find! 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 Posted 05/01/08 at 6:54am compfy 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. Posted 05/01/08 at 6:00am Good food, great drinks, nice vibe Went here after work with a bunch of friends. Really liked the signature drinks and the waitstaff was very social and available. We got some food to share amongst us and it was quite tasty. The crowd was really cool as well. We'll be back Pros: Drinks, Scene, Waitstaff Cons: none Posted 01/18/08 at 9:46am