The Lobo

4.6

99 reviews

$A41 to $A100

Bar / Lounge / Bottle Service

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The Lobo is without a doubt, one of the coolest places to drink and be (very) merry in Sydney.
Inspired by Julio Lobo, the last Cuban sugar baron, we are a stylish and charming bar that is all about rum, good vibes and high-quality cocktails.
Tucked away on Clarence Street in the CBD, you’ll find The Lobo located in a basement where the cocktails are creative, fresh and mostly rum-based. Our rum selection is 300-bottles strong and the cocktail list goes perfectly alongside. Important note, we are are cocktail & rum bar and therefore do not have food/dining available.
If all this sounds up your alley, grab your crew and head to The Lobo. It’s a cosy and intimate spot though, so reservations are recommended to avoid disappointment. No minors permitted.

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No. of diners

2 people

DateTime

24 Mar 2023

19:00

Booked 5 times today

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Cuisines
Bar / Lounge / Bottle Service, Caribbean, Cuban
Hours of Operation
Tue–Sun 5:00 pm–2:00 am
Phone number
0484 916 067
Website
http://www.thelobo.com.au/
Payment Options
AMEX, MasterCard, Visa
Dress Code
Casual Dress
Catering
We are a Cuban inspired rum and cocktail bar. We boast a proud collection of 300 rums from all over the world, and our in-house cocktail list focuses around letting the rum shine. Our ambience can be described as classy, energetic, fun & romantic. We pride ourselves on our cocktails and craft beers.
Private party facilities
Lobo is suitable for cocktail style functions of up to 100 people. For a regular trading day (Tues-Sun), you'd need to start before we open at 5pm and you'd be welcome to stay on once we open to the public. Exclusive use on other nights is on a case-by-case basis. All exclusive hires require a min spend + a 10% service charge. Damage bonds apply.
Private party contact
Natalie Rivera: 0437 233 009

Location
B Lot 1 209 Clarence St, Sydney, AU-NSW 2000
Area
Sydney CBD
Cross Street
Market St
Parking Details
There are several parking garages located nearby in the CBD. The closest is located right across the street on Clarence.
Public Transit
Getting to Lobo is easy. We are located halfway between Town Hall Station and Wynyard Station for Trains (roughly a 7-minute walk from both).There are also several bus stops along the surrounding streets within seconds of our front door.
Additional
Bar Dining, Wi-Fi available

Central American Flight
This flight takes you on a ride lifting off in Mexico, heading south east through the rum meccas of Central America and setting you down in one of our favourite rum making countries, Guyana
- per personA$60.00
Caribbean Islands Flight
Jamaica, St Lucia, Barbados, oh my! This flight includes some stand out rums from some standout locations
- per personA$70.00
French Agricole Flight
Designed to showcase rhum agricole at its finest. This flight takes you on a tour through the French islands, showing you what makes rhum agricole so special
- per personA$80.00
Staff Favourites Flight
We've done all the work so you don't have to. This flight offers all kinds of goodies, while helping you get to know our bar team one rum at a time
- per personA$90.00
South American Flight
Hugging the most northern part of South America, this is a decadent display of premium and extravagant rums as well as several different vintages and ageing techniques
- per personA$100.00
Cask Finishes Flight
This flight takes you on a journey around the world cask by cask. Starting off in Spain and making its way to France, with some cheeky detours to Scotland and Mexico
- per personA$150.00
First Class Flight
For those of you with a taste for the finer things in life. From Antigua to the Dominican Republic, this flight takes you on a decadent trip that showcases some top quality rums. Sit back and get comfortable
- per personA$250.00
High Roller's Private Jet
We've searched the globe to bring you some extraordinary expressions of rum. Take a step back in time, starting with the pirates in the 1800s and travelling through some obscure and limited releases
- per personA$399.00
- With CocktailA$1,599.00

What 99 people are saying

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4.6

4.6 based on recent ratings

4.1Food
4.6Service
4.7Ambience
4.4Value

Noise • Energetic

Diners' Choice Awards

Sydney
Great for creative cocktails
Sydney
Lively
Sydney City
Best Overall
Sydney City
Best Service
Sydney City
Best Ambience
Sydney City
Best Value
Sydney City
Great for creative cocktails
Sydney City
Neighbourhood gem
Sydney City
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RussellP
New South Wales
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined 5 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great experience. Staff were very helpful and attentive to our table. Took time to explain the drinks and how it all worked. Will be back again!
K
Kathy
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined 6 days ago
overall4food2service5ambience5
I wish it has some snack to offer .we loved that place but have to leave to get food somewhere else
L
Lily
Victoria
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on 30 December 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
The ambience in the Lobo is unlike any other . The music is soo great . Didn’t know any of the songs but we were grooving
OT
OpenTable Diner
New York Area
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on 3 December 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Service was excellent and food was incredible Strongly recommended
SR
SanraR
Sydney
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 18 November 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Loved the service and the vibe! It was my bday night and we got tiny ducks ik our drinks 😂 really made my night Thanks Lobo Team!!
a
anthonys
Sydney
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on 12 November 2022
overall3food2service5ambience4
Almost no food available. Menu in website was not available except for only one item. We booked based on the menu. So we had to find food elsewhere at short notice. Shame.
S
Sally
Los Angeles
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 10 November 2022
overall5food3service5ambience5
Everything was great. Only drawback was you guys are currently re-doing your food menu so we couldn't order any and ended up leaving after just one drink to get something to eat. Also, loved the fact you guys were so kind about us bringing a bottle of wine and putting it in the fridge for us. Great vibes, very friendly service and great cocktail menu. Looking forward to the food!
M
Mack
Sydney
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on 4 November 2022
overall5food4service5ambience4
Overall an amazing experience! I think the empanadas were a tiny bit overpriced ($15 for 4 small ones; I generally wouldn't pay $4 for a single empanada that size), but they were still good. Banana chips were awesome! The drinks were delicious and the service very friendly and attentive. Music seemed to keep getting louder, which made it very hard to hear conversations. Other than that, would 100% go again! Great vibes all around
S
Sazzle
London
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 16 October 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
It was perfect. The cocktails are superb and generous. The place is an escape - feels so authentic. The bar staff are friendly and skilled. Magical! I am determined to go back a lot and taste every cocktail on their list now
S
Sassy
Sydney
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on 24 September 2022
overall4food4service5ambience4
The LoBo bar is a real find - hidden away on Clarence Street, if you are looking for a cool, laid-back bar to meet up with friends, and yearn for some Cuban spice - this is the place for you. The bar staff are friendly and professional. The atmosphere is relaxed and intimate. One thing though: you need to book a table to get in after 10.30pm.
ST
SoheilT
Sydney
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on 5 August 2022
overall5food4service4ambience5
I personally love this place for dates, has a warm and cozy vibe, great cocktails and very friendly staff. always a good time. My last booking was on Friday which is quite a busy night, so the two hour booking limit does actually happen and you might have to move tables or sit at the bar, otherwise definitely recommend and will go again.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Sydney
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on 22 July 2022
overall4food3service4ambience4
Drinks good; food basic but OK; nice place and good vibe
J
Jacko
Perth
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 20 July 2022
overall5food4service5ambience5
Great spot for a date or catching up with friends. Drinks and banana chips were top shelf.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Sydney
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 15 July 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Was a great evening and the staff were amazing. Thanks for making my birthday night so great.
H
Heidi
Sydney
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on 9 July 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
The Lobo has a fun vibe and exceptional service. There's a great selection of tasty cocktails, definitely something for everyone. We really enjoyed the experience and will be back
A
Anonymous
Sydney
1 review
1.0
1 review
Dined on 26 June 2022
overall1food1service1ambience3
Was forced to have a Tab created as I had a booking of 20 people. When booking, it states minimum $30 per person spend which would have equated to $600. However I was only able to close off the tab when it nearly hit $1000.
A
Alexandra
Sydney
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on 24 June 2022
overall5food4service4ambience4
Great atmosphere, a fantastic selection of unusual cocktails
OT
OpenTable Diner
Sydney
2 reviews
4.0
2 reviews
Dined on 11 June 2022
overall4food4service5ambience5
Lobo has a nice atmosphere- went for a date night with my husband. Ww got a nice table, as we pre booked so was a nice spot. The food menu is very limited- but what we did get was yummy. We could have stayed longer if they had more food to offer. The cocktails are amazing! 🍸 we will be coming back for sure.
RC
RachelC
Sydney
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on 8 June 2022
overall5food3service5ambience5
The limited food menu was a little lacking but the delicious cocktails and ambience was well worth the visit. Friendly and attentive service.Had a lovely time.
CS
CameronS
Sydney
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined on 20 May 2022
overall2food3service2ambience2
Was like a sauna table service guy did not even pour my drink
JL
JLee
Sydney
1 review
1.0
1 review
Dined on 14 May 2022
overall1food1service1ambience1
I am not sure where do we start . We had booking at 8:30 and then we went there. We were asked by the security guy that someone will assist us . We stood up there for awhile thinking that someone will assist us to table . We were completely ignored . We found a staff who was on a front desk near the bar, walked towards her and asked her about our reservation. She takes us to the table and says some other couple will join us on the same table. Weird . Still we didn’t have any issues. The same staff comes to take our order and as the time we ordered our drinks she just turns around and walks off. We hadn’t even order our food . I understand it is busy weekend but that doesn’t mean the staff can be rude and in so much hurry that they can’t even take the order for food. We left as soon as we finished the drinks. Never had such experience before . We felt completely ignored. Will definitely not recommend this place.
TM
TomM
Sydney
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 6 May 2022
overall5food4service5ambience5
Didn't have any food but it looks fantastic. Drinks were fantastic and if you don't know what to get, the servers were more than happy to help pick out some of their favourites for you. Overall, fantastic. Definitely coming to visit again
OT
OpenTable Diner
Sydney
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 30 April 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
The drinks were amazing and the service was just as good. The staff were friendly and even went out of their way to find a similar rum to the one that we requested as it had sold out.
KS
KSKSKS
Sydney
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on 16 April 2022
overall3food3service2ambience5
Despite make a booking for a table, when we got there we were told therer were no tables available when we arrived. Apparently it was given to another group????
OT
OpenTable Diner
Sydney
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on 12 April 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Ambience + cocktails !! Loved it. eat all the banana chips.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Sydney
2 reviews
vip
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on 15 March 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great place excellent service
AM
AmarilisMN
Sydney
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on 15 March 2022
overall3food2service5ambience4
They should had advised in their website that their menu was offering only empanadas. I got there hungry with my friend to celebrate my birthday. Very disappointing.
JA
JoshuaA
Sydney
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 12 March 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Very good place- great ambience and would definitely be returning.
SM
SamMary
Sydney
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on 30 January 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Amazing range of rums, fantastic service and delish food. Well worth visiting, I will be going back!
JP
JoshuaP
Sydney
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 2 January 2022
overall5food3service5ambience5
I didn’t try the food but the drinks were fantastic, the service was top notch and the vibe was fun and lively.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Sydney
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 18 December 2021
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great service and ambiance. Staff were very knowledgeable and helpful when recommending drinks. Will go back again! :)
SS
SonieS
Sydney
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on 18 December 2021
overall5food5service5ambience5
Superb cocktails in a most divine setting; I feel like I could be in Cuba. The sour pina colada is fabulous, and the plantain chips are a nice touch. Excellent staff.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Sydney
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on 12 December 2021
overall4food4service5ambience5
Loved the vibe and decor, great range of cocktails. The empanadas were good although the sandwich was average.
AS
AmyS
Sydney
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 9 December 2021
overall5food5service5ambience5
The bartenders were extremely friendly and welcoming and were always on top of their service. The ambience was so relaxing and beautiful. I will definitely go back again.
DL
DeeL
Sydney
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on 4 December 2021
overall5food5service5ambience5
Amazing service, friendly waiters who interacted with us, had a few laughs with us. The drinks were outstanding.
HN
HazelN
Sydney
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on 3 December 2021
overall4food4service5ambience4
Our servers were fantastic, friendly and helpful! It was very loud and noisy which was a bit tricky to have a conversation but still a really nice place to check out
TR
ThomasRB
Sydney
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 1 December 2021
overall5food5service5ambience5
Exceptional service, amazing ambiance and cocktails to die for.
A
Anya
Sydney
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 28 November 2021
overall5food5service5ambience5
It was my second time at the lobo and it did not disappoint. The drinks were amazing!! The service was on point, especially our waiter Sam, he gave us awesome recommendations that we all enjoyed. It can be a bit loud but overall had a nice ambiance.
l
lylyb
Sydney
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 20 November 2021
overall5food4service5ambience5
We spent a great night!just go and experience it yourself and enjoy!
NA
NatalijaA
Sydney
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 14 November 2021
overall5food5service5ambience5
Amazing service and the venue was beautiful. It was just hard to find because the address is wrong on google maps. Had to ask another bar where the Lobo was located. Other than that, we will be back!

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The Lobo is rated 4.6 stars by 99 OpenTable diners.

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No. of diners

2 people

DateTime

24 Mar 2023

19:00

Booked 5 times today

B Lot 1 209 Clarence St, Sydney, AU-NSW 2000

Additional information

Cross Street
Market St
Area
Sydney CBD
Hours of Operation
Tue–Sun 5:00 pm–2:00 am
Cuisines
Bar / Lounge / Bottle Service, Caribbean, Cuban
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress Code
Casual Dress
Parking Details
There are several parking garages located nearby in the CBD. The closest is located right across the street on Clarence.
Public Transit
Getting to Lobo is easy. We are located halfway between Town Hall Station and Wynyard Station for Trains (roughly a 7-minute walk from both).There are also several bus stops along the surrounding streets within seconds of our front door.
Payment Options
AMEX, MasterCard, Visa
Additional
Bar Dining, Wi-Fi available

Website
http://www.thelobo.com.au/
Phone number
0484 916 067
Catering
We are a Cuban inspired rum and cocktail bar. We boast a proud collection of 300 rums from all over the world, and our in-house cocktail list focuses around letting the rum shine. Our ambience can be described as classy, energetic, fun & romantic. We pride ourselves on our cocktails and craft beers.
Private party facilities
Lobo is suitable for cocktail style functions of up to 100 people. For a regular trading day (Tues-Sun), you'd need to start before we open at 5pm and you'd be welcome to stay on once we open to the public. Exclusive use on other nights is on a case-by-case basis. All exclusive hires require a min spend + a 10% service charge. Damage bonds apply.
Private party contact
Natalie Rivera: 0437 233 009

The Lobo

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Menu

Rum Flights

Central American Flight

Caribbean Islands Flight

French Agricole Flight

Staff Favourites Flight

South American Flight

Cask Finishes Flight

First Class Flight

High Roller's Private Jet

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