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Abattoir Blues, Sydney Olympic, AU-NSW

Abattoir Blues

4.6
4.6
274 Reviews
$A40 and under
Australian

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2 people
8:30 p.m.

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Experiences are available.
  • Great for outdoor dining
  • Good for groups
  • Charming
Abattoir Blues is Sydney Olympic Park’s notorious, fully-licensed, boutique diner hidden away in a historic 1900s abattoir building. Capturing the heart and soul of the Park, Abattoir Blues is a restaurant, café and bar experience worth discovering.

We are open for all events in the park, and extend our trading hours to accommodate patrons and punters before a concert, sporting event or whatever reason you are in the park. We are the local's choice dining spot and a hotspot for those visiting the park.

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $A40 and under
  • Cuisines
    Australian, Breakfast, Pub
  • Hours of Operation
    Breakfast Mon–Fri 7:30 am–3:00 pm Sat, Sun 8:00 am–2:30 pm
  • Phone number
    (02) 8970 2406
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive Chef
    Jacqui Ektoros
  • Neighbourhood
    Homebush
  • Parking details
    Ample parking complexes surrounding the heritage precinct. There are also plenty of metered and unmetered parking choices.Free 2 hour parking is located on Olympic Blvd, adjacent to the ANZ Stadium. There is also 1 hour parking along Showground Road, adjacent to the Novotel and the Heritage Precinct.
  • Public transit
    We are located at the footstep of Sydney Olympic Park Train Station, as well as a bus stop right in front of our venue. We are building C within the Abattoir Heritage Precinct. We are quite hidden, however there are signs within the heritage precinct that will guide you to our venue.
  • Additional
    Beer, Beer Garden, Cafe, Cocktails, Dancing, Delivery, Entertainment, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

  • Drake | Pre-Event Dining

    Feb 16, 2025 - Feb 20, 2025
    16-17th & 19-20th Feb 2025 > Qudos Bank Arena The one and only Drake is bringing his 2025 Tour to Qudos Bank Arena, and Abattoir Blues Cafe is here to make your concert night even more memorable! Join us before the show for delicious eats, refreshing drinks, and a buzzing atmosphere to get you hyped for an epic night of hits. From chart-toppers to fan favourites, Drake’s setlist is sure to bring the vibes — and we’ve got everything you need to fuel your night.
  • Mayday 五月天​ | Pre-Event Dining

    Feb 22, 2025 only
    22nd Feb 2025 > Accor Stadium The legendary Mayday 五月天 is bringing their epic #5525 World Tour to Accor Stadium, and Abattoir Blues Cafe is here to make your concert night even more memorable! Join us before or after the show for delicious eats, refreshing drinks, and a buzzing atmosphere to keep the good vibes rolling. From iconic anthems to new favourites, Mayday’s setlist is sure to bring the energy — and we’ve got everything you need to fuel your night.
  • Kylie Minogue​ | Pre-Event Dining

    Mar 1, 2025 - Mar 3, 2025
    1-3rd Mar 2025 Qudos Bank Arena Pop royalty Kylie Minogue is making her long-awaited return to Sydney with her ‘Tension’ Tour, live at Qudos Bank Arena! If you’re heading to the concert and looking to get the party started, Abattoir Blues is your ultimate pre-show destination. Join us for a delicious meal, refreshing drinks, and the perfect vibe to get you in the mood for a night of iconic hits. Located just a short walk from the arena, we’ve got everything you need to make your concert experience unforgettable!

What 274 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.6
4.6 based on recent ratings
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.4Value

NoiseEnergetic

Loved For

  • Sydney

    Great for outdoor dining

  • Inner West

    Best Ambience

  • Inner West

    Best Value

  • Inner West

    Great for brunch

  • Inner West

    Good for groups

  • Inner West

    Healthy

  • Inner West

    Great for outdoor dining

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Abattoir Blues is a charming pre-event dining spot in Olympic Park, offering "fantastic food" and "friendly service" in a "beautiful setting." Ideal for concerts, it boasts a "great vibe," "amazing atmosphere," and an "outdoor dining ambiance." Despite occasional delays, the "excellent meals" make it worth the wait.
274 Reviews
  1. Melissa

    Sydney

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 1, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    My husband and I organised to eat here prior to the Luke Combs concert. I’m very glad we did. The atmosphere was great, music to suit what band was playing. Staff had a great vibe about them. Service was prompt, great little QR code at your table made ordering of food or drinks continuously a breeze. Delivered quickly! Food was really yummy. (You have to order from the pre events menu, has all food options available for the carnivores, vegetarian, vegan etc) Nothing to complain about at all. 🤠🤠

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  2. Michelle

    New South Wales

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 25, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Great location. Parking is problematic … should be included.

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  3. Lucy

    Sydney

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on December 7, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Service was great and the food was fantastic. I would definitely recommend.

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  4. Cathy

    Sydney

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on November 23, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food and service as always. Staff went above and beyond to accommodate me when I had an issue with our table placement. I will always recommend this restaurant.

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  5. Sarah

    Sydney

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 23, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great venue and good selection of pub style foods before heading to concert

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  6. Steven

    Hawaii

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on November 21, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great outdoor dining ambiance coupled with tasty treats was a winning combination for us before our wonderful Pearl Jam concert.

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  7. Melissa

    Sydney

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 16, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Great little find, we went for dinner before a concert. Event menu was great, my husband loved his steak! Attentive service and great vibe.

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  8. Michelle

    New South Wales

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on November 16, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fantastic food, beautiful setting and prompt, friendly service! The perfect location for a pre-show dinner!

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  9. Helen

    Sydney

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 16, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This was a great way to start the night for something to eat and drink before attending a concert. Great vibe and location

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  10. Sean

    Orlando

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 10, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Dined here before an event. The food came out quickly and the meals were excellent. Would definitely dine here again.

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FAQs

Abattoir Blues is rated 4.6 stars by 274 OpenTable diners.

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Make a reservation

2 people
8:30 p.m.

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Experiences are available.
Google Map for Abattoir Blues

Dawn Fraser Ave, Building C, Abattoir Heritage Precinct, Sydney Olympic, AU-NSW 2127

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Neighbourhood
    Homebush
  • Hours of Operation
    Breakfast Mon–Fri 7:30 am–3:00 pm Sat, Sun 8:00 am–2:30 pm
  • Price
    $A40 and under
  • Cuisines
    Australian, Breakfast, Pub
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Ample parking complexes surrounding the heritage precinct. There are also plenty of metered and unmetered parking choices.Free 2 hour parking is located on Olympic Blvd, adjacent to the ANZ Stadium. There is also 1 hour parking along Showground Road, adjacent to the Novotel and the Heritage Precinct.
  • Public transit
    We are located at the footstep of Sydney Olympic Park Train Station, as well as a bus stop right in front of our venue. We are building C within the Abattoir Heritage Precinct. We are quite hidden, however there are signs within the heritage precinct that will guide you to our venue.
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Jacqui Ektoros
  • Additional
    Beer, Beer Garden, Cafe, Cocktails, Dancing, Delivery, Entertainment, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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