Sydney's CBD has welcomed a new French bistro with a $2 happy hour and steak frites baguette
Ned Parker, LouLou Brand Chef, says: 'We knew we had something special with LouLou in Milsons Point – a place where traditional French technique meets relaxed, neighbourhood spirit. With Petit LouLou opening earlier this year, bringing our CBD bistro to life at Martin Place feels like completing the puzzle. This space gives us the chance to honour classic French cooking while adding our own LouLou spin. Same soul, just a new city energy.'
Inspired by the flavours found in the south of France, the menu features lighter takes on traditional French food, with a whole section dedicated to fresh seafood (prawn cocktails, we're coming for you). Elsewhere, chicken liver parfait comes with marmalade and warm brioche; cheese lovers can go to town on the Roquefort soufflé; and octopus gets a flavour punch with bouillabaisse and saffron rouille. There's also a steak frites baguette, available at lunch (noon-3pm), which comes with a house vino, beer or soft drink for $25. Move over, sushi.
The weekday happy hour, available 4-7pm, features $2 oysters and escargots, as well as $13 mini Martinis and an $18 cheeseburger and fries.
Curated by Etymon's sommelier, Maxime Bellon, the wine list showcases more than 350 labels, mostly celebrating the best drops from France, along with a few fab local producers.
Plus, LouLou Bistro is open for breakfast – perfect if you want to pair your morning meeting with caramelised brioche, berries and fromage blanc; or sourdough crumpets with avo and a Bloody Mary.
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