Aryl 2-propynyl acetates undergo smooth allylation with allylzinc bromide (generated in situ from allyl bromide and zinc metal) in THF at room temperature under mild conditions to furnish the corresponding 1,5-enynes in good to excellent yields and with high selectivity. Indium metal is also found to accomplish the nucleophilic substitution of aryl 2-propynylic acetates with allyl bromide.