Polly Bar

Bar

#13 of 608 Pub venues in Melbourne
#5 of 791 30th Birthday Party venues in Melbourne
  26 reviews  â€“ 
401 Brunswick Street, Melbourne, 3065 –
Fitzroy, Melbourne
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Michael Pavlou
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Response time: Within 1 hour
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Excellent communication - 4.9/5
14 verified clients rated their communication with the venue manager as 4.9. They appreciated the manager's professionalism and quick response times.
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Spaces for hire at Polly Bar

Private Function Room
Function Room
·
Private space
15 seats
50 standing
This space is perfect for those groups that want a bit of privacy and seclusion. Set above Polly Cocktail Bar this hidden gem was recently renovated, keeping the key features of the original building at its heart. The Function Room is broken down into two distinct spaces; the main bar area, and the balcony. We provide out guests with three large...

Alcohol licence until 3:00 am
Alcohol licence extension
PA system / music speakers
Play your own music

Side Bar Function Area
Event Space
·
Semi-private area
25 seats
35 standing
Polly Cocktail Bar is a one of a kind – with a plush, boudoir-inspired interior, deep leather armchairs, chaise lounges and swathes of velvet, along with gilt-framed pre-Raphaelite paintings and Art Deco embellishments your guests are guaranteed not to be disappointed. Our Side Bar Function is located in the main bar (the area to the right hand si...

Prices and opening hours

Sunday
7:30 pm – 12:00 am
from $1000 min. spend
Private Function Room
7:30 pm – 12:00 am
from $1000 min. spend
Monday
Closed
Tuesday
Closed
Wednesday
7:30 pm – 12:00 am
from $500–$1000 min. spend
Private Function Room
7:30 pm – 12:00 am
from $1000 min. spend
Side Bar Function Area
7:30 pm – 12:00 am
from $500 min. spend
Thursday
7:30 pm – 12:00 am
from $500–$1000 min. spend
Private Function Room
7:30 pm – 12:00 am
from $1000 min. spend
Side Bar Function Area
7:30 pm – 12:00 am
from $500 min. spend
Friday
7:30 pm – 12:00 am
from $500–$1000 min. spend
Private Function Room
7:30 pm – 12:00 am
from $1000 min. spend
Side Bar Function Area
7:30 pm – 12:00 am
from $500 min. spend
Saturday
7:30 pm – 12:00 am
from $500–$1500 min. spend
Private Function Room
7:30 pm – 12:00 am
from $1500 min. spend
Side Bar Function Area
7:30 pm – 12:00 am
from $500 min. spend

Facilities and catering options

Up to 50
standing
Up to 25
seats
In-house catering
Australian
cuisine
External catering allowed
Parking available
Alcohol provided
Accommodation available
Promoted / ticketed events
BYO alcohol

Reviews and ratings

4.7
1 new review from verified user within the last 6 months
12 recent guests rated this venue at 4.7
Amenities
4.6
Cleanliness
4.8
Location
4.5
Service quality
4.7
Value for money
4.8
Catering
4.5
Communication
4.9
JJ
Jelena J.
June 2025
30th Birthday Party · 30 guests
Michael was very easy to communicate with in the lead up to the event and patiently put up with all of my questions! The team on the evening were fantastic - couldn't have asked for a better experience!
Nothing they were great!
5.0
CB
Caitlyn B.
November 2024
Hen Party · 10 guests
Great communication and flexibility from the venue, they went out of their way to make sure our night ran smoothly. Host was also extremely efficient with messaging and organization before the event. Very easy to deal with. Highly recommend.
4.7
GN
Greta N.
October 2024
30th Birthday Party · 40 guests
Super friendly staff, beautiful venue, really great communication from Michael and the team :) couldn’t recommend more!
5.0
HB
Harpreet B.
September 2024
Stag Party · 30 guests
Amazing venue with a great atmosphere and friendly staff. Michael was responsive, helpful and the night was great.
5.0

About Polly Bar

Polly is one of Melbourne’s first cocktail bars, opening on Brunswick Street in the heart of Fitzroy over 21 years ago.

Today, Polly’s menu boasts an expansive range of cocktails, customers are encouraged to challenge the bartenders to create new classics or re-invigorate old favourites – no request is too hard.

FAQ

At Polly Bar, the following catering options are available:

  • In-house catering service is available
  • Bringing your own catering/food is allowed
  • Paid parking facilities are available nearby

Here are some event spends from guests who recently held events at Polly Bar:

  • Private Function Room hosting 50 guests: $1922.72
  • Side Bar Function Area hosting 30 guests: $1219.04

For detailed pricing tailored to your event, please contact the venue.

Polly Bar is located at 401 Brunswick Street, in the Fitzroy, Melbourne district of Melbourne.