A bar with a decorative vintage facade and neon-lit signage at Polly Bar.

Polly Bar

Bar

#20 of 594 Pub venues in Melbourne
#4 of 835 30th Birthday Party venues in Melbourne
  33 reviews  â€“ 
401 Brunswick Street, Melbourne, 3065 –
Fitzroy, Melbourne
From $500
min. spend
Up to 25
seats
Up to 50
standing
Venue offers catering
Australian
cuisine
Parking available
Manager's avatar
Michael Pavlou
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Your Personal Event Manager from Polly Bar
Response rate: 100%
Response time: Within 1 hour
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Partnered with Tagvenue for 3 years
This manager has been a trusted partner of Tagvenue, consistently recognised by customers for their reliability.
Excellent communication - 4.9/5
19 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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Venue overview

Polly, a pioneering cocktail bar in Fitzroy, Melbourne, offers exquisite cocktails and cigars in a vibrant, cozy setting. Ideal for corporate events and lively parties with a creative twist.

This is an AI-generated summary based on client reviews and venue profile

Spaces for hire at Polly Bar

Private Function Room 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
Unavailable: Alcohol licence extension
PA system / music speakers
Play your own music
from $1000 minimum spend
Pricing updated by venue 4 months ago
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Side Bar Function Area at Polly Bar
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...
from $500 minimum spend
Pricing updated by venue 4 months ago
Enquire now

Reviews and ratings

4.7
2 new reviews from verified users within the last 6 months
14 recent guests rated this venue at 4.6
Amenities
4.6
Cleanliness
4.7
Location
4.5
Service quality
4.6
Value for money
4.8
Catering
4.6
Communication
4.9
Verified reviews come from Tagvenue users. All reviews are checked by our team to uphold our trust and safety standards.
JC
James C.
Verified review
Birthday Party · 30 guests · November 2025
Amazing space!
4.9
JJ
Jelena J.
Verified review
30th Birthday Party · 30 guests · May 2025
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.
Verified review
Hen Party · 10 guests · October 2024
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.
Verified review
30th Birthday Party · 40 guests · October 2024
Super friendly staff, beautiful venue, really great communication from Michael and the team :) couldn’t recommend more!
5.0

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
Pricing updated by venue 4 months ago
Pricing rated as accurate by 4 verified users

Best Price guarantee: you will always pay the same price as booking directly with the venue, and we never add hidden or processing fees.

Facilities and catering options

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

About Polly Bar

Polly Bar is a Trusted Tagvenue Partner, validated by the Tagvenue team with a record of successful bookings on the platform.

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: $1170
  • Side Bar Function Area hosting 30 guests: $1570

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

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

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