A bar with a decorative vintage facade and neon-lit signage at Polly Bar.
A function room in a bar with exposed brick walls, pendant lighting, wooden tables, and a fireplace at Polly Bar.
An event space in a bar with deep red walls, a central bar counter, chandeliers, and velvet seating at Polly Bar.
A function room in a bar with exposed brick walls, wooden floors, high tables, and a fireplace at Polly Bar.

Polly Bar

Bar

#2 of 1109 Party venues in Melbourne
#2 of 896 30th Birthday Party venues in Melbourne
  43 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
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Michael Pavlou
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Excellent communication - 4.9/5
25 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

Iconic cocktail bar on Brunswick Street in Fitzroy, known for its absinthe, cigars, and glam crimson interiors with velvet seating. Perfect for hens parties, private celebrations, and cocktail classes.

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
Private Function Room is a Function Room in a cocktail bar and a top-floor, semi-private space arranged as an enclosed lounge above the main trading area. Design: The room presents plush velvet seating, exposed painted brick, timber floorboards and a compact rectangular plan. The lighting is low and warm from pendant lamps and candlelight clustere...
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 2 months ago
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Side Bar Function Area at Polly Bar
Side Bar Function Area
Lounge
·
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 2 months ago
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Reviews and ratings

4.7
3 new reviews from verified users within the last 6 months
18 recent guests rated this venue at 4.7
Amenities
4.6
Cleanliness
4.8
Location
4.6
Service quality
4.7
Value for money
4.8
Catering
4.7
Communication
4.9
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BL
Brianna L.
Verified review
Party · 20 guests · September 2026 · Private Function Room
Staff were friendly and helpful. The venue was beautiful. Drinks were all good and special shoutout to the bartender we had that night, I didn’t get their name but they were very accommodating and helpful with any questions I had with setting up and just general enquires! Lovely guy. Micheal was also very smooth to communicate with up to the day and friendly!
Unfortunately on the day there were slight issues with the rostering done leading to the function room only being able to be used for a portion of the night which I would have appreciated being communicated to me beforehand, but honestly was not that big of an issue due to the main area they have being gorgeous to sit in.
4.9
SL
Samakee L.
Verified review
21st Birthday Party · 30 guests · June 2026 · Private Function Room
Amazing venue and food
4.9
EF
Elena F.
Verified review
Networking · 35 guests · March 2026 · Side Bar Function Area
Clean venue with welcoming staff, great drink prices and function room was perfect with toilets and balcony making it enjoyable for all guests. Michael is super helpful too. Highly recommend.
Nothing to add!
5.0
KP
Kimberley P.
Verified review
30th Birthday Party · 30 guests · March 2026 · Side Bar Function Area
Great atmosphere, amazing cocktail, awesome staff
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–$2000 min. spend
Private Function Room
7:30 pm – 12:00 am
from $2000 min. spend
Side Bar Function Area
7:30 pm – 12:00 am
from $500 min. spend
Pricing updated by venue 2 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.

Usually booked for
30th Birthday Party

Typically for 30-40 guests and costs about $2,700.

"Great atmosphere, amazing cocktail, awesome staff..."

- Kimberley P. Mar 2026

Usually booked for
Party

Typically for 20-25 guests and costs about $1,000.

"Staff were friendly and helpful. The venue was beautiful."

- Brianna L. Sep 2026

FAQ

Yes, you are welcome to bring in your own grazing table, chips, dips, cake or commercial caterer. Guests are not allowed access to the kitchen.

No, the full cocktail bar is downstairs, so guests wanting cocktails can buy one there and bring it back upstairs.

No, as with most restaurants, there is always a chance of cross-contamination in a commercial kitchen unless it uses no gluten products at all. We do everything possible to prevent cross-contamination, but gluten is used in the kitchen, so there is always a risk.

No. Events where the majority of guests are under 18 cannot be hosted, as this is not allowed under the venue's liquor licence.

Yes, bringing board and card games is allowed.

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 15 guests: $1000
  • Side Bar Function Area hosting 35 guests: $2602.08

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

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

Yes! Here's what guests who have hosted their birthdays at this venue say:

  • Kimberley P. rated it 5/5 stars
    'Great atmosphere, amazing cocktail, awesome staff'
  • Jelena J. rated it 5/5 stars
    '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!'
  • Greta N. rated it 5/5 stars
    'Super friendly staff, beautiful venue, really great communication from Michael and the team :) couldn’t recommend more!'

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