This opulent Fitzroy spot serves dangerous shots named after the seven deadly sins, and flirty cocktails such as the French Harlot, and Kinky Miss Pinky.
Swathed in plush crimson velvet, Polly Bar has a strong Moulin Rouge feel and plenty of sex appeal. Slink your way over to the Baroque lounges, admire the chandeliers, and order a naughty little cocktail such as the French Harlot - a blend of Mandarin Napoleon, Drambuie, Kahlua and orange. Or perhaps the Dominatrix - made with Havana Adjo, Kahlua, creme de cacao, fresh chocolate and milk. According to the menu, this particular drink tastes just like 'sex in a glass'. Hmmm!
With a low conversational hum and dim lighting, Polly Bar is a tempting spot to get cosy with a friend and order up some fresh Tasmanian oysters or perhaps some crisp salt and pepper squid. There's also a lengthy cigar list to peruse, with smoky offerings from Cuba, Nicaragua and the Dominican Republic. On weekends, Polly Bar attracts bubbly 20-somethings and a solid stand-up drinking crowd. On weeknights the polished locals reclaim a softer approach, sinking into deep couches, chatting, and clinking their chocolate martinis.
Andrea Tomaz
