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    4.5 (37 reviews)
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    Steve C.

    Very cool spot beneath Tanner Smith's. We had drinks and dinner down here. My wife had a burger and enjoyed it, and I had the grilled veggie burger. Unfortunately, the veggie burger didn't have the best flavor profiles as it was heavy on the beets. Also, the burger just literally fell apart, no firmness to it at all. Comes with a side of Housemade potato chips. We ordered a side of garlic truffle fries. They are hand cut, which is a big plus, but they lacked a lot on flavor. Overall, very enjoyable experience. And although my particular burger was not that great, I just think I made a bad choice on my entrée and would definitely give them another chance with the menu. Service was excellent. Cool ambiance, but some odd pictures on the wall that didn't fit. Also, I was told that this space was once the horse stables for the Singer family horses (Singer Sewing machines).

    Falafel with hummus
    Julia K.

    Polly's / Tanner Smith's have some fantastic new items on the menu! The Quesabirria tacos are crunchy on the outside with succulent and perfectly seasoned beef inside, and come with a delicious consommé to dip. The tiramisu truffles are an innovative spin on a classic dessert and don't run the risk of soggy lady finger's as they are made from a mousse rather than coming in the traditional layered version. Service remains as excellent as always and early on a Friday night it's also not too busy yet, though reservations do come in handy.

    Menu with history
    Darcy D.

    I love everything about Polly's! I hate a speakeasy that's just a boring bar. This actually FELT like a speakeasy. First, the decor is perfect. There is art everywhere. The lighting is perfect. I love it. The bartenders were amazing. Every drink we had was amazing. The history was interesting too. I have to look more into this Polly Adler chick. She's a badass.

    Dragonfruit drink that came with a fortune cookie
    Lauren M.

    Located below Tanner Smith's, Polly's is a classy speakeasy. The decor was stunning! I love the theme of strong women and learning about the history of Polly Adler. The teapot cocktail special was great for two people to share. We had the porn star martini and it was so good! We split some good including the pretzel and everything was tasty. The bathrooms here are also stunning! I don't believe there is an ADA entrance to Polly's as I only saw a staircase leading to the entrance. Service was generally fine but they seemed to be in a rush despite an empty bar. Trying to take food off our table when we were still eating it. I'm all for attentive service but this was a bit too much on the other end. Would definitely come back though!

    Teapot cocktails
    Akela J.

    Im def coming back here, this place was super cool and unique and had perfect date night vibes I didnt get to try the food but man did everyone else's look delicious, the next time I come back it will def be for a late night snack! As for the drinks I tried the teapot cocktails and they were sooooo good, tasty and beautiful presentation a definite 5/5. Service: 5/5 Our bartender was very friendly and attentive I just have one piece of advice, there is way too much ice in the drinks. Like overflowing glasses, which I know is a tactic used to make more money but it's just a little overboard. Other then that it was truly a lovely experience

    Danielle V.

    Loved the vibe of Polly's ! Dark, good seating options, low key. They had a DJ while we were there and they were playing some great hits! I had a smokey old fashioned and it was delicious ! My friend had a fruity drink with fruity pebbles on top that she enjoyed as well. The bar tenders were super nice and helpful with suggestions. Would definitely come back for a drink!

    Sara G.

    Goal: Find a Speakeasy in NYC! Polly's NYC is a speakeasy located beneath Tanner Smith's in Midtown West. It's a 1920s themed bar, where classic cocktails and history come together to offer a unique nightlife experience. I love subterranean bars, and Polly's didn't disappoint! The diverse and fantastic appetizer menu paired perfectly with our tea and snacks. Polly's is named after Madam Polly Adler, a woman of wit, charm, and entrepreneurial spirit. Born into a modest Russian family, Polly's ambitious dreams led her to America in 1913 at the age of 13. In the Roaring '20s, amidst Prohibition, Polly began bootlegging. At just 20, she opened a high-end bordello that catered to the wealthy and influential, earning her the title of "Madam of New York." In 1943, she was arrested for running a brothel. Despite a lengthy trial, Polly's charisma and her employees' loyalty led to her acquittal. By 1945, Polly retired and published a bestselling memoir, "A House is Not a Home," which sold over two million copies. What a story!

    Everything Pretzels
    Paula R.

    The cocktails and food were great. The everything pretzels were a favorite. The decor was beautiful. I went on a weeknight with a friend. Despite the bar only being half full we felt a little rushed by the staff. They were bussing items from our table before we had finished them without asking us if we were still eating or drinking. Despite that I would go again.

    Ann C.

    LOVED this cute speakeasy! Good food (we had the nachos, delicious!) and great drinks (cocktails in tea pots! How cute!). Fun ambiance and vibe

    Alyssa S.

    This was a great speakeasy bar. The drinks were fantastic (we tried both tea pot cocktails) and the staff was incredibly friendly. The ambiance was perfect for a girls night or first date, and the space is both fun and gorgeous.

    Winona
    Donna Z.

    Only a drink and service review. Came here tonight with a friend to try out this speakeasy. Wasn't too busy at 5:30pm on a Tuesday but a lot of tables had the reserved signs on a bunch of tables because they had a group reservation for 9pm. Honestly, it was a little overrated. We had 3 drinks each on their specialty menu and they were all very sweet. Additionally we were trying to figure out our last drink and asked the waitress to come back in a few minutes but she had us waiting for 30 minutes before we gave up and went to the bar. We had even asked the bar back who was walking around to get her halfway through the wait. When my friend finally went to the bar, she came over and was very upset when I told her we just ordered at the bar. They share a food menu and the restrooms with tanner smiths upstairs. You're better off there.

    OMG these shrimp tacos were sooo good, places a second order.
    Michelle O.

    02/23/24: New Speakeasy Alert Looking for yummy drinks, delicious small/large bites, awesome customer service and great vibes. Check out Polly's NYC located below Tanner Smiths. Innovative drinks. Mezcal inferno was my favorite. You're welcome!

    The sign that lets you know you found the right stairwell.

    We just stopped by for drinks but the staff, atmosphere and cocktails were AMAZING. They easily have the most complex assortment of scratch tinctures I've ever seen. No details are missed, from the specific types of ice used in the different cocktails (mine were a beautiful single sphere with orchids frozen inside) to the absolutely historically correct vessel they are served in. We love to seek out Speakeasies in every state/country we collectively visit, and this one def nailed it!! We were dressed for wandering around, not for this absolutely perfect date night spot and they made us feel right at home! From Josiah at the door understanding our need to NOT be seen as we felt under dressed getting us right to the bar (not hiding us in the Lou like I thought would happen) to Courtney being an absolutely charming and warm Bartender. Super knowledgeable and excellent with her craft and their very unique cocktail repertoire. She was helpful in narrowing it down and even told us what train to catch for our next stop. She also gave us a little history on Polly's (which WE LOVE). Its location was actually the original carriage house of the Singer Family (Sewing machines) and the bricks on the wall were from Jacky Onassis Quarry (did I google to verify- nope. Don't really care it's a great little history nugget to store away and research later). We ordered the "Salt & Pepper" and the "1920's Pornstar Martini" (full teapot) and were easily 2 of the best cocktails we've EVER HAD anywhere. Had we not already made dinner reservations, we would've stayed for dinner and tried more drinks. Highly recommend and will def be coming back on my next NYC trip! Thank you Josiah, Courtney and Pollys!!!

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    Courtney and Valentino gave amazing service! Came for a private event and pollys has such a great atmosphere. Thank you!

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