Polly’s

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!

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.

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!

Polly's is an absolutely gem! We've been coming to Tanner Smith's upstairs for years now, but are choosing Polly's whenever available. The vibe of this Speakeasy is just so beautifully quaint. Food and drinks menu are the same, and the service is always implacable.

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!

Came here and met some friends! The location is under Tanner Smiths. You'll find the entrance when you go down the stairs towards the quilted door. The venue is medium sized with lots of high tables and gives a modern 1920s vibes. The drinks were all very good and strong. Def a great place to hang with some friends and the service is friendly. Totally would come here again! the drinks are also decently priced. My favorates were the Mezcal Inferno and the Maggie May

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.

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.

02/23/24: New Speakeasy AlertLooking 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!

They are soooo sweet!! I loved the food. I had the chicken and waffle, it was amazing. The service was amazing and everyone there was really sweet, especially the lady at the front when we entered the speakeasy. The place looks really cool with lots of pictures and a good back story.