Poly

bar

friendly service

Mat Lindsay's wine bar in the Paramount House Hotel serves fire-cooked snacks alongside an extensive list of organic and biodynamic wines from small-scale producers.

4.3

(676 reviews)Google

Happy Hour Deals

Happy Hour

$9 select beers & ales
$10 select wines
$15 martinis

Monday – Thursday

5:00pm – 6:00pm

Happy Hour

$9 select beers & ales
$10 select wines
$15 martinis

Friday

4:00pm – 6:00pm

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74-76 Commonwealth Street, Surry Hills 2010

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Opening Hours

MondayToday5pm – 12am

Tuesday5pm – 12am

Wednesday5pm – 12am

Thursday5pm – 12am

Friday12pm – 12am

Saturday12pm – 12am

SundayClosed

The Vibe

Physical space: Housed on the ground level of the Paramount House Hotel with entry on the corner of Goulburn Lane and Commonwealth Street, Poly maintains a simple yet aesthetic atmosphere that complements its more formal sibling restaurant Ester.
The crowd: Draws a mix of hotel guests and locals seeking quality wine experiences, with the venue welcoming walk-ins while taking bookings for groups of four or more at selected times. The energy shifts from relaxed aperitivo sessions during the 5-6pm happy hour to a more focused dining atmosphere as the evening progresses.
Energy levels: Monday to Thursday operations from 5pm create an intimate after-work vibe, while Friday's extended hours from noon bring a different rhythm with lunch service transitioning into evening drinks.

The Neighbourhood

Location: Sits at the intersection of Commonwealth Street and Goulburn Lane in Surry Hills' quieter residential pocket, away from the main Crown Street strip but still within easy walking distance of the area's dining concentration.
Hotel integration: Operating within the Paramount House Hotel gives it a dual identity - serving both neighbourhood wine lovers and hotel guests, which adds an interesting international element to the regular crowd.
Surry Hills positioning: Represents the more refined end of the suburb's wine bar scene, complementing rather than competing with the casual pub options that dominate other parts of Surry Hills. The location puts it closer to the Moore Park end of the suburb, making it accessible from both the city and eastern suburbs without the Crown Street parking challenges.

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The Vibe

Physical space: Housed on the ground level of the Paramount House Hotel with entry on the corner of Goulburn Lane and Commonwealth Street, Poly maintains a simple yet aesthetic atmosphere that complements its more formal sibling restaurant Ester.

The crowd: Draws a mix of hotel guests and locals seeking quality wine experiences, with the venue welcoming walk-ins while taking bookings for groups of four or more at selected times. The energy shifts from relaxed aperitivo sessions during the 5-6pm happy hour to a more focused dining atmosphere as the evening progresses.

Energy levels: Monday to Thursday operations from 5pm create an intimate after-work vibe, while Friday's extended hours from noon bring a different rhythm with lunch service transitioning into evening drinks.

The Neighbourhood

Location: Sits at the intersection of Commonwealth Street and Goulburn Lane in Surry Hills' quieter residential pocket, away from the main Crown Street strip but still within easy walking distance of the area's dining concentration.

Hotel integration: Operating within the Paramount House Hotel gives it a dual identity - serving both neighbourhood wine lovers and hotel guests, which adds an interesting international element to the regular crowd.

Surry Hills positioning: Represents the more refined end of the suburb's wine bar scene, complementing rather than competing with the casual pub options that dominate other parts of Surry Hills. The location puts it closer to the Moore Park end of the suburb, making it accessible from both the city and eastern suburbs without the Crown Street parking challenges.