Planning a party?
Read on below for our basic info; click here for detail & a party planner cheatsheet. 

Our aim is to help you create the event you desire. Everyday we receive many queries and always do our best to get back to you as quickly as possible. The best way to secure your preferred date & time is to email us here with as much detail as possible and if you have not had a response within 24 hours please text 0410 931 008 - very occasionally emails do not arrive as they should. PLEASE NOTE: your booking date & time is confirmed only once we have receive your deposit.

Ms Tammy Paks, drag queen hostess (credit - Ella Wilkes Photography)

We're here to help

Looking for somewhere to hold a GREAT party? Polit Bar is the perfect size. We have a licenced capacity of 78, so no matter how many in your party, you'll feel like the place is all yours!

We have a DJ booth and are happy to arrange other equipment or entertainment. And we also have karaoke - check out our song list here. Large or small packages. We can create something to suit you. Just ask.

​Read on for some great party ideas and what others have said. 

Whisky stumble? 

New to whisky? Don't know where to start? Every journey begins with the first step. Will you join our adventure? One of our team will guide you on the way. Choices start here. 

Need more detail?

Read LOTS more detail - and a handy party planner cheatsheet - to help get your party started. here.

A big thank you for hosting our Hen’s party on Saturday. The time and effort you put in to organising the night was fantastic.

The venue and atmosphere could not have been more perfect.

A big thank you also to Ms Tammy Paks who in a word was fabulous!!!
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The bar; the people; the drinks; the food; the entertainment; the attention to detail was flawless! Thank you so very much. 

Kate Jan 2016

Rebelle Velveteen, burlesque hostess (credit - Sherbet Birdie Photography)

Spice up your party

What better way to heat up your night than at a party hosted by Canberra's own Drag Queen Extraordinaire Tammy Paks or with a burlesque workshop hosted by Rebelle Velveteen, a regularly featured performer at the Australian Burlesque Festival and 2015 Burlesque Idol Sydney winner.

Tammy Paks Party $65pp (min 12 guests) OR Rebelle Velveteen Burly Party $55 pp (min 10 guests) includes

• Tammy's special variety of sauciness & song, and games for a giggle OR
• Rebelle's workshop selection of burlesque performances designed to train you in some basic routines, learn some of the tricks, and play with some of the props of the trade, AND
• a selection of nibbles (1 mixed board per 5 guests)
• a welcome bubbly cocktail per guest, & 
• a bottle of bubbles per each 5 guests (ie 10 guests = 2 bottles). ​

= 90 minutes of sauciness & naughtiness, food & drink...just 80 cents a minute! 

For both our Tammy Paks & burlesque parties, you can order from our full cocktail menu, and arrange tarot reading & other entertainment also on request. 

There's also plenty of time to chat and generally carry on with your Hens/ Bucks/ Supporters/ Sympathisers etc. Book here.

Party the night away

We have all the best classic 80s, 90s & 00s dance music and more. Every Friday & Saturday night at 9pm we clear the floor & pump it up. Perfect for any party. 

The Canberra Distillery Founder, Owner & Head Distiller, Tim Reardon

Classes with Local Masters

​Like to make some gin or moonshine, just for you? The Canberra Distillery owner/distiller Tim Reardon and local Baldwin Distillery owner/distiller Anthony Baldwin will guide you through the process of tailoring the flavour to suit your preferences. 

$55 pp (min 10 guests) includes

• a welcome drink,
• a 'canvas' (neutral spirit),
• a 'palette' (selection of botanicals & fruit)
• 'brushes' (gin/moonshine makin' tools)
• a mezze board to nibble on,
• a smattering of interesting history & facts, and
• unlimited questions of your own.

Lots of liquid learning & laughs - and tasting your creations - guaranteed. All you need to choose is whether it's gin, or moonshine!

​Cocktail fun @ the bar

Everyone needs a hobby. How much fun could cocktails be? Amaze & delight your friends after this Cocktails 101 class with one of our friendly bartenders.

$55 pp (6-12 guests) includes

• a welcome drink,
• your own hands-on cocktail made under instruction,
• nibbles,
• a smattering of interesting history & facts, and
• unlimited questions of your own.

Do you have a favourite cocktail you'd like to focus on? Let us know in advance. Otherwise we can introduce you to some of the most popular, and delicious cocktails. 

We recommend this as a PRE-dinner event Saturday 5-8pm. If you have another preferred time, email us to see what's possible. 

Fun & games

Looking for something different to do with your social club or for your corporate clients? Ask us about our bespoke games, designed for entertainment and laughs.​

WhoDunnits

$20 pp (min 6 guests). Choose from

"Murder in The House" - Who killed newly minted leader of the Neo-labourial Party Malcolm Turnstile?

"Game of Drones" - Who killed Jon Snow at The Mall, in the far north of the Kingdom of Canberrous? And was his murder connected to his plans to build an Iron Horse from Gunghalia, beyond The Mall, to Chief's Landing...? 

Our WhoDunnits are fully scripted and designed for fun & laughs. No prior knowledge of ANYTHING is required. Read all the details here. 

I just wanted to drop you a quick note to express my deepest thanks for the spectacular night for my 30th birthday the other week!

Everyone had such an amazing night, the venue was fabulous, the food and drinks were amazing and everyone had such a good time!!!! 

​OA, June 2015

A huge thank you for hosting my 30th on 17 October. It was a fabulous night all credit to you!!! 

Everyone commented on the venue and the amount of effort and energy you put into it to help make it what it was, was truly amazing. Cant thank you enough. 

I'll be sure to keep you in mind for my next celebration!!! 

RG, Oct 2015

THANK YOU so much for all of your help in organising [my husband's] 40th birthday party at Polit.

We had the most wonderful time on Saturday night and the professionalism and helpfulness of Emily and your staff was absolutely fantastic! 

You accommodated all of our requests with such ease, which added such a personal touch to the evening! We couldn't have wished for anything more! Many thanks again!  

​AP, August 2014