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Restaurant/Bar: Borsch, Vodka and Tears
Be it for a drink or for food, this widely renowned restaurant brings a little bit of Poland to Chapel Street for all to experience.
Website:
Borsch, Vodka and Tears
BOOKINGS: +61 3 95302694
Location:
Difficulty Finding:
- Very easy, just down Chapel street from the corner where Lucky Coq is situated.
Summary:
- Type: Restaurant, cocktail Bar, Vodka Bar
- Food: Polish Restaurant
- Music: Lounge, Rock, whatever takes their fancy
- Cover: No cover
Review:
There is something special about Borsch, Vodka and Tears, predominantly it comes across as a restaurant, however there aren’t many restaurants that I can think of that can boast 90+ vodka’s and infused spirits alone…let alone bar’s. If you are a connoisseur of spirits then you can have any of these spirits straight up or the extensive cocktail list goes to great lengths to break down the overwhelming list into simple treats for the taste buds. If spirits are not your thing, there are Polish beers and over 160 wines to keep you entertained so you don’t feel you are missing out.
The interior feels very gypsy-esque, from the candelabras at the bar which has almost engulfed the candlestick over time with wax to the large mirrors down the back which have a warm aged feel to them. Behind the bar are an assortment of house infused spirits and special interest bottles which all would look out of place anywhere else, yet they somehow fit perfectly together where they sit. The dimly lit room just adds to the whole appeal and really just helps people relax and focus on conversation and the infusion of flavours.
The food at BV&T is amazing, the tapas selection is always a delight to have and will satisfy all taste sensations. As the name suggest there is Borsch on the menu and they are well worth trying on a cold winters night to reignite the muscles. The infusion of flavours from the cocktails and food go perfectly here and fails to disappoint, on top of this the food is very well priced and fast to come out.
Final Thoughts:
Experiencing it once is not enough, and you will find yourself returning again and again to try something new or just to have an old favourite.
Pro’s:
+ 90+ vodka’s to try
+ fantastic food
+ Well themed interior
Con’s:
- Regularly booked solid in advance on weekends
- Can get quite loud
- Closes relatively early
Score:
Atmosphere: 3
Service: 3
Menu: 3
Cost: 3
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Overall: 3
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