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Overview
Located in Sydney's inner west, the Polish Club has been a cornerstone of the community since it first opened in 1967. Born out of the arrival of former Polish World War II soldiers in Australia, the venue served as a meeting place for migrants and provided a reminder of home. The club was founded by 208 members and, nearly six decades later, remains a thriving hospitality venue.
The Polish Club has recently undergone a major redevelopment. With upgraded venues, al fresco dining, and even a grand ballroom for hosting events, the vibrant destination is not just for the proud Polish community but welcomes guests from all walks of life. Here's what you can expect from the upgraded venue that's offering a taste of Europe in the heart of Ashfield.
European cuisine
The Polish Club prides itself on serving simple, delicious Polish and European cuisine. Its restaurant, Sto Lat, serves comforting Polish classics including pierogi, gołąbki (stuffed pork cabbage rolls), potato pancakes, as well as the Polish Club's famous golonki (pork knuckle). The restaurant's menu has also struck a chord beyond Ashfield. In 2025, Sto Lat won the Your Local Club 2025 Perfect Plate Award for their pork schnitzel, which was judged the best in New South Wales for small clubs.
Polish deli selections
Beyond the recently upgraded Sto Lat, the venue offers a relaxed bar and lounge, perfect for trying some Polish vodka, European beers or a glass of wine. Polka Cafe and Deli is your destination for authentic Polish treats and ingredients, offering a taste of Europe. Select from a carefully curated selection of deli products and browse the imported food and drink.
Summer events
Alongside the Polish Club's dining options, the grand ballroom hosts weddings, salsa and Ceroc dancing, club nights, annual Christmas and Mother's Day markets, and even wrestling events coming this January. Yes, wrestling. Looking ahead, the calendar is packed with events in the coming months. The Polish Club will celebrate Wigilia (the traditional Polish Christmas Eve dinner), New Year's Eve celebrations, and from December to February, the Passport to European Summer campaign.
The weekly dining series sees Sto Lat spotlight a different European cuisine with exclusive menus inspired by regional flavours. Diners can stamp their "passport" as they eat their way through Europe and go into the draw to win a $2000 Flight Centre Voucher, in partnership with Flight Centre Birkenhead Point. So, if a European summer is on your 2026 vision board, be sure to book in a meal (or three) in the coming months.
The Polish Club Ashfield is a cultural cornerstone. Whether you're dropping in for some pierogi and vodka, shopping the deli, or enjoying the relaxed lounge bar, The Polish Club invites everyone in for a warm, generous slice of Europe with a touch of old-world hospitality and charm, right in the heart of Sydney's inner west.
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