Hidden behind Miss Fitz Kitchen and Bar is a tiny portal to 1970 New York City. To get to Roxy requires heading to the back of the restaurant, and venturing through an unmarked walkway. But those who make the journey will be treated to a blast from the past; a 20-seater speakeasy bar inspired by the rock ’n’ roll era. Vintage posters and motifs line the wall of the cosy space, and the red-hued lighting makes for a sultry, intimate setting.
The best seats in the house are up in front, near the counter, where head bartender Tash Nayar shakes up cheekily named cocktails. You might recognise the inspiration from the signature series, each named after iconic nightclubs or songs from the period. The daiquiri-inspired Jean Genie ($22) takes cues from the popular David Bowie song, complete with powdered glassware (not the sniffing kind); while You Don't Have to Put on That Red Light($23) is an aromatic take on the classic negroni, made with Mancino kopi liqueur.
Those in the mood for a stiff drink can opt for Roxy’s range of boilermakers ($28). Shots come paired with a rotational selection of beer – an age-old New York pairing that has been around since the 1800s. More impressive is the cocktail flight (from $55), which offers an education in the evolution of classic libations. Bartender Tash and his team will explain key differences as you sip your way through the various styles of a negroni – from Italian, to the American boulevardier.
Feeling the munchies? Consider heading outside to Miss Fitz for hearty Mediterranean sharing plates. Otherwise, Roxy has a lean bar bites menu that features a lamb gyro with tzatziki ($8), a comforting grilled triple cheese sandwich ($8), and pastrami sandwich bites ($8).
Updated May 15 2023