Naked for Satan

285 Brunswick St
Fitzroy 3065

03 9416 2238

I have always been a fan of any small bite sized foods, canapes, petit fours, any finger food really. So I was excited when I heard about this funky place in Fitzroy called Naked for Satan that specialises in pintxos and vodka.

For those who do not know, a pintxos is the basque name for a thorn or spike and it is also the name given to a snack food typically eaten in bars, traditional in northern Spain and especially popular in the Basque country. They are related to tapas with the main difference being that pinchos (as it is spelt in the rest of Spain) are usually larger and stabbed through with a toothpick to keep the goodness on the bread. I have never had the privilege of going to the north of Spain so considering that I am (apparently) of Basque decent  4 or 5 generations back, I thought it would be wise that I check out what it is that my people eat.
 As far as the food is concerned this place runs on the honour system so this is the way it works, you go up and you pick your pintxos, you go back to your table, and when you have finished the deliciousness you go back up to the bar and present your toothpicks and your bill is tallied. Very trusting aren't they?
Each Pintxo is $2 a pop except(now it gets confusing) on Sunday-Wednesday nights and Monday-Friday days when they are only 80c. Cheap cheap cheap if you can get in during these hours.

 The day that we went there, there was close to 20 choices. Beautifully presented  sliced baguettes with tortilla, morcilla, roasted capsicum, smoked salmon, scallops, mussels and much more. I don't know if they change from day to day but I am keen to find out.

As I was driving on the day that I visited I didn't get to indulge in the demon drink but they do have a nice range of in-house infused vodkas, along with beers and wines by the glass and cocktails. I look forward to sampling the selection when I am not 'designated driver-the life saving nerd!'

If you are looking for a place to have after work drinks and nibbles or pre-dancing drinks and nibbles, then this is definitely a great place to try. Nice staff, decent prices and the fantastic ambiance. Apparently the venue is named after a Russian mobster called Satanovich who used to distill vodka in this very building, and even though it is warm and welcoming it still hold a slight industrial feel. So if you want to wind down or get in the mood to party this place will put you in the right frame of mind. Ahh..Naked for Satan what a fun place, what a great name for a bar. What a great name for anything! Naked for Satan the Musical-I'd watch that.

Ratings out of 10
Food 7/10
Service 6/10

Atmosphere 8/10

Value 8/10

Naked For Satan  7.3/10

Would I return? Yes, a great place to fuel up while shopping on Brunswick st.