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Hottest bar openings in September 2018

This month, our round-up of the hottest new bars to open features a venue inspired by the life and times of musician David Bowie and a Tequila and mezcal fiesta in Las Vegas.

Nick & Nora in Parramatta features in our list of hot new bar openings

This month, a host of exciting new venues opened their doors to welcome the world’s cocktails fans.

From Singapore’s newest whisky bar to the latest from Australia’s Speakeasy Group, imbibers were spoiled for choice when it came to exciting new bars to visit when sheltering from the elements.

In the last month, Kuala Lumpur welcomed a multi-story bar inspired by the work of author and designer Ashley Sutton, while in London the latest venue from Mr Fogg’s opened its doors.

Click through our gallery to find out which new bars have opened in September.

Missed out on our list of the top openings from August? Catch up on some of the best new drinking dens here.

Ghost Donkey, Las Vegas

New York Tequila and mezcal bar Ghost Donkey opened its latest venue as part of the Block 16 Urban Food Hall at luxury resort The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas.

The new venue features an extensive selection of mezcal and Tequila, as well as a host of signature cocktails and late-night snacks, such as wild mushroom nachos.

Ghost Donkey offers cocktails including the Captain Mango, made from Montelobos mezcal, ancho chili, turmeric, ginger, mango, coconut milk and lime juice; and the El Diablo Swizzle, which combines Olmeca Altos Tequila with lejay crème de cassis, homemade ginger beer and lime juice.

Ziggy’s, London

This London cocktail bar, located in the heart of the Hotel Café Royal, has been inspired by the life and work of singer songwriter David Bowie.

The bar pays homage to the late music icon, who was a famous patron of Hotel Café Royal and even hosted a retirement party for his Ziggy Stardust alter ego at the venue in the 1970s.

Ziggy’s offers “modern twists” on some of Bowie’s favourite drinks, as well as a range of cocktails inspired by his life and acclaimed album The Rise and Fall of Ziggy Stardust and the Spiders from Mars.

Iron Fairies, Kuala Lumpur

The Iron Fairies opened in Kuala Lumpur this month, taking over a multi-storey venue and transforming it into a magical place for imbibers to explore.

Inspired by story books written by Australian iron ore miner-turned-interior designer Ashley Sutton, the bar features a rooftop fairy garden and the Butterfly Room, which contains 50,000 handmade butterflies hanging from the ceiling.

Meanwhile, downstairs drinks fans can find a mysterious iron ore mine that has been given a mythical twist.

Old Compton Brasserie, London

Old Compton Brasserie opened this month on Old Compton Street in the heart of London’s Soho.

The space features bespoke artwork from local street artists, pop paintings of iconic names and urban pieces that celebrate the area’s history.

The drinks offering has been curated by Scout founder Matt Whiley and is inspired by some of the area’s legends, such as The Paul Raymond cocktail. An ode to the ‘King of Soho’, the drink is made with Champagne, strawberry, white chocolate, and verjus, served in a faux fur jacket flute.

The Cooperage, Singapore

The Cooperage is the latest whisky bar to open in Singapore, offering a curated list of drams and a menu of dishes perfect for accompanying your whisky.

The whisky list includes bottlings from Glengoyne, Inchmurrin, Singleton of Dufftown and Glenfiddich, while those seeking out rarer expressions will be able to sample the Bowmore 30 Year Old Sea Dragon, as well as four bottlings from the silent Port Ellen distillery.

For any VIPs and regulars who spend S$2,000 (US$1,440) within a month, the bar offers personalised lockers to store any unfinished whiskies in for up to six months.

Mr Fogg’s Society of Exploration, London

Around the World in 80 Days-themed bar chain Mr Fogg’s opened its latest London venue this month on The Strand.

The new bar celebrates the exploration and adventure of fictitious explore Phileas Fogg, who features in Jules Verne’s novel.

Guests enter the bar via an elegant lobby with an oversized rotating globe, the walls of the new bar are adorned with portraits of Mr Fogg’’s fellow pioneers, and their tales will be depicted and narrated at regular meetings.

The bar also features the Map Room, which houses a collection of both antique and modern-day maps and will host regular evening events as well as global drinking adventures.

Nick and Nora, Parramatta

The latest venue from Eau De Vie owners The Speakeasy Group opened its doors on the 26th floor of the V by Crown development in Parramatta, New South Wales.

Inspired by fictional murder solving duo Nick and Nora Charles from Dashiell Hammett’s novel The Thin Man, the bar’s food and drinks programme will champion cocktails, Champagne, Cognac and caviar.

As well as the 11 metre-long back bar home to 900 spirits, the bar also boasts 270 degree views across the city.

Skylight at Tobacco Dock, London

London rooftop venue Skylight at Tobacco Dock reopened ready for Autumn last month.

HarvestFest at Skylight hopes to help Londoners transition into the colder months with a host of seasonal specials, such as apple ciders, warming spiced cocktails, horseshoes games and haybale skittles.

Skylight will offer an all-new seasonal cocktail menu, celebrating key harvest ingredients, such as apples, blackberries and pears. Drinks on offer include the Spiced Apple Crumble, made from Bacardi Oakheart, salted caramel syrup, spiced apple juice, lemon juice and cinnamon.

Tailors Gin, Leeds

The latest speakeasy to open in Leeds appears to be a quintessentially British bespoke tailor by day.

However, come six o’clock, this tailors in the Grand Arcade drops its tape measure and scissors and comes alive as an evening gin lounge.

The Leeds bar boasts its own bespoke gin blend, which it uses to craft a number of signature cocktails for imbibers to enjoy.

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