And with nary a window nor a clock in sight, you’ll be sure to pass the time quickly with the menu of classic cocktails and libations inspired by cinema of the era try the Cucumber Vesper (Tito’s vodka, Nolet gin, Lillet Blanc, lemon, simple syrup, muddled white peppercorn and fresh cucumber) and the Blueberry Thrill (Journeyman Bilberry gin, blueberry lavender jam, Domaine de Canton ginger liqueur, lemon and egg white). James Beard Award-winning designer Thomas Schlesser uses walnut paneling and earth-toned upholstery to evoke the feeling of a 1970s speakeasy. However, while the New York location has a rooftop pool and aerial views of the city, its Midwestern sister is a small (just 35 seats) bar hidden behind an unmarked door in The James Chicago. So it seemed only natural for partners David Rabin, Larry Poston and Johnny Swet to bring the same swanky lounge atmosphere to the Windy City in late August. JIMMY at The James New York in Soho has been lauded as one of the best rooftop bars in Manhattan. is open until 7 a.m., you really can just about shop ’til you drop - just remember you will pay the price tomorrow. Dainty sliders arrive on platters bearing price tags, and the absinthe-heavy cocktail menu includes creations like the Arsenic and Old Lace: Plymouth dry gin, Noilly Prat vermouth and crème de violette stirred with Jade 1901 absinthe. Curios and book-adorned shelves and cabinets line the interior, a hollowed-out baby grand piano becomes a DJ booth and a stretch of vintage pianos makes for a long wooden bar. The space, opened near Melbourne in January by Josh Lefers and Stephen Wools, has a decidedly 1920s New Orleans feel to it. is one of the only bars in the world where everything is for sale - including the vintage couch upon which you sit, the glassware from which you drink and the bartenders’ bow ties.
Which new bars set the best scene? No matter your spirit preference, we’re sure you’ll find something to sip at these five new watering holes we love. Boroski.From a standout speakeasy in Chicago to a groundbreaking gin bar in Hong Kong, recent months have seen a slew of sleek nightlife spots pop up around the globe. Enjoy an addictive concoction of The Smoke in a Bottle, blending blueberry vodka with elderflower liqueur and homemade sage cordial, created by the mastermind behind J. Serving authentic cocktails and signature shots, the bar also offers juicy burgers and comfort bites. As its name suggests, Iron Fairies is furnished with raw iron and enchanted by ten thousand dangling fairies. Take a plunge back in time to the medievals at this lavishly decorated drinking den. Careful which button you push, as only the right answer can take you to this hidden bar hidden within a hidden bar.įrank’s Library, 18 Ice House Street, 6 Duddell Street, Central, 2116 2449 The Iron Fairies
Its more well-known twin, Foxglove, is a charming gather spot disguised as an old-school umbrella shop on Duddell Street, and the elevator buttons to the entrance of Frank’s Library is concealed behind the bright and glamorous space of Foxglove. Inspired by fictional character Frank Minza’s globe-trotting adventures, Frank’s Library boasts an alcove of premium liqueur and barrel-aged spirits. Stockton, 32 Wyndham Street, Central, 2565 5268 Resembling a colonial country manor, the bar offers sophisticated whiskeys as well as original cocktails – like the Shunga Blossom, which combines Kombu-infused Johnnie Walker and Ponzu, with a hint of citrus and orange flower tones. Follow the stairway and step into a dimly-lit space filled with antiques, skulls and vintage furniture.
In an unassuming alleyway in Central, you’ll find a lightbulb hanging off the wall. Room 309, 3/F, The Pottinger Hong Kong, 74 Queen’s Road Central, Central Stockton
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For those looking for something more luxurious, you can upgrade your stay to the presidential suite to indulge in premium spirits and a surprise for your tastebuds.
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The speakeasy offers a series of clear-coloured cocktails from its ‘invisible’ menu, designed to take away the visual element and allows your palate and senses to fully take in the complex flavours without distraction. Once you’ve arrived at the ‘reception’, check in to pick up your keycard and head up to Room 309 to enjoy a cocktail or two with your loved one. When it comes to speakeasies and hidden bars, this secret hideout is as private as it gets.
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