A new bar inspired by the New York cocktail scene is opening in Norwich this weekend.

11th & Social is the first venture of Matthew Dakers who has worked in the hospitality industry for 25 years and has been nominated for UK’s best bartender twice.

Norwich Evening News: The bar will be playing funk, disco and acid jazz musicThe bar will be playing funk, disco and acid jazz music (Image: 11th & Social)

Norwich Evening News: There are a number of signature cocktailsThere are a number of signature cocktails (Image: 11th & Social)

The bar's menu has a collection of signature cocktails such as the Manhattan Project, made with peanut butter, and the Breakfast @ Tiffany's which features marmalade.

Classics such as daiquiris, negronis and margaritas will also feature on the menu.

Mr Dakers said: "The menu will change periodically in order to support sustainability and seasonality.

Norwich Evening News: The bar is inspired by the New York cocktail sceneThe bar is inspired by the New York cocktail scene (Image: 11th & Social)

Norwich Evening News: The bar is in Upper King StreetThe bar is in Upper King Street (Image: 11th & Social)

"The atmosphere will be relaxed in the early hours and more energetic as the night goes on."

For those looking to enjoy some music while sipping their drinks, funk, boogie, disco and acid jazz will be played to give the bar its atmosphere.

Happy hours are on offer daily with two for £12 drinks until 8pm.

Norwich Evening News: They will also serve classic cocktailsThey will also serve classic cocktails (Image: 11th & Social)

Norwich Evening News: There are a number of seating areasThere are a number of seating areas (Image: 11th & Social)

The bar is also hosting You Dawg, a sister company of Bucket List, that will be serving loaded hot dogs for the next three Fridays.

11th & Social in Upper King Street is open Wednesday to Sunday between 5pm and 3am from June 3.