Parramatta's Opulent New 26th Floor Rooftop Bar Nick and Nora's Is Finally Ready to Open

It's been a long time coming, but the Speakeasy Group's hotly-anticipated Parramatta rooftop bar finally has a launch date — just a casual 18 months after it was first announced. Set to open its doors next week, way up on the 26th floor of the V by Crown development, Nick & Nora's will mark the group's sixth venue, joining a stable that includes hospitality hits like Eau de Vie, Mjolner and Melbourne's Boilermaker House.

Pulling inspiration from Dashiell Hammett's novel The Thin Man and its fictional sleuthing characters Nick and Nora Charles, the sophisticated space is an homage to the roaring 30s. The group is currently putting the finishing touches on the venue, which features an opulent fit-out, lavish art deco touches and a whole lot of Champagne. It has room for an impressive 300 people, complete with a sprawling terrace boasting views across the CBD and Sydney Harbour.

Even so, you can rest assured booze isn't taken lightly — the back bar selection will run to a hefty 900 spirits, while climate-controlled fridges are stocked with over 50 Champagnes from the world's most celebrated houses.

The cocktail offering will be as tight as you'd expect from these pros, with a 30-strong list featuring multiple variations of martinis, sours and Champagne-infused sips. And we can't wait to see what delicious mischief the bar gets up to with its five liquid nitrogen stations. As for the food, expect an offering that holds its own against the plush vibe and ritzy drinks lineup — fine cheese and charcuterie, top-quality oysters and some of the world's best caviar promise an all-round opulent affair.

The bar is part of Parramatta's huge V by Crown complex, which features a luxury 72-suite hotel, residential apartments and restaurant Husk and Vine. It's a big opening for the area — and one that looks to really kick off a bar boom.

Nick & Nora's will open at Level 26, 45 Macquarie Street, Parramatta in the second week of October. We'll let you know when it's officially open. 

Images: Jiwon Kim.