A bar in Norwich is in the running to win an illustrious industry award.

11th & Social in Upper King Street has been shortlisted for the Best Bar in the Midlands and East Anglia. 

Norwich Evening News: 11th and Social only opened in June last year11th and Social only opened in June last year (Image: 11th & Social)

The bar, which is inspired by the New York cocktail scene, opened in June and is the first venture of Matthew Dakers who has worked in the industry for 25 years.

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Its menu has a collection of signature cocktails such as the Manhattan Project, made with peanut butter, and the Breakfast at Tiffany's which has a marmalade twist.

Norwich Evening News: James Wright from 11th and Social was nominated for a national awardJames Wright from 11th and Social was nominated for a national award (Image: James Wright)

The shortlist comes as part of the Class Magazines Bar Awards 2024 with the winners being announced at a ceremony at Battersea Arts Centre in London on April 16.

It comes after bartender James Wright was recognised among 15 other bartenders in the line-up for Bar Magazine's Best Mixologist title.