New late night hotspot August House will open on Mitchell Street later this month, a 200-cover bar and restaurant’s with interiors created by Rough Design.
Owner and Managing Director, Andy McCartney said: “Mitchell Street is fast becoming the place to be in Glasgow and is surrounded by great bars and restaurants. We’ve earmarked sites to roll out in London, New York, Dubai, and Glasgow and when this unique space with two floors became available it was too much of a good opportunity to pass up.”
He continued: “August House is the perfect place to spend your night out on the town with the best DJs seven nights a week playing the best in house music. However, it’s also a chic, yet affordable place to hang out during the day with delicious pan-Asian small plates such as our soft-shell crab tacos, fried chicken sando or the burrata.”
Speaking on the design and inspiration, Dean Newton from Rough Design, said: “Using a super warm palette of colour and materials including soft velvet seating, curtains and organic features that reform the space; we’ve created a relaxed all-day venue that can transition into a DJ focussed late night destination seamlessly.”
The cocktail menu features classics from the Frozen Strawberry Daiquiri (£9.50), to the perennial Porn Star Martini (£10). The Signature Cocktails menu features eye catching cocktails like the Watermelon Sugar High (£9.50) created using Absolut Watermelon and Watermelon Red Bull; or the Peachy A$$ (£9) made with blood orange gin, peach liqueur, Cocchi Rosa, and citrus – topped off with an edible rice paper peach emoji.
The menu also sees some of the best brands in Glasgow represented in cocktail form. The Brands We Love has feature cocktails made with brands like Aquarius and Cruise in mind. The Aquarius (£9) paying homage to the Uddingston-based creative agency, is made with Boe Violet Gin, citrus, violet liqueur, and cream. While the Cruise (£8.50) is made with Roku gin, black raspberry liqueur, citrus and prosecco.
The new addition to the up-and-coming bar scene in Mitchell Street, will also see a mouth-watering Pan-Asian influenced concept menu, featuring snacks like steamed edamame (with either sea salt or sesame and soy, £4), or choose between sweet potato (£5.50) or skinny fries (£4) with either wasabi mayo & togarashi; cheese and truffle oil; or Bloody Mary ketchup.
Those looking for more of a bite will be enticed by the selection of small plates on offer ranging from £6 to £11; from the August House Tuna Roll made with seasoned rice, sashimi grade tuna, nori, miso truffle mayo, gold leaf, and yuzu wasabi soy; to the Soft Shell Crab Tacos made with avocado, orange salsa, chipotle mayo; or the mini lobster and prawn roll, butter toasted brioche with lobster Marie rose, celery, and old bay seasoning – there’s something for everyone.
As well as a delicious menu, the venue is set to host various DJs seven nights a week playing the best in house music whilst special events are scheduled to be hosted regularly in the unique basement events space. During the month of December, the downstairs space will be transformed into a winter wonderland, creating a juxtaposition between the soft, cool atmosphere upstairs and après ski vibes downstairs.
August House is located on 43 Mitchell Street, G1 3LN and will open Thursday 24th November, from 12pm until 1am (7 nights a week). For more information, visit: augusthouse.co.uk
