Event professionals gathered at NOLA Smokehouse and Bar in Barangaroo on Tuesday night for the harbourside venue’s joint first birthday and New Orleans Mardi Gras celebration.

Guests were treated to a tempting menu of American-style bites and and freshly-mixed cocktails, while entertainment was provided by a seven-piece jazz band and carnival dancers.

The Barangaroo precinct is building a reputation as one of Sydney’s hottest dining destinations, with the city’s first dedicated vermouth bar and restaurant and the 180-seat Barangaroo house venue all located on the same strip.

Nola Smokehouse is located at the tip of Barangaroo Avenue and includes a variety of event spaces for corporate groups, including a private dining room for up to 15 guests and a bar with capacity for up to 180.