About David Nguyen Luu

With 25 years in hospitality, David Nguyen-Luu notably helmed the operations of Barrelhouse Group (which includes Sydney gin bar The Barber Shop), and the bars of restaurant icons Vue de Monde, and Rockpool Bar & Grill. Hand-picked in 2019 to head up Manhattan Bar at Regent Singapore, David led the team to Asia's 50 Best Bars ‘Michter's Art of Hospitality Award 2020’, as well as being the driving force behind Manhattan's latest and exciting cocktail menu before his recent departure. Still based in Singapore, David is currently consulting to some of the world’s leading food and beverage organizations.