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Artesian

Bar Cocktail bar Lounge

One of the Top rated Lounges in Westminster


Address

1C Portland Pl, London W1B 1JA, United Kingdom

Website

www.artesian-bar.co.uk

Contact

+44 20 7636 1000

Price rating

$$$$

Rating on Google Maps

4.60 (768 reviews)

Open on Google Maps

Working Hours

  • Wednesday: 4 PM to 12 AM
  • Thursday: 4 PM to 1 AM
  • Friday: 4 PM to 1 AM
  • Saturday: 4 PM to 1 AM
  • Sunday: 4 PM to 12 AM
  • Monday: 4 PM to 12 AM
  • Tuesday: 4 PM to 12 AM

Featured Reviews


Frequently mentioned in reviews: cocktails (27) service (19) drinks (16) cocktail (15) great (12) staff (12) London (11) good (11) menu (9) hotel (8)
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  • 5/5 Jules A. 1 year ago on Google
    So I was advised by a fellow blogger where the best Pina colada is in London and he told me the Langham hotel cocktail bar is really really good. I said okay I trust your opinion and I will go check it out. I am not going to lie it was amazing, I drank some of it and thought got I just can't stop I got two and I can now feel the affects of the alcohol. But hey it's great I really love this Pina colada it really is delicious and it goes down far far too easily. So if you have seen my reviews they are honest and to the point. I highly recommend here. They are just far too good. If you think my review is good and you agree please press like. Thank you and enjoy.
    4 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 M. N. 7 months ago on Google • 181 reviews
    Sublime lounge! The burger is juicy, and so delicious, and the incredible thing is this burger is available in the in-room dining of the hotel it's located in! The juices were fresh, and tasty. I had a custom mocktail, which was definitely well-done. Soup was great too, and they do have great desserts... But that burger. Staff is friendly as well.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 3/5 Manu K. 1 year ago on Google
    Visited this place a few times while I was staying at The Langham. Overall good. Decent selection of wine by the glass. But service and attitude was spotty- sometimes bordering on rude and racist especially by the manager/supervisor of the bar- almost as if he knew everything and we were just folks who somehow had the money to pay and afford to sit in the bar and he couldn’t be bothered about it. Would not recommend it.
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Tsenka G. 10 months ago on Google • 280 reviews
    Artesian truly exceeded my expectations with their delightful cocktails and impressive atmosphere. From the moment I stepped into the venue, I was captivated by the stylish and sophisticated ambiance. The talented mixologists at Artesian know how to craft exceptional cocktails that tantalise the taste buds. Each drink I tried was a work of art, perfectly balanced and bursting with unique flavours. The attention to detail in both the presentation and the taste was remarkable. The staff members were attentive, friendly, and truly went above and beyond to ensure a memorable evening. I highly recommend Artesian for anyone seeking an extraordinary cocktail experience accompanied by top-notch service.

  • 5/5 Daniel L. 2 years ago on Google
    Very special place. Wind awards for being a top cocktail bar in London and worldwide. Upscale place inside a very fancy hotel (entrance if from the hotel main entrance and then to the left when inside). We had a great experience with great service, the drinks were perfect, it's obviously on the higher end of pricing (around £19 per cocktail) but worth every penny, up to you how often this is your night out, we will definelty be coming back.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 mel C. 8 months ago on Google • 25 reviews
    It's been named the best cocktail bar in the world - and we agree! The place is intimate, the waiters are extremely friendly and do their utmost to satisfy the customer. The drinks are expensive, but you won't find cocktails with such unexpected flavours anywhere else. There are also snacks which, again, are excellent and a little expensive but that's part of the place. It's one of the best of London and we'll be happy to come back and try them all!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 3/5 Andrew B. 1 year ago on Google
    £16 for a sip of a martini in a test tube? Edgy but not good. Other standard cocktails were good and it is a nice room but we were tucked in by the service stand.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Emmeline 5 years ago on Google
    Excellent cocktails bar in the heart of London, which is considered one of the best cocktails bar in the world. Cocktails are very nicely crafted but if you don't fancy anything from their menu they are happy to prepare something for you, you just need to tell them what you like and they really can come with very original and delicious cocktails. Of course is in the pricey side but the ambience and the service is impecable.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Alex H. 4 years ago on Google
    After all the awards it has won, I was really expecting to be wowed by the cocktails here, but when I arrived, friends and family in tow, all excited by how I'd been talking it up, the initial impression from the cocktail menu was a little disappointing. A very plain menu with pretty plain sounding drinks, each composed only of two components (though admittedly many of the components I didn't recognise). Don't let this fool you. Behind the veil of simplicity lies world class Fat-Duck levels of culinary excellence and scientific creativity. Whisky and peach? Champagne and cream? Eugh. And most of them are plainly (if elegantly) presented, most just a clear ungarnished liquid. But then you try it. Anything but simple. Refined, distilled, centrifuged, redistilled, infused... The results are uniformly brilliant. Having had the cheekiness to ask, we were also treated to a brief tour of the laboratory where they develop these inspired glasses of mixology genius. To our amazement, whilst it was densely packed, the lab was quite small, just a single room in the basement. But to see even just a little glimpse into the creative and engineering processes behind their award winning drinks was quite a privilege. Yes it's expensive (£20/drink when we were there) but these are no ordinary drinks. Worth every penny.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Noura 4 months ago on Google • 55 reviews
    Fabulous cocktail place and experience! We loved the atmosphere and the service was excellent, with tailored made cocktails based on your preferences. What makes the place even more special is the delicious food menu with easy to share options. We’ll certainly come back and recommend.

  • 5/5 Gari S. 5 months ago on Google • 47 reviews
    Stopped here for a quick drink with my friend. Had been here once before. Cocktail menu is great and incentive, service was attentive and friendly, atmosphere is great, cocktails were delicious, couldn't fault it, can't wait to come back.

  • 5/5 Sasha W. 2 months ago on Google • 33 reviews New
    I love the vibe of Artesian, the decor looks great especially the bar area. And the cocktails were amazing. I’ve tried the old fashioned from signature menu, it was nice and funny. My friend kept saying it looked like Chinese soup with soils LOL. And then I’ve ordered penicillin which is my favourite. It’s another good one in London. It’s smoky, fresh and gingery. It definitely surprised me. Other than that, the service was great! The waiters are very thoughtful and caring. And they served us the birthday drinks as well. I will definitely go back for the service and cocktails.

  • 5/5 J C. 4 months ago on Google • 9 reviews
    We enjoyed ourselves thoroughly! The cocktails were well-deserving of their reputation. I made a reservation - had a really nice table with a small sofa (love a sofa table). Very glad for the reservation as they were busy and had to turn away a few walk-ins. I would def be back, and with more friends next time!

  • 5/5 Robin J. 1 year ago on Google
    Great Staff, Great cocktails, great snacks. One our party was celebrating her birthday and the staff presented her with (honestly) one of the best cakes any of us had ever tasted. It looked beautiful but the flavour (passion fruit?) was exceptional.

  • 5/5 Andrew E. 2 years ago on Google
    This oasis in London is within the Langham Hotel just outside the main BBC HQ upper Regent Street. Here you will find attention to detail, a place to intimately chat, contemplate life if you wish. Superb Staff and Superb Service thanks for looking after me & my friend.

  • 5/5 Natalie 2 years ago on Google
    Lovely cocktail bar. Staff were very knowledgeable on the drinks menu and able to give good advice. Drinks were tasty. Pricey, but not unreasonable given the quality of drinks/great staff. Lovely place to go for a treat!

  • 5/5 Vamsi P. 7 months ago on Google
    Pricey (upwards of £20 a cocktail) and the service was a little slow despite the empty bar. But the staff were polite, and crucially the drinks were spectacular. Perhaps the best I’ve ever had and definitely more to my liking than some of the creations from other bars nearby.

  • 5/5 Áquila F. 1 year ago on Google
    I love everything about this place. From cocktails to service and deco all spot on! Thank Alessandro for taking care of us, explaining all cocktails and being so friendly!

  • 5/5 Sameer M. 10 months ago on Google
    One of the best bars of London Truly phenomenal service The drinks are really well made and curated The team is one of the best I've personally seen From the menu to the music to the food... Everything is top notch 😀🍻

  • 5/5 Ian W. 2 years ago on Google
    Fantastic staff, great vibe and excellent cocktails 🍸

  • 5/5 Alisha S. 2 years ago on Google
    Loved this bar, drinks were nice and presented beautifully! Nice for a memorable date night!

  • 5/5 John H. 2 years ago on Google
    Love this elegant, exclusive cocktail venue. Gorgeous cocktails and champagne on tap. Corteous, professional staff. Well worth a visit if you are in Central London but book a table as is busy and frequented by the guests from the Langham.

  • 5/5 Alexandra G. 4 years ago on Google
    The staff was so friendly and assisting us with our choice. The service was lovely and well executed. So happy that I could visit this place at an amazing location. The cocktails might be expensive but it was worth it!

  • 5/5 Henry U. 1 year ago on Google
    Very elegant place with a very pleasant athmosphere and an excellent selection of drinks. Really creative themed cocktail menu that changes frequently enough as well. Beyond that the service was truly fantastic; really helpful and making sure I was looked after well while waiting for my fried to arrive.

  • 2/5 edwin c. 1 year ago on Google
    Went for cocktails. Completely style over substance. There are much places places in London

  • 5/5 Lo-Nelle S. 2 years ago on Google
    Food and drinks were fab- staff was amazing. Nice place

  • 2/5 David K. 1 year ago on Google
    I have been visiting Artesian since 2013 and it was my favourite place. I was there 3 days ago and total disappointment. the service is still pleasant, but sorry guys cocktails are awful and burger had an old bunny, ketchup cap was dusty. paying £21-25 for those cocktail is ridiculous, sorry but it made me feel I was in a bar of some cheap holiday express, although again stuff offered complementary discount and were very polite.

  • 5/5 Karin E. 1 year ago on Google
    Excellent service, delicious cocktails and knowledgeable staff.

  • 5/5 Steve P. 1 year ago on Google
    Fantastic, superb atmosphere, ambiance and staff. The building and interior is fantastic. A must visit!

  • 5/5 Joe B. 1 year ago on Google
    My daughter and I have always been close. From time to time we celebrate that, and last night was such an occasion. We would have enjoyed our precious time together anywhere, but it was just especially delightful to be hosted at a place with such incredible attention to detail. Her drink was served in a copper martini glass and garnished with a slice of white chocolate. When I looked at the ice in my highball I marveled at how perfectly stacked my ice cubes were, only to realize they weren’t perfectly stacked, but were in fact a single tall ice “cube” designed to fit the glass perfectly. There’s a famous story of a concert violinist who played in the DC subway while distracted passengers hurried by. Don’t make that mistake if you visit this bar. Stop, pause, notice the attention of the servers, the pagoda shapes carved at the top of the bar, the every detail that someone has agonized over to bring this experience to you. Marvel at the many miracles that have brought you to this moment, to celebrate with this perfectly crafted experience and your brief time on this planet. So yes, my daughter and I have always been close and we would have enjoyed a bottle of malt liquor from a paper bag on a park bench. And this is not exactly a review of a hotel bar. It’s actually more a thank you note. We deeply appreciated our evening at Artesian, and the exclamation mark they put on our evening, so many miles from home. Thank you!

  • 5/5 Chris D. 2 years ago on Google
    Vibrant cocktail bar offering a vast variety of drinks. Probably the best cocktail bar in London that's won multi awards.

  • 5/5 Sarah B. 2 years ago on Google
    One of the best cocktails bars in London - the ambience, the staff, the drinks selection are all fab!

  • 5/5 Tom P. 2 years ago on Google
    Gorgeous space with impeccable service and cocktails.

  • 5/5 Claire C. 1 month ago on Google • 3 reviews New
    We had the most amazing experience in this bar with Laurenza, the manager and all her gorgeous team that were really flying. They were so fast and efficient. The drinks were flowing and the food was amazing. The atmosphere you want to go there every evening. Unbelievable experience! Thank you so much to the whole team

  • 3/5 Catherine O. 2 years ago on Google
    Found the decor a little tired and uninspired and some of the seats were uncomfortable and squashed too close together so didn't feel particularly classy or special. The staff were pleasant enough, nothing exceptional. The cocktails on the other hand were very quirky and unusual, lots of choice and things you don't see everywhere, nicely presented. Not cheap obviously.

  • 4/5 Kenny Y. 5 years ago on Google
    The decor is lovely - grandiose but still quite intimate. Service is good. Cocktails are definitely very much on the high-end (average being about 19£) and are very experimental indeed. Each is named and curated after a "memory" in life, like when you retired, or when your kids left home. For a cocktail that had something about first time falling off a bike, there was a sorbet that tasted like blood. Honestly it was ghastly lol. I get the concept and I like it, but I just wish the cocktails were actually tastier.

  • 4/5 Larissa K. 3 years ago on Google
    This is a lovely hotel and bar. The bar serves amazingly made classic cocktails and the service was good. My favourite was the watermelon daiquiri! However, I did run into an issue with not being let in because not everyone had arrived despite having a booking. I even called the hotel to try and connect me to the bar, since I was running late, and it could not be reached.

  • 4/5 eric h. 2 years ago on Google
    Beautiful place with very good service. Lots of space outside the bar in Langham hotel. However, the bar is small and overcrowded from time to time. It's best to seat forward the window end.


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Amenities


  • Payments
    • ✓️ Debit cards
    • ✓️ Credit cards
    • ✓️ NFC mobile payments
  • Offerings
    • ✓️ Beer
    • ✓️ Food
    • ✓️ Wine
    • ✓️ Alcohol
    • ✓️ Cocktails
    • ✓️ Food at bar
    • ✓️ Hard liquor
    • ✓️ Free water refills
  • Accessibility
    • ✓️ Wheelchair accessible seating
    • ✓️ Wheelchair accessible entrance
    • ✓️ Wheelchair accessible restroom
  • Dining options
    • ✓️ Seating
  • Service options
    • ✓️ Dine-in
    • ✗ Takeout
    • ✗ Delivery

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