Artesian in City of London, Westminster

Simple to book and a pleasant setting with a view of All Souls church. Stick to the cocktails which are superb. As usual with this type of bar, people were turned away despite many empty tables and an abundance of staff. One simply has to keep up the hype, darling! We had booked so none of that foreplay. Expect to pay the retail price of a bottle of champagne for a 175ml glass of the same, often from a bottle that has been open for some time and lost is effervescence. Too many baseball caps for my liking.

Went for drinks after afternoon tea. The cocktails were disappointing. Staff attentive and friendly. Very dimly lit.

Always an amazing experience at Artesian with wonderful staff!

Perfect bar for pre dinner drinks! Beautiful setting and great cocktails!

Excellent service, drinks and snacks. Really buzzy atmosphere for midweek - great place

Awful! We turned up late last night for a drink after the theatre. Met by a shockingly rude Italian male waiter who seemed to think he owned the place. Aggressive attitude from the minute we arrived, and he even laughed at my drink order. Being such an expensive place, people like him should not work here. Horrible and upsetting experience.

We enjoyed pre-dinner birthday drinks in The Artesian on a Saturday evening. I had the ‘Orange’ cocktail which was amazing! The service and atmosphere was excellent and there was a constant top-up of nibbles and olives. I would highly recommend a visit.

Our waiter was excellent. The lighting and noise levels were perfect and the cocktails were delicious. Thank you for the extra special service for our celebration. (We only had drinks, not food, so cannot comment on that!)

Had the best time with my friend, such an amazing atmosphere and vibe. Thank you so much to Dimitris and his team. Will definitely come back for sure!

Well designed drinks, beautiful bar and deco

Astonishingly good venue for cocktails. A buzzy vibe combined with beautiful setting. The staff were wonderful, acknowledged one of the party's birthday on arrival and were attentive throughout. The menu is a beautifully produced booklet and promises all sorts of unusual cocktail ingredients carefully crafted. We asked for recommendations on fresh classics and got an Old Cuban, a twist on the mojito end of the cocktail spectrum. It was fabulously made. Every ingredient carefully balanced and all evident. Even the balanced mint leaf added a subtle but noticeable part of the whole. (If you’re used to mojito that’s just a glass of lime with some rum lobbed in — come here and try the real deal.) Excellent place all round. Smart but not stuffy and a real early evening treat.

A wonderful bar in a wonderful hotel. Cocktails are inventive, unique, and always of excellent quality. Impeccable friendly service in a refined bar and hotel. Nothing is too much for Krystian and his team.

Loved drinks at Artesian, Super glam. Great cocktails. Friendly and attentive service. Feels very special. great people watching. We will be back. Highly recommended!

I went to the bar recently, whilst the atmosphere is pleasant and the service is good, the cocktails I had were poor. The lychee had a scoop of sorbet that I was told to stir in but so rock solid and didn't melt before I had finished my drink. I then had the olive, which was just okay and had barely any liquid. Considering the price of the cocktails, I would expect them to be better.

Cosy place, great service and the cocktails are all amazing. No doubt I will come back again next time I am in london.

Beautiful bar in the Langham hotel. I had a martini that was perfect, and had my drink transferred to a new cold glass multiple times - first class treatment. Also, it's a quiet place, no loud music - granted it was a quiet evening.

Lovely bar, nice cocktails, great atmosphere!

Such splendid cocktails. The very best. Take your time and read the menu. The bar food is delicious, premium amd you won't mind paying for it. Recommended for service also, the staff are polished in their professionalism. Enjoy!

Interesting menu with oriental twists and exotic ingredients - overall good ambience and great cocktails; worth noting that for each cocktail they have an option to convert as mocktail which is fantastic for any company that doesn’t drink

"The snozberries taste like snozberries" - an interesting take of upcycling things to make things taste like other things.

Overpriced and tasteless cocktails, £40 for 2 mocktails! Unfriendly staff and full of themselves, move on!

There is a reason that this is a top 50 bar in the world. They care about every detail in each drink and food item. Unbelievable.

We decided to stop by for a drink on our way to dinner. And they certainly did not disappoint. The cocktails were just made to perfection. Looks amazing and taste great! And with the great service as expected from a 5 star hotel. Off course, expect the price tag to go with it 😁

Excellent service, delicious cocktails and knowledgeable staff. They just launched their new menu, and it's really fun and tasty!

Very busy bar. The bar staff certainly know their stuff. We sat at the bar to watch them making the cocktails.

It costs a lot, but well worth it. The quality and hedonistic experience of the drinks (and nibbles) is absolutely excellent! Better than the London standard. The bar staff are also incredibly welcoming, helpful and informed on the menu. The menu is extensive, but if you have a specific interest (eg "dry spicy mist") they'll be able to come up with a drink which is just perfect. Krystian especially is lovely, thank you for a lovely evening!

A must try for the cocktails fan !

Chic interior and very tasty cocktails, large menu

Amazing drinks. Definitely deserves to be one of the top 100 bars

Reasonably good cocktails, but for the price (£25) you expect much more. My main memory is of my cocktail which had bubble tea style tapioca pearls in which were hard and uncooked. This felt like such a basic mistake it overshadowed the rest of the drink. It's a very interesting menu certainly, but it feels more experimental than polished.

Opened in 1865 as Europe’s first ‘Grand Hotel’, The Langham, London is situated in the Marylebone district on Langham Place. Within The Langham is Artesian Bar, which was named the best bar in the world for 4 years in a row starting in 2012. Known for its lavish interior and eye-catching purple leather chairs, Artesian is currently led by the charismatic Giulia Cuccurullo. Her team’s current menu Ingredients of the Future, was a finalist for the 2023 Los Siete Misterios Best Cocktail Menu Award by the World’s 50 Best Bars. Each cocktail on the menu highlights a single and sometimes unusual ingredient. For example, Insects is a smoky whiskey sour featuring Michter’s bourbon, Campari, Nixta Corn Liqueur, chicatanas, coffee, lime and crickets. Other than world class drinks and hospitality, Artesian has some of the best bar food in London thanks to a collaboration with Angelo Sato of Humble Chicken in Soho. A must are the buttermilk chicken karaage with spicy miso mayo.

The best cocktails I have in my life. What's more, we have an amazing service delivered by Dimitris. His recommendations were very neat. Loved it.

Artesian , lovely place with a super drinks

Very welcoming even though I was on my own. Tuna was delicious but buttermilk chicken only a step above what you would get in a chicken joint. Had their version of an old-fashioned which was fan. 68 Sterling for two small plates and a cocktail.

Totally love this place! I always come back with my friends visiting London to get a nice experience or perfect for some dates! It is quite interactive since the waiters try to help you choosing an isli ring cocktail. Sweet potato for me was the best, but I tried the beetroot and I was amazed. Regardless the cocktails, there is a fascinating entrance, a long impressive route to restrooms, a great “show” to present the cocktail. There is one remark: waitresses sometimes knee down when talk to you which I am not sure if it is to lower down their voice and keep the vibes cosy or gives a bit the impression of submission to clients. Not sure, that was a bit tricky and maybe the only thing to point out as a remark.

A chic interior and medley of innovative cocktails guaranteed at Artesian. Named after the original, 360-feet deep well under the hotel, the award-winning bar is perfect for celebrations, after-work tipples or an indulgent nightcap. Exciting food menu and a cocktail pairing experience which has been inspired by traditional Japanese dishes and meticulously researched ingredients that show remarkable sustainability and versatility.

Had a lovely date night here the other night, the service was exemplary and the drinks were really well crafted. The menu seems to contain a lot of riffs on classic cocktails done in a sustainable manner, some of these really work knock it out the park- I really enjoyed the Kombu which is a scotch based negroni riff. The service was the aspect that really set this place apart though. Our server Joel was very polite and down to earth, keen to explain the menu and the ingredients to us, and importantly didn’t have the slightest air of pretentiousness or arrogance when serving as can sometimes happen in these kinds of bars. Overall a lovely experience, will definitely be coming back soon.

Lights down low. Nice atmosphere bar. Good drinks.

Very vibey. Busy on a friday night and very fun. Food was overated for the price

Ambiente molto curato, ottimo aperitivo e cocktail di qualità. Hostess molto cortese a trovare un tavolo disponibile alla vigilia .A place to be in London

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

Exclusive bar with really innovative cocktails, just expect to pay around £25 a cocktail

Pedimos dos batidos primero nos sacaron uno mal con hielo que no era lo que habíamos pedido después nos sacaron los batidos calientes y uno de ellos era el que nos habían sacado con hielo el que no queríamos batido así que estaba totalmente insípido y malo,el servicio malo también

Nice bar narrow selection of food, best cocktail. Staff was very friendly, bar interior was amazing it’s really seems luxurious bar in London.

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.

Gorgeous atmosphere, incredible marble everywhere but the drinks were extremely expensive (1 cocktail is 2-3 McDonald's meals worth), but then presented with so much ice that the glass only contains 25% liquid. Some of my colleagues took a cocktail that required assembly with tiger nuts and a spoon? A bit pretentious but nevertheless, I'd most certainly be back with colleagues.

Tasty cocktails in a relaxing setting. Very expensive, and you could probably get cocktails as nice in cheaper places, but it’s worth it for the lovely atmosphere.

Great atmosphere and amazing staff !! Will definitely be back

- very unique cocktails - their martinis were very different; tried a "SOIL" and there was a plant in it with a glucose soil base - their fried chicken and sandwich were absolutely delicious - intimate setting with the upscale vibes given the Langham Overall, top cocktail lounge in London. Really good food and cocktails. Prices are high, given you're at the Langham, but well worth it.

Had a lovely couple of hours here tonight with a friend

Was served by Joel tonight - his service was impeccable. Many thanks to Joel and the team.

Great place for high-quality drinks in London. They also have nice food and even better service; I highly recommend this place.

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.

Amazingly creative cocktails Perfect service, Lorenzo was just magic and had splendid suggestions to match our tastes. A surprising journey of wonders ! (3rd time, still a charm)

Ένα υπέροχο bar με εκπληκτική ατμόσφαιρα.Το κλίμα φανταστικό και η εξυπηρετηση φοβερή … ο κύριος Δημήτρης επαγγελματίας και πολύ φιλόξενος .

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!

One of the best spots in town for old fashions 🥃🪨🍊👌 which will cost you your kidneys, but good thing is you have two or them 🤑

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.

Excellent and imaginative cocktails, friendly service, and pleasant vibe. Definitely gets a thumbs-up as still one of the best bars in London.

What an amazing cocktail bar, cannot recommend this place enough. You should try the tasting menu, 3 cocktails with three dishes. The food very good, the cocktails amazing. We will definitely keep this place on our list.

Fantastic original cocktails in a great setting. We had a lovely time, service was amazing. Special thanks to Joel for being such a great host

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.

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.

Wonderful place, excellent service and polite staff, cocktails are work of mixologists and the overall experience is quite unique and worth revisiting

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!

A truly amazing place. The staff is great, they treat customers well, no matter whether you are wearing a suit or a T-shirt. They explain how the drinks are made, and what's the idea behind them. The drinks are unbelievable, I have never seen anything like this before. Free snacks and water included. I wish I could give them 6-stars!

Beautiful atmosphere and a range of cocktails and rums. Worth a visit.

Great spot! Lorenzo and the other bartenders are fantastic and super friendly! Definitely coming back!

A wonderful evening with my wife made all the more special by the friendly staff and amazing cocktails

This was our second visit to Artesian. The first one was great, the second even better. Fabulous drinks and fabulous service. Thanks guys! Will definitely be back soon!

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.

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 😀🍻

Good cocktails, energy, and friendly and attentive bartenders! Alessandro had great service. I would go again. I got 'Sun' cocktail (good and well-balanced, worth trying even though I don't like carbonated drinks typically), 'Past' (great if you like more spirit-forward cocktails with dark liquor), and also tried another tall foamy cocktail – not sure what it's called. Everything was good! I would've tried more if I had enough alcohol tolerance left.

The cocktails were absolutely amazing!!

Un bar fort sympa situé dans un très bel hôtel. Réservation fortement conseillée. Le cadre est chaleureux, et on sent le souci du détail que ce soit dans le service que dans l'offre food et les cocktails, plutôt chers mais originaux (et puis la qualité, ça se paye). Notre serveur était sympathique et attentionné. Nous avons passé une excellente soirée !

My fav bar ❤️ truly amazing creative and delicious food and the service was the best ⭐️truly attentive and dedicated to 5 star delivery

This is truely the best cocktail bar! It has its reputation for many great reasons!! Amazing decoration, amazing place, and I will NOT show the cocktails pics - no spoilers here!

Great ambiance, lovely drinks and service. Wonderful place to start an evening.

Amazing and original cocktails! Recommended

Lovely service and very welcoming!

Top cocktails -1☆ voor de service

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!

Sublime cocktails. Visited twice (about 6 years between visits!) and on both occasions they have been outstanding.

Thoroughly enjoyed the Langham’s Artesian one early evening on a rainy Saturday. The reason for the 5 stars is because it’s exactly what you would expect from a glitzy hotel bar. Are the drinks expensive? Yes. Are they nice though? Yes. The front of staff and serving staff are attentive and present and the ambience is lovely too. When you make a decision to go to a hotel bar like this for alcoholic beverages, you know it will not be cheap. So what you want is to feel like it’s worth it in comparison to what else you could get in London by comparison. You don’t want to come out begrudging the pounds you’ve spent. Having tried a few other hotel bars of equal standing, I’d have to say this is one of my consistently good favourites. Give it a try!

Perfect ambiance. Cocktails can be better

Great atmosphere, cocktails and friendly service

We had a lovely stay, bar food and drinks was excellent. Would definitely come back when travelling to london again!

The best cocktail I’ve ever had. My favourite is Past, just a perfect old fashion with the biggest ice cube, which really changes the experience of the drink. The complementary crisps and olives are out of this world.

What an amazing experience. The decor, atmosphere, and service are outstanding. We went celebrating an anniversary and were made to feel very special. Can’t wait to return.

A fantastic cocktail bar in the heart of London. Beautiful setting, great cocktails.

My favourite cocktail bar in london. Prices are decent and they have really good finger food ie fried karaage Service was above average Mixologists are flexible and know many recipes

Perfectly formulated cocktails in a beautiful environment. Service is flawless.

Service was as expected albeit not enough light. Furniture was okay but not comfortable enough for longer discussions or business meetings. Ideal for a drink in a relaxed environment post dinner.

Great place and delicious cocktail. Expensive prices

Masters of service and cocktails

Beautiful bar. Superb service. Exactly what you would expect.

Absolutely beautiful ambiance, cocktails to die for! Definitely recommend 👌🏻

Nice atmosphere with attentive waiters. Not cheap but really great whisky sour and old fashioned

Amazing place. Pricey but so nice for a quiet drink with the stars of the BBC!

Just wanted to have a drink and the customer service there was really bad, very rude waiters