WatchHouse Somerset House in City of London, Westminster

Excellent coffee, excellent food, and a nice place to work for a while or catch up with friends. The staff are exceptional; I was served by Shraddha on this visit, who was friendly and accommodating as always. Each one of my visits to this WatchHouse can be described as nothing short of magical. As Thomas Jefferson once remarked, "Coffee is the favourite drink of the civilized world". And WatchHouse at Somerset House is surely the peak of civilization.

coffee and food was really good. i came there to work and study on my laptop, and unfortunately i wasn’t able to stay for too long, it was crowded and loud, so even with the headphones on, i could barely focus. also during peak hours, you’re only able to stay there for 90 minutes. it is very pretty though, so i will definitely come back, but just for a brunch/coffee with friends!

Loved the place and the atmosphere, we had Diogo as our barista and he was really amazing and kind to us.

I'm sitting by the window watching the rain while waiting for the Courtauld Gallery to open. The rainy scenery outside the window is as good as coffee. It rained a lot on the way and it was uncomfortable, but I ended up sitting in a good seat because of the rain. Is this the so-called Lucky Vicky?

The coffee was so nice and Shraddha was super friendly :)

Really nice atmosphere! Thanks to Shraddha who was really friendly :)

A nice cafe to relax and catch up on some work. The view by the windows are absolutely amazing. Thank you to Shaddha for quick service!

Shraddha was amazing! Highly recommend

I went there last Saturday with my friend and had a great time, especially after finding a sunny spot in the outdoor area overlooking the Somerset House!

WatchHouse at Somerset is an outstanding coffee spot. They put a lot of care into their coffee, and it really shows—it's simply exceptional. While waiting for my pour over, I was pleasantly surprised with a complimentary batch brew, which was such a nice touch! The staff are incredibly friendly and knowledgeable, making the experience even better. The food is delicious, and the Matcha cookie was an absolute standout. The atmosphere is warm and inviting, and I honestly can’t recommend this place enough. It's a must-visit if you’re ever in London!

Flat Whites have something amazing! Firm, rich and delicious taste. One of the best coffees I have tasted in London. I will definitely return to them.. It has several branches

Scenic. Prefer this place any day over any other cafe.

Loved the coffee and the ambience, and the customer service was amazing

A large, spacious cafe with a beautiful view of the courtyard. Its coffee is nice and distinctive. The workers are helpful and provide table service. I tried the flat white and it was wonderful.. Their downside is that the sessions are uncomfortable. Update: After an hour and a half of sitting, they told me that I must leave the café and make the table available to other customers, as you must not stay in the café for more than 90 minutes according to a very strange policy!

My favorite breakfast spot in London. I literally go there every single day. Best coffee ever! And the atmosphere is amazing especially when it’s in an historical building. Love the staff there. Everyone’s so friendly and sweet. Shradelha is amazing.

Great food and service from Nadia, lovely setting in the Somerset House

Excellent ! Food, drink and service were all on point from Anastasia 🤙 Lovely place, I recommend

Great customer service! Outstanding product quality

Nice place, awful service in the fact the staff won't clean the outside tables!!

Lovely courtyard in the sun. Ok coffee and friendly service.

I was lucky to sit by the window, enjoying delicious bread and coffee while looking outside. The staff was friendly, and the space was beautiful.

Perfect little study space with plugs and great coffee! Lovely and quick service too

Good atmosphere, suitable for studying and coffee was good!

Food is ok, but coffee and service are really good

Enjoyed brunch here, nice coffee! Also, Shraddha was really helpful!

Very nice atmosphere, good food and service

It was really nice! The place and the taste of food are perfect! Service is excellent too:)

Love the breakfast at this Watchhouse! The breakfast burrito and eggs Benedict are both great. My server this time, Shraddha, was also super sweet and attentive. There is also lots of room to sit and great coffee.

Kind and welcoming staff with a wonderful atmosphere. Don't miss out on the delicious coffee and cookies..

Great food, very fast and friendly service! Alex was the best! The location is also really nice…will come back again!

The coffee and service here was really good! Would definitely be open to coming here again.

The best WatchHouse branch, beautiful interior, quiet and chilled ambience. The service was great, staffs were very friendly and fast. The food is alright but I would definitely go for coffee catch ups with friends or just some quiet reading time.

Lovely location with friendly attentive staff, Germaine was particularly very welcoming and she helped make the experience much better ☺️

Absolutely amazing place! Very good pastries and coffee

Nice coffee and place to sit down and have relaxing moment

Good coffee, fresh atmosphere and friendly team.

It’s nice to hang out while drinking coffee.

the place is very comfortable and cozy with very nice decorations ☺️ The coffee smells very good and super tasty 👌🏻👌🏻😋 the croissant was ok tho 🤔

Lovely cafe in Somerset House Very pleasant people serving and food was delicious. Eggs Royale with perfectly cooked eggs on a muffin with smoked salmon. Nice seating area and to top it off the toilet facilities are top class. Recommended.

Best espresso drinks in this end of London

Great variety of toast options, pastries and drinks. The views are lovely if you take a window table.

lovely place to have brunch! everything is so good and the view is amazing ☺️

Lovely atmosphere and def my fav watchouse branch. Shraddha has been lovely, great service. Excellent recommendations on pour over coffees, would highly recommend this spot for a chill day out

Iced black was great, and Shraddha was wonderful! Wanna visit again

Lovely cafe right inside Somerset House. Great coffee, great selection of pastries, can recommend their salmon, avocado and egg lunch option. I brought a group of friends, everyone was happy and appreciated the friendly team lead by manager Eva!

We had really nice time at Watchhouse. Especially, Shraddha served us good food with in very charming manner. Will visit again for sure.

Lovely place, delicious food, welcoming and friendly environment and service. Thanks Shraddha for the magnificent service!

All time favourite cafe! The coffee is amazing and shout out to Shraddha for the lovely service

Amazing, pure distilled coffee with a very wonderful berry taste. I ordered an egg sandwich with avocado. I had breakfast with it 3 times for two people, each time for 80 riyals.

Egg shell in the eggs Benedict Staff avoid you was a great place now turning into a tourist trap

Everything about this Watchhouse location is fantastic, except for one recurring issue with the loyalty program due to a specific employee. I’ve experienced problems twice: 1. She registered only 1 coffee instead of 3, simply because she forgot. 2. She never asks or reminds customers about the loyalty program. Other than that, the service and atmosphere are excellent

The atmosphere is good as always and Shraddha was so sweet x

It was a nice visit! Loved the scenery from the window seat and great coffee! Thank you for your kind service shraddha😚🤍

Watch House in Somerset House is my favorite spot in London. Thank you, Shraddha for your exceptional service and lovely smile. You have made my day again!

Nice coffee and great place to have a lovely afternoon with friends.

Great quality of coffee, cakes and pastries.

Lovely place, great ambience and amazing staff 🫶 Greeted and treated by lovely Shraddha!

The atmosphere is nice and the coffee is delicious. Shraddha staff is very friendly

Shraddha is such an amazing staff with great service. The food and coffee are really nice to try.

Freddy our waiter was wonderful, top notch coffee with an incredible view of the court yard. Avocado toast was to die for, as was the coffee. Cheers!

The place is really great and stylish. And the staff, expecially Shraddha, was very kind and nice. It's definitely a super pleasant experience.

Such a cozy spot with great coffee and Shraddha working there was so sweet

Really enjoyed this café. The coffee and food was great. Friendly staff and wonderful atmosphere.

Try the croissant and the ryog is excellent

Been coming to this place for years! Lovely lovely coffee. Freddie was real chill

Great coffee and great service from our server Shraddha!

Great place to study, Shraddha was nice too! Very welcoming.

Cool place, nice vibes. Freddy was great!

Here slightly too often. Shoutout to Freddie ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

One of my favourite places to pass through - lovely service and the coffee is always good Highly recommend 👌🏽

I had no idea there was a watch house here till today. Best coffee around. And Shraddha was very kind to me, will be coming back for sure.

Food and atmosphere looked great. I went to order and the lady behind the coutner was insistent that I sat down to order. I told her I wanted to look at the pastries and she seemed annoyed at this. Seemingly very flustered, she told me again to sit down to order and assured me she would come take my order. I sat there for 10 minutes and no one came to take my order. Disappointing that the service was rude and quite honestly appalling for such an upmarket cafe. I left and went to a different one.

very good experience, the service and staff are adorable! I recommend

I loved this coffee! And yet I have done several in London but this one is exceptional! Freddie served me and he was very courteous, joking and very available to my friends and myself. I recommend this place 100% and especially Freddie who made this experience special! Thank you Freddie and thank you to the team!

Very good experience! I highly recommend, the waiter Freddie is adorable and very friendly!

I came today and it was so good. The coffee was fabulous ! Freddie was really kind and helpful ! Thank u so much !!

One of my best coffees in London! Both in the food, the decor, and the staff, I thank Fredi who served us with a smile throughout!

I recently had the pleasure of visiting this cute cafe and I must say, it stands as a paragon of café excellence. The ambiance is exquisitely warm and inviting, with meticulously curated décor that creates a serene and comfortable environment. However, the highlight of my visit was the unparalleled service. My heartfelt gratitude goes to Freddie , whose impeccable service transformed our visit into an extraordinary experience. The beverages were crafted with precision, and the homemade pastries were nothing short of sublime. It is rare to encounter an establishment where one feels so genuinely welcomed and where the quality of service is nothing less than impeccable. Bravo, and keep up the outstanding work!

We had a great time, the coffee is excellent and we were very well received by the waiter Fredi!

We were on holiday and stop by this cafe. The place is nice and the food taste good. Also the staff name Alex was so nice to us and made the experience even better. Must visit when u are in this area. Thank you so much

Watchhouse had quickly become my go to coffee spot in London. I rarely give 5 star reviews, but this place has proven time and time again to be outstanding. It’s great for takeaway, for breakfast at the sit down area, and even better for takeaway but sitting in the courtyard outside with it. It’s a beautiful location, great quality beans and attention to detail, and the food is outstanding. 5/5 top review.

This is a beautiful cafe located in the Somerset Square. High ceiling and bright light from the window make it an ideal atmosphere for a brunch place, afternoon coffee or a work space. The staff is very kind, food was very good and coffee even better. They have a 90-minute policy as it can get busy but the staff let me stay longer to work as it wasn't too busy.

Excellent service, lovely staff and beautiful interiors.

Lovely food and coffee!! Recommend.

Coffee was amazing, and so was the bruch. (And the service). Highly recommend

A lovely & cozy spot with amazing pour over options. Shraddha was amazing! :)

Lovely cake, coffee and falafel. Fantastic service from all staff but especially shradda. Will definitely return

Thanks to Shraddha for looking after me so well.

Cozy spot with a beautiful view of Somerset House. Coffee and hot chocolate were top-notch, and the food was also great. I asked to customize my order, and they did it perfectly, which made my experience even better :) The friendly staff add to the welcoming atmosphere. Definitely one of my favorite places!

A great brunch. Impressed in the way they brew the tea and then remove the leaves so it does not stew in the might. Everywhere should do this.

Perfect place to have a coffee and a pastry after looking at some wonderful impressionist paintings at Somerset house

Amazing coffee and atmosphere, lovely staff, will be coming back again for sure!

Came to the Somerset branch today in a sunny sunday, Shraddha has been so helpful and was excellent in her services. The coffee and pastry at this place was just amazing and one of the must trys in London. Will definitely come again! P.s. they are pet friendly too.

Lovely place. Thank Alex you were so kind

Great coffee, beautiful cakes and pastries, and the best hot chocolate I have tasted in years.

Great food and coffee as per usual at Watchhouse, but the staff were actually RUDE! To customers, myself included. Not just unkind, but rude. Real bummer, totally ruined the experience. Eva was the name of the one who was the worst.

The waitress Eva & Gabrielle are extremely rude and arrogant. Switched the coffees so the dairy free person had the dairy coffee and the person who had a normal coffee got the oat milk. We simply asked to switch, it as they were labelled wrong and we got treated so inhumanly by Eva. She tried arguing with us for 15 min without even listening to what the actual problem was saying her staff never make mistakes and it’s our fault for not listening correctly. She then went and spoke so loudly with her other colleague about our table so that we could hear her on purpose like a middle schooler. It was the worst dining experience I’ve had in London. Will never return to a watch house after this experience!

My recent brunch at WatchHouse Somerset House was nothing short of extraordinary. Nestled in the iconic Somerset House, this venue offers a perfect blend of history and contemporary flair, creating a serene and stylish atmosphere. What truly set this visit apart was the exceptional service provided by Shraddha. Her kindness and attentiveness made me feel right at home. She went above and beyond to ensure my dining experience was impeccable, adding a personal touch that truly made a difference. The culinary offerings were superb, with each dish beautifully presented and bursting with rich, delectable flavors. The attention to detail in both the food and the overall experience was evident. WatchHouse Somerset House is a must-visit for anyone seeking a memorable brunch experience in London. I am already looking forward to my next visit.

Ollie was really nice and made a super nice drink!!

Super nice atmosphere, great coffee, and excellent people