Address
1c Portland Place, Marylebone, W1B 1JA
The Langham, Marylebone, London
The Langham, Marylebone, London
Best For
Theatrical cocktails, hotel polish, mid-thirties professional crowd
Opening Hours
Daily10:00–01:00
Reservations
Recommended
Dress Code
Smart casual
Price Range
$$$$ · Cocktails from £22
Our Take
Hotel Cocktail Theatre at the Langham
Artesian was named the World's Best Bar four years running between 2012 and 2015 and remains one of London's most accomplished hotel cocktail rooms. The Chinoiserie-inspired interior at the Langham is one of the most recognisable cocktail rooms in the city.
The cocktail programme rotates seasonally and is built around theatrical presentation — drinks served in custom glassware, accompanied by aromatic effects, with names that reference art and literature. The seasonal menu commits to a unifying concept and follows it through 18 to 22 drinks.
The crowd is hotel guests, mid-thirties City professionals, and travelling cocktail enthusiasts. Pair with Connaught Bar for the complete West End hotel cocktail tour.
What to Order
Seasonal Signature
Whatever leads the current menu. Always theatrical, always precise. Trust the bartender.
Negroni
Tanqueray No. Ten, Campari, Cocchi sweet vermouth. Stirred for 60 seconds.
Old Fashioned
Premium bourbon, demerara, Angostura. Built classically over a single rock.
Champagne Cocktail
Champagne, sugar cube, Angostura, lemon twist. The hotel classic done right.
