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Originally published on Friday, 25 January 2008

Artesian

You can always rely on Mr Collins for a swanky interior, but one that oddly managed to sneak past by my bar-dar until recently was the Artesian at the Langham Hotel.

In terms of wow factor it might even outdo my other David Collins faves Claridges and the Blue Bar. With its huge carved, wooden candelabra and dramatic chinois-style mirrored bar, lavender love-banquettes and peachy light you'll feel like a million dollars even before you've had a drink.

And after a couple of the rum cocktails that the bar specialises in you'll be planning Trump-style world domination, particularly if you go for the aptly named Billionaire - Appleton Extra rum shaken with Plymouth sloe gin, clove-infused apricot brandy, lime juice and a touch of orange zest.

Nibble on a Gourmet Platter of swordfish skewers, risotto croquettes and deep fried foie gras or go for a more substantial steak frites from the kitchen of Andrew Turner who presides over the equally glitzy restaurant The Landau next door. The best bit is that, for the time being at least, you're in with a chance of getting a table.
        
Hours: Mon & Tues 5pm-12am • Weds-Sat 12pm-12am • Sun 12pm-11pm • Mon-Sun 7.30am-1.30am
Place: Langham Hotel, 1 Portland Place, W1B 1JA
Cost: £30
Web: www.artesian-bar.co.uk
Book: 020 7636 1000

 

by SL

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