THE LANDAU AND ARTESIAN – VIBRANT DAVID COLLINS DESIGNED SETTINGS AT THE HEART OF THE NEWLY REFURBISHED LANGHAM, LONDON.

With a new entrance on Portland Place just off Regent Street, the striking, sweeping façade now conceals a jigsaw of fresh and contemporary spaces designed by David Collins Studio including the elegant The Landau restaurant, Postillion, its 16-seat private dining room, and Artesian, a glamorous cocktail bar. These destination venues epitomise the remarkable transformation of The Langham, London - Europe’s first ‘Grand Hotel’.

With its name inspired by the 365 foot deep well under the hotel which originally supplied all the fresh water for guests, Artesian is an über chic watering hole for contemporary Londoners. David Collins’ brilliant interiors are described as “combining hints of exotic Orientalism with the romance of Victorian nostalgia and some stylish contemporary touches.” The chic and romantic designs blend a sense of the past with a palpable sense of modern luxury.

Alongside an expansive list of cocktails, Artesian specialises in rum with exclusive signature rum cocktails. Ed Viita, Artesian’s Rum Ambassador, has sourced around
70 different rums including Artesian’s two own label rums that have been especially imported in barrels from Guyana and Panama, left to mature and then exclusively bottled.

The Langham’s tradition for innovation even extends to the ice which, through the latest technology, is purer, colder and with a higher density; it lasts longer and makes the cocktails colder and more potent.

Rum features especially strongly on Monday nights, when Artesian is the venue for Dominoes and Daiquiris.  Priced at £55 for two, it includes two Daiquiris each, a sharing platter for two (a choice of Antipasto, Meze, or Chinese) and the use of a domino set and a sheet of rules.

For the indecisive or the cocktail novice, the Cocktail Grazing list offers choices of cocktails and rums in four smaller taster servings allowing guests to gain an insight and flavour of a selection of drinks. Priced from £30 per person. 

Opening hours:
Monday – Sunday 3.00pm – 12.00am

For further information please call + 44 (0) 20 7636 1000

Named after the carriage that HRH The Prince of Wales rode in to open The Langham, London in 1865, the dramatic décor echoes the feel of Artesian. The oval-shaped restaurant is bright and spacious with striking design features such as gilded timber wall panels, a trio of antique, brass chandeliers and banquette seating with custom-designed gold, jade green and pastel blue leather upholstery. Finishing touches include chinaware by Vera Wang, coat tags by Bill Amberg, plates by Bernardaud, glassware by Riedel and black crystal candle holders by Waterford Crystal.

Andrew Turner’s cuisine entices diners with contemporary European dishes, with the best of British seasonal ingredients and a few intriguing twists. Those familiar with Turner’s food see a more evolved menu, inspired by new cooking methods and techniques. Exceptional ingredients have also been sourced, strengthened by Turner’s collaboration with the Mutton Renaissance, Longoe Farm at Castle of Mey in Scotland and meat from The Ginger Pig, reared on the Yorkshire Moors. His now famous grazing menus have injected new life into the often tired world of dining in a hotel restaurant, allowing diners a choice of a five ,six or seven course menus from which to choose. Whilst the excellent value weekday lunches (2-course £21.50) offer some classic British favourites served in under an hour for the time pressed.

Examples of signature dishes include:
• Cream of Secrett ’s Farm pea and mint soup;
• Blue-fin tuna with mango and olives;
• Cutlet of lamb with confit of Merton Farm mutton breast pudding;
• Seared Orkney scallops, caramelised cauliflower, black pudding, capers and white raisons;
• Toffee cheesecake with marinated pineapple and coconut ice-cream;
• Profiteroles with raspberries, mascarpone and Amedei chocolate sauce.

Prices:
Set Lunch Menu: 2-courses £21.50; 3-courses £28.50;
Theatre Menu: 2-courses £21.50; 3-courses £28.50;
Grazing Menus: from £47.50;
A La Carte Menu: Starters from £7.00; Main Courses from £19.50 Desserts from £7.50;
Sunday roast from £40.00 for 2 persons.

The Wine List has been specially selected by Master of Wine, John Atkinson, and includes carefully chosen rare and unusual wines from across the globe. An atmospheric vaulted wine corridor allows guests to browse some of those more unusual bins, and the descriptive list also includes testimonials from some of the key producers.

The front of house team is headed by industry veteran Franco Becci and acclaimed sommelier, Zach Saghir with his exceptional knowledge and infectious passion, he encourages guests to make some unconventional and bolder choices.

For a more discreet experience, private dining for up to 16 persons is available in Postillion. Exquisitely appointed and with charming views of All Souls’ Church through its picture windows, it’s a memorable venue for any small reception or special occasion.

The Landau brings together a potent mix of beautiful design, genuine service and innovative food.

Lunch: Monday – Friday and Sunday 12.30pm – 2.30pm
Dinner: Monday – Saturday 5.30pm – 10.30pm
Please note that the last order for our grazing menu is 10.00pm. Theatre menu is available from 5.30pm – 7.00pm
For reservations please call + 44 (0) 207 965 0165

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About Langham Hotels International & Its Affiliates

Langham has a legendary hotel heritage dating back to 1865 when The Langham in London originally opened as Europe’s first Grand Hotel. For over 140 years, this flagship hotel has been at the forefront of sophisticated and gracious hospitality. Today, all Langham Hotels worldwide inherit the same philosophy that reflects elegance in design, innovation in hospitality, genuine service and captivation of the senses creating a truly unique hotel experience.

The group is pursuing an aggressive portfolio growth strategy using its distinctive brands and affiliate – The Langham, Langham Place and Eaton. Currently 15 hotels, including affiliates, are open or in the pipeline across four continents.

The Langham is where guests can enjoy service with poise and be enchanted by our innovation and traditions while Langham Place, the fun sibling of The Langham, is about living the 21st century through design, technology and attitude, epitomizing stimulating and artistic hospitality

Eaton, a premium four-star affiliate property, aims to surprise and delight our guests with a value-for-money proposition that delivers a stylish, modern level of comfort with spirited, can-do service.

Langham Hotels International is a wholly-owned company of Great Eagle Holdings (Stock Code: 0041) which was founded in 1963 and listed on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange in 1972.

Reservations for Langham hotels can be made by logging onto langhamhotels.com or eatonhotels.com.