WatchHouse Somerset House
WatchHouse Somerset House is a stylish coffee haven nestled in London's iconic Somerset House, offering exceptional coffee, matcha specialties, and delicious pastries with courtyard views. The elegant, minimalist space balances laptop-friendly workspaces with attentive service, making it perfect for both serious coffee enthusiasts and those seeking a sophisticated brunch spot in central London.
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a month ago
Some of the best matcha I have had, including the pistachio + matcha cookie. The matcha pastries are very good. Coffee is delightful as well. Staff is very cordial and helpful.
a month ago
The pistachio pastry was seriously good. One of the staff members, Mai, was super helpful and recommended pairing the pastries with a filter black coffee, which ended up being perfect. She really knew her stuff about coffee and was super attentive the whole time. I’d totally recommend this spot for brunch. Everyone working there was lovely and friendly, and the food came out really fast. The vibe is also great just a really nice atmosphere all around
4 months ago
Lovely food, nice space however their service is nothing extraordinary. After arrival I stood 10 min in front of the counter before anyone approached me. Considering we then waited 20 min for a table, I would expect them to be friendlier. After 5 min they came to take the order, obv we were not ready as we just sat down. After exactly 90 min they came and asked for us to pay and leave. Except the service that felt very rushed I enjoyed the food & coffee.
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