Art in London: Zetter Townhouse
November 6, 2023
The Zetter Townhouse, situated just behind the Zetter Hotel and home to one of the best cocktail bars in London, was the base of operations for some business and a nice pile of art. NPS was put into room 6.
Art included, the Tate, some theater, and a concert.
The shower is not plastic, though climbing in and out of the enormous tub is a thing, Perhaps some short stairs should be installed.
Room 6 could use a better wardrobe, and some updated less shabby furniture. But all in all it is a nice place to spend a few days.
On our way to the Tate, we stopped by Ibérica Farringdon for a bite.
Our visit to the Tate Modern is documented here.
Of course a cocktail at the Zetter Townhouse rounded out the Thursday plan. We keep reminding them what a Liberal is.
Then some business which included two very nice meals, one at Bocca di Lupo and an incredible lunch at Inko Nito.
A French dinner at Le Café du Marché was very good for London but would never fly in Paris.
Saturday afternoon was meant to start with ramen, but Mohonon was closed (fortunately that was remedied Sunday evening. Suffice it to say that Bone Daddy just does not stack up.
Waiting on line might require a beer.
Some shopping at Varvatos cost everyone a pretty penny, but was surprisingly not awful.
We just had time for a brown meal at Hawksmoor before the theater. Then it was off to see Lyonesse which was enhanced by some sugarless French 75s.
The play was quite good, a medical emergency nothwithstanding.
The next day included a run back to Soho to visit Etro. And then some incredible classical music at the barbican.
Followed by real Ramen. Mohonos is just so good…equal to Japan.
A nightcap at Boccas was not terrible. But no Fernet in an Argentinean bar?! What?! A Pisco Sour (Peru?) would have to do.
All in all, four showerheads and a quick furnishings update required for the Zetter Townhouse.
Mondrian London
May 25, 2018
Another year, another trip to the Mondrian London to preside over a conference. This year we were assigned 457 which is a beautiful room.
The bathroom and shower are just fantastic.
Walk in marble and glass shower with a stool and multiple shower heads. Yes please!
welcome notes galore
We’re here for the view.
An early arrival was super smooth. Room ready. Staff helpful. Operations is markedly improved since last year.
Lunchtime in london pic.twitter.com/agpRmvL462
— noplasticshower (@noplasticshower) May 21, 2018
Lunch at Northbank across the millenial bridge is recommended.
As is a visit to the Tate Modern.
kandinsky at the Tate
One of the highlights of the Mondrian is the fact that Dandelyan bar is on the premesis. (On the other hand, the Rumpus Room is to be skipped at all cost.)
It's 5 o'clock somewhere. Specifically London. @MondrianLDN dandelyan @sfjacob @lisavhowden pic.twitter.com/wIKiuPM8tz
— noplasticshower (@noplasticshower) May 21, 2018
Marcus restaurant is super fantastic.
So @MarcusBelgravia is all it's cracked up to be. Delicious. pic.twitter.com/hQp2kWDIjl
— noplasticshower (@noplasticshower) May 25, 2018
This year we called our cocktail extravaganza
#boaredintheusa. More here.
It's time #boaredintheusa departs @MondrianLDN for the shard @sfjacob pic.twitter.com/43allhdz3a
— noplasticshower (@noplasticshower) May 23, 2018
Five showerheads and perfect weather for the Mondrian London.
The Mondrian London: Excellence in Showers by the Thames
April 10, 2016
Mondrian London Lobby
An actual Mondrian at the Tate Modern
Regular readers will know that NPS loves to stay at the Zetter and the Zetter Townhouse while in London. But sadly, the group conference we are hosting this week outgrew the Zetter some time ago. The great news is that the Mondrian London is a fantastic place to stay.
Located on the banks of the Thames just a hop skip and jump from the Tate Modern, the Mondrian London is modern, chic, and packed with high style. It is part of the Morgans hotel group (which includes the Morgan in NYC).
NPS is assigned room 463—a nice little suite with a balcony overlooking the muddy river. London graces the far side of course.
View from 463
River view from 463
A little table on the balcony
The other half of the balcony
463 has plenty of room to work, to entertain, and to sleep (assuming any of the latter actually happens this week).
Couch in 463
463 sitting area
463 desk
There are two bathrooms in 463, one proper marble palace and the other a powder room for when guests drop by. The shower is fantastic with multiple shower heads and tons of room with nary a bit of plastic in sight.
Wait for it
Fantastic shower
The rest of the property is likewise stylish. Rumor has it that the bars are great too. More about that soon enough!
Yellow submarine
The challenge with hopping the pond in the direction of London is staying up once you arrive. Whiling away some time at the Tate Modern is a common NPS strategy.
Here are some pictures from today’s excursion.
View from the 6th floor cafe of the Tate
Machine
Tower of babel
Valentine (for Ivan Arce)
A visit to Dandelyan for a quick bite before a movie was very satisfactory indeed. Dandelyan won COTC’s best new international bar last year. It is clear why. Attention to detail and interesting cocktails to be found. Get the lamb meatballs and the pork buns!
Dandelyan visit with Aiden, Alex and Jack behind the bar
The cocktail list is extensive and interesting, though the use of “refactored” standard drink names is a bit misleading. For example, a quick paw through the menu had me skip right over the Fairchild’s Mule (because it said Mule) and the BDC Negroni as well. That would have been a mistake. When I ordered a “gussied up French 75” Aiden suggested the mule. He was right.
Fairchild’s Mule
40 ml cardamom infused hendrick’s gin [10g cardamom per 700ml hendricks]
2.5 ml clove cordial [could sub in allspice dram for this British treat]
2.5 ml ginger distillate [cantons might work too, but if so drop the syrup]
5 ml simple syrup
12.5 ml lime juice
shake and double strain.
add 20 ml champagne and 20 ml fever tree ginger ale
Porter’s gin by Alex Lawrence
Barman Alex Lawrence has created Porter’s gin, which is on the aromatic side of the scale towards Hendricks. Alex uses Leopold’s method (without really knowing what that is). He made me a London Calling with his product:
50 ml porter’s gin
15 ml fino sherry
20 ml lemon juice
10 ml simple syrup
2 dashes of Regan’s 6 orange bitters
stir down, serve up. garnish with grapefruit zest
Working at Dandelyan (Gin and Arrack with a house Negroni chaser)
The fact that Dandelyon is associated with the Mondrian is an excellent happenstance indeed. But why does is close so early (M 1:26, T 1:17, W 1:09)?
And the Mondrian has a private movie theater, the Curzon, too. Saw Victoria which helped me meet the staying up on day one goal.
Dear @Kimpton how about some private theaters?? @MondrianLDN pic.twitter.com/U6xNbC3DUg
— noplasticshower (@noplasticshower) April 10, 2016
Dinner at Texture was absolutely outstanding. Fish tasting menu was delicious and the wine list was fun to work with. Yet another Michelin star with Jacob!
Five showerheads and high expectations for a super week in London. This entry will be updated as the week progresses.
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