Wilhelmina's Lounge

Went here with family. The location is stunning - but we went on a Saturday lunch time (just for cocktails and some snacks) - and it wasn't busy - I expect the atmosphere would be 5/5 in the evening. The cocktails were original - but I have knocked one star off because the recipes were not that well balanced. Lots of interesting ingredients relied too often on vodka as the base alcohol, and the balance was unconvincing in terms of (i) all the interesting flavours that went in did not necessarily come through in the taste and (ii) the reliance on vodka limited the variety of combination alcohols creating a sensation. 3 cocktails tried. However the staff were superb, the presentation was fantastic, we will definitely come back - and I will happily revise my views on the cocktails if other recipes hit my fussy mark!

The atmosphere was cozy and fun, the lounge is found on a quiet corner and the sign indicates only Zetter Townhouse (but you’ve come to the right place). The service was perfectly fine. I ordered 2 cocktails: the first a kumquat caipirinha. The flavor was flat, not complex, no real tartness and overall pretty underwhelming for a place that postures itself as a cocktail bar. The second was a warm coffee cocktail with a nice fragrant foam and a lovely cardamom flavor-this one did hit the mark. The presentation and garnishing of the drinks was a 5/5 but I just wish the flavor delivered as well. Not worth going out of your way for but if you’re meeting someone in the area or need a quiet spot to tuck into, this establishment will serve you well.

10/10 cocktail bar Vibes: 10/10 Cocktails: 10/10 Intimate place we stumbled across because we were staying in a hotel a minute away. We opened the door and we're welcomed by Danni who made the experience a special one for me and my girlfriend. Danni's hosting and service is the reason I'm making this review, our drinks explained with interest, never an empty glass and our water always topped up Thank you Danni for a wonderful experience!