One would assume its not possible to gentrify Mayfair, the blueprint for most elite urban centres the world over. However it would appear they have given it a good go. In a hushed corner off Hanover Square, the somewhat poetically named Medici Courtyard, is a luxurious example of WatchHouse, a brand with several locations across London already.
Kudos to WatchHouse for taking themselves seriously . Offering several choices of V60 filters, among other options they have several guest beans available. I had a Gesha from Guatemala. The serving comes with a palate cleansing tea along with more information about the coffee, which is a nice touch. My choice was a washed Gesha from Finca La Bella with some additional information, alhtough no real explanation of why the Gesha was blended with something else.
Given the surroundings, experience and the cost of purchase, the actual taste of the coffee was somewhat disappointing, with limited notes that did not meet the expectation. Still it is worth paying a visit and will be one to watch out for.
★★★★★★★★☆☆
https://watchhouse.com/
2-3 Medici Courtyard,
London, W1S 1BR
