The Zetter Clerkenwell

We wandered in after realizing we thought we were going to the other Zetter we had been to previously. What a happy accident! We sat up at the bar and had incredible cocktails while chatting with the friendly and knowledgeable bartender. I noted the Aviary book (being from Chicago), and learned its importance in the mixology world. I chatted noteworthy London spots with other staff while my partner talked NBA (random!) with the bartender. We ended up with FOMO that we were not staying at the hotel and have made a note to definitely stay there next time we are in London. All the style, none of the pretentious attitude. Also…random and fun taxidermy kangaroo and cat, for those who may be interested.

Booked The Apartment and another room for two nights for my daughter's wedding at a nearby church, with reception then at The Crypt on the Green. Location perfect and the hotel is quirky and stylish which made for great photos. Expensive but worth it as the service was faultless. The team seem very in tune with the needs of a wedding party and The Apartment had ample room for the Bride & 6 Bridesmaids to get ready. Very helpful in temporarily storing flowers etc that needed moving around the venues. Breakfast had everything at a high quality. Felt very personal professional and therefore calming. Thank you so much for looking after us all weekend.

Great little spot in Clerkenwell, top location for transport options, cosy, efficient and super quiet for central London. Would return and recommend without hesitation.

A soothing milieu, perfect contrast and all we could wish for during our short family trip to London. Highly recommended!

I visited Zetter yesterday for a few drinks, expecting a relaxed evening out. Unfortunately, what I encountered was nothing short of disgusting. While I was there, I saw at least four mice scurrying around the bar area, getting alarmingly close to where I was sitting. Seeing rodents in any establishment is bad enough, but in a place where drinks and food are served, it's downright unacceptable. Horrified, I brought this to the attention of a staff member, expecting them to take immediate action. Instead, I was met with a shockingly casual response. The staff member simply said they would "inform maintenance," as if it were a minor issue rather than a serious health concern. There was no apology, no urgency, and no indication that they planned to address the problem right away. It was as though this was just another day at Zetter, which is incredibly disturbing. I still feel sick just thinking about the experience. A bar should be a place where you can enjoy yourself, not worry about the cleanliness of the environment. The lack of concern from the staff only made the situation worse. If you're considering going to Zetter, I strongly advise you to think again. This isn't just about poor service; it's about basic hygiene and safety, which this place seems to lack entirely. There are plenty of other bars out there—choose one where you won't have to share your space with rodents.

Quirky and individual hotel, characterful, good location. Rooms on the small side as are the bathrooms but have all mod cons. Basically it is overpriced - you are paying for the historic feel of the place but that alone doesnt justify the very high room prices.