A mini guide to
Grand hotels, private galleries and quiet squares
1 / 10Welcome to the neighborhood
Mayfair is one of London's most elegant districts, with arcades, art galleries, tailors on Savile Row and grand hotels around Berkeley Square. St James's, just to the south, adds gentlemen's clubs, historic shops and Green Park.
It is a polished, walkable base for shopping and fine dining, and the Royal Academy, Piccadilly and Bond Street are all close by.
Highlights
If you only have a few hours, these are good places to begin.
A long-established dealer on New Bond Street, showing British art and design from the 19th century onwards.
According to OpenStreetMap contributors. Check with the venue before you go.
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Britain's oldest art institution, in Burlington House, known for its summer exhibition and big loan shows. The courtyard is free to enter.
According to OpenStreetMap contributors. Check with the venue before you go.
Two houses side by side on Brook Street: Handel composed there for decades, and Jimi Hendrix lived in the flat next door.
A royal park of lawns and mature trees between Piccadilly and Buckingham Palace, popular for a deckchair rest.
According to OpenStreetMap contributors. Check with the venue before you go.
A Christopher Wren church on Piccadilly, with a courtyard that hosts a daily café and a regular market.
According to OpenStreetMap contributors. Check with the venue before you go.
A Tudor-style department store on Regent Street, famous for its floral Liberty prints, fabrics and craft-led homeware.
According to OpenStreetMap contributors. Check with the venue before you go.
Find your way
The map shows Mayfair & St James's and the streets around it. The Getting there page lists the nearest stations and how to reach the area.
Insider tips
Burlington Arcade and Savile Row are best explored on foot, with no need to buy.
Many Mayfair galleries are free to enter, which makes for an easy cultural afternoon.
Some bars and restaurants here expect smart-casual dress in the evening.
Green Park is a short walk away when you need a rest.
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