Mayfair’s Four-Legged Guests
Mayfair is a classic and elegant London location. It is known more for its famous clientele and designer shops that its animal population. However, the district recently played host to a furrier visitor than usual, in the shape of a celebrity dog named Bert. Brought their pet pup Bert to dinner. Comedian and television personality […]
Jubilee Celebrations in Mayfair
The celebration areas in and around Mayfair have been decorated with patriotic Union Jack bunting. In preparation for the Queen’s upcoming Jubilee celebrations. It is a little known fact that Queen Elizabeth II was born in a house on Bruton Street in Mayfair in 1926. It is the perfect place to spend your Jubilee bank […]
Temperley London to open in Mayfair
High end design house Temperley London has announced that it will be taking up residence in a six storey building in Mayfair this November. The chosen Georgian property is on Bruton Street. Home to other renowned designers such as Matthew Williamson, Stella McCartney and Diane von Furstenberg. It will host a two-floor flagship store, as […]
42°Raw – Mayfair’s newest addition
42°Raw, a raw food cafe, has opened at 6 Burlington Gardens. In The Royal Academy of Arts in the centre of Mayfair. First founded in Copenhagen in 2009, the cafe has added a London branch to its chain and is now offering a range of meals, snacks and drinks to local clientele. The enjoyment of […]
Professor Green visits Mayfair’s designer boutiques with girlfriend Millie Mackintosh
Rapper Professor Green is known for being a streetwise East Londoner, raised on an estate in Hackney. However, he was recently spotted shopping in a different part of town. Perusing the boutiques of Mayfair with his girlfriend, reality star Millie Mackintosh. Read all about it. The 28-year-old musician, whose recent hits include Read All About […]
Mayfair Library
There has been uproar in recent months over the closure and cuts of many beloved libraries across the UK. Highlighted by campaigns such as the Evening Standard’s ‘Save Our Libraries’. Which is backed by high-profile authors such as Benjamin Zephaniah and Martina Cole. It is therefore comforting to see that Mayfair Library is still up […]
Curzon Cinema, Mayfair
Mayfair is an area known for its elegant dining, luxurious spas and exclusive shops and clubs. Concealed in the hubbub of retail and restaurants is a cinematic gem just waiting to be discovered. Curzon Mayfair will be 78 years old this year, but it is still a hugely successful cinema. It is renowned for showcasing […]
Top 5 Places for Afternoon Tea in Mayfair
Afternoon tea is a British institution, and one which everyone should indulge in from time to time. Here is our pick of the top 5 in Mayfair. 1. The Chesterfield. The Chesterfield has won The Tea Guild’s ‘Award for Excellence’ five years running. Choose a traditional afternoon tea, or satisfy your sweet tooth with their […]
Clarence House
Mayfair is not only home to top retailers, exclusive hotels and leading arts bodies. It is also where you will find the most historic stately homes to be found in the capital, one of these is Clarence House. Visitors come from all over the world to marvel at this stunning building. In its spectacular surroundings […]
Famous past residents Mayfair – Horatio Nelson
Continuing our theme of famous past residents of Mayfair, this week we present Vice-Admiral, The Right Honourable, the Viscount Nelson KB. Stylish and influential people. Horatio Nelson lived at 147 New Bond Street. Since its foundation in 1700, New Bond Street has been the playground of society’s wealthiest most stylish and influential people. Horatio Nelson, […]
Past Residents of Mayfair: Robert Clive (a.k.a. Clive of India) – 45 Berkeley Square
Mayfair is not only home to the capital’s top retailers, exclusive hotels and leading national arts bodies. It is also where you will find some of London’s most elegant squares. Indeed, one of the grandest squares in Mayfair, Berkeley Square. Designed by William Kent in 1737 and is a short stroll from the Mayfair’s leading […]
Alfie Turmeaus Tobacconist – C.Gars Ltd
Nobody knows for sure when the tobacco plant was first cultivated, but there is little doubt about where. The native peoples of the American continent were the first to grow and smoke the plant, which probably came from the Yucatan Peninsula, Mexico. Enjoyed by connoisseurs the world over. It was used by the Maya of […]