London’s most exclusive neighbourhood and home to some of the most elegant hotels, homes, boutiques, restaurants and bars in the city, Mayfair is a must visit when spending time in the capital. Whether you’re a regular visitor or passing through occasionally you’ll want to enjoy the best of the best, and this area has it all.
Here, we’re going to take a look at how you can spend a day in Mayfair enjoying all of the luxuries this upmarket district has to offer.
Breakfast/brunch
Start the day right with a hearty breakfast, or better yet, if you prefer a lazy morning in your luxury hotel followed by a bottomless brunch in Mayfair then you’ll be in luck as there are some fantastic options to choose from in the area. Gather your companions and enjoy fabulous foods and tasty tipples to really make your morning at the likes of The Lucky Club, Coya Mayfair, Mercante Restaurant, Bocconcino Restaurant and more.
Shopping
With world-renowned retailers including the most esteemed tailors on Saville Row, designer fashion to be found on Bond Street and a maze of luxurious boutiques dotted around the area and in Burlington Arcade, it’s safe to say that keen shoppers with money to spend are well catered to in Mayfair. Independent boutiques selling homewares and top-name accessory designers blend well to offer discerning shoppers some fantastic options, so come prepared.
Lunch
When it comes time to stop off for a quick lunch or a more leisurely meal, there is no shortage of Michelin-rated restaurants, elegant cafés and intimate dining spots to grab a table at. If you’ve spent a long morning exploring the range of shopping hot spots, then it’ll be time to refuel with a delicious meal. Some of our favourites include Hush, Benares, Sketch, Mano Mayfair, The Grill at the Dorchester, Murano, Pollen Street Social, Galvin at Windows and Kitty Fisher’s.
To do
With a belly full of food, it’s time to get back outside and wander the maze of streets that make up Mayfair. If you’re all shopped out for the day, then consider checking out some of the local art galleries and their exhibitions. If you’re looking for something more active, there’s always Danceworks London, which hosts fitness classes, ballet, street dance and the like, or if you fancy an activity at the other end of the scale, then head into the luxurious hotel’s and check out their sumptuous spas.
Dinner
If Mayfair has to be known for one thing, it’s going to be the fantastic selection of high-end restaurants in which to indulge in fine dining meals. Many Michelin Stars sparkle over the district, the only drawback will be narrowing down the list of great restaurants down to one. Some of our tried and tested favourites include Carlo Scotto’s Amethyst, Corrigan’s Bar and Restaurant, Ormer Mayfair by Sofian, Le Comptoir Robuchon, El Norte, Bibi, Rüya London, Madhu’s of Mayfair, Amazonico and the three-Michelin Star Helene Darroze at The Connaught.
Drink
From pre-dinner cocktails to after-dinner drinks and indulging into the small hours, Mayfair has some great options to enjoy a tipple or two with friends or your other half. The Donovan Bar, Annabel’s, The Mekan Bar at Rüya, Mr Fogg’s Residence, Mahiki, Dickie’s Bar and Le Magritte at the Beaumont are some great places to start, or end, your evening.
Stay
Mayfair certainly has no shortage of lavish hotels that offer some of the most opulent suites in the whole of the city. Making for the perfect end to the day, head to your hotel for a comfortable night’s sleep in the most elegant surroundings. Some of our favourites include The Langham London, The Dilly, The Biltmore Mayfair, The Chesterfield, The Connaught, The Atheneum Hotel and Residences, The Ritz London, Dukes London and The Stafford London.
