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London's Shops 

Westfield Stratford

First Floor

Cosmetics

Chain

The Body Shop

Pioneer of ethical beauty and cruelty-free skincare products.

A long-standing anchor for sustainable beauty in the mall.

Sloane Square

Sloane Square

Restaurants

Independent

The Botanist

A sophisticated all-day bar and restaurant serving classic British and European dishes, known for its vibrant terrace and status as a primary social hub for the Chelsea set and tourists.

Located on the historic site of Sloane Square, the venue pays homage to the area's botanical heritage, specifically the nearby Chelsea Physic Garden, through its decor and seasonal cocktail menus.

Brompton Road

222 Brompton Rd

Books

Independent

The Brompton Cross (Pub)

A beautifully refurbished traditional British pub selling craft ales, fine wines, and seasonal gastropub fare. It serves as a relaxed, upscale local meeting point for residents and visitors.

This historic local landmark was recently restored to bridge the gap between a traditional neighborhood pub and a modern dining room, catering to the sophisticated South Kensington community.

Brompton Road

Brompton Rd

Shops

Independent

The Brompton Oratory

While a church, its gift shop sells religious icons, books, and artisanal candles. The building itself is a landmark of Italianate architecture and a major center for Catholic life.

Completed in 1884, it was the first major Catholic church built in London after the Reformation. Its grandeur was designed to rival the great cathedrals of Rome and Naples.

Kings Road

298 King's Rd

Books

Independent

The Cadogan Arms

A beautifully restored historic pub serving elevated British fare, Sunday roasts, and craft ales. It features ornate Victorian wood-carvings and a sophisticated, upscale atmosphere for local dining.

Established in 1838, it underwent a major 2021 renovation to restore its historic glory, reclaiming its status as one of Chelsea's most prestigious and architecturally significant public houses.

Fulham Road

451 Fulham Rd

Food

Independent

The Chelsea Corner

A lively Italian restaurant and bar selling authentic wood-fired pizzas, fresh pasta, and classic cocktails. It features a bright, welcoming interior and popular street-side seating for people-watching.

Established to capture the neighborhood's vibrant social energy, this site has become a staple for locals and football fans, located just a short walk from the historic Stamford Bridge stadium.

Kings Road

119 King's Rd

Food

Independent

The Chelsea Potter

A quintessential Victorian-style pub with high ceilings and traditional wood paneling. It serves hearty British pub classics and real ales, with popular outdoor seating for people-watching.

Named after the 18th-century Chelsea pottery nearby. In the 1960s, it was a legendary watering hole for rock stars like The Rolling Stones and Jimi Hendrix during the Swinging London era.

Covent Garden

91-92 Strand

Bars

Chain

The Coal Hole

Traditional grand pub with high ceilings and real ales

Built in 1903 on the site of the original coal cellar for the Savoy Hotel

Sloane Square

16 Sloane Sq (Mid-Rd Site)

Home

Independent

The Conran Shop

While technically on the square, its massive presence anchors the mid-road approach, selling iconic furniture, lighting, and avant-garde home accessories in a curated, museum-like environment.

Founded by Sir Terence Conran in 1973, it was a pioneer in bringing modern, international interior design to the UK. It remains a global benchmark for contemporary home luxury.

Marylebone

55 Marylebone High St

Home

Independent

The Conran Shop

A lifestyle and design store selling high-end furniture, lighting, and quirky gifts. It is housed in a converted stable building with a vast, light-filled interior and a rooftop terrace.

Founded by Sir Terence Conran, this branch opened in 1998 in a formerly derelict tyre depot. Its arrival was a key catalyst in the 1990s regeneration of Marylebone High Street.

Covent Garden

168 High Holborn

Bars

Chain

The Craft Beer Co.

Vast international beer selection with 45+ tap lines

A modern craft specialist that replaced a former cocktail bar in 2014

Covent Garden

31 Endell St

Bars

Independent

The Cross Keys

Traditional ales and eclectic decor with outdoor seating

Famous for its garden-like exterior; interior is filled with Victorian bric-a-brac

Sloane Avenue

76 Sloane Ave

Food

Chain

The Daylesford Organic

A sustainable farm shop and cafe selling organic produce, artisanal cheeses, and high-end deli items sourced directly from their Cotswolds farm. It also features a range of eco-friendly homeware.

Daylesford was a pioneer of the UK’s organic movement. This Chelsea outpost brought the farm-to-fork philosophy to Sloane Avenue, catering to health-conscious residents seeking rural quality in the city.

Westminster

Westminster

Shops

Chain

The Deck

Women’s bespoke tailoring blending Savile Row craftsmanship with contemporary design.

Founded in 2019, it is the first female‑focused tailor on Savile Row. Its philosophy champions empowerment, precision, and heritage craft.

Carnaby Street

Ground Floor, Kingly Court

Cafes

Independent

The Detox Kitchen

A health-focused deli selling wholefood salads, cold-pressed juices, and nutritious snacks. They specialize in wheat, dairy, and refined sugar-free options for health-conscious shoppers and diners.

Started as a meal delivery service for celebrities, the brand opened this physical deli to provide fresh, healthy grab-and-go food in the heart of the busy West End district.

Old Brompton Road

153 Old Brompton Rd

Bars

Independent

The Drayton Arms

A grand Grade II listed Victorian pub and theatre selling craft ales and gourmet Sunday roasts. The upstairs professional theatre space hosts fringe productions and award-winning new writing.

Built in the late 19th century, this architectural landmark has served as a cultural cornerstone for the neighborhood, blending traditional pub hospitality with a dedicated performing arts venue.

Coal Drops Yard

The Coal Office

Food

Chain

The Drop

Understated British wine bar offering low-intervention wines and small plates.

Tucked into the Victorian arches with an intimate atmosphere.

Westfield London

First Floor

Shops

Chain

The Entertainer

Family-owned British toy shop with a focus on play and value.

An essential destination for families in the mall's kids' zone.

Westfield London

First Floor

Cosmetics

Chain

The Fragrance Shop

Specialist fragrance retailer with a focus on luxury and niche scents.

Offers a personalized scent-matching service for customers.

Brompton Road

24 Egerton Gdns (off Brompton Rd)

Restaurants

Independent

The Franklin Restaurant

A Michelin-starred Italian fine-dining restaurant selling modern Piedmontese cuisine. It features a sultry, monochrome interior designed by Anouska Hempel, overlooking the private, lush Egerton Gardens.

Located in a 19th-century Victorian townhouse, the restaurant is helmed by Alfredo Russo. It provides a discreet, luxury alternative to the high-energy dining rooms on the main Brompton thoroughfare.

Camden

Camden

Shops

Independent

The French House

French antiques, rustic furniture, and decorative objects with a distinctive European aesthetic.

Founded in the 1990s, it champions characterful interiors. Its philosophy values patina, history, and craftsmanship.

Sloane Street

115-116 Sloane St

Restaurants

Independent

The Fuji Grill

A refined Japanese restaurant inside Beaverbrook Town House selling premium sushi, sashimi, and tempura in a colorful, art-filled dining room.

Housed in two converted Georgian townhouses, this restaurant brings the countryside luxury of the Beaverbrook estate to a sophisticated London audience.

Westminster

Westminster

Food

Independent

The Ginger Pig

High‑quality meats from traditional British farming.

Founded in the 1990s, it champions animal welfare, traceability, and skilled butchery.

Brompton Road

233 Brompton Rd

Restaurants

Chain

The Good Earth

A long-standing, upscale Chinese restaurant selling classic Cantonese dishes like aromatic duck and wasabi prawns. It is known for its consistent quality and sophisticated, traditional interior.

Founded by Holland Kwok in 1979, the brand was one of the first to bring high-end, authentic Chinese dining to the West End, becoming a multi-generational favorite for local residents.

Hackney

Hackney

Cafes

Independent

The Good Egg

Middle Eastern‑inspired baked goods, deli items, and provisions.

Founded in 2013, it blends diaspora food culture with London creativity. Its philosophy values generosity, flavour, and community.

Carnaby Street

Ground Floor, Kingly Court

Restaurants

Chain

The Good Egg

A popular all-day eatery serving Jewish deli-style food. Their menu features shakshuka, za'atar fried chicken, and Jerusalem-style brunch alongside a bakery counter selling babka and challah.

Starting as a street-food stall and a pop-up in Hackney, this location opened to bring Tel Aviv-inspired cafe culture and Middle Eastern flavors to the Soho masses.

Hackney

Hackney

Clothes

Independent

The Good Neighbour

Independent menswear with a focus on contemporary basics, ethical production, and small designers.

Founded in 2014, it champions accessible, sustainable style. Its philosophy values community, transparency, and everyday wearability.

Hackney

Hackney

Shops

Independent

The Goodhood Plant Store

Design‑led plants, ceramics, and lifestyle goods curated with contemporary aesthetics.

Founded in 2015, it extends Goodhood’s design ethos. Its philosophy blends greenery with modern living.

Carnaby Street

10 Ganton St

Jewellery

Independent

The Great Frog

A cult-status jeweler selling handmade silver skull rings and gothic-inspired accessories. It serves as a creative hub for the rock 'n' roll, biker, and heavy metal communities.

Established in 1972, this family-run business has handcrafted jewelry for legendary bands like Led Zeppelin and Metallica, maintaining its status as a rebellious London landmark for five decades.

Coal Drops Yard

Lower Stable Street

Accessories

Chain

The Great Frog

Handmade silver jewelry brand with a rock 'n' roll heritage.

A boutique unit that draws a cult following for its skull rings.

Camden

Camden

Food

Independent

The Hampstead Butcher & Providore

High‑quality meats, charcuterie, and deli goods with a focus on provenance and traditional skills.

Founded in 2010, it champions ethical sourcing and neighbourhood service. Its philosophy blends craftsmanship and community.

Covent Garden

47 Chandos Pl

Bars

Chain

The Harp

Specialist real ale and cider house with traditional bar snacks

Award-winning ale house; formerly The Welsh Harp before a major 1995 renovation

Kensington & Chelsea

Kensington & Chelsea

Shops

Independent

The Idler Academy

Books, stationery, and philosophical lifestyle goods inspired by slow living and classical education.

Founded in 2010, the Idler Academy promotes leisure, learning, and anti‑hustle culture. Its philosophy blends humour, intellectual curiosity, and cultural resistance.

Covent Garden

The Piazza

Restaurants

Chain

The Ivy Market Grill

A lively, all-day British brasserie serving classics like shepherd's pie and afternoon tea with a view of the historic square.

Captures the glamour of its famous West End parent but with a more relaxed, accessible energy for tourists and locals.

Battersea Power Station

Turbine Hall A

Clothes

Chain

The Kooples

French fashion brand offering a his-and-hers aesthetic that blends rock-and-roll edge with classic Parisian tailoring, featuring leather jackets, sharp suits, and romantic dresses with a dark twist.

Founded in Paris in 2008 by three brothers, The Kooples became famous for its edgy advertising featuring real-life couples and its unique blend of British and French style.

Westfield London

The Village

Clothes

Chain

The Kooples

French luxury brand offering edgy, rock-inspired fashion for all.

A boutique addition to the mall's high-end retail mix.

Sloane Street

75 Sloane St

Food

Independent

The LaLee

An elegant restaurant inside The Cadogan hotel selling European grand tour inspired dishes, from oysters and champagne to classic schnitzels and lobster.

Named after Lillie Langtry, the famous actress who once lived in the building, the restaurant evokes the glamour of Victorian high society and travel.

Covent Garden

3 Henrietta St

Bars

Independent

The Lady Covent Garden

A sophisticated gastropub and cocktail lounge selling refined pub classics and signature drinks across several floors of a beautifully restored, high-ceilinged Georgian townhouse.

Housed in the former headquarters of The Lady magazine (founded 1885), the venue preserves the architectural elegance of the publication’s long history while serving as a modern social landmark.

Carnaby Street

1st Floor, Kingly Court

Food

Independent

The Life Goddess

A Greek deli and divine restaurant serving traditional Hellenic cuisine like moussaka, grilled octopus, and fresh salads, alongside an on-site deli selling imported Greek oils and honey.

The founders aimed to bring an authentic Greek grocery feel to London, creating a rustic sanctuary that celebrates the Mediterranean diet and the spirit of Greek hospitality.

Islington

Islington

Shops

Independent

The London Bicycle Workshop

Independent bike sales, repairs, and custom builds with a focus on quality and urban cycling.

Founded in 2010, it champions craftsmanship, sustainability, and cycling culture. Its philosophy values independence and technical excellence.

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