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London's Shops 

Coal Drops Yard

Western Coal Drops

Clothes

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Emin & Paul

Contemporary women’s fashion brand focusing on timeless, chic designs.

A boutique favorite for high-quality, effortless London style.

Fulham Road

81 Fulham Rd

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Emma Bridgewater

A charming ceramics shop selling iconic hand-painted British pottery, including mugs, plates, and textiles. They are famous for their Polka Dot and Toast & Marmalade patterns and personalized gift services.

The brand was founded in 1985 after Emma couldn't find a birthday present for her mother. This shop brings a touch of traditional British kitchen warmth to the Chelsea cross.

Marylebone

81 Marylebone High St

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Emma Bridgewater

A cheerful shop selling hand-painted British pottery, including iconic mugs, plates, and textiles. It is famous for its Polka Dot and Toast & Marmalade designs and personalized gift options.

Founded in 1985, the brand focuses on traditional British craftsmanship. This shop brings a touch of Stoke-on-Trent heritage to London, celebrating the warmth of a classic English family kitchen.

Savile Row

66 Jermyn St

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Emma Willis

A luxury shirtmaker specializing in bespoke and ready-to-wear shirts made from the finest Swiss cottons. They are also known for their support of wounded veterans through Style for Soldiers.

Emma Willis opened her shop in 1999, bringing a refined, female perspective to the traditionally male-dominated world of St James’s shirt-making with a focus on English craftsmanship.

Brompton Road

191 Brompton Rd

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Emporio Armani

A stylish, contemporary boutique selling Giorgio Armani’s youth-focused line of ready-to-wear, denim, and accessories. The store features a sleek mezzanine cafe for a fashionable Italian-style coffee break.

Opened in the 1980s, this branch was pivotal in bringing Armani’s democratic luxury to the UK. It remains a key high-fashion anchor for the central stretch of the road.

Westfield London

Ground Floor

Accessories

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Ernest Jones

Prestige diamond and watch specialist featuring luxury brands.

A leading destination for fine jewelry and high-end gifts.

Covent Garden

34 Southampton St

Bars

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Eve Bar

A sultry, subterranean cocktail bar located beneath Frog by Adam Handling. It sells experimental, high-end cocktails using ingredients often repurposed from the restaurant kitchen upstairs.

Designed to be a temple of temptation, Eve Bar focuses on the art of the cocktail, utilizing the same Michelin-level techniques and sustainability focus found in Adam Handling's culinary work.

Fulham Road

80 Fulham Rd

Shops

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Everard Read

A prestigious art gallery selling contemporary paintings and sculptures, with a particular focus on modern African art. It features bright, high-ceilinged exhibition spaces for rotating international shows.

Founded in Johannesburg in 1913, Everard Read is Africa's oldest commercial gallery. The London branch was opened to provide a global platform for its artists in the heart of Chelsea.

Coal Drops Yard

Handyside Street

Leisure

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Everyman Cinema

Boutique cinema with sofa seating, a bar, and personal table service.

The primary entertainment anchor for the King's Cross north site.

Covent Garden

Monmouth Street

Cosmetics

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Experimental Perfume Club

A unique fragrance lab where customers can blend their own bespoke scents under the guidance of professional perfumers.

Founded to demystify the art of perfumery, this store offers a hands-on creative experience unlike any traditional fragrance shop.

Covent Garden

Earlham Street

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Fabrique Bakery

A traditional Swedish stone oven bakery famous for its artisanal sourdough and fragrant cardamom and cinnamon buns.

Bringing the art of Fika to London, this bakery uses natural ingredients and slow fermentation for all its handmade goods.

Coal Drops Yard

Western Coal Drops

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FaceGym

Facial workout studio offering non-invasive toning and skincare.

A unique wellness anchor that reflects the Yard's focus on new-age health.

Fulham Road

247 Fulham Rd

Home

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Farrow & Ball

A specialist paint and wallpaper showroom selling handcrafted, eco-friendly colors with deep pigments. They offer expert color consultancy services and high-quality wallpapers inspired by historic patterns.

Founded in Dorset in 1946 by John Farrow and Richard Ball, the brand became a global leader in luxury decor. This branch serves the affluent Chelsea interior design community.

Covent Garden

6 Maiden Lane

Restaurants

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Fatt Pundit

A unique Indo-Chinese restaurant selling steamed momos, cracked wheat bhel, and spicy curries. It blends the bold flavors of Kolkata's Chinese community with modern London dining trends.

The brand was founded to bring the specific, often-overlooked fusion cuisine of India's Hakka community to the West End, becoming a cult favorite for its fiery and fragrant small plates.

Westfield London

The Village

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Fendi

Italian luxury brand specializing in fur, leather, and high-fashion.

A primary tenant in the White City luxury expansion.

Bond Street

63 New Bond St

Department Store

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Fenwick

A high-end, family-owned department store offering a niche selection of designer fashion, beauty, and homeware, known for its personalized service and Mayfair charm.

The store opened in 1891 and remained a boutique alternative to larger department stores for over 130 years; part of the site is currently undergoing major redevelopment.

Bond Street

24 Old Bond St

Accessories

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Ferragamo

A heritage Italian leather house specializing in luxury shoes, silk scarves, and handbags. It maintains a focus on the Hollywood shoemaker legacy of its founder.

Salvatore Ferragamo began his career in the 1920s making shoes for movie stars. This flagship celebrates that heritage while showcasing contemporary, fashion-forward leather designs.

Covent Garden

Earlham Street

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Finisterre

B-Corp certified British outdoor brand specializing in sustainable knitwear, waterproofs, and cold-water surf gear.

Born in Cornwall, the brand is dedicated to protecting the oceans and creating functional apparel for those who love the sea.

Marylebone

50 Marylebone High St

Cafes

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Fischer's

An evocative Austrian-style Grand Café selling schnitzels, strudels, and cured fish. It features dark wood paneling and a nostalgic, early-20th-century Viennese atmosphere that feels frozen in time.

Opened by the renowned Wolseley Hospitality Group, Fischer’s was designed to capture the spirit of Old Vienna, quickly becoming a neighborhood landmark for its sophisticated, all-day dining and Old World charm.

Westfield Stratford

The Street

Restaurants

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Five Guys

Customizable burgers and fries in an energetic American diner setting.

Part of the Street dining cluster near the main entrance.

Westfield London

Southern Terrace

Food

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Flat Iron

Specialist steakhouse known for its signature cut and butcher's craft.

A high-demand dining spot on the outdoor Southern Terrace.

Covent Garden

17-18 Henrietta St

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Flat Iron

A specialist steakhouse selling high-quality flat iron steaks at an accessible price point. It is known for its minimalist menu and the cleaver-style knives used by diners.

Founded as a pop-up, Flat Iron revolutionized the London steak scene by focusing on a single, affordable cut of meat. This flagship branch is located in a grand, historic building.

Battersea Power Station

Arcade Food Hall

Cafes

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Flatbread by Thomas Straker

Elevated flatbreads topped with seasonal ingredients and signature herb-infused butters, such as nduja with honey or confit duck leg, showcasing high-quality British produce on a charred dough base.

TikTok-famous chef Thomas Straker brought his butter and bread obsession to Battersea in 2023, turning a viral social media concept into a physical flagship dining experience.

Westfield London

Exhibition

Leisure

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Flipper’s

Retro roller-skating palace and live music venue.

A major cultural destination for events and West London nightlife.

Westfield London

Exhibition London

Leisure

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Flipper’s Roller Boogie Palace

Retro-style roller rink with live music and American diner food.

A legendary 1970s LA brand revived in London in 2022.

Covent Garden

King Street

Cosmetics

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Floral Street Fragrances

A modern British fragrance brand offering sustainable perfumes and candles inspired by the energy and floral history of the local Covent Garden streets.

Launched in 2017 by Michelle Feeney, the brand aims to make fine fragrance accessible and eco-friendly, using recyclable packaging and vegan, traceable ingredients.

Savile row

89 Jermyn St

Cosmetics

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Floris London

A prestigious family-run perfumery selling high-end fragrances, soaps, and grooming products. The shop features original mahogany cabinets and a museum of its historic scent ledgers.

Established in 1730 by Juan Famenias Floris, it is the oldest independent family perfumer in the world. They famously created scents for Mary Shelley, Winston Churchill, and Marilyn Monroe.

Westfield London

First Floor

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Foot Locker

Global sneaker giant featuring exclusive basketball and lifestyle ranges.

The destination for sneakerheads in both West London and East.

Westfield Stratford

First Floor

Accessories

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Footasylum

Streetwear and sportswear specialist for the urban youth market.

A key retailer in the mall's high-energy footwear zone.

Covent Garden

Earlham Street

Books

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Fopp

A legendary three-story music and film shop stocking a massive range of vinyl, CDs, cult DVDs, and niche books at great prices.

A Seven Dials institution, Fopp is the last of its kind in the West End, a haven for collectors and physical media enthusiasts.

Savile Row

181 Piccadilly (Jermyn St Entrance)

Department Store

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Fortnum & Mason

The world's most famous grocer, selling luxury hampers, teas, and confectionery. While the front is on Piccadilly, its back entrance is a major anchor for Jermyn Street.

Founded in 1707 by a footman in Queen Anne’s household, Fortnum’s has been the official supplier of tea and groceries to the British Royal Family for centuries.

Westfield London

The Village

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Fortnum & Mason

A smaller, boutique version of the legendary Piccadilly store.

Offers luxury hampers, teas, and sweets in the Village wing.

Westfield London

First Floor

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Fossil

Vintage-inspired American brand for watches and leather goods.

A prominent accessories destination in the central arcade.

Westfield Stratford

Ground Floor

Accessories

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Fossil

Vintage-inspired watches and leather goods with a modern twist.

A cornerstone of the mall's accessories category.

Westfield Stratford

Lower Ground

Books

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Foyles

A massive, curated bookstore offering deep dives into literature and arts.

The first major expansion for the historic Charing Cross brand.

Westminster

Westminster

Books

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Foyles

A vast range of books across all genres, with a strong emphasis on academic, arts, and specialist titles, supported by expert booksellers and curated cultural programming.

Founded in 1903 by the Foyle brothers, the shop became a legendary London institution known for labyrinthine shelves and intellectual eclecticism. Though now owned by Waterstones, it still operates with the spirit of an independent, championing literary diversity and cultural engagement.

Westfield London

First Floor

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Franco Manca

Sourdough pizza specialist using traditional Neapolitan ovens.

A massive draw for high-quality, affordable dining in the mall.

Savile Row

181 Jermyn St

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Franco's

An upscale Italian restaurant selling all-day classics from breakfast to fine dinner. It is famous for its elegant white-tablecloth service and its popular terrace for outdoor dining.

Opened in 1945, Franco’s was one of the first authentic Italian restaurants in London. It has remained a cornerstone of Jermyn Street’s social and culinary life for 80 years.

Carnaby Street

12 Newburgh St

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Fred Perry

The quintessential British brand selling the iconic laurel wreath polo shirts, Harrington jackets, and tennis-inspired fashion favored by various British subcultures.

Founded in 1952 by triple Wimbledon champion Fred Perry, the brand became a uniform for Mods in the 60s and has been a Carnaby staple ever since.

Covent Garden

Henrietta Street

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Fred Perry

British subculture fashion icon selling the original M12 polo shirt, laurel-wreath knitwear, and mod-inspired apparel.

The brand’s presence here celebrates its journey from 1930s tennis courts to the uniform of British youth and music movements.

This site was created in response to my new years resolution: "Music 25 concerts in 52 weeks"

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