A Marriage Made in Mayfair: (Hot Regency Read) (Scandalous London)

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While this sale underlined the dynasty’s desire to create a “Little Doha” in Mayfair, the area’s tradition as a centre for finance is also making it increasingly popular with young hedge fund and private equity executives who want to live near work.

New Bond Street is another great spot for luxury shopping in Mayfair. This street is home to many iconic flagship stores, including Louis Vuitton, Hermes, Dior, Gucci, and Tiffany & Co. Both Westminster City Council and the Grosvenor Estate, which owns much of the area, have been supportive of disused offices and commercial buildings being returned to residential use, he adds. Evidence of this can be found in the millions spent on the beautification of Mount Street, home to the celebrity hang-out Scott’s of Mayfair, and a parade of designer stores. To help you navigate this chic neighbourhood, we’ve put together a guide to the best shopping streets and hubs in Mayfair. So pull out your bank card and get ready to shop ’til you drop! In fact, Mayfair is becoming a borough of extremes with either young, wealthy residents making homes there or older couples whose children have grown-up, downsizing to be near the West End, theatres and shops.

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Whether or not you’re in the mood to shop, it’s worth spending an afternoon strolling down Oxford Street to people-watch and window shop. Contemporary jeweller Tina MacLeod and textile designer Jennifer Carr founded Stròm in 2019, paying homage to their Gaelic and Norse heritages in both the shop’s name and its ethos. Located in the Kyle of Lochalsh, the store carries jewellery, ceramics, textiles and stationery sourced from Scotland and beyond. Even if you’re not shopping for something new, it’s worth window shopping on South Molton Street just to see the latest collections from some of fashion’s biggest names. Even more telling of the Mayfair renaissance, the average price per square foot over the last 12 months was 39.5 per cent higher than the rest of central London. When the busy city drains your energy, there is no better place to recharge the batteries than the private roof terrace at the Windmill Pub in Mayfair. Known for their award-winning pies and eight different cask ales on tap, alongside pub classics like fish & chips and sausage rolls, the Windmill Pub Mayfair is ideal for friends and after-work get-togethers and anyone looking for pies and pints.

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Dishes draw from a broader Middle Eastern cuisine but have distinctive Armenian tones: A kebab comes wood smoked and served with cherry sauce, a roasted aubergine turns Armenian cheese salad. Hummus and kibbeh are both present on the menu. Da Corradi This trend is highlighted in Peter Wetherell’s report, Who Lives in Mayfair, which paints a picture of single private wealth managers who work and play on their doorstep, and creatives and the self-employed who work from home. Whether you’re looking for designer clothes, fine jewellery, watches or cosmetics from the best beauty brands in the world, you’ll find it all on New Bond Street.

A few of the best tailors to visit on Savile Row include Huntsman, Davies & Son, who have historically fashioned bespoke attire for Kings, Princes and Presidents. Another fantastic Savile Row tailor is Bernard Weatherill, which was founded in 1910, and holds a Royal Warrant for Queen Elizabeth. Heywood Hill Located inside the main entrance to Sotheby’s, this is one of the New Bond Street cafes that you can’t miss. A frequent stop for curious passers-by, but also a heaven for art lovers too, Sotheby’s caters to the needs of every customer. The Royal Arcade is one of the oldest shopping arcades in London and is located just off Bond Street.Mayfair was born in the 1700s, when the politician and property developer Sir Richard Grosvenor was granted permission to build on Grosvenor Square. Construction started in 1721, as other families began to develop neighbouring areas such as Brook Street, Clarges Street and Hanover Street.