Rei Kawakubo, the Japanese designer behind Comme des Garçons, is responsible for this genre-defining concept store. Now in a Haymarket spot three times the size of the Dover Street original, it’s a jaw-dropping playground for style lovers, with eccentric spaces dreamt up by the mix of designers displaying here – from Simone Rocha to Salomon. The Rose Bakery, tucked away on the top floor, is an in-the-know spot for a piece of cake inside this chaotic, communal home of free-range fashion.

Far from your average cheesemonger, Paxton & Whitfield has been by royal appointment since 1850. So, if you want to feast like royalty, call in to this splendid institution for your cheese board staples. Treat yourself to some 'proper pickle' and artisan biscuits for the perfect pairing. 

Spread across two Georgian spaces on Duke Street, this contemporary gallery has a habit of showing the kind of exhibitions people end up talking about for weeks later. The programme pairs heavyweight names like Cecily Brown, Steve McQueen and Lynda Benglis with modern voices and tightly curated shows. Recent displays have ranged from Paul Thek paintings curated by Jonathan Anderson to Luigi Ghirri's striking travel photographs.