One of the oldest countryside retailers in the game, Holland & Holland has been selling the sort of tweed caps and coats that are left in the boot room for generations. More recently it’s been brought up to date (and possibly even into the city) with collections from the late model Stella Tennant and artist Hugo Guinness. A timeless British address with a keen eye for craftsmanship.

When chef Matthew Ryle arrived on Duke Street in 2021 his contemporary French menu was a runaway success. At lunch the lofty space is full of art dealers negotiating over Comté gougères and plates of rotisserie chicken. Don't skip pudding, which arrives in trolley form: a stack of drawers neatly filled with madeleines, macarons and mousses. Its easy-going sibling in Borough Yards is another good lunchtime spot for croque monsieur flatbreads and French onion soup.

An historic arcade that still feels genuinely transportive. Opened in 1819 and patrolled by its impeccably dressed Beadles, the ‘Jewel of Mayfair’ was built by the Earl of Burlington as a covered passage for his wife to enjoy exclusive, crowd-free shopping. Ever a place for romantic gestures, come to be guided by artisans through collections of old-cut diamonds, cashmere, and beautifully crafted pieces that are sure to become heirlooms. 

Your pantry will never have looked so finer stocked after paying a visit to the Fortnum & Mason food hall. From freshfoods, to cheeses, dips and condiments, to the ingredients for a perfect afternoon tea, they have it all.