Harry Weller's guide to Mayfair
Harry Weller has been the creative director of Tracy Emin's studio since 2009, engaging as her creative counterpart and chief collaborator. Explore his favourite neighbourhood haunts below – and for more insider guides to London neighbourhoods check out gloobles the LONDON guide.
"Mayfair and St James’s hold a special place in my heart as I lived here for over a decade. There is a unique energy – a captivating blend of history and modernity.
"My work with Tracey Emin has been intertwined with this neighbourhood too. We first met at her 2009 exhibition "Those Who Suffer Love," at White Cube in Mason’s Yard. This encounter would change the trajectory of my life. Housed in a converted electrical substation, White Cube is an incredibly special building and the private views often spill into the cobbled courtyard. In contrast, Thomas Dane Gallery on Duke Street is one of my favourites with a more intimate feel.
"At 34 Mayfair restaurant just off Grosvenor Square, you’ll find The Emin Room. Follow the glowing coral pink neon sign on the staircase that reads "Trust Yourself," to reach the private dining room and bar. Scott’s on Mount Street is my preferred seafood spot. If you don’t have a reservation, ask for the table outside by the entrance. The Wolseley is where Tracey and I head when we are in the area. Frank's Bar, in the lower ground of Maison François, has expertly crafted cocktails. And it’s not often one feels sophisticated when ordering a hamburger, but you do at The Dover.
"At Mount St. Restaurant, enjoy lobster pie surrounded by works by Hockney, Freud and Calder, complete with salt and pepper butt plug cruets by Paul McCarthy. Peter Harrington on Dover Street is a beautiful bookshop that feels like a secret. And The National Portrait Gallery is my place for contemplation."
Fiona Kerr
