An Introduction to Sloane Square (and London)
Food scene
Amazing food. A Belgravia institution. Super-charming interior with intimate nooks and festoons of dried flowers and bric-à-brac that offers an authentic re-creation of “paysan” France. It has been consistently voted “best for romance” in the whole of London in Hardens guide. A 5-minute walk.
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La Poule Au Pot
231 Ebury StAmazing food. A Belgravia institution. Super-charming interior with intimate nooks and festoons of dried flowers and bric-à-brac that offers an authentic re-creation of “paysan” France. It has been consistently voted “best for romance” in the whole of London in Hardens guide. A 5-minute walk.
Held every Saturday from 10am until 4pm at Duke of York Square (about a 5-minute walk), the open-air Fine Food market, curated by Partridges, offers artisanal and locally produced meat, game, fish, bread, cakes, cup-cakes and much more! We go there every Saturday for an outdoor lunch. Food is very affordable. Our favourites include the following booths: oysters, Korean food, Jamaican food, Brazilian food, crepes, etc.
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Duke of York Square Food Market
Held every Saturday from 10am until 4pm at Duke of York Square (about a 5-minute walk), the open-air Fine Food market, curated by Partridges, offers artisanal and locally produced meat, game, fish, bread, cakes, cup-cakes and much more! We go there every Saturday for an outdoor lunch. Food is very affordable. Our favourites include the following booths: oysters, Korean food, Jamaican food, Brazilian food, crepes, etc.
Pimlico Road Farmer's Market: Under the gaze of Mozart’s statue on leafy Orange (or Mozart) Square (about a 5-minute walk), Pimlico is a lovely location for a farmers' market. The surrounding area is a design district famous for its high-end interior design, art, antiques and fine furniture. There are lots of English celebrities and ultra-high-net-worth people in the area, as it's minutes away from Eaton Square, which has been named the most expensive street in England and Wales. The local produce is exceptional and often cheaper than local supermarkets, coming from country estates and farms. A Time Out Love London Awards winner. Open Saturdays from 9am to 2pm.
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Pimlico Road Farmers' Market
Pimlico RoadPimlico Road Farmer's Market: Under the gaze of Mozart’s statue on leafy Orange (or Mozart) Square (about a 5-minute walk), Pimlico is a lovely location for a farmers' market. The surrounding area is a design district famous for its high-end interior design, art, antiques and fine furniture. There are lots of English celebrities and ultra-high-net-worth people in the area, as it's minutes away from Eaton Square, which has been named the most expensive street in England and Wales. The local produce is exceptional and often cheaper than local supermarkets, coming from country estates and farms. A Time Out Love London Awards winner. Open Saturdays from 9am to 2pm.
Classic Italian food. We especially like the pasta dishes, the generous portions and the friendly, unstuffy staff. About a 2-minute walk. If the weather's good, ask to be seated on the terrace.
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Caraffini
61-63 Lower Sloane StClassic Italian food. We especially like the pasta dishes, the generous portions and the friendly, unstuffy staff. About a 2-minute walk. If the weather's good, ask to be seated on the terrace.
The best Polish food in a beautiful setting full of Old World beauty and charm. If it's warm, ask for the terrace. Ognisko is on the ground floor of the beautiful and elegant building home to the Polish Hearth Club on Exhibition Road, South Kensington. It's on the same street as the Natural History Museum, the Science Museum, the Victoria and Albert Museum, etc. A 30-minute walk or 13-minute tube ride.
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Ognisko Restaurant
55 Exhibition RdThe best Polish food in a beautiful setting full of Old World beauty and charm. If it's warm, ask for the terrace. Ognisko is on the ground floor of the beautiful and elegant building home to the Polish Hearth Club on Exhibition Road, South Kensington. It's on the same street as the Natural History Museum, the Science Museum, the Victoria and Albert Museum, etc. A 30-minute walk or 13-minute tube ride.
Really good Italian food. Pricier and more glamorous than Caraffini in a gorgeously designed space. Clientele tends to be flashier, and there is a lot of people-watching, but you pay for it. There is also an outdoor terrace. About a 15-minute walk.
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Daphne's
112 Draycott AveReally good Italian food. Pricier and more glamorous than Caraffini in a gorgeously designed space. Clientele tends to be flashier, and there is a lot of people-watching, but you pay for it. There is also an outdoor terrace. About a 15-minute walk.
Modern British menus served in a refined, art-filled space with a garden terrace and an orangery. It's a very chic chain restaurant. Very reliable food. The menu rarely changes. Affordable prices. Service can be "efficient" (i.e., rushed), as rotation is key to the business model. Better for a casual lunch than for a special dinner. About a 15-minute walk.
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The Ivy Chelsea Garden
197 King's RoadModern British menus served in a refined, art-filled space with a garden terrace and an orangery. It's a very chic chain restaurant. Very reliable food. The menu rarely changes. Affordable prices. Service can be "efficient" (i.e., rushed), as rotation is key to the business model. Better for a casual lunch than for a special dinner. About a 15-minute walk.
A good option if you want to eat on picturesque Pavilion Road, which is a pedestrianized street full of pricey artisanal shops and food stores. About a 5-minute walk.
Hans' Bar & Grill
164 Pavilion RdA good option if you want to eat on picturesque Pavilion Road, which is a pedestrianized street full of pricey artisanal shops and food stores. About a 5-minute walk.
Inspired by the great boulevard cafés of Paris, Colbert is a neighbourhood restaurant on Sloane Square. It's open for breakfast until post-theatre, seven days a week. For our taste, it's a bit pricey for what it is, but it's a great location for people-watching, especially if you get a seat outside. About a 2-minute walk.
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Colbert
50-52 Sloane SquareInspired by the great boulevard cafés of Paris, Colbert is a neighbourhood restaurant on Sloane Square. It's open for breakfast until post-theatre, seven days a week. For our taste, it's a bit pricey for what it is, but it's a great location for people-watching, especially if you get a seat outside. About a 2-minute walk.
The most delicious French pastries in London. It is a traditional French speciality pastry brand created by chef Frédéric Vaucamps, who opened his first traditional bakery in 1982 in Lille, the capital city of northern France. A 24-minute walk or a 9-minute tube ride.
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Aux Merveilleux de Fred
88 Old Brompton RdThe most delicious French pastries in London. It is a traditional French speciality pastry brand created by chef Frédéric Vaucamps, who opened his first traditional bakery in 1982 in Lille, the capital city of northern France. A 24-minute walk or a 9-minute tube ride.
A lot of socializing in London takes place at private members' clubs that offer great food, upscale British service and tastefully luxurious spaces at reasonable prices. The most exclusive in London are Annabel's and 5 Hertford Street (both in Mayfair). Soho House is a more casual, chain version focused on younger, creative audiences. Many clubs like The Sloane Club are essentially private neighbourhood members clubs (in swanky neighbourhoods, of course). Some have reciprocal agreements with international colleges and universities, so check in advance. A 2-minute walk.
The Sloane Club
52 Lower Sloane StreetA lot of socializing in London takes place at private members' clubs that offer great food, upscale British service and tastefully luxurious spaces at reasonable prices. The most exclusive in London are Annabel's and 5 Hertford Street (both in Mayfair). Soho House is a more casual, chain version focused on younger, creative audiences. Many clubs like The Sloane Club are essentially private neighbourhood members clubs (in swanky neighbourhoods, of course). Some have reciprocal agreements with international colleges and universities, so check in advance. A 2-minute walk.
This is the restaurant where we held our wedding reception. It's a Michelin-starred restaurant, so the food is exceptional. The best deal is the set lunch and early-evening menu, which gets you 3 courses for £35.
Elystan Street
43 Elystan StThis is the restaurant where we held our wedding reception. It's a Michelin-starred restaurant, so the food is exceptional. The best deal is the set lunch and early-evening menu, which gets you 3 courses for £35.
This is one of the best Italian restaurants in London. (There are also branches at Piccadilly Circus and Covent Garden.) The food is incredible, the restaurant decor is impeccable, the location is Fahioab, and it's not too pricey.
Cicchetti by San Carlo - London Knightsbridge
This is one of the best Italian restaurants in London. (There are also branches at Piccadilly Circus and Covent Garden.) The food is incredible, the restaurant decor is impeccable, the location is Fahioab, and it's not too pricey.
Activities
Beautiful hard courts inside of one of London's most beautiful parks. Amazing views. You can book 3 days in advance at www-dot-willtowin-dot-co-dotuk/hyde-park/ as a guest (don't buy the membership) and pay £21.25 per hour. Slots are usually early-morning or late evening. They don't rent out equipment but do sell racquets and tennis balls. There is also a very reasonably priced cafe. About a 30-minute walk or a 14-minute journey via the tube.
Will to Win Hyde Park Sport Centre
South Carriage DriveBeautiful hard courts inside of one of London's most beautiful parks. Amazing views. You can book 3 days in advance at www-dot-willtowin-dot-co-dotuk/hyde-park/ as a guest (don't buy the membership) and pay £21.25 per hour. Slots are usually early-morning or late evening. They don't rent out equipment but do sell racquets and tennis balls. There is also a very reasonably priced cafe. About a 30-minute walk or a 14-minute journey via the tube.
Strolling in Hyde Park: It's arguably the best park in London, a beautiful, 350-acre park replete with ducks, swans and geese, plus activities and tourist attractions, including the Diana, Princess of Wales Memorial Fountain, Kensington Palace (the official residence of TRH The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge and their children), the Italian Gardens, tennis courts, horse riding, bird-watching and the Speakers’ Corner, where you can go on a Sunday morning to hear people from all walks of life share their views.
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İtalyan Bahçeleri
Strolling in Hyde Park: It's arguably the best park in London, a beautiful, 350-acre park replete with ducks, swans and geese, plus activities and tourist attractions, including the Diana, Princess of Wales Memorial Fountain, Kensington Palace (the official residence of TRH The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge and their children), the Italian Gardens, tennis courts, horse riding, bird-watching and the Speakers’ Corner, where you can go on a Sunday morning to hear people from all walks of life share their views.
Our pick for the second-most-beautiful park with an enviable location between Buckingham Palace and Number 10 Downing Street. Green Park and St James Palace are across the street. About a 24-minute walk or a 9-minute journey via the tube.
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St. James's Park Station
Our pick for the second-most-beautiful park with an enviable location between Buckingham Palace and Number 10 Downing Street. Green Park and St James Palace are across the street. About a 24-minute walk or a 9-minute journey via the tube.
Culture is what London does best. There are always great shows with world-class actors, including many celebrities. TKTS London offers discount theatre tickets for many shows. The website TodayTix is another option. There is also world-class opera (especially at the Royal Opera House) and ballet (either the English National Ballet or the Royal Ballet). Getting to the West End is an 18-minute journey via public transportation (bus and/or tube). Closer to home, The Royal Court (2 minutes walk) has lots of "edgy" theatre productions, and Cadogan Hall offers classical music performances (5 minutes away).
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TKTS
Leicester SquareCulture is what London does best. There are always great shows with world-class actors, including many celebrities. TKTS London offers discount theatre tickets for many shows. The website TodayTix is another option. There is also world-class opera (especially at the Royal Opera House) and ballet (either the English National Ballet or the Royal Ballet). Getting to the West End is an 18-minute journey via public transportation (bus and/or tube). Closer to home, The Royal Court (2 minutes walk) has lots of "edgy" theatre productions, and Cadogan Hall offers classical music performances (5 minutes away).
London has many world-class museums, including The National Gallery (a 41-minute walk or 18 minutes via the tube), the Tate Britain (a 32-minute walk or a 8-minute cab ride) and the Tate Modern (a 24-minute tube ride). All are free to see the general gallery, but fees apply for major exhibitions, which might also require reservations.
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Ulusal Galeri
Trafalgar SquareLondon has many world-class museums, including The National Gallery (a 41-minute walk or 18 minutes via the tube), the Tate Britain (a 32-minute walk or a 8-minute cab ride) and the Tate Modern (a 24-minute tube ride). All are free to see the general gallery, but fees apply for major exhibitions, which might also require reservations.
The Royal Court Theatre
50-51 Sloane SquareAvant-garde theatre less than two minutes away.
A world-class events venue that houses classical music, jazz and musical theatre, among other things. Set in a fantastic location in the heart of Chelsea, Cadogan Hall has become one of London’s leading venues. The Hall’s 950 seats, excellent acoustic and luxurious surroundings makes it the first choice for some of the UK’s top orchestras, including the Hall’s resident orchestra, the Royal Philharmonic, as well as a favourite London destination for international touring orchestras. Cadogan Hall is the chosen venue for the world-famous BBC Proms Chamber Music Series and also offers a vibrant selection of contemporary, jazz, folk and world music events as well as talks, debates and conferences.
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Cadogan Hall
5 Sloane TerraceA world-class events venue that houses classical music, jazz and musical theatre, among other things. Set in a fantastic location in the heart of Chelsea, Cadogan Hall has become one of London’s leading venues. The Hall’s 950 seats, excellent acoustic and luxurious surroundings makes it the first choice for some of the UK’s top orchestras, including the Hall’s resident orchestra, the Royal Philharmonic, as well as a favourite London destination for international touring orchestras. Cadogan Hall is the chosen venue for the world-famous BBC Proms Chamber Music Series and also offers a vibrant selection of contemporary, jazz, folk and world music events as well as talks, debates and conferences.
We've gone to Wimbledon every year since 2014. It's the world's best -- or at least, most charming -- tennis tournament. It's possible to get tickets at reasonable prices if one plans ahead.
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Wimbledon
We've gone to Wimbledon every year since 2014. It's the world's best -- or at least, most charming -- tennis tournament. It's possible to get tickets at reasonable prices if one plans ahead.
Shopping
Harvey Nichols is a British luxury department store chain founded in 1831, at its flagship store in Knightsbridge, London. It sells designer fashion collections for men and women, fashion accessories, beauty products, fine wines and luxury foods. If you get tired of shopping, grab a drink at their rooftop bar and enjoy the Knightsbridge skyline. It's a 16-minute walk.
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Harvey Nichols
109-125 KnightsbridgeHarvey Nichols is a British luxury department store chain founded in 1831, at its flagship store in Knightsbridge, London. It sells designer fashion collections for men and women, fashion accessories, beauty products, fine wines and luxury foods. If you get tired of shopping, grab a drink at their rooftop bar and enjoy the Knightsbridge skyline. It's a 16-minute walk.
Partridges is one of the few family-run food shops in central London. It's very elegant, with the prices to match. It's less a place for everyday grocery items than for treats or emergencies when other stores are closed. It's a 6-minute walk.
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Partridges Food Market
5 King’s RoadPartridges is one of the few family-run food shops in central London. It's very elegant, with the prices to match. It's less a place for everyday grocery items than for treats or emergencies when other stores are closed. It's a 6-minute walk.
Waitrose is a posh but affordable go-to grocery store for everyday items.
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Waitrose & Partners
196 King's RdWaitrose is a posh but affordable go-to grocery store for everyday items.
Waitrose is a posh but affordable go-to grocery store for everyday items.
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Waitrose & Partners Belgravia
27 Motcomb StWaitrose is a posh but affordable go-to grocery store for everyday items.
Bayley & Sage
141 Ebury StreetBayley & Sage is an upscale deli.
Peter Jones is a much-loved department store situated on Sloane Square. It has 7 floors of affordable luxury products. It is a 4-minute walk from the flat.
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Peter Jones & Partners
Sloane SquarePeter Jones is a much-loved department store situated on Sloane Square. It has 7 floors of affordable luxury products. It is a 4-minute walk from the flat.
Gucci
144-146 Old Bond StLuxury shopping on Sloane Street.
Cartier
175-177 New Bond StLuxury shopping on Sloane Street.
Tiffany & Co.
13 James StLuxury shopping on Sloane Street.
BALENCIAGA
400 Oxford StreetLuxury shopping on Sloane Street.
Getting around
How to get to most locations
The Sloane Square tube station is a 2-minute walk from the flat. Within 20 minutes, you can be anywhere in Central London.
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Sloane Square station
Sloane SquareThe Sloane Square tube station is a 2-minute walk from the flat. Within 20 minutes, you can be anywhere in Central London.