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One of London’s most fashionable regions, Mayfair / Knightsbridge features well-preserved historical streets and a proximity to the heart of the city that make it a popular place to dine, drink, and dance in style – though only a select few can actually afford to live here, thanks to some of the priciest rents in the world.
By day, the area offers a fabulous array of designer boutiques and access to some of London’s most famous clothiers, especially along Regent Street in Mayfair and in Knightsbridge’s massive, Egyptian-style Harrods shopping complex. London aristocrats and the nouveau riche join business moguls and bigwigs from the large embassy presence at swanky restaurants and cafés, though anyone can enjoy the bordering Hyde and Green Parks, Grosvenor Square’s beautiful public gardens, and the array of more budget-friendly shopping outlets on Oxford Street, Regent’s far less exclusive neighbor.
At night, smartly dressed visitors with fat wallets wait for the velvet ropes to part, ready for their chance to party with the royals and celebrities who flock in to dance and drink at some of London’s most exclusive clubs, many of which are discreetly tucked below street level.
With its refined and sometimes snooty vibe – to say nothing of its price tags – Mayfair / Knightsbridge may indeed be more suitable for princes than paupers, though anyone up for splurging for at least one night will surely come away feeling like royalty.
30s / 40s / Affluent / Ambient / Polos
Party Earth Review Mirroring the same luxury standards as The Berkeley Hotel’s five-star accommodations and service, The Blue Bar is an in-house drinking den where both hotel guests and affluent visitors ... more
Berkeley Hotel
Wilton Place
London SW1X 7RL
30s / 40s / Ambient / Bar / Dinner / Pub
Party Earth Review Set deep within Mayfair, a neighborhood best known for its plethora of private banks, The Punch Bowl is an unassuming bar that happens to be owned by the less-unassuming film director ... more
41 Farm Street
Mayfair, London W1J 5RP
Affluent / All Ages / Bars / Casual
Party Earth Review Although Oxford Street and Regent Street connect at the always-hopping Oxford Circus, the two streets draw markedly different crowds. With hundreds of stores and eateries and ... more
Oxford Circus
Westminster, London W1
20s and up / 30s / 40s / Affluent / DJ
Party Earth Review With its velvet ropes, snazzy door staff, and line of chic patrons, it’s hard to miss the entrance to Whisky Mist, a premier London lounge and club located just off to the side of Park ... more
35 Hertford Street
Mayfair London W1J 7SD
20s / 30s / Alternative Music / DJ
Party Earth Review Once voted Best New Club at the London Club and Bar Awards, The Cuckoo Club is undoubtedly one of London’s hottest nightspots and attracts a well-heeled, fashionable crowd of the city ... more
Swallow Street
London W1B 4EZ
20s / 30s / Affluent / Champagne / DJ
Party Earth Review Like most of Mayfair’s subterranean clubs, Jalouse has a discreet entrance that can be hard to find – but unlike some of the area’s more raucous venues, the scene inside Jalouse is ... more
17 Hanover Square
London W1S 1
30s / 40s / African Funk / Bar / Club
Party Earth Review Momo is a sumptuous Moroccan restaurant, bar, and club that caters to an energetic international clientele looking for a bit of luxury and a loud and lively atmosphere. Rhythmic background ... more
25, Heddon street
London W1B 4BH
30s / 40s / All Ages / All Types / Bar
Party Earth Review Whether in the mood for an incredibly elegant dining experience, a stroll through an art gallery, some afternoon tea, or a night of drinking and mingling, patrons will find it all at ... more
9 Conduit Street
London W1S 2XG
20s / 30s / 40s / All Types / Ambient
Party Earth Review Icebar London is the UK’s first permanent bar made entirely of ice. Constructed from crystal ice imported from Sweden’s Torne River, the bar is kept at a temperature of minus five degrees ... more
31-33 Heddon Street
Mayfair, London, W1B 4BN
Affluent / All Ages / Chic / Expats
Party Earth Review Lavish and extravagant, Harrods is a 4.5-acre shopaholic’s dream in the heart of Knightsbridge. Stylish city dwellers and affluent visitors descend upon the regal department store to ... more
87–135 Brompton Road
Knightsbridge London, SW1X 7XL
All Ages / All Types / Casual
Party Earth Review A destination for angry royals looking to duel, a hideaway for thieves with stolen booty in hand, and even a swampy cemetery for lepers all dot Green Park’s varied past – an ironic ... more
South of Piccadilly and north of
Buckingham Palace Gardens between
Grossvenor Place and Queen’s Walk
London W1J 7