Start at Bond Street Station
Finish at Bond Street Station
THE EXPERIENCE
The hidden areas of Upper Mayfair
This route is in the west-end shopping district just south of Oxford Street by Bond Street Station. It takes you on an exploratory tour around the northern side of Mayfair, with a focus on seeking out places to 'Eat, Drink, and be Merry'. Some of these are hidden away down narrow alleys and converted churches, while others are in 5-star hotels or on its more famous streets just south of Oxford Street.
The route is excellent for history, iconic sights, museums, hotels, shops, narrow streets, art galleries, auction houses, and places to eat, drink, and be merry.
BEST TIME
Morning- Most of the route will be reasonably quiet except for the areas along Oxford Street. The best time to explore the route is early morning when the lighting is at its best and few people are around. It is also a great way to discover places for breakfast.
Day - This route will get very busy along Oxford Street during the day and on Lancashire Street
Evening - This route will be quieter in the evening except for the areas around Oxford Street and Lancashire Street.
ROUTE OVERVIEW
This 1.6 km route starts at Bond Street Station on Oxford Street and heads down South Molton Street into the small alleyways of Lancashire Court before popping onto Brook Street and heading past Claridge’s. It continues onto Grosvenor Square and up Duke Street before cutting through Brown Hart Gardens into North Audley Street with its bars and restaurants. It continues north to Oxford Street by Selfridges and then east to finish back at Bond Street Station.
See the route at speed (2:04)
Use this to see what the route looks like as if you were doing it at speed and to make you more familiar with what you will see along the way.
GOOGLE AND STRAVA MAPS
Use the 'My Google Maps' to explore this route's venues. If you are using a mobile device, the map can help you find the start point for the route, navigate to places of interest, and show your position on the map.
What to see and places to eat, drink and be merry.
What to See List
Upper Mayfair - Pubs and Bars
Upper Mayfair - Places to Eat
Upper Mayfair - Things to Do
PHOTO GALLERY
This gallery provides a descriptive and visual reference to many sights along this route. Double-click to see the image in full size.
HISTORY & INTERESTING FACTS
Upper Mayfair Eastern Section
Upper Mayfair Western Section
VIRTUAL TOUR OF THE AREA
Click on the picture below to go on a 360 virtual tour of the shopping areas and look around.
Use the route to explore this location by looking around in 360, taking in the sights and sounds, listening to an audio recording about the area and going on a virtual tour.
Browse the gallery to find out what you can see along the way.
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