Location: St. James's
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What to do and see in St. James's, England: The Best Gift & Specialty Shops
The crown jewels, Buckingham Palace, Camden Market…in London, history collides with art, fashion, food, and good British ale. A perfect day is different for everyone: culture aficionados shouldn't miss the Tate Modern and the Royal Opera House. If you love fashion, Oxford Street has shopping galore. For foodies, cream tea at Harrod’s or crispy fish from a proper chippy offers classic London flavor. Music and book buffs will love seeing Abbey Road and the Sherlock Holmes Museum (at 221B Baker Street, of course).
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1. John Lobb
2. Bates Hats
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 21 reviews
Reviewed By nutchelle1 - Montgomery, United States
We searched online for "flat caps" in London. We "ubered" to it and saw plenty of public transport opportunities when we got there. The shopping area was awesome, almost like stepping back in time. Many of the shops had doorman who welcomed you inside with a smile. The window displays were getting festive for the holidays. Bates Hats on Jermyn Street was a true secret gift.... we were greeted by friendly staff and instantly taken care of. My hubby had some idea of what he was looking for and the salesman helped him find his perfect "look" He measured his big ol' noggin to find the perfect fit. It was a fun day out and all the stores around the "Old Bond Street" area were amazing to pass the time window shopping.
3. Harvey & Hudson
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 4 reviews
4. SageBrown
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 1 reviews
Quintessentially British in character, SageBrown is a modern family run company specialising in luxurious fine leather goods for discerning ladies and gentlemen.
5. Luisa Spagnoli
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 1 reviews
6. Christie's
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 27 reviews
Famous Christie's, whose name speaks of extraordinary art and international glamour, opened its doors in 1766 to launch the world's first fine art auction house.
Reviewed By futtock21 - London, United Kingdom
Whilst many of us are still waiting for that elusive timed ticket for a future visit to one of our great London institutions there’s art a plenty on exhibition now at most of London’s Mayfair and St. James’s auction houses. Christie’s in King Street is particularly impressive at the moment with exhibitions in virtually all of its spaces. Upstairs in the grandest rooms 18th and 19th century furniture, clocks and sculptures none more striking than a long row of gold animal heads. Downstairs left mainly British prints and paintings on sale for the Maggie Coles cancer trust. But everywhere else a preview of a vast upcoming online auction called ‘dialogues across the centuries’ featuring European art from the Renaissance to modern day. My favourite room featured mainly British art with huge floor to ceiling works by Joe Tilson and Alan Jones one by the latter occupying an entire end wall.
7. Berry Bros. & Rudd
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 112 reviews
Berry Bros. & Rudd is Britain's oldest wine and spirit merchant, having traded from the same shop since 1698. Today the company also has offices in Japan, Singapore and Hong Kong, a Wine School and an exclusive fine wine and dining venue in London's St James's. We are honoured to hold two Royal Warrants for H.M. The Queen and H.R.H. The Prince of Wales.
Reviewed By 912nathanielb
I took a taxi to Berry Brothers & Rudd, London’s oldest wine shop. Berry Bros. has been in business since 1698, with two royal warrants, and is still very much a going concern. The old shop in St. James with its rough old floorboards and coke-bottle glass windows is still open, though the shop where you actually buy a bottle is now around the corner, in Pall Mall. They claim to have several million bottles in storage, and that the caves extend for hundreds of feet in all directions. With storage space in London at a premium, many people buy their wine and then store it with the merchant. In some case, customers have died, leaving their wine stocks with Berry Bros — or so the story goes — so that there are bottles of really ancient provenance still in storage.
8. Davidoff of London
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 34 reviews
We are currently closed for walk-in due to government restrictions, however, our mail-order is still operating. This popular London tobacconist specialises in cigars from all over the world including rare and vintage Cubans. It also stocks a wide range of accessories for the 'good life' including single malt whiskys, Fox umbrellas, walking sticks, humidors, lighters and cigar cutters.
Reviewed By Roblen164
Wandered into this store on the search for a selection of nice cigars. Luigi met me and talked me though some of the huge selection which is hidden at the rear of the shop in walk-in humidor. Excellent service and expert advice. Many thanks. If I lived nearer I would be a regular.
9. James J. Fox & Robert Lewis
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 73 reviews
In business for more than 100 years, this merchant is well-known for selling fine quality aged cigars.
Reviewed By 987chriss987 - Calgary, Canada
If you love cigars and have a fascination with Winston Churchill, James J Fox is a must stop. I always enjoy a visit to the main shop on St James St to pick up a few harder to find Habanos cigars and get sucked in for a longer stay with all the historical items on the walls, the museum room on the lower level and the comfortable smoking room above. I don't know if the prices are competitive for London, but the level of service and information provided to me by the staff always makes for a pleasurable experience and has me looking forward to my next time in.
10. Lock & Co. Hatters
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 50 reviews
Find a custom-made hat and up-scale accessories at this fine specialty shop.
Reviewed By F5256EWpauls - London, United Kingdom
I first heard of this shop during a tour of Mayfair, where the guide announced it as 'the finest and oldest hat shop in London and well worth a visit'. I have to admit that it isn't a disappointment to visit this shop, the service received is absolutely of the highest quality - it saddens me to read negative reviews as I've visited this shop multiple times and I've never experienced anything negative in my time there. Now I'll tell you that if you're looking for a hat that'll last a lifetime (if you treat it right) with a professional, but yet accessible service that doesn't discriminate - and I say that because Lock and Co are a high end brand, the prices are not low so it may seem off putting the idea of spending such a high price on a hat, and I've met people who could think that such a store may not be for them as the staff may be 'snooty' regardless of whether or not you can afford it, but that isn't the case - the service is just wonderful, they're very friendly inviting and charming. Each time I've gone I've met the gentleman with tattoos on his arms so really I'm specifically referring to him as I've no experience with anyone else. The select available here is unlike any other, and the quality in each piece is why I keep returning here. I really feel that the feel and look of the hats as well as the wonderful service you receive make this shop outstanding. If you're interested in getting a hat, have a look at their site for their selection, but even if you go in there and have no idea what they have you'll find them very happy to help and spend time with you to get the best hat for you. If you're interested in the history of hats, their website is a fascinating read as is discussing it with the staff, and seeing some of the historic hats they have on display. This is where the famous 'Bowler Hat' was invented, so personally if one were in the market for such a hat, I wouldn't even consider another location. It isn't a place which works easily for window shopping if you're not going to get a hat, as it is a tiny shop, but even if you just walk past the front and visit the back to see the window displays it's worth it to see a charming old building still surviving in this part of London.
