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Your guide to the ultimate picnic in London
It's time to whip out the hamper and blanket and get picnic-ing this summer
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Realistic goals for 2025
Take a fresh look at what’s important to you this year
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Where to wine in London
Are you a wine buff or are just looking for a leisurely glass? We’ve rounded up the best places for wine lovers in St James’s – there are plenty of corkers on our list.
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Holiday essentials in central London
It’s time to pack a bag, the summer holiday season is here.
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In conversation with Chef Ran Shmueli
We chatted with Ran Shmueli, chef and Co-Founder of Claro
- The Crown Estate
In conversation with John, Founder of Mantidy
We chatted with John McKenzie, Founder of Mantidy.
- Shopping
Shop, Dine, and Drink at St James’s this London Fashion Week
While London Fashion Week only comes twice a year, fashion and style are at the heart of St James’s year round, no invite required.
- Culture & Craft
A New Vision: Experience a Stunning Open-Air Art Exhibition in St James’s
Discover 100 breathtaking works by young Haitian artists – open 24/7 until 25th February in St James’s Market Pavilion
- General
Celebrating the women of St James’s for International Women’s Day: Emma Willis MBE
St James’s has long been a hub of craftsmanship, heritage, and style – home to generations of artisans, designers, and entrepreneurs who have shaped its identity.
- Art & Theatre
Art After Dark returns – experience a cosmic West End
This March, London’s West End transforms into a celestial playground as Art After Dark returns from the 6th to 8th March 2025.
- General
Celebrating the women of St James’s for International Women’s Day: Devi Trianna
St James’s has long been a hub of craftsmanship, heritage, and style – home to generations of artisans, designers, and entrepreneurs who have shaped its identity.
- General
Celebrating the women of St James’s for International Women’s Day: Mandkhai Jargalsaikhan
St James’s has long been a hub of craftsmanship, heritage, and style – home to generations of artisans, designers, and entrepreneurs who have shaped its identity.
- Experiences
Celebrating the Faces of St James’s
Meet the diverse individuals and brands who make our neighbourhood the wonderful and vibrant cultural hub that it is, through our documentary-style series ‘Faces of St James’s.’
- Experiences
Explore the wintry magic of Regent Street and St James’s
This festive season, treat yourselves and those that you love to the wintry magic of Regent Street and St James’s.
- Experiences
Step into the festive season with our audio experience & Choose Love pop-up
This year, we’re inviting you to experience Regent Street and St James’s like never before with our free festive audio journey.
- Amenities
Spring renewal: Refresh your senses with St James's revitalising experiences
As the days grow longer and nature awakens in vibrant bloom, embrace the season of renewal with St James's rejuvenating wellness experiences.
- Shopping
Stay Warm With Style: Essential winter fashion for men in St James's London
Stay warm and stylish this winter season with our guide to men’s winter wardrobe essentials in St James's London.
- Central London
- Restaurants
The best places for autumn dining in London
Pumpkin spice and everything nice - celebrate the cosy season with St James's new food offering.
- General
Welcome to Autumn in St James’s!
At this time of year, there’s a special kind of magic in the air in St. James’s as the area comes alive with vibrant arts and culture.
- Central London
Summer Screens in St James's Market
Catch all the action from Wimbledon with free outdoor screenings at St James's Market this Summer.
- Restaurants
The perfect spring weekend in St James's
Explore all that St James’s has to offer this Spring.
- History
Untold Stories... The Trailblazing Women of St James's
We delve into our past, and look to our present, to pay homage to the exceptional women of St James’s.
- Central London
Romantic things to do in London
The timeless allure of the West End offers endless possibilities for couples, with experiences to suit every occasion.
- Shopping
- Restaurants
Celebrate Lunar New Year in central London Read more
Get ready for a big year as we enter the Year of the Dragon
- Restaurants
Guide to festive dining in central London
The festive season is upon us and it’s time to eat, drink and be merry
- Gifts
Top 10 Christmas gifts for the whole family
Read on for our edit of the greatest gifts from central London to add sparkle and inspiration to your seasonal shopping.
- Landmarks
- Central London
Four best places to capture Christmas in London
Wander through St James’s and nearby Regent Street from 9th November and you’ll find Christmas Spirits all around. Soak up the festive cheer and remember each moment with our top four photo spots to capture London’s best Christmas lights and inviting window displays.
- Restaurants
Top five things to do this autumn
As golden-brown leaves pave our pathways, cosy jumpers replace summer staples and pumpkin-spiced everything nice replaces cooling iced drinks, the transition to autumn has begun.
- Art & Theatre
London’s top art exhibitions
Explore the best new art exhibitions in London for winter 2023.
- Cafes
Best Pumpkin Spice Lattes in central London
Discover where to find the best seasonal drinks for that flavour-filled pick-me-up over the cooler months.
- Restaurants
Five places to shop sustainably in St James’s
Meet the central London retailers and hotels working to a greener future.
- Bars
- Wine
Where to wine in London
Are you a wine buff or are just looking for a leisurely glass? We’ve rounded up the best places for wine lovers in St James’s – there are plenty of corkers on our list.
- Restaurants
Inside Fortnum & Mason's Third Floor
Take a step into foodie paradise at Fortnum & Mason’s newly relaunched Third Floor, which has plenty of delicious treats, cookware and tastebud tickling events to discover – find out what to expect below.
- Restaurants
Top 6 things to do this August in central London
Everything you need to make this August a month to remember…
- Restaurants
Where can you eat outside in central London
Make your bookings now – your guide to the best al fresco dining in central London
- Landmarks
Best cycle routes in central London
Pedal your way through central London and see the sights with these top bike routes.
- Restaurants
Neon 194: London’s new community space
Work, chill and celebrate at this new all-day venue in Piccadilly
- Wine
The ultimate wine and cheese evening
Combine wine and cheese on an indulgent evening out in St James’s.
- Shopping
Ways to experience the coronation in London
Discover coronation celebrations that will live long in the memory.
- Restaurants
The best Michelin-starred restaurants in central London
Fine dining restaurants in St James’s & Regent Street
- Shopping
Sleep well with these relaxing routines
St James’s shops have all sorts of options to induce a sensational snooze.
- Cafes
Best places to work remotely in St James’s
We’ve found the five best spots in St James’s for you to work away in.
- Cafes
Best hot chocolates of St James’s
Browse our list of uplifting cups of cocoa’s that will brave you through the winter blues.
- Specialist Goods
How To Create a Cheese Fondue At Home
Stilton Fondue Recipe from Paxton and Whitfield
- Central London
- Bars
Where to plan Christmas drinks in central London
‘Tis the season to get together with friends and loved ones over a glass or two...
- Grooming
A scent masterclass with Floris
An exploration into the world of perfumery with fragrance specialists, Floris.
- Home
How To... Create an Espresso Martini At Home
Discover an alternative use for your Smeg milk frother
- Parks
Serene Spaces in central London
Discover our favourite resting spots for soaking up sunshine in the city
- Parks
Your guide to the ultimate picnic in London
It's time to whip out the hamper and blanket and get picnic-ing this summer
- Shopping
- Hospitality & Travel
Holiday essentials in central London
It’s time to pack a bag, the summer holiday season is here.
- Bars
How to…. create a Dukes Bar Vesper martini at home
Learn how to mix James Bond’s cocktail of choice
- Restaurants
Celebrate the month of love in must-visit cocktail bars across St James’s
Celebrate the month of love in must-visit cocktail bars across St James’s
- Restaurants
A guide to central London's best ice cream
Get the scoop on the best ice creams in central London
- Shopping
Best Shops For Wedding Guest Fashion
Bold Statements and how to wear them – courtesy of the style savants.
- Restaurants
The Ultimate Guide To London’s Most Delicious Afternoon Teas
From the traditional to the modern, discover London’s best afternoon teas
- Hotels
Top family-friendly hotels in London
Our pick of the best hotels in central London for families
- Cafes
Hidden Cafés of St James’s
Discover some of London’s finest spots for tea and cake in the heart of London.
- Landmarks
Blue Plaque Tracks
London boasts over 900 heritage plaques commemorating former residents and St James's has one around virtually every corner.
- Art & Theatre
Art and identity in St James’s Market Pavilion
Explore culture and identity at a new installation in St James’s Market Pavilion
- Art & Theatre
Best art exhibitions this autumn
The Royal Parks aren’t the only places awash with colour this autumn…
- Restaurants
What's on this October
Your essential guide to the best things to do, see and eat in central London this October.
- Shopping
- Homeware
Five ways to bring autumnal twists to your home
Looking to make your home that little bit more cosy as the nights draw in? We’ve got you covered.
- Restaurants
Five must-try seasonal menus in the West End
From autumn through to winter, cosy up with this season’s top dishes and seasonal menus in central London.
- General
Follow the Tusk Lion Trail in London
Experience art with a difference as a pride of lions descends on London.
- General
Here's to a cleaner, greener West End
Sustainably-minded solutions on Regent Street and Regent Street St James’s
- Culture & Craft
- Art & Theatre
What’s on during London Gallery Weekend?
Explore St James’s galleries this June
- Grooming
New scents to try this summer
Discover fresh fragrances from Regent Street & St James’s boutiques
- Restaurants
Recreate Franco's seasonal scallop dish
Discover a fresh spring recipe for you to try at home
- Landmarks
Discover what award-winning poet Theresa Lola loves about central London
Hear what inspired the trail-blazing young poet and her poem for central London, Flagship of Buzz
- Landmarks
Flagship of Buzz by poet Theresa Lola
Discover a poem inspired by, and dedicated to, St James’s & Regent Street
- Shopping
Where to walk in central London
Walking routes to take in the sights of the capital city on foot
- Culture & Craft
London Craft Week Stories: Q&A with Yinka Ilori
Discover the London-based designer’s craft story
- Restaurants
A feast for your tastebuds- discover London Restaurant Festival events & menus
The best foodie activity in central London this October
- Culture & Craft
London Craft Week Stories: Q&A with Martin Brudnizki
Discover the celebrated interior designer’s craft story
- Culture & Craft
London Craft Week Stories: Q&A with Alice Fisher
Discover The Observer Magazine’s Style Correspondent’s Craft Story
- Restaurants
Let your appetite rejoice in the following restaurant re-openings
Feast your eyes on the restaurants welcoming you back to Central London
- Shopping
Untold Stories… design by doing at Arc’teryx
Explore Arc’teryx’s belief that there is always a better way
- History
An open call from us and GAY TIMES for your memories of Pride in London
Help create a community-curated digital gallery celebrating Pride history
- Culture & Craft
Fashioning the future: craft
Discover London Fashion Week brands and their craft credentials
- Fashion
Fashioning the future: design
Discover the brands putting design on the front row at London Fashion Week
- History
Join us in celebrating the legacy of nurses in London
Discover the history of Florence Nightingale
- Monument
Remembering Courage: VE Day 80 in St James’s
This May, St James’s stands proudly alongside the nation to mark 80 years since Victory in Europe Day.
- Shopping
Untold Stories: the family history of Snow Peak
Discover Snow Peak’s evolution into a leading outdoors brand
- Library
The London Library celebrates 125 years of The Time Machine
Watch a theatrical version of the HG Wells masterpiece
- Experiences
Consciously St James’s: Wellness Begins Here
A New Year, and new decade, means a fresh perspective and there’s never been a better time to focus on caring for yourself and others too.
- Experiences
Autumn's new openings and exciting events
As the nights begin to draw in, there’s plenty to entice you out, from a brand new spot to unwind with friends to new fashion ranges. Find out exactly what’s arrived this season.
- Experiences
Jermyn Street in the Spotlight
St James’s wraps up another spectacular London Fashion Week Men’s show, featuring some of the most notable fashion houses St James’s has to offer, transforming Jermyn Street into a stylish fashion festival for the day.
- Restaurants
Regent Street & St James’s Launch a Pioneering Food Waste Pledge
Discover our commitment to reduce food waste by 25% by May 2020
- Restaurants
Food Waste Recipes: Zero Waste Carrots
Make the dish from Indian-influenced vegetarian and vegan specialist tibits
- Art & Theatre
Art Deco at Le Caprice and Pullman Gallery
Some of London's finest examples of this timeless style can be enjoyed - and purchased - in St James's
- Accessories
Quintessential Aspinal
To truly know Londons leather goods experts, one needs only venture through these doors
- Restaurants
Real Food, Real Fiesta
London Restaurant Festival sees a star-studded line-up of the worlds top chefs in the capital
- Wine
Focus On: Secret Autumn Mkt
Wine Car Boot have a new home for their acclaimed outdoor pop-ups here in St Jamess Market. We spoke to co-founder Ruth Spivey
- Sporting Wear
Creating a Buzz
St James's newcomer Realbuzz is more than just a hi-tech fitness retailer, as Paul Eaton tells us
- Bars
The New American
Drink your way through St James's unparalleled history at The Stafford London's famous bar.
- Art & Theatre
A Fountain of Youth
Illustration Cupboard is a fairytale oasis of childrens book art, but it delights serious grown-ups too
- Wine
Wine, Women and History
Berry Bros. & Rudd may be Britain's oldest wine merchant, but it's never been an old boys club
- Restaurants
Pasta Perfection
Café Murano's Northern Italian staples are a cut above the rest. Heres why
- Wines and Spirits
Take a Peek at Our Programme of One of a Kind Masterclasses
St James’s London has a reputation for culture and craftsmanship, and you’ll find both combined in our exclusive programme of One of a Kind Masterclasses, where local experts impart their knowledge and skills.
- Bars
It's London Cocktail Week 2018
The first week in October 2018 means ‘London Cocktail Week’, the most vibrant celebration of London’s fantastic cocktail scene.
- Fashion
A Cut Above
Oliver Cross, Head Cutter at distinguished tailors Benson & Clegg, shares his unusual route into the trade
- Fashion
Style on the Street
She curates Jermyn Street’s annual open- air catwalk for London Fashion Week Men’s, so what are Grace Gilfeather’s style tips for this season?
- Art & Theatre
All Good for Goodman
Art writer Sarah Hyde drops in for the lowdown on local newcomer Goodman Fine Art
- Restaurants
5 Things You Need to Know About San Carlo
You simply have to check out this season’s trailblazing new foodie opening in St James’s Market
- Culture & Craft
Trendsetters and Trailblazers
Meet a selection of people, styles, places and inventions that have forever changed the cultural landscape, but all of which share origins in St James’s
- Public Square
Experience St James’s Secret Autumn Mkt
All are invited to the extraordinary lineup of events waiting to be discovered.
- Fashion
Sunspel Celebrate in Colour
New range of t-shirts inspired by the Royal Academy collection to mark its 250th year
- Fashion
A Guide to Menswear: Aleks Cvetkovic, The Jackal
We caught up with Aleks Cvetkovic from The Jackal (www.thejackalmagazine.com) about menswear in St James’s, from the must-have item for SS18 to the one resident in St James’s who’s made a lasting impression.
- General
The Story of the Games Exhibition in St James’s Market Pavilion
‘The National Paralympic Heritage Trust opens 'The Story of the Games' Exhibition in St James’s Market Pavilion
- Art & Theatre
RA250 Flags: Celebrating Art in the West End
The streets of St James’s are currently adorned with works by some of the country’s top artists. Here’s why
- Sporting Wear
Arc'teryx
Founded in Vancouver in 1989, and built on the principle of obsessive, precise design and production, Arc’teryx is renowned for highly technical garments and kit.
- Wines and Spirits
The Old Nordic Spirit
Drinks scribe Matthew Day knows a fair bit about the strong stuff, yet he still learned plenty at a St James’s Masterclasss.
- Footwear
Treading Lightly
A laser-etched Cheaney shoe reveals how technology can be used to enhance the craft of Jermyn Street’s outfitters.
- Restaurants
Four Things You Should Eat At Scully St James's
The ex-head chef from NOPI’s new venture takes diners on a global journey.
- Art & Theatre
Introducing - The Secrets of St James’s
Our new interactive exhibit at the St James’s Market Pavilion reveals the secrets of St James’s.
- Restaurants
One Planet Plate in St James's
One Planet Plate, a movement putting sustainability on the menu in St James's.
- Restaurants
SCULLY in St James’s Market
Go on a taste exploration at One of a Kind SCULLY, the latest edition St James’s Market.
- Landmarks
The Paper Aviary
Birdsong rings through the streets between Haymarket and Regent Street St James’s that make up St James’s Market – a new enclave of high-end restaurants.Follow the chirping and chirruping and you will come across a huge display of exotic birds in expansive glass cabinets – welcome to The Paper Aviary.
- Art & Theatre
Lumiere London Festival
The streets of St James’s were awash with colour as the Lumiere London light festival returned to London for its second year.
- Shopping
In conversation with...
I often think the thing that separates London from many of its cosmopolitan counterparts around the world is that it’s still very much a city of villages.
- Shopping
Arc'teryx
Located on Piccadilly, this Canadian company takes inspiration from a great evolutionary leap in its creation of exceptional outdoor wear, soaring to new heights of technical apparel.
- Restaurants
- Bars
45 Jermyn St
When the doors of the Fountain Restaurant – Fortnum & Mason’s sexagenarian restaurant – closed for the last time in 2015, there were some quiet grumblings from its loyal clientele of scone scoffers and tea drinkers.
- Shopping
- Fashion
Inside Arc’teryx with Jaime Silva
We popped into Arc’teryx’s Piccadilly flagship store to hear how Jaime Silva lives and breathes the outdoor brand’s lifestyle, what he thinks of working life in St James’s, and why his next big adventure is just around the corner.
- Shopping
Introducing Hi-tech Bike Outfitter Assos
If it weren’t for Assos, professional cyclists would be doing the Tour-de-France in cotton shorts.
- Bars
Cocktail Connoisseur Spike Marchanter
The internationally-renowned mixologist and cocktail consultant takes us on a tour of his St James's.
- Shopping
Collars & Cuffs: Decoded
When it comes to shirting, there is no mistake that the devil is in the details. We break down which is which and how to wear.Jermyn Street shirtmakers Hilditch & Key break down each element to help you style your outfits, from the everyday to the avant-garde.
- Shopping
In the Factory with John Smedley
Join us behind the scenes of the iconic John Smedley knitwear, and as we take a tour of the factory.
- Art & Theatre
Jermyn Street Theatre
This tiny theatre has become a jewel in the history of West End theatre.
- Amenities
The London Library: A History
The London Library was founded in 1841 by Thomas Carlyle. In honour of this wonderful institution, we have compiled our very own timeline of anecdotes from the library, from a wheelbarrow of books for Dickens to the story of a Buckingham Palace chef lost in its famous stacks by Alan Bennett.
- Landmarks
St James's Market: A Case of Public Space
Meet the artists and designers who turned St James’s Market from forgotten streets to a paved paradise.
- Shopping
9 must-visit bookshops in London
With some of the best books in Britain, from cult 1990s zines to one of the world’s oldest atlases, find out why we should all take a leaf out of St James’s booksellers’ book.
- Shopping
This Hat’s History Will Bowl You Over
In 1849, Edward Coke was tired of hats falling off the heads of his gamekeepers and so he went straight to St James's to meet with the head hatter at Lock&Co. Hatters, a fellow named Thomas Bowler.
- Art & Theatre
An off-piste history of Christie's
An insider’s look at the auction house’s most historic sales, from the crazy and the colossal, to the ancient and extraordinary.
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