Things to do in Mayfair: Shepherd Market, galleries and gardens
Curzon Street makes a useful start for southern Mayfair. A short walk reaches bookshops, Shepherd Market and Green Park before continuing into the rest of the neighbourhood.
Books and a walk through Shepherd Market
Heywood Hill at 10 Curzon Street sells books and offers a subscription service. Nearby, Geo. F. Trumper at number 9 provides haircuts and wet shaves, with appointments arranged ahead.
Shepherd Market's narrow lanes branch off Curzon Street. Restaurants and pubs fill the small area, including Ye Grapes at number 16 with its Thai menu.
Museums and shopping beyond Piccadilly
The Royal Academy's Collection Gallery at Burlington House is free, with changing exhibitions ticketed separately. The Royal Institution's Faraday Museum on Albemarle Street adds a smaller museum visit.
Handel Hendrix House links Handel's Brook Street home with the neighbouring flat rented by Jimi Hendrix. Its restored rooms show two very different periods of musical life.
Burlington Arcade has specialist watch and jewellery dealers, with Bond Street's fashion houses nearby. Savile Row adds tailoring, while Maddox Street offers places for lunch.
Food and a pause outdoors
Mount Street's dining options include Scott's at number 20. Bacchanalia near Berkeley Square offers a very different room, decorated with large Greco-Roman figures.
Mercato Mayfair occupies the former St Mark's church on North Audley Street. Food counters across two levels let a group choose different meals in one place.
Mount Street Gardens provides a smaller place to sit than Berkeley Square or Grosvenor Square. For more walking, cross Piccadilly into Green Park towards Buckingham Palace.
Green Park station serves the southern side with Jubilee, Piccadilly and Victoria lines. Bond Street to the north adds Central, Jubilee and Elizabeth line connections, including Heathrow services.
Mayfair has many apartment addresses and restaurants within a compact area. Sunday restaurant hours can differ, so settle any important dinner booking before the visit.
Food hygiene ratings for the places in this guide
Official fact Food Standards Agency Food Hygiene Rating Scheme, checked 23 September 2026. 5 is the top rating.
| Name | Registered address | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ye Grapes | 16 Shepherd Market, W1J 7QQ | 3 | May 2026 |
| Goodman Mayfair | 26 Maddox Street, W1S 1QH | 5 | Jul 2026 |
| Bacchanalia | Connaught House, 1-3 Mount Street, W1K 3NB | 5 | Mar 2025 |
Apartments in the area
| Residence and address | Apartment sizes | Recorded stay term |
|---|---|---|
| Gilbert Street, W1K Darley House, 27 Gilbert Street, London W1K 5HQ | 1 bed, 2 bed | 90 nights |
| Hill St, W1K Hill Street, Mayfair, London — building number with quote | Studio, 1 bed, 2 bed, 3 bed | 3 months |
| Claridge House Apartments Claridge House, Davies Street, Mayfair, London, W1K 4ND | 1 bed, 2 bed, 3 bed | Minimum by enquiry |