If you love exploring London’s hidden gems, iconic Chiltern Street is not to be missed. Adored for both its village-feel and world-renowned venues, Chiltern Street retains a traditional charm, despite major renovations to the area. You can find it just off Marylebone Road, intersected by Paddington Street. If you fancy taking a stroll down Chiltern Street, here’s a taste of what you can see and do:
Food & Drink
The Monocle Café
This one-of-a-kind eatery provides a carefully-curated menu put together by the writers of Monocle Magazine. As such, you can expect delights from around the world, including Swedish and Japanese pastries.
Blandford’s
One of the area’s many establishments that remains family-run; expect delicious and authentic Italian cuisine – the thin crust pizzas are a must.
Purl
Purl is a stylish speakeasy-type bar, which has become so popular that you’ll probably need to book. The menu features an array of unique drinks, including cocktails made with liquid nitrogen.
Shops
Mouki Mou
Find sophisticated women’s fashion at this boutique, run by fashion sales mogul Maria Lemos. Minimalist jewellery and dresses from chic European brands are just some of the unique offerings.
John Simons
For men’s fashion head to John Simons, it’s the modern gent’s dream. Here you will find vintage clothing alongside Simons’ own line.
Jas Musicals
If you are a musician looking for something a bit different, this is the shop for you. There are Indian instruments galore, such as harmoniums, tanpuris and sitars.
Things to Do
Cadenhead’s
Check out this traditional, independent whiskey shop, where the real treat is the tasting sessions in the basement.
Atlas Gallery
If you love fine art or cutting-edge photography, you’ll particularly enjoy this spot. The gallery specialises in both vintage and contemporary works, alongside photojournalism pieces and fashion photography.
Wallace Collection
Be wowed by this outstanding display of artworks from the 18th and 19th centuries, collected over the generations by the Wallace family, and presented in sumptuous surroundings. Look out for daily tours of the collection and a programme of talks and events.
Hotels
Chiltern Firehouse
A famed hotel, popular with A-listers, Chiltern Firehouse is also home to an exclusive restaurant run by Michelin-star chef, Nuno Mendes. It’s architecture and atmosphere come from the fact that it was indeed a fire station in the 19th century.
Park Plaza Sherlock Holmes Hotel
A location just a few steps from Baker Street, gives this hotel it’s literary-inspired name – it’s fitting that the Sherlock Holmes Hotel offers murder mystery parties too. The building is a conversion of two 18th-century properties, but the interior is quite contemporary in style, with facilities including a bar, restaurant and award-winning health and fitness suite. They also do afternoon teas. Home to an eclectic mix of traditional and modern establishments, Chiltern Street seems to have something for everyone. Our number one recommendation for the area would be a visit to the Chiltern Firehouse restaurant, if you can get a foot in the door that is.
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