London area of Belgravia guide

What to do and where to stay in London's Belgravia neighbourhood

When King George IV decided to make Buckingham Palace his permanent residence in 1825, the Grosvenor family saw an opportunity. They commissioned architect Thomas Cubitt to build an area of exclusive housing on this newly fashionable land, and his grand classical designs have survived to this day as some of the most fashionable residential property in London. It’s a peaceful and hugely attractive area, especially by contrast with the bustle that surrounds it, and many of the UK’s richest residents have their London homes here. The twentieth century had little impact on Belgravia, and her antique shops and Michelin-starred restaurants are still discreetly located behind plain front doors, while the hotels offer topnotch facilities. Sloane Square’s bars and restaurants are packed every evening with ‘Sloanes’, the sons and daughters of wealthy rural gentry, though it is also the home of the Royal Court Theatre, and its long tradition of left-wing theatre.

See our recommended nearby Belgravia Hotels, Events, Entertainment, Sights and Attractions, Shopping, Restaurants, Pubs, Nightlife, Leisure, Education, and Meeting Venues.

Jumeirah Lowndes Hotel London
London > Hotels > Luxury Chain Hotel
21 Lowndes Street, SW1X
This enchanting boutique hotel set in the heart of Belgravia offers a warm and welcoming ambiance with a varied list of activities including horse riding. For ... More

 

 

Jumeirah Carlton Tower Hotel
London > Hotels > Luxury Chain Hotel
2 Cadogan Place, SW1X
The leisure facilities here are some of the best in London; from the 20-metre indoor swimming pool with palm trees, whirlpool, sauna and steam rooms all ... More

 

 

Halkin Hotel London
London > Hotels > Luxury Chain Hotel
Halkin Street, SW1X
Located in London's fashionable Belgravia district, The Halkin has been setting the standard for luxurious, modern hotels since its opening in 1991. There's a boutique, designer ... More

 

 

Hotels in Belgravia

 

Open Court Festival
London > Events > Theatre
Royal Court Theatre, Sloane Square, Belgravia, London SW1W
In her first summer at the helm of the Royal Court Theatre, new Artistic Director Vicky Featherstone hands over the building to the playwrights in Open ... More

 

 

The British 10K London Run
London > Events > Sporting Events
Hyde Park Corner Tube, Knightsbridge, Belgravia, London SW1X
Now in its thirteenth year, this huge annual fundraiser – which is expected to attract 30,000 runners - has made the second Sunday in July all ... More

 

 

Proms Saturday Matinee 1: Handel in Rome
London > Events > Concerts
Cadogan Hall, 5 Sloane Terrace, Belgravia, London SW1X
The Academy Of Ancient Music performs Corelli's Concerto Grosso In D and Concerto Grosso In F, Handel's Cantata 'Pensieri Notturni Di Filli' and Cantata 'Tra Le ... More

 

 

Events in Belgravia

 

Cadogan Hall
London > Entertainment > Classical Music
5 Sloane Terrace, Belgravia, London SW1X
Cadogan Hall opened its doors on 18th June 2004 with a surprising lack of fanfare. The former Church of Christ Scientist is now the home of ... More

 

 

The Boisdale Jazz & Cigar Club
London > Entertainment > Jazz Clubs
15 Eccleston Street, Belgravia, Belgravia, London SW1W
A tartan clad jazz, cigar and supper club, Boisdale of Belgravia has an the old fashioned charm of a gentlemen's club. Situated in an elegant Regency ... More

 

 

Royal Court Theatre
London > Entertainment > Theatres
Sloane Square, Belgravia, London SW1W
Dedicated to putting on new work and discovering new voices, the Royal Court Theatre was seen as 'the most important theatre in Europe' by no less ... More

 

 

Entertainment in Belgravia

 

St Peter's Church, Eaton Square
London > Attractions > Historic Buildings
119 Eaton Square, Belgravia, London SW1W
St Peter's was built by Hakewill in 1827 and later enlarged by Blomfield in 1875. Rebuilt and opened in 1992, following a fire in 1987, it ... More

 

 

Wellington Arch
London > Attractions > Sights
Hyde Park Corner, Belgravia, London W1J
A landmark triumphal arch set opposite the Duke of Wellington's residence at Apsley House, Wellington Arch was built in 1830 to commemorate the victories won by ... More

 

 

Apsley House
London > Attractions > Historic Buildings
149 Piccadilly, Hyde Park Corner, Belgravia, London W1J
Originally the London residence of the first Duke of Wellington, Apsley House was designed and built by Robert Adam between 1771 and 1778 and retains some ... More

 

 

Sights and Attractions in Belgravia

 

Louise Kennedy
London > Shopping > Clothing
9 West Halkin Street, Belgravia, London SW1X
One of Ireland's most well known fashion designers, Louise Kennedy has extended her designs from clothing to a contemporary crystal collection for Tipperary Crystal. Her London ... More

 

 

Rococo
London > Shopping > Food and Drink Shops
5 Motcomb Street, Belgravia, London SW1X
This gorgeous shop is a mecca for chocolate lovers. It is the brainchild of designer Chantal Coady, who opened the store in 1983, and is dedicated ... More

 

 

Cosmetics a la Carte
London > Shopping > Hair and Grooming
19b Motcomb Street, Belgravia, London SW1X
Rethink your make-up and beauty regime with a 100-minute consultation that covers everything from skincare to make-up. Hour long restyles are hugely popular. Bring in your ... More

 

 

Shopping in Belgravia

 

Motcombs
London > Restaurants > International restaurants
26 Motcomb Street, Knightsbridge, , Belgravia, London SW1X
International cuisine... More

 

 

Mosimann's
London > Restaurants > 11 West Halkin Street, Belgravia, London SW1X
Swiss chef and restaurateur Anton Mosimann is the famous chef behind this exclusive private dining club housed in a converted 19th century Scottish Presbyterian Church. ... More

 

 

The Pantechnicon
London > Restaurants > Gastropub
10 Motcomb Street, Belgravia, London SW1X
From the people who brought us The Thomas Cubitt gastropub comes this Motcomb Street venture with a ground floor bar and two ... More

 

 

Restaurants in Belgravia

 

The Pantechnicon
London > Restaurants > Gastropub
10 Motcomb Street, Belgravia, London SW1X
From the people who brought us The Thomas Cubitt gastropub comes this Motcomb Street venture with a ground floor bar and two ... More

 

 

The Orange Public House & Hotel
London > Nightlife > Pubs
37 Pimlico Road, Belgravia, London SW1W
The Orange Public House and Hotel on Pimlico Road has been lovingly restored to its former glory by the team behind The Thomas Cubitt and The ... More

 

 

Ye Grapes
London > Nightlife > Pubs
16 Shepherd Market, Belgravia, London W1J
Built in 1882 this gorgeous Victorian pub could be the perfect spot for a night out, if you can find it, that is. Very close to ... More

 

 

Pubs in Belgravia

 

Blue Bar
London > Nightlife > Bars
Berkeley Hotel, Wilton Place, Belgravia, London SW1X
Having a cocktail in the Blue Bar is akin to sipping on gin and tonic in a very posh - and possibly eccentric - grand dame's ... More

 

 

The Met Bar
London > Nightlife > Bars
Metropolitan Hotel, 19 Old Park Lane, Belgravia, London W1K
The Met Bar was synonymous with celebrities in the nineties - Kate Moss and her clan were among the A-list regulars - and it still gets ... More

 

 

Nightlife in Belgravia

 

The Berkeley Health Club & Spa
London > Leisure > Health and Beauty
The Berkeley, Wilton Place, Belgravia, London SW1X
The Health Club & Spa at The Berkeley hotel lays claim to being the only hotel spa in London to feature a roof top pool, and ... More

 

 

Space NK
London > Leisure > Health and Beauty
40 Hans Crescent, Belgravia, London SW1X
The Knightsbrige branch of Space NK in Hans Crescent, right next to Harrods, is especially appealing - not only does it sell desirable toiletries, chic ... More

 

 

The Spa at Mandarin Oriental
London > Leisure > Health and Beauty
Mandarin Oriental Hyde Park, 66 Knightsbridge, Belgravia, London SW1X
The vitality plunge pool, amethyst crystal steam room and zen colour therapy relaxation area are all part of the experience at The Spa at the Mandarin ... More

 

 

Leisure in Belgravia

 

Education in Belgravia

 

The Lanesborough a St. Regis Hotel
London > Business > Venue Hire
Hyde Park Corner, Westminster, Belgravia, London SW1X
Capturing the style of an exquisite early 19th-century residence, this esteemed establishment is wonderfully elegant and upmarket. Offering an exclusive personalised service, every guest is ... More

 

 

Mandarin Oriental Hyde Park
London > Business > Venue Hire
66 Knightsbridge, Belgravia, London SW1X
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Thomas Cubitt
London > Business > Venue Hire
44 Elizabeth St, Belgravia, Belgravia, London SW1W
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Meeting Venues in Belgravia