London area of Shepherd Market guide
What to do and where to stay in London's Shepherd Market neighbourhood
Mayfair actually got its name from a 15-day fair that used to take place on the site that is now Shepherd Market until its cancellation in 1708. Local architect and developer Edward Shepherd was commissioned to develop the site during the 1740s and 1750s, resulting in the area's paved alleys, a two-storey market, a theatre and a duck pond. Before getting a reputation for its upmarket prostitutes, Shepherd Market became a very fashionable address in the 1920s. Now it's more about bistros and boutiques than brothels - although Shepherd Market was where the author and politician Jeffrey Archer met the prostitute Monica Coghlan in 1987, which resulted in quite a scandal. Today, the neighbourhood maintains its village feel thanks to an array of intimate little restaurants, art galleries and impressive Victorian pubs, such as Ye Grapes, not to forget the excellent art-house Curzon Cinema.
See our recommended nearby Shepherd Market Hotels, and Pubs.
Shepherd Market Hotels
London > Hotels > Luxury Chain Hotel
22 Park Lane, W1K
The Hilton’s flagship property, this impressive hotel commands lovely views over Hyde Park and London’s cityscape. This place has got to live up to its Park ... More
London > Hotels > Mid-Range Chain Hotel
Half Moon Street, W1J7BN
Fourteen hundred-year-old townhouses have been knocked together to create this unusual Hilton Hotel, at the heart of London's smartest area. The discreet luxuries of Mayfair are ... More
London > Hotels > Luxury Chain Hotel
Old Park Lane, W1K
Acclaimed in-house restaurant Nobu is reason enough to stay here, but with floor-to-ceiling windows offering unrivalled views of London’s exclusive Mayfair district and the skyline beyond, ... More
Shepherd Market Pubs
London > Nightlife > Pubs
41 Farm Street, London, Shepherd Market, London W1J
Famous for its famous owner, the Punch Bowl became a celebrity hang-out when Guy Ritchie split up with Madonna. The director of 'Lock, Stock & Two ... More
London > Nightlife > Pubs
104 Pall Mall, London, Shepherd Market, London SW1Y
Located in the heart of London's traditional Clubland in Pall Mall, The Reform Club was founded in 1836 and was membership was initially restricted to those who ... More
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London area of Shepherd Market guide.
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