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, Entertainment, Sights and Attractions, Shopping, Restaurants, Pubs, Nightlife, Leisure, and Meeting Venues.
Shepherd Market Hotels
London > Hotels > Luxury Chain Hotel
35 Charles Street, W1J
Typically for this aristocratic part of town, a discreet entrance leads to a thoroughly luxurious interior. Muted colours and marble floors give the sense of an ... More
London > Hotels > Luxury Chain Hotel
5 Curzon Street, W1J
Dating back to 1913, The Washington Mayfair Hotel successfully blends historic art deco with modern design. Located in the premier commercial and cultural centre of London, ... More
London > Hotels > Luxury Chain Hotel
116 Piccadilly, W1J
Situated opposite Royal Parks and Buckingham Palace, and just down the road from national museums and galleries, The Athenaeum Hotel & Residences is an independent, award-winning ... More
Shepherd Market Entertainment
London > Entertainment > Cinemas
38 Curzon Street, Shepherd Market, London W1J
This swish venue is one of London's most attractive cinemas and has a long pedigree of showing art-house films. Housed in a Grade II-listed building, the ... More
London > Entertainment > Jazz Clubs
54 Park Lane, Shepherd Market, London W1K
Dining accompanied by live jazz and soul music. ... More
Shepherd Market Sights and Attractions
London > Attractions > Art Galleries
9 Shepherd Market, Shepherd Market, London W1J
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London > Attractions > Historic Buildings
37 Charles Street, Berkeley Square, Shepherd Market, London W1J
Dartmouth House is the international headquarters of the ESU (English-Speaking Union), which is represented in more than 50 countries worldwide. Over 40,000 people use the building ... More
Shepherd Market Shopping
London > Shopping > Menswear
34 Shepherd Market, Shepherd Market, London W1J
Founded by a businessman of the same name in the 1980s, Simon Carter is a menswear retailer known especially for their accessories such as cufflinks, ... More
London > Shopping > Hair and Grooming
9 Curzon Street, Shepherd Market, London W1J
Famous barber frequented by famous faces offering the full works, even manicures. Men can learn how to shave properly with a special training session.... More
London > Shopping > Books
10 Curzon Street, Shepherd Market, London W1J
Heywood Hill, run by John de Falbe, sells old, new and antiquarian books, specialising in literature, history, architecture, biography, travel and a well-stocked children's department. Founded ... More
Shepherd Market Restaurants
London > Restaurants > Middle Eastern restaurants
16 Curzon Street, Mayfair, Shepherd Market, London W1J
Middle Eastern Cuisine... More
London > Restaurants > African restaurants
37A Curzon Street, Mayfair, Shepherd Market, London W1J
Following a complete refurbishment, the Mamounia Lounge Mayfair has reopened its doors. Treating visitors to a world of Arabian charm, the Mayfair venue has been transformed ... More
London > Restaurants > Middle Eastern restaurants
51 - 52 Hertford Street, Mayfair, Shepherd Market, London W1J
Another excellent restaurant in the Shepherd’s Market area, Al Sultan is nearly as good as local rival Al Hamra, but not quite. The menu is extensive ... More
Shepherd Market Pubs
London > Restaurants > Gastropub
5 Charles Street, Shepherd Market, London W1J
One of two venues belonging to The Meredith Group who also run The Portman in Portman Village, The Only Running Footman is a popular pub, restaurant ... More
London > Nightlife > Pubs
41 Farm Street, 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
Shepherd Market Nightlife
London > Nightlife > Nightclubs
London Hilton Hotel, 35 Hertford Street, Shepherd Market, London W1J
London's renowned celebrity hotspot - a favourite haunt for every class of celeb from footballers to royals - returns in 2014 after an extensive two-month refurbishment. ... More
London > Nightlife > Bars
Metropolitan Hotel, 19 Old Park Lane, Shepherd Market, 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
Shepherd Market Leisure
London > Leisure > Health and Beauty
London Hilton on Park Lane, 22 Park Lane, Shepherd Market, London W1K
Home to the Hollywood favourite Japanese Nightingale Dropping Facial, the team at Spa to You aren't lying when they claim to 'offer the latest techniques in ... More
London > Leisure > Health and Beauty
The Athenaeum, 116 Piccadilly, Shepherd Market, London W1J
The Athenaeum Spa promises to revive and rejuvenate its guests with the help of bespoke REN treatments and Elemis pampering. Treatment options include a Moroccan rose ... More
London > Leisure > Health and Beauty
Dorchester Hotel, Park Lane, Shepherd Market, London W1K
Consistently voted the top hotel spa in the UK (and who are we to disagree with the exacting standards of Conde Nast Traveller readers), The Dorchester ... More
Shepherd Market Meeting Venues
London > Business > Venue Hire
37 Charles Street, The English-Speaking Union - Dartmouth House, Mayfair, Shepherd Market, London W1J
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London > Business > Venue Hire
54 Park Lane, Shepherd Market, London W1K
One of the most famous hotels in England, The Dorchester is a stunning Art Deco curve, overlooking the expanses of the Royal Parks. This is the ... More
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