London area of St John's Wood guide

What to do and where to stay in London's St John's Wood neighbourhood

This leafy area to the west of Regent's Park is one of the few parts of central London to be developed with low density villas. Detached and semi-detached houses with large gardens are common here, and this has made it one of the most desirable areas of London for families with children as well as an untouristy place largely free of hustle, hotels and crowded haunts. It's an area that's full of eccentric architecture, and it is also the home of England's most eccentric sport: Lord's cricket ground lies at the centre of the neighbourhood. And for those who like a bit of useless trivia: St John's Wood is the only Tube station name not to contain any letters from the word 'mackerel'.

See our recommended nearby St John's Wood Hotels, Entertainment, Sights and Attractions, Shopping, Restaurants, Pubs, Nightlife, Leisure, Education, and Meeting Venues.

St John's Wood Hotels

in or near St John's Wood
Danubius Hotel Regents Park
London > Hotels > Mid-Range Chain Hotel
18 Lodge Road, NW87JT
Stunning views of Lord's Cricket Ground makes this the hotel of choice for cricket enthusiasts, but it has plenty of other advantages too. A program ... More
 
 
 
Holiday Inn Camden Lock Hotel
London > Hotels > Mid-Range Chain Hotel
30 Jamestown Road, NW1
Housed in an exciting modernist 'white box' building, and with some of London's maddest and most entertaining shopping and nightlife on the doorstep, the Holiday Inn ... More
 
 
 
Corus Hyde Park Hotel London
London > Hotels > Mid-Range Chain Hotel
1-7 Lancaster Gate, W2
The glorious expanses of Hyde Park and Kensington Gardens form the backdrop for this tastefully decorated, modern, comfortable hotel. Located just down the road from Paddington ... More
 
 
 

St John's Wood Entertainment

in or near St John's Wood
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Lord's Cricket Ground
London > Entertainment > Spectator Sport
Lords Cricket Ground St. Johns Wood Road, St John's Wood, London NW8
This revered ancient cricket ground has been the site of many a historic victory and many more England batting collapses. While Lord's Cricket Ground has long ... More
 
 
 
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Cockpit Theatre
London > Entertainment > Theatres
Gateforth Street, St John's Wood, London NW8
A vibrant fringe theatre in Marylebone, the Cockpit Theatre was designed by Edward Mendelsohn and built in 1969-70. Notable as London's first purpose-built theatre in-the-round since ... More
 
 
 

St John's Wood Sights and Attractions

The best museums, galleries, attractions in or near St John's Wood
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London Central Mosque
London > Attractions > Other Attractions
146 Park Road, St John's Wood, London NW8
Vast Islamic mosque in Regent's Park. With its huge, gold dome, the London Central Mosque gleams out above the dense green canopy of Regent’s Park. Designed in ... More
 
 
 
Abbey Road Studios
London > Attractions > Other Attractions
3 Abbey Road, St John's Wood, London NW89AY
This legendary building sits inconspicuously in the exclusive area of St. Johns Wood. Steeped in Rock‘n’Roll history, the Beatles infamously bashed out 80% of their ... More
 
 
 
St John's Wood High Street
London > Attractions > St John's Wood High Street, St John's Wood, London NW8
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St John's Wood Shopping

The best shops and markets in or near London's St John's Wood
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The Winery
London > Shopping > Wine Merchants
4 Clifton Road, St John's Wood, London W9
Formerly a Victorian pharmacy, The Winery’s soaring stacks of original wooden shelves now host gleaming bottles of Burgundy and Claret instead of dusty bottles of potions ... More
 
 
 
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Raoul's Cafe Maida Vale
London > Shopping > Food and Drink Shops
13 Clifton Road, St John's Wood, London W9
A great place for a big breakfast, especially if you've overdone it the night before - not only can we recommend the eggs and bacon but ... More
 
 
 
Panzer's
London > Shopping > Food and Drink Shops
13-19 Circus Road, St John's Wood, London NW8
It started as a simple kosher deli and butcher half a century ago, but as North London's Jewish community became wealthier, Panzer's went upmarket with them. ... More
 
 
 

St John's Wood Restaurants

What are the best dining options in or near St John's Wood London?
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Café Rouge - St Johns Wood
London > Restaurants > French restaurants
120 High Street, St Johns Wood, St John's Wood, London NW8
With a combination of delicious food, great wines and a real ambience, Café Rouge has embodied the style and je ne sais quoi of French dining ... More
 
 
 
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Richoux
London > Restaurants > Cafes and Delis
3 Circus Road, St John's Wood, St John's Wood, London NW8
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GAIL's
London > Restaurants > Cafes and Delis
5 Circus Road, St John's Wood, London NW8
Gail Stephens, founder of Baker and Spice and The Bread Factory - a small artisan bakery supplying London's top chefs - is the name behind GAIL's, ... More
 
 
 

St John's Wood Pubs

The best pubs in or near London St John's Wood.
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The Clifton
London > Restaurants > Gastropub
96 Clifton Hill, St John's Wood, St John's Wood, London NW8
Ben and Ed Robson take The Clifton, an historic tavern in St John's Wood where King Edward VII used to take his mistress Lillie Langtry for ... More
 
 
 
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The Salt House
London > Restaurants > Gastropub
63 Abbey Road, St John's Wood, London NW8
The Salt House is an established gastropub in the heart of Beatles territory. Good solid cuisine, a pleasant atmosphere, a wide selection of wines and reasonable ... More
 
 
 
Princess Royal
London > Nightlife > Pubs
11 Circus Road, St John's Wood, London NW8
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St John's Wood Nightlife

St John's Wood clubs, bars, cabaret nights, casinos and interesting nightlife.
The Ordnance
London > Nightlife > Wine Bars
29 Ordnance Hill, St John's Wood, London NW8
Wine bar ... More
 
 
 

St John's Wood Leisure

St John's Wood gyms, sporting activities, health & beauty and fitness.
Grays Health and Fitness
London > Leisure > Fitness
St. John's Wood High Street, St John's Wood, London NW8
Exclusive personal training gym... More
 
 
 
St John's Wood Bridge & Social Club
London > Leisure > Games
St. John's Wood Bridge Club, Grove Hall Court, Hall Road, St John's Wood, London NW8
Bridge, Cards.... More
 
 
 
Violet Hill Studios
London > Leisure > Health and Beauty
6 Violet Hill, St John's Wood, London NW8
Health Clinic... More
 
 
 

St John's Wood Education

in or near St John's Wood
St John's Wood School of English
London > Education > English Language Courses
126 Boundary Road, St John's Wood, London NW8
Under £200 per week. Maximum class size 8.... More
 
 
 
Westminster Student and Careers Services
London > Education > Universities and Colleges
One-Stop Services, 91-93 Church Street, St John's Wood, London NW8
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St John's Wood Meeting Venues

Where to have your meeting, conference, exhibition, private dining or training course in or near St John's Wood.
Acacia House
London > Business > Venue Hire
Acacia House, 58 Acacia Road, St John's Wood, London NW8
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Lord's Conference and Banqueting Facilities
London > Business > Venue Hire
St John's Wood, St John's Wood, London NW8
Lord's is the most famous cricket ground in the world, but you don't have to attend a match at Lord's to experience its year-round magic. From ... More
 
 
 
Lord's Cricket Ground
London > Business > Venue Hire
St John's Wood, St John's Wood, London NW8
This revered ancient cricket ground has been the site of many a historic victory and many more England batting collapses. While Lord's Cricket Ground has long ... More
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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