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The Royal Family's favourite food hall.
After 300 years of trading, this historic department is one of the oldest and most famous stores in Piccadilly, if not the capital. Its pre-war gentility, gilded furnishings and exquisitely wrapped produce definitely appear as an appealing anachronism in today’s modern age of convenience - the traditions of opulence and fine living which this shop supports hark back to the store’s opening date. Identified as being quintessentially English and still the purveyor of food and wine to the Royal Family Fortnum's is a must-see for anyone visiting London. Opened by Messrs Fortnum and Mason in 1707, the establishment owes its royal patronage to William Fortnum's grandson, Charles’s years of service with Queen Charlotte. Since then the store has supplied provisions during both the Napoleonic and Crimean wars. Despite stocking a solid range of accessories, perfumes, furniture and homeware, the shop is, understandably, famed for its fantastic, upmarket food hall piled high with gastronomic delights and adorned with chandeliers and marble pillars. Some of the delicacies here are a little overpriced but the quality is exceptionally high. If you’re visiting London in the summer months and want to sink your teeth into a top-notch picnic hamper, look no further; Fortnum’s has supplied hampers to high society types at events such as the Henley Regatta and the Ascot Races. Even if you’re not a foodie, the shop, itself, is worth a visit just to check out the fantastic decor. It is also an excellent place to pick up a gift for someone else (or yourself if you're feeling extra generous). All the delicacies and luxuries on sale here come so beautifully packaged you won't want to open them… but you will!
Best for:
Hampers and Champers, kings and queens, princes and pies.
Did you know?
During the Crimean War, Fortnum & Mason's supplied concentrated beef tea to Florence Nightingale's hospitals. |
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