When it comes to Mayfair, there isn't much comparison you can draw with other areas, as there is no other with as many Michelin-starred restaurants, major fashion boutiques and expensive Georgian squares and townhouses.
If you are to explore Mayfair, you will find all sorts of wonderful things. The following guide will aid you in that.
Mayfair is located in the central London area of the City of Westminster. It is part of West End, along with its neighbours Marylebone and St James's. Four of the capital's most famous thoroughfares border Mayfair. There is Park Lane to the west, with one of London's biggest parks - Hyde Park. Piccadilly lines the south and Regent Street and Oxford Street are to the east and north, respectively.
There are many things you can do in Mayfair, whether you are up for splashing the cash or keeping your finances in check. You can take a walk in the beautiful Hyde Park neighbouring Mayfair, where ducks and swans are plenty in the Serpentine Lake. You can also check out Marble March, which was moved here in 1851. It served as the entrance to Buckingham Palace, before getting relocated here. Find out what inspires you between the lawns of Grosvenor Square, or the lined trees at Berkeley Square. You can find some serenity and peace in Brown Hart Gardens, which is merely a few minutes away from Oxford Street.
You can visit the grand Royal Academy of Arts, where many exhibitions are held throughout the year. Most famous of all is the Summer Exhibition, showcasing the works of contemporary artists from all around the world. There are also other galleries to check out, such as Castle Fine Art, Michael Werner or Hamiltons for photography and Halcyon Gallery for mixed art. There are many blue plaques to hunt down here - Jimi Hendrix on Brook Street, Harry Gordon Selfridge at Fitzmaurice Place and many more. You can also check out the works of famous Jimi Hendrix and Frederic Handel at the Handel & Hendrix museum. It is located at the address, which both musicians made their home at different times. If you are a science buff, then head to the Faraday Museum, showcasing more than 200 years of scientific innovations.
The area offers high-end shopping areas, as well as quirky shops and flagship stores. Oxford Street is well-known for having a great selection of flagship stores, whereas Bond Street and Mount Street are both great places to check out many of the high-end retailers and brands. Savile Row has a worldwide reputation for being the best place for men's fashion. There are some real bargains to be had at Paul Smith Avery Row.
People have a lot of favourites around here. For instance, Burger & Lobster Mayfair is a popular place, where you can have both a burger and a lobster, indeed. Jak's Mayfair offers 4 floors of different themes and foods from all around the world. You can also mix Italian and Spanish dishes in May Fair Kitchen. If you want to move up classes, Gymkhana is a Michelin-star restaurant. Gordon Ramsay has a restaurant here - Lucky Cat - which is famous for its Asian cuisines. Mayfair is also home to many small and beautiful cafes, such as Deliciously Ella, Popina Bakery and Caffe Concerto, which often has live music, as well as pretty delicious cakes
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