London area of Knightsbridge guide

What to do and where to stay in London's Knightsbridge neighbourhood

Harrods, the most recognised shop in the world famed for its annual Christmas lights and window displays, is at the centre of Knightsbridge, an area that is becoming the best place in London to max out your credit card. Bond Street was the traditional location for designers to have their flagship stores, but an increasing number, including legendary shoe designers Manolo Blahnik and Jimmy Choo, are moving to Knightsbridge. The trio of department stores (sophisticated Harvey Nichols, huge Harrods, and lovable Peter Jones) continue to dominate the area and bring in tourists, who can take their pick from a selection of luxurious hotels. To the north, Hyde Park and the Serpentine lake provide attractive open spaces away from the bustle, and the south of Knightsbridge is also an attractive place for a stroll, with the grand fashion boutiques replaced by neat terraces, gardens and antique shops. On the ground floor and basement of the Mandarin Oriental Hyde Park hotel can be found the first London restaurants of celebrated chefs Heston Blumenthal and Daniel Boulud.

See our recommended nearby Knightsbridge Hotels, Entertainment, Sights and Attractions, Shopping, Restaurants, Pubs, Nightlife, Leisure, Education, and Meeting Venues.

Knightsbridge Hotels

in or near Knightsbridge
Athenaeum Hotel London
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
 
 
 
Chesterfield Mayfair Hotel
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
 
 
 
Washington Mayfair Hotel
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
 
 
 

Knightsbridge Entertainment

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Cadogan Hall
London > Entertainment > Classical Music
5 Sloane Terrace, Knightsbridge, London SW1X
Cadogan Hall opened its doors on 18th June 2004 with a surprising lack of fanfare but is making up for that with a year of 10th ... More
 
 
 
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Royal Court Theatre
London > Entertainment > Theatres
Sloane Square, Knightsbridge, London SW1W
Dedicated to putting on new work and discovering new voices, the Royal Court Theatre was seen as 'the most important theatre in Europe' by no less ... More
 
 
 
Pizza on the Park
London > Entertainment > Jazz Clubs
11 Knightsbridge, Knightsbridge, London SW1X
Excellent, simple Italian cuisine, and a consistently high standard of jazz and cabaret acts. ... More
 
 
 

Knightsbridge Sights and Attractions

The best museums, galleries, attractions in or near Knightsbridge
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St Columba's Church of Scotland
London > Attractions > Historic Buildings
Pont Street, Knightsbridge, London SW1X
There has been a church on the site since 1884. It was bombed in 1941, rebuilt in 1955 and is now a Grade II listed building. ... More
 
 
 
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Serpentine Boating Lake
London > Attractions > Parks and Gardens
The Boat House, Serpentine Road, Knightsbridge, London W2
Fed by a pure underground spring, and set in the heart of London's gorgeous Hyde Park, the Serpentine Boating Lake is one of the most pleasant ... More
 
 
 
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Brompton Oratory
London > Attractions > Historic Buildings
Brompton Road, Knightsbridge, London SW7
Built in 1884, in the Italianate Baroque style, the Brompton Oratory is an exact imitation of the Church of the Gesu in Rome and sports some ... More
 
 
 

Knightsbridge Shopping

The best shops and markets in or near London's Knightsbridge
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Cutler and Gross
London > Shopping > Eyewear
16 Knightsbridge Green, Knightsbridge, London SW1X
If you're feeling flush and flashy then Cutler & Gross in Knightsbridge is a very exclusive place to invest in eyewear. They stock a selection of ... More
 
 
 
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Luxury Living
London > Shopping > House and Garden
20 Brompton Road, Knightsbridge, London SW1X
Luxury Living is just what you get at this Brompton Road store where furniture and home furnishings by Bentley and Trussardi are beautifully presented against a ... More
 
 
 
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Knightsbridge
London > Shopping > Street or Area
Knightsbridge, Knightsbridge, London SW3
Knightsbrige is one of the most unchanged, attractive areas of central London, with little in the way of offices nearby but plenty of shops and restaurants ... More
 
 
 

Knightsbridge Restaurants

What are the best dining options in or near Knightsbridge London?
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Zuma
London > Restaurants > Japanese restaurants
5 Raphael Street, Knightsbridge, London SW7
The most stylish of London's upmarket Japanese restaurants, Zuma is all dimly lit lamps and sunken tables sectioned off by dark wood screens. The service has ... More
 
 
 
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Il Ristorante at Bulgari Hotel & Residences
London > Restaurants > Italian restaurants
171 Knightsbridge, Knightsbridge, Knightsbridge, London SW7
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Knightsbridge Pubs

The best pubs in or near London Knightsbridge.
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The Pantechnicon
London > Restaurants > Gastropub
10 Motcomb Street, Knightsbridge, London SW1X
From the people who brought us The Thomas Cubitt gastropub comes this Motcomb Street venture with a ground floor bar and two ... More
 
 
 
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The Enterprise
London > Restaurants > Gastropub
35 Walton Street, South Kensington, Knightsbridge, London SW3
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The Admiral Codrington
London > Restaurants > Gastropub
17 Mossop Street, Knightsbridge, London SW3
Affectionately referred to as "the Cod", this Knightsbridge boozer-come-gastropub has acquired a reputation for serving high quality, modern food in no-fuss, sleek surroundings. If you do ... More
 
 
 

Knightsbridge Nightlife

Knightsbridge clubs, bars, cabaret nights, casinos and interesting nightlife.
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Harvey Nichols, Fifth Floor Bar
London > Nightlife > Bars
Harvey Nichols, Knightsbridge, London SW1X
The Harvey Nichols Fifth Floor Bar is a London institution, a place to have a ... More
 
 
 
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Blue Bar
London > Nightlife > Bars
Berkeley Hotel, Wilton Place, Knightsbridge, London SW1X
Having a cocktail in the Blue Bar is akin to sipping on gin and tonic in a very posh - and possibly eccentric - grand dame's ... More
 
 
 
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Barts
London > Nightlife > Bars
Chelsea Cloisters, Sloane Avenue, Knightsbridge, London SW3
Taking its inspiration from the American speakeasy movement, Barts is a tiny, intimate and relaxed bar in South Kensington which promises a refreshingly fun experience - ... More
 
 
 

Knightsbridge Leisure

Knightsbridge gyms, sporting activities, health & beauty and fitness.
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Space NK
London > Leisure > Health and Beauty
40 Hans Crescent, Knightsbridge, London SW1X
The Knightsbrige branch of Space NK in Hans Crescent, right next to Harrods, is especially appealing - not only does it sell desirable toiletries, chic ... More
 
 
 
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The Spa at Mandarin Oriental
London > Leisure > Health and Beauty
Mandarin Oriental Hyde Park, 66 Knightsbridge, Knightsbridge, London SW1X
The vitality plunge pool, amethyst crystal steam room and zen colour therapy relaxation area are all part of the experience at The Spa at the ... More
 
 
 
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The Bamford Haybarn Spa at The Berkeley
London > Leisure > Health and Beauty
The Berkeley, Wilton Place, Knightsbridge, London SW1X
The Bamford Haybarn Spa at The Berkeley hotel lays claim to being the only hotel spa in London to feature a rooftop pool, and what a ... More
 
 
 

Knightsbridge Education

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The LookOut, Hyde Park
London > Education > Other Attractions
Hyde Park, Knightsbridge, London W2
Hidden in a copse of trees in Hyde Park, The LookOut is a tranquil haven in the heart of London. Home to the Isis Education Centre, ... More
 
 
 
Accademia Club
London > Education > Arts and Drama
59 Knightsbridge, Knightsbridge, London SW1X
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Knightsbridge Meeting Venues

Where to have your meeting, conference, exhibition, private dining or training course in or near Knightsbridge.
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Mandarin Oriental Hyde Park
London > Business > Venue Hire
66 Knightsbridge, Knightsbridge, London SW1X
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The Lanesborough London
London > Business > Venue Hire
Hyde Park Corner, Westminster, Knightsbridge, London SW1X
Capturing the style of an exquisite early 19th-century residence, this esteemed establishment is wonderfully elegant and upmarket. Offering an exclusive personalised service, every guest is ... More
 
 
 
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Victoria and Albert (V & A) Museum
London > Business > Venue Hire
Cromwell Road, Knightsbridge, London SW7
Conference facilities can accommodate for up to 2450 people.... More
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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