Ah, Belgravia. Where do I begin with such a beautiful London neighborhood? I’ve had an affinity for the area since I stayed here for a few weeks when I first moved to the UK. Over the years I’ve come to love it more as I’ve gotten to know it better. If you want to discover this part of the city, today I bring you a lovely guide to Belgravia, London.
Belgravia, London
From the floral extravaganza that is Elizabeth Street to the pretty mews and chi chi shops, Belgravia is one of the loveliest parts of the UK capital.
Expansive squares, meticulous gardens, embassies, and delicious restaurants and cafes all make this one of my favorite places to spend time in the city.
And I spend a lot of time here. I lived nearby for years and still find myself here all the time. It’s been great to get to know the neighborhood in depth.
But even if you don’t live in or around Belgravia, you can still get well acquainted with it. Wedged between Hyde Park, Buckingham Palace, and Victoria Station, it’s conveniently located for locals and visitors alike.
How to Get to Belgravia
Getting here by tube, train, bus, or on foot is easy. The best rail station for the area is Victoria, which is on several tube lines and is served by trains from a number of places around England.
For the northern part of Belgravia, Hyde Park Corner and Knightsbridge are convenient tube stations. Sloane Square station can be useful if you’re going to the western edge, too.
Victoria Coach Station is also the final stop for buses from all over the UK and even from Europe.
Local buses stop throughout the area as well, and it’s easy to get to Belgravia on foot if you’re coming from other parts of central London.
Where to Stay in Belgravia
Once you’re here, you’ll be tempted to move in. My favorite hotel in Belgravia is The Goring. It’s classic London, and I’ve enjoyed a great stay here in the past.
So has Kate Middleton. She and her family slept in the Royal Suite the night before the Royal Wedding. If you want to walk in her footsteps, you can book a room here.
If you prefer to live like a local, there are a lot of great flats in Belgravia. They’re perfect places to channel your inner Londoner.
Cafes on Elizabeth Street
Once settled, I recommend starting your neighborhood exploration with the pastries. The aforementioned Elizabeth Street is home to some of the prettiest cafes in London, including Peggy Porschen.
Peggy Porschen is a pink palace dedicated to all things cake and cupcake (not to mention one of the most Instagrammed places in London).
It’s always decked out in seasonal floral arrangements, making it as pretty as it is delicious.
Places to Eat in Belgravia
While this place takes the spotlight, there are Belgravia restaurants, pubs, cafes, and bakeries around it that deserve a mention. From good bread to great pasta, this area has a lot going for it when it comes to food.
Poilane has some of the best bread in the city, and the Thomas Cubitt is my favorite pub. I love going for drinks or meals on sunny days and sitting at the outdoor tables.
The crab linguine and bitter honey frozen yogurt at Olivo are amazing, and I’m obsessed with the tiny tacos at Uni. When I want to get in touch with my Scottish ancestry, Boisdale of Belgravia’s warren of rooms is the place I like to do it.
And that’s to say nothing of Motcomb Street in the northern part of the neighborhood. The restaurants and cafes in Pantechnicon are hard to beat, and I love the Indian grills at Amaya.
There’s also a good selection of places to eat and drink in Eccleston Yards. This hidden courtyard off Ebury Street is home to everything from cafes to biscuit shops.
In the southern part of Belgravia, Ebury Street’s La Poule au Pot has one of the prettiest dining rooms in the city.
Pimlico Road Farmers’ Market
And speaking of La Poule au Pot, there’s a weekly farmers’ market right outside on Saturdays.
The Pimlico Road Farmers’ Market takes over Belgravia’s Orange Square every weekend with around 25 stalls selling everything from fresh juices to smoked fish.
It’s surrounded by beautiful cafes like Hagen and high-end grocers like Daylesford Organic, so there’s no shortage of things to amuse the senses.
Streets in Belgravia
When I need to walk off the calories (and I always do), Belgravia has no shortage of places to inspire me. In fact, I’ve written an entire self-guided walk in Belgravia based on all my wanderings.
From Belgrave Square with its embassies to Eton Square with its gardens and Orange Square with its aforementioned flower shops and market, there are a lot of impressive spaces here.
And that’s to say nothing of the mews and side streets. While Belgravia has a lot of them, some are more functional than aesthetic. A few stand out above the rest.
Kinnerton Street and the many little lanes that come off it are a delight to explore. The pubs are straight out of an old photograph, too.
They’re stuffed with historic memorabilia and old-school publicans, and being in them feels like stepping back in time (don’t even think about using your phone inside).
Halkin Mews is another stand-out. The cobblestones, greenery, and houses are some of the loveliest in London. They always have me sneaking back for another look.
Groom Place is also inspiring. With a little pub tucked in a corner and lots of historic charm, it tempts me to take detours just to walk down it.
Belgravia Neighborhood
In fact, this whole London neighborhood makes me take detours every time I’m nearby. I constantly find excuses to come here for a cupcake or a cup of tea, and every time I do I’m amazed by how much more I discover.
Given it’s been over a decade since I first stayed here, I can only imagine what good things the future will bring to Belgravia.
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It’s such a beautiful part of town!
Yeah! It really is.
Nice article LIL! It brings back many memories for me (I actually used to work at Cubitt!) Great location to hang for sure 🙂
That’s great that you used to work there. It’s a lovely pub!
My wife lived in Belgrave Square as a young lady and also eorked at ‘La Perla’ there. Our favourite pub was the Grenadier. We also went to parties in the main square. It is a part of London that breathes a very special romance for me.
That’s great! I can imagine you have very special memories.
Very beautiful . I remember it from when I lived there one spring summer . Brings back good memories for sure . It’s as beautiful as it looks in your photos
Thanks! I’m glad it brings back good memories for you.