Knightsbridge. Just the name sounds luxurious. This part of London is synonymous with the finer things in life, and for good reason. Luxury goods shops, high-end restaurants, and five-star hotels abound, and walking down the street is like stepping into a fashion shoot. If you want to learn more about this area, read on for A Lady in London’s guide to Knightsbridge.

Knightsbridge

Knightsbridge

When I first moved to London I associated Knightsbridge with one thing: Harrods. I don’t think I’m alone in that, either. The department store is famous the world over, and its food halls alone had me ducking in every time I walked by.

But a decade on I’ve come to know Knightsbridge for a lot more than just a shop, even if it is an iconic one. From streets and cafes to squares and gardens, this London neighborhood is a great place to explore.

And an easy one, too. Its diminutive size makes it manageable to get around, from the border with South Kensington to the boundary with Belgravia.

How to Get to Knightsbridge

Getting here is easy as well. There’s a dedicated Knightsbridge tube station on the Piccadilly line, and a lot of London buses serve the area.

Knightsbridge

Where to Stay

This part of London is a great place to stay if you like to shop, eat, and be close to Hyde Park. There are a lot of great luxury hotels here, from big international names to independent family-owned establishments.

I’ve spent a great night at The Capital and had dinner at the restaurant. I love the intimate feel of the hotel and how good the food is. Tucked away off a main street, this 5-star family-owned Knightsbridge gem is a wonderful secret.

If living like a local is more your thing, there are a lot of great flats in Knightsbridge, too. They’re ideal places to channel your inner Londoner.

Streets and Squares

Once here, I like to start my exploration in Knightsbridge’s streets. The space between Brompton Road and Hyde Park is home to a lot of great ones, including Trevor Square.

This pretty place is full of colorful doors and shutters, not to mention flower boxes and wrought-iron balconies.

Cheval Place, Knightsbridge

The narrow passageway at the north end is also fun to walk through, and roads like Montpelier Place, Cheval Place, and Rutland Street are all bursting with beautiful homes. It’s worth spending some time taking in the details here.

Pont Street, London

On the other side of Brompton Road, I love Pont Street. The Pont Street Dutch architecture is stunning.

This architectural style is typified by the large red brick gabled houses built here in the 1880s. The Queen Anne windows and orange brickwork are just beautiful.

Just off Pont Street, Walton Street is lovely with its mix of elegant buildings. It leads to the picturesque arched entrance to Pont Street Mews, which is always a treat to pass by.

Shopping in Knightsbridge

But Knightsbridge is most famous for its shopping, and I couldn’t write a blog post about this London neighborhood without mentioning a few of the best places for retail therapy.

Londoners tend to prefer Harvey Nichols to Harrods when it comes to department stores, and given they’re right near each other it’s easy to do a comparison.

Harrods

The rest of Brompton Road is full of shops, and Sloane Street rivals Mayfair‘s Bond Street when it comes to luxury goods. There’s everything from Dior to Chanel here.

Restaurants in Knightsbridge

And speaking of the better things in life, Knightsbridge has no shortage of good restaurants and bars.

Meat Fruit

I’ve had great meals at Dinner by Heston Blumenthal—the meat fruit has to be one of the prettiest and most delicious dishes in all of London. The pretty-in-pink EL&N cafe is an Instagrammer’s dream, too.

EL&N Cafe, London

There are plenty of places to eat on Beauchamp Place as well. I like the Thai food at Patara and I had many a post-clubbing meal at Maroush when I first moved to London.

Now my nightlife hours are more subdued, but I still enjoy a cocktail at Buddha Bar from time to time.

Knightsbridge

Knightsbridge, London

In fact, I enjoy bit of everything in Knightsbridge from time to time. This neighborhood is great for a special occasion, a splurge, or a wander, and whenever I’m here I soak it all in and let the feeling remain until my next visit.

Or a lottery win, which would make my trips a bit more frequent. Fingers crossed.

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10 Comments on Lady’s Lovely Guide to Knightsbridge

  1. Used to live and work in Knightsbridge, just down from Harrods, about a million years ago…this brought back many fun and fond memories…

  2. Lived in Ovington Square many years ago, still think of it – loved living in beautiful Knightsbridge.

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