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Knightsbridge and Belgravia

Map of Knightsbridge and Belgravia

Britain's reputation as a nation of shopkeepers is well kept in Knightsbridge, home of Harrods, Harvey Nichols, and the latest international designers, as well as a clutch of jewelers where you can drop some serious cash on very serious baubles. In short: Knightsbridge is must-go territory for shopaholics. In Belgravia, to the east, the frenetic pace is replaced by all the peace and quiet money can buy. Grand, white terraces of aristocratic town houses, part of the Grosvenor estate, are owned by the Dukes of Westminster. Many are leased to embassies but a remarkable number remain homes of the discreet, private wealthy.

At a Glance

SIGHTS

Harvey Nichols

RESTAURANTS

HOTELS

ENTERTAINMENT

The Blue Bar at the Berkeley Hotel

The Nag's Head

SHOPPING

1. Brompton Oratory
Listen to the Schola Cantorum, with its brilliant boys choir, sing a Mozart Mass.
2. Harrods
Notice the glistening mosaic of fresh fish under the real mosaic ceilings of the underground culinary corridors of the famous department store.
3. Harvey Nichols
Find a designer dress in your size, for 80% off, in the Harvey Nicks January sales.
Beauchamp Place
Spot celebs at the latest hot restaurant while taking a break from your shopping marathon.
Pâtisserie Valerie
Sink your teeth into a Paris Brest pastry at the venerable, art nouveau patisserie on Brompton Road.