Bond Street Area Information
Bond Street Area Information
The famous Bond Street is located in the heart of Mayfair in London’s West End (W1), and is one of the capital’s major retail destinations. Many of London’s premier retail businesses are situated on Bond Street itself, or in the surrounding areas of New Bond Street and Oxford Circus. The area is also well known for its exclusive brands and luxury hotels which make it a popular tourist spot. In terms of residential property, Bond Street attracts society’s wealthiest and most stylish people, which is why today, it is popular with celebrities.
Transport Information
The closest tube stations to Bond Street are Bond Street Station (Central and Jubilee Lines), Oxford Circus (Central, Victoria and Bakerloo Lines) and Green Park (Piccadilly, Victoria and Jubilee Lines).
Bond Street: 2 minutes
Oxford Circus: 5 minutes
Green Park: 10 minutes
What Kind of Businesses and Companies does Bond Street Suit?
Companies within the retail, hospitality, food and drink sectors would benefit from renting office space in Bond Street. The area is famous for it’s designer brands and five star hotels, making it an ideal location for high end stores. Companies within the tourism and leisure trade would also benefit from renting office space, along with corporate and professional businesses, such as those within the consulting and law sectors.
Eating Out
As Bond Street is in the heart of the West End, restaurants and cafes can be found everywhere, from lunch-time snack bars to fine dining establishments. If its the latter your after, Rocket Mayfair (4-6 Lancashire Court, W1S 1EY) offers a pizza and salad menu with a twist. If you want more choice from your menu, try Sumosan (26b Albemarle Street, W1S 4HY), a fusion of Japanese and Asian cuisine.
Entertainment and Nightlife
One of the best and oldest comedy venues in the capital is only a few minutes walk from Bond Street; The Comedy Store (1a Oxendon Street, Soho, SW1Y 4EE) is famous for it’s stand up nights and intimate atmosphere. If you’re looking for a post-work drink or a night on the town, Bond Street also has a lot to offer. Sketch – The Parlour and Bar (9 Conduit Street, W1S 2XG) offers something a little bit different with it’s unique space-age design, art gallery, restaurant and bar. Or, for a traditional pint, head to The Punch Bowl (41 Farm Street, W1J 5RP), which is a popular choice with the odd A-lister too.
Local Attractions
Along with the endless list of designer retail stores that can fill your day, Bond Street also offers some more educational attractions. Handel House Museum (23-25 Brook Street, W1K 4HB) was once the home of baroque composer, George Frideric Handel. The Georgian house has been beautifully restored and offers an insight into the life of Handel, and occasionally live music performances. For a more modern alternative the White Cube Mason’s Yard (25-26 Mason’s Yard, St James’s SW1Y 6BU) showcases contemporary British art in the first free-standing building the area has seen in three decades.
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