There are few more enchanting ways to begin the festive season than with a little Christmas magic in Mayfair. Returning for its eleventh year, Novikov Restaurant & Bar’s Christmas Market transforms Mayfair Place into a snow-covered winter village from 26th to 28th November, bringing together exceptional food, Champagne, independent makers and a generous sprinkling of seasonal sparkle.
From the smallest members of the family to the grown-ups who are rather harder to buy for, this festive edit brings together something for every generation. From foodie indulgences and comforting, cosy treasures to thoughtful keepsakes and memorable experiences, these are the gifts guaranteed to bring a little extra magic to Christmas, whatever the age or taste.
There are few things more telling that autumn has arrived than finding Pierre le Croissant, our Chihuahua, curled up somewhere warm. Since the turn of the season, however, he has had a new favourite spot: Stoov’s Nook, a cordless heated pet bed that has quickly become as much a fixture on our patio as it is indoors.
From the art of a beautifully laid table to the pleasures of a perfectly poured drink, this season’s most covetable gifts for the home celebrate the joy of entertaining. Whether hosting an intimate supper, a festive gathering or a leisurely afternoon over coffee, these thoughtful finds promise to delight guests, elevate every occasion and make Christmas at home all the more special.
From the art of a restorative lie-in to the pleasures of a little self-improvement, this season’s most covetable gifts for women celebrate every facet of life. Whether she favours sumptuous sleepwear, indulgent beauty rituals or a rather more energetic approach to wellness, these thoughtful finds promise to delight, inspire and spoil her wonderfully.
For those looking to make the most of truffle season, CORD by Le Cordon Bleu is hosting an intimate evening of culinary discovery on Thursday 26th November, with just 14 places available.
Mayfair’s art scene is set for a rather significant addition this winter, as Woodbury House prepares to present Forty-Five Years of Blek le Rat, a major solo exhibition celebrating one of the most influential figures in street art. Opening on 20th November 2026…
For Americans spending Thanksgiving in London, or Mayfair residents looking for an elegant way to mark the occasion, Park Corner Brasserie at the London Hilton on Park Lane is serving up a rather lovely reason to gather around the table.
Discover The Mayfair Chippy, a much-loved Mayfair institution serving traditional British fish and chips in a relaxed, family-friendly setting. From exquisite prawn toast and generous fish finger butties to the best crisps we’ve ever tasted, enjoy our review of this charming London restaurant, complete with festive specials for the Christmas season.
Handel Hendrix House is welcoming the festive season with a programme of Christmas celebrations, live music and seasonal discoveries, inviting visitors to experience two remarkable musical legacies in the heart of Mayfair.
Claridge’s has announced that British designer Dame Anya Hindmarch will bring a touch of festive magic to Mayfair this Christmas, creating the hotel’s much-anticipated annual Christmas tree. Reimagined for 2026 as the Claridge’s Christmas Treehouse, the installation will be unveiled in the hotel’s iconic lobby on Wednesday 25th November.
This Mayfair Musings correspondent was lucky enough to be invited to a private event hosted by celebrity chef Judy Joo and chocolatier extraordinaire Pierre Marcolini. In the wonderful setting of Joo’s London home, we were treated to a preview of the Pierre’s exceptional Christmas offering.
On Park Lane, with Green Park directly opposite and Mayfair unfolding beyond it, the Sheraton Grand London Park Lane is exceptionally well placed for a day of wandering, museums, shops and the inevitable requests for snacks along the way. Yet inside, the mood is considerably more calm.
This December, Mayfair’s culinary calendar gets a particularly tempting addition as Rosi, the elegant restaurant at The Beaumont Mayfair, welcomes three familiar names from the world of food and wine for an exclusive festive feast.
This autumn, London Hilton on Park Lane gives its afternoon tea a deliciously darker twist with Once Upon a Villain, a theatrical new chapter inspired by Disney’s most notorious characters. Arriving at Park Corner Brasserie on 2 October, it trades princess-perfect sweetness for Maleficent, Dr Facilier and a cast of beautifully wicked influences.
For years, the flowers at Claridge’s have been almost as photographed as the hotel’s famous interiors. Now, admirers no longer have to leave empty-handed. Claridge’s Flowers has opened on Brooks Mews, bringing a little of the hotel’s floral theatre to the streets of Mayfair.
There are few cars more closely associated with civic grandeur than a Rolls-Royce Phantom. Now, one of the City of London’s historic ceremonial limousines has been given a new lease of life, with British EV technology company Electrogenic sympathetically converting a 1973 Rolls-Royce Phantom VI to electric power.
With its discreet setting just moments from Bond Street, The Beaumont Mayfair has long offered a refined retreat in the heart of Mayfair, and its recently revamped spa provides another reason to linger.
Café 22 has returned with a distinctly more relaxed mood. Overseeing the reopening is Guillaume Glipa, whose résumé includes some of London's most fashionable addresses, and the intention here is clear: a restaurant with the polish of Mayfair, but the easy charm of a Parisian neighbourhood café. It is the sort of place designed for lingering - over lunch that stretches into the afternoon, a late brunch or an aperitif that turns into dinner.
Lympstone Manor has partnered with children’s lifestyle brand Banwood to create a new family escape designed around exploring the Devon countryside and coast.
