The Guide
Welcome Seven Dials, Covent Garden’s only Village, brings you seven streets of independent boutiques, heritage brands, vintage stores and indulgent beauty and grooming salons, all carefully selected for shoppers of discerning taste. The Seven Dials village is also home to food and drink from across the globe. From traditional English pubs and bustling cafés to exotic restaurants, five-star brasseries and restaurants, Seven Dials has something to cater for all. Alongside its stylish residents, Seven Dials boasts a rich and varied heritage; from Dickensian times through to the birthplace of Monty Python’s Flying Circus in Neals Yard.
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CONTENTS 3 WELCOME 6–12 FASHION 14–18 SHOES & ACCESSORIES 20–24 BEAUTY & GROOMING 26–32 FOOD & DRINK 34–38 LIFESTYLE 40–43 HOTELS & THEATRES MY SEVEN DIALS 05 laurelene chambovet a local 13 taryn ross a journalist 19 brendan murdock a barber 25 will beckett a restaurateur 33 house of jonn architects 39 marc monserat a film director 48 Directory & map –4–
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01 LAURELENE CHAMBOVET
MY SEVEN DIALS: Lolo is the philanthropic manager at The Hospital Club. She is a free spirit that navigates between the commercial world and artists’ lands. I like to sit on the bench outside Monmouth Coffee (1) watching people passing by while sipping a delicious coffee. Mint (2) have some of the best vintage clothing. Make sure to go downstairs and check their shoes. I also love Vans (3), they’re comfy and never out of trend. I work at The Hospital Club (4), it’s like a big family there. Make sure to check the Creatives in Residence programme, nurturing some of the best talent in London. I stop by The Flower Stall (5) on my way to work to smell their beautiful flowers. The inner space (6) is also the cutest little meditation centre in Covent Garden. I go downstairs to hide away from the world and re-energize.
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Fashion Seven Dials is home to some of London’s best independent boutiques and is quickly becoming a leading destination for vintage and heritage brands in the West End. On-trend vintage looks can be found at Mint and The Loft, a haven for second hand designer brands, are both treasure troves of one-off and affordable items for men and women. For menswear, stores such as Adolfo Dominguez offer both classic and informal looks, whereas Baracuta and Carhartt are reliable providers of cool casuals. For a well-loved brand with a modern twist - Fred Perry’s concept store houses their limited edition collections and a bespoke shirt service. Female shoppers can discover boutiques such as Orion London and Orla Kiely for stylish contemporary designers, or get the latest looks from the likes of Urban Outfitters, Diesel, Firetrap and Miss Sixty. For those seeking cutting edge fashion, drop into Unconditional+, the unisex boutique for emerging designers. Once you’ve had your fill of fashion, treat your loved one at Coco De Mer – the luxury adult boutique that never fails to please. Whether you have just a few hours or the whole day to explore, each store promises an original, quality experience that will draw you back to Seven Dials time and time again.
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ADOLFO DOMINGUEZ 41 Shelton Street International design from Spain specialising in casual and formalwear. ALL SAINTS 5 Earlham Street Directional, deconstructed fashion for men, women and children. AMERICAN APPAREL 26–28 Neal Street A one-stop shop for cool clothing and basic fashion pieces for men, women, kids and dogs. BAR ACUTA 9 Shorts Garden British heritage menswear brand, and home to the original G9 Harrington jacket, as seen on McQueen, Elvis and Sinatra. BASE Specialists in womenswear sizes 16–28. BENCH Urbanwear for men and women.
55 Monmouth Street 37 Shelton Street
BERGHAUS 13 Shorts Gardens Leading innovator in outdoor clothing, footwear and equipment. CAMPER 34 Shelton Street Well-loved Spanish shoe brand blending traditional expertise with modern design. CARHARTT 15–17 Earlham Street Fashionable streetwear, outerwear and denim for men and women. COCO DE MER 23 Monmouth Street Luxury adult boutique for bedroom toys, books and lingerie. COLLECTIF 37 Endell Street Clothing and accessories influenced by pin-up princesses, rockabilly heroes and old-school tattoos. DIESEL 25a Neal Street International brand with quality denim, clothing and accessories. ENERGIE & KILLAH 47–49 Neal Street Two denim fashion brands under one roof. Killah collection also includes a diverse range of footwear and bags. FAT FACE 11–13 Thomas Neal’s Centre Ski, surf, sail and beachwear for men, women and kids. FIFI WILSON 38 Monmouth Street Effortlessly cool and creative fashion for independent, hardworking and fun women. – 11 –
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ADIDAS ORIGINALS 9 Earlham Street Collections of retro shoes and urbanwear that reflects timeless 70’s and 80’s designs.
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FIRETR AP 21–23 Earlham Street UK denim brand for men and women that has become synonymous with the subversive, unconventional and creative. FRED PERRY 6–8 Shorts Gardens Authentic British brand, with an in-house tailoring service and neighbouring accessories shop. FREDDY 30–32 Neal Street Sport, dance and casual wear for men and women. G-STAR An energetic mix of premium unisex denim.
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INDULGENCE 12 Earlham Street Italian wear and accessories for men and women. KOMODO 50a Earlham Street Ecologically produced and fairtrade men’s and women’s clothing. M/BUTTERFLY Girly, fun fashion including denim and accessories.
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MINT 20 Earlham Street Full to the brim with carefully selected vintage wear and accessories. MISS SIXTY European fashion label for urban women.
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NIKE 14 Neal Street Nike’s flagship running store with an array of services including state of the art Performance Customization in the NIKEiD studio. ORION LONDON 17 Monmouth Street Two floors of vintage inspired dresses, skirts, tops and accessories. ORLA KIELY 31 Monmouth Street A London Fashion Week favourite, famous for her distinctive prints. Collections include womenswear, bags and accessories. PEPE JEANS 33 Neal Street Denim and casualwear jeans brand, established in London in 1973. POP BOUTIQUE 6 Monmouth Street Original 50’s, 60’s, 70’s and 80’ s clothing, accessories, furniture. POSE 30 Shorts Gardens Forward-thinking brand for men seeking edgy fashion. RIO BEACH Men’s clothing for the beach and beyond.
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SANTOS & MOWEN 10 Earlham Street One of Time Out’s Top 50 fashion boutiques, stocking DSquared and Dolce & Gabbana alongside smaller niche brands. SLAM CITY SKATES London’s legendary skateboard store since 1986.
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SPEEDO 41–43 Neal Street Leisure and training swimwear for men, women and juniors. SUPER SUPERFICIAL 22 Earlham Street Independent clothing label collaborating with the world’s best graphic artists and illustrators to produce high quality casuals. SUPERDRY 1–3 Earham Street Urban outerwear and denim label fusing cutting-edge Japanese design influences and vintage American, with a British twist. TABIO 66 Neal Street The ultimate store for socks, tights and stockings. TERMINAL D 19 Thomas Neal Centre Fashion clothing and accessories including made to order. – 13 –
FASHION TSHIRT STORE 18 Shorts Garden Stockists of over 80 designs of quirky tees, as well as an edit of outerwear and accessories. THE LOFT 35 Monmouth Street New and second-hand designer goods for men and women. TOMCAT LEATHER 29 Neal Street Leather bags, shoes and jackets, with a made-to-measure services. UNCONDITIONAL+ 16 Monmouth Street Cutting-edge and luxury brands for men and women. URBAN OUTFITTERS 42–56 Earlham Street An eclectic mix of fashion, accessories, homewares and novelties. VINTAGE SHOWROOM 14 Earlham Street A unique selection of vintage clothing and accessories for sale and hire. VOLCOM Surfing, skateboarding, and snowboarding wear.
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WESC 35 Neal Street Swedish street fashion brand based mainly on skateboarding influences and style, including premium denim and headphones. VERSATILE APPAREL 76 Neal Street A new premium menswear fashion brand with clothing and accessories, crafted and hand finished by the finest Italian factories. YUMI 62 Neal Street Eye-catching womenswear and accessories with a celebrity following and influenced by London street style. – 14 –
02 TARYN ROSS
MY SEVEN DIALS: Taryn is founder of urbanjunkies.com, the free newsletter and website for arts, fashion, lifestyle, bars and restaurants, entertainment and design in London. Kidrobot (1) is one of the only stores that I like to visit that makes me feel like a kid again. Although I admit I’ve never actually bought anything from Coco De Mer (2) yet, one day I will own a piece of Bordelle lingerie; if only to wear around the house. I love a cheeky night at the Covent Garden Hotel (3) opposite, it feels so luxurious and personal. ‘Tempura spicy dahl inari pocket on caramelised coconut with fried plantain and pickled green papaya’ at Kopapa (4)? Yes please. Pix (5) is also great for afternoon tapas with Rosé Cava. L’Atelier de Joel Robuchon (6) is the sexiest bar in London, and my top pick for a hot date spot. But for a late dinner The Ivy (7) always has comfort food that hits the spot, and the people watching isn’t bad either.
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Shoes & Accessories Seven Dials has an extensive range of fashionable footwear, accessories and jewellery specialists. Poste Mistress, The Venise Collection and The Loft – all on Monmouth Street, stock designer footwear from across the globe. Nearby Neal Street is lined with a mix of casual footwear stores including Size and Office, with catwalk looks at accessible prices. Laura Lee and Gary Holder are a must-see for all jewellery lovers. Both boutiques create delicately handmade jewellery, incorporating precious stones and quality materials. For more playful and inventive accessories, head to the iconic London-bred brand Tatty Devine and Parisian N2. Shoppers seeking bigger statement pieces should also stop at Australian accessories brand Mimco for leather bags, purses and more jewellery.
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BEAD AUR A Specialists in beads and jewellery-making accessories.
3 Neal’s Yard
BIRKENSTOCK 70 Neal Street Iconic footwear designed to mirror the shape of a healthy foot. CASIO/ G-SHOCK WEST New concept store for Casio’s iconic watches.
51 Neal Street
CROCS Comfortable footwear in every colour.
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DESTINY 61 Neal Street Footwear brands including Rocket Dog, Blowfish, Hunter and Ash. FLY LONDON 37 Earlham Street Unisex footwear brand with unique and quirky designs. FOCUS 58 Neal Street Sports footwear and capsule clothing range including Paul Frank. GARY HOLDER 22 Thomas Neal’s Stylish and contemporary jewellery specialising in semi-precious stones, crystals and silver. GILDA’S TRYST 53 Monmouth Street Luxury jewellery, evening bags and accessories. JOSEF SEIBEL 37 Neal Street Europe’s leading comfort footwear brand for men and women. LAUR A LEE 42 Monmouth Street High fashion jewellery blending seasonal trends from the catwalk. LOLLIPOPS 55 Neal Street First UK store from leading Parisian accessories brand. LONDON BEAD SHOP 24 Earlham Street Every colour, size and type of bead you could possibly want. MIMCO 46 Monmouth Street Leading accessories brand for beautifully crafted bags and jewellery. N2 73 Monmouth Street French jewellery brand combining tradition and modernity – mixing art, culture, music and accessories. OFFICE SHOES 57–59 Neal Street Fashionable footwear store, with up-to-the-minute footwear trends for men, women and children. – 19 –
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BEADWORKS BEAD SHOP 21a Tower Street Offering a wide range of beads, from Swarovski crystals to semi precious stones and sterling silver.
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OFFSPRING 60 Neal Street A must for trainer fans, mixing and matching old school and new designs. POSTE MISTRESS 61–63 Monmouth Street The ultimate shoe store for shoe lovers, housing all the top women’s footwear designers, alongside emerging brands. SIZE? 37a Thomas Neal’s Centre Renowned for stocking some of the more individualistic styles of trainers, not usually seen on the feet of your average someone. SOLE 72 Neal Street The best in luxury, designer and niche footwear including hard to find brands, such as D+G, Bikkembergs and Camper. SPEX IN THE CITY 1 Shorts Gardens Independent opticians and designer eyewear from unique frames to sunglasses. STORM 50 Neal Street London fashion brand, renowned for its exclusive watches and distinctive stylish fashion accessories. SUPERGA Diverse range of easy to wear, stylish footwear.
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TATTY DEVINE 44 Monmouth Street Famous for original, art jewellery handmade in London. Bright acrylic shapes are Tatty Devine’s signature style. TERR A PLANA Sustainable men’s and women’s shoes.
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THE VENISE COLLECTION 41 Monmouth Street Shoes and bags from the biggest fashion houses in Europe including Dolce and Gabbana and Biasia. VANS 3 Earlham Street At the heart of skateboarding since 1966, stocking footwear, apparel, accessories and Pro-Tec protective equipment. – 20 –
03 BRENDAN MURDOCK
MY SEVEN DIALS: Brendan, founder of Murdock, lives in Shoreditch and works in Seven Dials, Covent Garden at their head offices and store on Monmouth Street. My favourite place has to be Monmouth Coffee Company (1), it’s the best in London and the perfect way to start the day before I open up Murdock (2). The Covent Garden Hotel (3) is cosy and Brasserie Max (4) serves good wines. It’s a pleasure to watch the world go by from their outside tables right on Monmouth Street. Neal’s Yard Dairy (5) is the best for cheeses from around the British Isles. I always stop there on a Friday afternoon for supplies if I’m entertaining at the weekend. Orla Kiely (6) has a fantastic selection of gifts and accessories and I often treat my mum and sisters to something from their bright collection. Donmar Warehouse (7), is without doubt, the most exciting theatre in London. It’s a really intimate venue with superb stars treading the boards.
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Beauty & Grooming Seven Dials is home to a number of award-winning salons, leading make-up stores, skincare specialists and spas. Mac, Screen Face, Shu Uemura and Benefit are a just a few of the cosmetic stores in the area. For premium skincare, indulge in Kiehls West End flagship store and Neal’s Yard Remedies – who offer a wide range of natural products, treatments and therapies from their original store in Neal’s Yard. Seven Dials has some of the best hairdressers in West End including Celebrity hairdressers Adee Phelan, the Sassoon Salon and award winning Karine Jackson. For male grooming, Murdock’s barber shop on Monmouth Street, offers drop-in moustache and beard trims, traditional wet shaves, beard re-shaping and even shoe polishes to ensure you look great from head to toe. The Nickel Spa on Shorts Gardens also offers an array of relaxing and maintenance treatments for men only.
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ADEE PHELAN 29 Shorts Gardens Inspirational hair and beauty salon, also featuring two bespoke beauty rooms. BARE ESCENTUALS 40 Neal Street Specialising in make-under experiences to teach customers how to apply flawless mineral make-up. BENEFIT 19 Shorts Gardens Irresistible, fun and uniquely problem solving cosmetics. COMPTON HAIR & BEAUTY Professional hair and beauty services.
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HAIR BY FAIRY 8–10 Neal’s Yard Vibrant hair salon, along with beauty treatments and body piercing. HOLLAND & BARRETT 21–23 Shorts Garden Leading retailer of vitamins, minerals and herbal supplements. KARINE JACKSON 24 Litchfield Street Award-winning hair and beauty salon with luxury treatments. KIEHL’S 29 Monmouth Street World-renowned skin products made from only the finest ingredients and delivered with a personal touch. MAC 38 Neal Street Make-up artists’ favourite, stocking a wide range of stylish make-up and beauty tools. MILLER HARRIS 14 Monmouth Street Fragrances, candles, scented body products and fragrant teas. MURDOCK 18 Monmouth Street For the modern day gentleman, salon that combines men’s barbering services with a retail offering rooted in high-end male grooming. NEAL’S YARD REMEDIES 15 Neal’s Yard Beauty products and homeopathic medicines for alternative treatments, and in-house therapy rooms.
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COVENT GARDEN DENTAL SPA 68a Neal Street A full range of dental treatments, cosmetic treatments and facial rejuvenation.
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NICKEL 27 Shorts Gardens Men-only spa from renowned grooming expert Philippe Dumont. ORGANIC PHARMACY 36 Neal Street Health and beauty pharmacy, using only organic products. SAKS Leading hair and beauty group.
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SASSOON SALON 45a Monmouth Street Expertly trained stylists and colourists for men and women. SCREEN FACE 48 Monmouth Street Professional make-up including cosmetics, theatrical make-up and body art paints. SHU UEMUR A Natural skin and beauty cosmetics.
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SPACE NK. APOTHECARY 32 Shelton Street An edited selection of the most effective and exclusive beauty products. STUART PHILLIPS Experienced and artistic hair salon.
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WALK IN BACK RUB 14 Neal’s Yard A wide range of massage and relaxation tools, no appointment necessary. – 26 –
04 WILL BECKETT
MY SEVEN DIALS: Will is one of the founders of Hawksmoor Seven Dials, sister venue to their original award-winning British steakhouse and cocktail bar in Shoreditch. Covent Garden Hotel (1) to my mind one of the nicest hotels in London. Adidas Originals (2) is one of my long-term favourites, because I haven’t managed to grow up and wear proper shoes yet. Kopapa (3) is an awesome recent addition to the area and a great places for meeting friends. Neals Yard Dairy (4) is cheese heaven for me. For 21st century grooming I always go to Murdock (5). Coco de Mer (6), opposite, is my reminder of life before children.
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Food & Drink Seven Dials offers a diverse selection of drinking and dining options to satiate every palate. Start the day at Monmouth Coffee Company or with an indulgent breakfast at Brassiere Max in the Covent Garden Hotel. Stop by Neal’s Yard Dairy to stock up on some of Britain’s finest cheeses and artisan breads from Euphorium Bakery. Savour a freshly prepared lunch from the modern Mediterranean canteen, Kitchen Italia, or from Canela the stylish Portuguese café. Discover Michelin-starred dining at L’Atelier by Joel Robuchon and London’s oldest French restaurant Mon Plaisir. For a more contemporary experience, try Kopapa from renowned restaurateur Peter Gordon. Then round off the day with cocktails at Detroit, champagne at the Crazy Bear Members Club or a pint at the traditional Two Brewers pub.
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BALI BALI 150 Shaftesbury Avenue An Indonesian/Malaysian restaurant with distinctive cooking and friendly staff. BEAJOLAIS 25 Litchfield Street Charming hidden wine bar with rustic french food. BELGO CENTR AAL 50 Earlham Street High quality, affordable cuisine specialising in Belgium cooking and beers. CAFE ETERNO 34 Neal Street Vibrant cafe with an unexpected theme: Christianity. CAFE NERO A European style coffee house experience.
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CAFE PASTA 2a Monmouth Street Small chain of restaurants that serve a wide variety of Italian cuisine. 36 Monmouth Street
CANELA 33 Earlham Street Stylish all-day café bringing the culinary influences of Portugal and Brazil to London. CR AZY BEAR MEMBERS’ CLUB 17 Mercer Street A members club with a restaurant, lounge and bar. CROWN & ANCHOR 22 Neal Street Traditional English pub serving food and a selection of wines, beers and spirits. DETROIT 35 Earlham Street Popular restaurant and bar serving modern European cuisine and cocktails. EUPHORIUM BAKERY Basement floor, Thomas Neal’s Centre One of London’s finest artisan bakeries, providing high quality fresh baked products daily. FOOD FOR THOUGHT 31 Neal Street Iconic vegan and vegetarian restaurant, established in 1974. GREEN GARDEN SANDWICH BAR Laid-back café.
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CANDY CAKES Freshly made coffee and colourful cupcakes.
HAWKSMOOR SEVEN DIALS 11 Langley Street Award-winning British steakhouse and cocktail bar from Shoreditch, East London. KITCHEN ITALIA 41 Earlham Street A fresh, new Italian approach to the all-day cantina from the Villandry group. KOPAPA 32–34 Monmouth Street Finely executed, innovative cuisine serving a variety of dishes for breakfast, lunch and dinner. LA PIAZETTA 13 Neal’s Yard A bar specialising in fruit juices and non-alcoholic cocktails and a variety of Italian dishes. L’ATELIER DE JOEL ROBUCHON 13–15 West Street A Michelin starred experience: Ground floor restaurant – L’Atelier, first floor restaurant – La Cuisine, and top floor bar – Le Salon. EATING & DRINKING
MELA 152–156 Shaftesbury Avenue Authentic Indian country-style cuisine combined with a uniquely wholesome quality. MON PLAISIR 21 Monmouth Street Possibly London’s oldest surviving French restaurant. MONMOUTH COFFEE COMPANY 27 Monmouth Street An institution for coffee lovers, supplying equally good, fresh pastries and handmade chocolate truffles to take-away. NEAL’S CORNER SANDWICH BAR 1 Monmouth Street Take-away and eat-in café serving Italian and English cuisine. NEAL’S YARD DAIRY 17 Shorts Gardens Stockist of over fifty different types of cheeses from Britain and beyond. NEAL’S YARD SALAD BAR 8 Neal’s Yard Renowned café in the tranquility of Neals Yard, with an al fresco offering of dishes inspired from around the globe. PIX BAR 63 Neal Street Stylish Spanish bar and tapas restaurant inspired by Barcelona. PUNJAB The UK’s oldest North Indian Restaurant. – 32 –
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ROSSO POMODORO 50–52 Monmouth Street A Neapolitan culinary experience with pizzas, pastas and more. ROSSODISER A 5 Monmouth Street A relaxing recreation of a typical Italian country house. SARTAJ 26 Earlham Street A vibrant balti house with an extensive food menu. SEVEN DIALS CLUB 42 Earlham Street A friendly daytime bar, café and events space, and exclusive to local members after dark. – 33 –
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SOUK 1a Shorts Gardens An authentic and lively Moroccan restaurant with belly-dancers most evenings. THAI SQUARE FOOD GALLERY 25 Shelton St/40a Earlham St Informal market-place environment with a variety of hot and cold food from around the world. THE CROWN PUBLIC HOUSE 43 Monmouth Street Reliable English Pub serving food and drinks. THE IV Y 1 West Street Sublime modern European restaurant popular with the celebrities. THE MARQUIS OF GR ANBY 142 Shaftesbury Avenue Traditional English meals served with a range of beers, wines, and spirits. THE TASTE SPACE 6 Neals Yard The first Slow Food UK shop globally filled with exceptional and unique artisan products. TWO BREWERS 40 Monmouth Street Traditional pub serving drinks and traditional pub dishes.
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05 HOUSE OF JONN
MY SEVEN DIALS: House of Jonn is a Soho-based creative studio with a focus on architecture and urban dilemma, co-directed by Jordan Hodgson and Niall Gallacher. Magma (1) has a great range of publications from the popular to the obscure and independent. We always follow it up with a stop off at Canela (2) a great Portuguese coffee house around the corner. Unconditional+ (3) brings together a stella collection of designs from young British designers that feels very London; for the everyday American Apparel (4) is a great staple to anyone’s wardrobe. Freuds (5) cafe bar gallery is a hidden basement bar serving cheap cocktails away from the crowds – what else would one want? For the best collection of wool jumpers in London try the Vintage Showroom (6) or for gifts, the Do Shop (7) stocks quirky and weird designer objects that are often sourced directly from the designers. 5
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Lifestyle Seven Dials has a curated mix of original brands and independent lifestyle stores. For creative inspiration head to Magma Books for specialist design publications and their nearby product store – great for affordable gifts. Just along the road is Dover Bookshop, a favourite resource for some of London’s best artists and designers and Kid Robot, perfect for contemporary collectables. Grosvenor Prints on Shelton Street is one of the area’s secret gems, stocking the largest selection of antique prints from 17th to early 20th Century. For homewares, Orla Kiely’s flagship store stocks a full selection of their distinctive prints and timeless pieces. Or for those seeking innovative interiors, Do Shop caters for all your modern living and workplace needs.
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ARTBOX 14A Thomas Neal Centre A range of accessories and gifts for lovers of cute and kitsch, as well as the well-loved Hello Kitty. ASTROLOGY SHOP One of a kind astrological bookshop. CK Specialist newsagents.
78a Neal Street 3 Monmouth Street
CATH KIDSTON Vintage-inspired homewares and accessories.
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DO SHOP 34 Short’s Gardens Interior design store for modern furniture and accessories for home, work and play. DR AKES TICKET AGENCY London Theatre bookings agency.
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DRESS CIRCLE 57–59 Monmouth Street An unrivalled selection of CDs, DVDs and books from the world of musical theatre. DRY CLEANERS Seven Dials’ specialist dry cleaners.
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FILOFAX Stationary supplies from the world-famous brand.
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FOPP RECORDS 144–46 Shaftesbury Avenue Vinyls, CDs, DVDs, specialist books and travel guides.
HAY 67 Monmouth Street Cutting-edge modern Danish furniture brand. KIDROBOT 19 Earlham Street Designer and retailer of limited edition art, toys and apparel. LONDON GR APHIC CENTRE Leading supplier of arts and graphics material.
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MAGMA 16 Earlham Street Product design store with everything from quirky stationary to lighting, prints and homewares. Great for gifts.
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GROSVENOR PRINTS 19 Shelton Street London’s largest stockist of antique prints from 17th Century to early 20th Century.
MAGMA BOOKS 8 Earlham Street Specialising in graphic design, web design, arts, architecture, advertising, film and fashion books. MYSTERIES ASTROLOGY 9-11 Monmouth Street Specialist in New Age literature and Tarot reading service. NUFFIELD HEALTH, FITNESS & WELLBEING CENTRE 9 Endell Street Gym and swimming pool with fitness facilities and health services. ORC’S NEST 6 Earlham Street Shop dedicated to roleplay games and accessories. ORLA KIELY 33 Monmouth Street Iconic designs featured across homewares and accessories. PINEAPPLE DANCE STUDIOS 7 Langley Street Internationally renowned dance studios offering more classes and the widest variety of dance styles than any other studio in Europe. PINEAPPLE STORE 16 Langley Street Active and casual wear created by celebrity designer Debbie Moore in her iconic dance studios. PYLONES 54 Neal Street Vibrant accessories , jewellery, lamps and other objects for the home. RICE 19 Neal’s Yard Danish lifestyle store stocking a variety of modern homewares and accessories. LIFESTYLE
SAINATH NEWS Local newsagent.
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SCRIBBLER 15 Shorts Gardens Selling all types of stationery as well as a selection of wrapping paper, greeting cards and gifts. SLOW FOOD 6 Neal’s Yard Non-profit, food organization, counteracting fast food and fast life. THE DOVER BOOKSHOP 18 Earlham Street The largest collection of permission, royalty and copyright free images and illustration references in the world. THE FLOWER SHOP 11 West Street Incredibly fresh and great value flowers from The Ivy. – 40 –
06 MARC MONSERAT
MY SEVEN DIALS: Marc is a film director at Smithereen, an independent production company based in Soho.
Pop Boutique (1) is one of my old favourites – a great place to pick up an original vintage find. I always love a classic and the Filofax (2) shop helps me stay organised, not an easy task! Neals Yard Dairy (3) is heaven for a cheese man like me. Size? (4) has always been a stronghold for great footwear and who can resist spending an hour or two getting lost in the music at Fopp (5). Love the ‘beat the clock’ at Belgo’s (6), who doesn’t love a Belgian beer?
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Hotels & Theatres A visit to Seven Dials isn’t complete without a trip to one of the area’s resident theatres. The Donmar Warehouse, currently under the artistic leadership of world-renowned director Michael Grandage, boasts a regular billing of sell-out independent productions featuring international stars such as Dame Judi Dench and Jude Law. After all the shopping, eating and drinking, step over to chic retreat the recently renovated Mercer Street Hotel, overlooking the area’s famous landmark – the Seven Dials Monument, or indulge in a five-star night’s sleep at the sophisticated and stylish Covent Garden Hotel, both situated in the heart of Seven Dials.
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HOTELS & THEARTRES
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HOTELS COVENT GARDEN HOTEL 10 Monmouth Street A five-star retreat from the Firmdale Group. A stylish place for speciality afternoon teas, cocktails, private events and meetings. MERCER STREET HOTEL 20 Monmouth St Set in the heart of Seven Dials, this recently refurbish hotel combines a rich heritage of service with contemporary design. SEVEN DIALS HOTEL 7 Monmouth Street A small and affordable family run hotel situated in the heart of Seven Dials.
THEATRES AMBASSADORS THEATRE West Street Currently showing Stomp, this intimate venue has become a seemingly permanent tourist attraction. Recent productions have also included Love Song, starring Cillian Murphy and Neve Campbell. CAMBRIDGE THEATRE Earlham St/Mercer St Corner This Grade II listed theatre built 1930 and noted for it’s elegant design, has been home to sensational shows such as the awardwinning Chicago, which tread the boards here from 2006 - 2011. DONMAR WAREHOUSE 41 Earlham Street Brilliantly innovative, independent and not-for-profit production house with a history of stellar lineups and ground-breaking performances.
TRISTAN BATES THEATRE 1a Tower Street The Tristan Bates Theatre is a venue for new work, work in progress and experimental performances, as well as being home to the Actor’s Centre.
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ST MARTIN’S THEATRE West Street Opened in 1916, this Grade II listed theatre holds the world record for the longest running play – Agatha Christie’s The Mousetrap.
St. Martin’s Courtyard Just a moment’s walk away is Seven Dials sister village, St Martin’s Courtyard. London’s newest shopping and dining destination, St Martin’s Courtyard is a beautiful open-air courtyard located in the heart of Covent Garden. This urban oasis offers an array of unique shops, restaurants and experiences. Discover contemporary boutiques and international flagships including Banana Republic, COS, Jack Wills, Joules, Melvita, Pretty Ballerinas, The White Company and Twenty8Twelve. St Martin’s Courtyard introduces five delicious restaurants to the London dining scene. From bustling cafe Bill’s, known for their award-winning breakfasts, to brand new concept Dishoom, specialising in contemporary Indian grilled food and cocktails. All have al fresco seating or terraces, perfect for the long summer evenings. St Martin’s Courtyard has appointed The Wardrobe Consultant, a personal stylist on hand to offer practical sartorial advice. Don’t miss the day spa, relax, for indulgent massage and natural beauty. Or learn something new at The Covent Garden Academy of Flowers, offering a range of courses in floral design. www.stmartinscourtyard.co.uk
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Shopping Notes
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EARLHAM STREET
Adidas Originals All Saints Baked Spud Belgo Centraal Cafe Nero Canela Carhartt Detroit Donmar Warehouse Firetrap Fly London Indulgence Kidrobot Kitchen Italia Komodo London Bead Shop Magma Magma Books Mint Vintage Orc’s Nest Rio Beach Sainath News Santos & Mowen Sartaj Seven Dials Club Super Superficial Superdry Thai Square Food Gallery The Dover Bookshop Urban Outfitters Vans Vintage Showroom Volcom
MERCER STREET
Cambridge Theatre Crazy Bear Members’ Club
MONMOUTH STREET
Base Cafe Pasta Candy Cakes Coco De Mer Covent Garden Hotel
The Crown Public House Drakes Ticket Agency Dress Circle Fifi Wilson Gilda’s Tryst Hay Kiehl’s Kopapa Laura Lee The Loft Miller Harris Mimco Mon Plaisir Monmouth Coffee Company Mercer Street Hotel Murdock London Mysteries Astrology N2 Neal’s Corner Sandwich Bar Orion London Orla Kiely Poste Mistress Pop Boutique Rosso Pomodoro Rossodisera Sassoon Salon Screen Face Seven Dials Hotel Stuart Phillips Tatty Devine Two Brewers Unconditional+ The Venise Collection
NEAL STREET
American Apparel Astrology Shop Bare Escentuals Birkenstock Cafe Eterno Casio / G-Shock West Covent Garden Dental Spa Crocs Crown & Anchor Destiny
Diesel Energie & Killah Filofax Focus Food for Thought Freddy Josef Seibel Green Garden Sandwich Bar Lollipops M/Butterfly Mac Miss Sixty Nike Office Shoes Offspring Orange Organic Pharmacy Pepe Jeans Pix Bar Punjab Pylones Shu Uemura Sole Speedo Storm Superga Tabio Terra Plana Tomcat Leather Wesc Versatile Apparel Yumi
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Bead Aura Hair By Fairy La Piazetta Neal’s Yard Remedies Neal’s Yard Salad Bar Rice Slam City Skates Slow Food Walk In Back Rub
SHAFTESBURY AVENUE
Bali Bali Fopp Records Freud Ltd Mela The Marquis Of Granby
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Banana Republic Barbour Bill’s Produce Cantina Laredo Cos Desa Dishoom
Duo Eileen Fisher Flower Academy Hoss Jack Wills Jamie’s Italian Jaeger London Joules LK Bennett Massimo Dutti Melvita Pretty Ballerina Relax Spa Specialised Suda The White Company Twenty8twelve Time²
THOMAS NEAL’S CENTRE
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Beadworks Bead Shop Saks Tristan Bates Theatre
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Ambassadors Theatre The Flower Shop The Ivy L’Atelier de Joel Robuchon Pizza Hut St Martin’s Theatre
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