25 Mayfair Facts

 
clock

Fact 10

6th May, 2013
In 1964 the Canadian billionaire and owner of Fortnum & Mason commissioned a four-ton clock, which is installed outside the Piccadilly store. Every hour four foot high models of William Fortnum and Hugh Mason emerge and bow to each other, with 18
 

Arts & Attractions

 
love and peace

Ana Tzarev – Love & Peace

25th March, 2013
Love & Peace is a series of connected sculptures by Ana Tzarev, which aim to span the planet and carry a global message of love, peace and understanding. The sculptures will be placed in areas where millions of people will be able to see them
 

Bars & Pubs

 
Dover Street

Dover Street Jazz Club

2nd January, 2013
The Dover Street Restaurant and Bar, winners of the prestigious Visit London Gold Award for best live entertainment, presents a nightly programme of some of the capital’s hottest bands with dancing until 3.00am. Set in the heart of fashionable Mayf
 

Cafe & Afternoon Tea

 
pankcake

Shrove Tuesday

4th February, 2013
Tuesday 12th February 2013 is Pancake Day!  Get flipping outside Mount Street Deli from 2pm to 6pm
 

Hotels

 
Met exterior

The Metropolitan Apartments

10th January, 2012
The Metropolitan Apartments are ideal for those wanting a temporary base in London, for business or pleasure. Located alongside the luxurious Metropolitan hotel, the Apartments share many of the hotel's amenities, including 24-hour room service, acce
 

Other

 
bees

Life of Bees

18th April, 2013
Every year, from April to August, Fortnum & Mason offer rooftop visits to see their hives, followed by a tasting of a selection of their honeys, accompanied by champagne. Tastings are held in The Crypt, 120 feet below the rooftop hives. Thursd
 

Restaurants & Cafes

 
Mayfair Pizza

The Mayfair Pizza Co.

1st March, 2013
The Mayfair Pizza Co. is another brilliant Lancashire Court venue run by the team at Mews.  Perfect for ladies who lunch or a relaxed dinner, the menu is a great mix of salads and pizzas. With a lively bar on the ground floor and a light and airy
 

Shops

 
William

William & Son`s Guides

14th January, 2013
Following on from their `Guide to Folding a Pocket Handkerchief` luxury Mayfair retailer William & Son have released another useful video showing the finer points of writing a `Thank you letter` (very useful in the aftermath of Christmas). How
 

Wetherell TV

 
Video
Mayfair Guru Peter Wetherell discusses possible changes to Government legislation and property tax laws.  How will this affect the Mayfair Property bubble?  What will this mean for Mayfair Property owners?