For foodie fashionistas, we've curated a capsule collection of London's most fashionable in-store places to eat and drink.
Ronnie's at Kith
Marylebone - 324a Regent St., London W1B 3BL
Ronnie's (named after the Kith founder) wasn't the brand's first foray into food in the UK as they have an ice cream stand in Selfridges. But this restaurant that opened as part of their flagship London store is a considerably bigger affair. New York-inspired, it has already had one relaunch since opening, but has now settled down with a menu of bagels, steak and eggs and more at breakfast and sandwiches/burgers at lunchtime. If you're just passing, the separate Treats Bar here is well worth a look for soft-serve.
Automat
Mayfair - 127 Mount St, London W1K 3NT
The revival of American diner-inspired Automat turned out to be a completely different affair from the original. It launched with little fanfare and was actually fairly hard to find, given that it's tucked away at the back of Tanner Krolle in Mayfair. That aspect hasn't hurt its popularity, though - if anything, the hidden-away aspect makes it even more attractive. The food still has nods to American diners like the old Automat, with cheeseburgers and lobster rolls alongside chicken nuggets with caviar.
Jolene Bridle Lane
Soho - 13 Bridle Lane, London W1F 9BT
The only central London version of one of London's best bakeries can be found inside streetwear company The Aries' flagship store. The bakery is at the back of the store but does have its own entrance on Bridle Street (hence the name). Inside, you'll find the same pastries, bread and takeaway sandwiches that have proved very popular (and led to a few viral social media posts) in North and East London.
RH London
Marylebone - 400 Oxford St, Duke St, London W1A 1AB
Most of the in-store restaurants on this list are limited to clothes and fashion shops, but we're going to make an exception for furniture store RH London as it's just so stylish. It's also so high-end that you won't see any price tags and could be forgiven for thinking you've walked into a gallery. The food and drink is much more affordable than the furnishings, though, with either the rooftop terrace, the double-height restaurant with enormous chandeliers or the rather chic bar being well worth a look.
The Imagination Cafe at Selfridges
Marylebone - 400 Oxford St, Duke St, London W1A 1AB
Selfridges always has an impressive food and drink offering (particularly with its food hall), and there are a number of enticing options to choose from at this Oxford Street department store like Din Tai Fung and the soft-serve spot Kith. Our top pick right now would be the newest addition, The Imagination Cafe. On the lower ground floor, it's by Malik Acid, aka brother and sister team of Cameron and Missy Malik-Flynn (Rita's). Expect a design-led take on afternoon tea, but you can also pop in for dishes like a rainbow bagel with smoked salmon and jalapeño cream cheese.
The Dining Hall at Harrods
Knightsbridge - 87-135 Brompton Rd, London SW1X 7XL
Over the past few years, the Knightsbridge store has really amped up its food and drink offering - from their very Instagrammable pop-ups to new restaurants and bars. Up on the top floor, what was once Studio Frantzen is now The Grill and it still has that amazing rooftop terrace. But for us, The Dining Hall is the real draw. It's gone through a few changes recently, but right now you'll find Dim Sum from China Tang, an Em Sharif hummus bar and Kinoya who have both a ramen and sushi bar.
Café Leon Dore
Soho - 32 Broadwick Street, London W1F 8JB
New York fashion and lifestyle brand Aimé Leon Dore's flagship London store in Soho also features their own Café Leon Dore. The hip walnut-panelled, marble-floored café serves up a shortish menu that they say is "inspired by Greek culture". That means Freddo Espresso and Freddo Cappuccino alongside Greek mountain tea and cold brew as well as croissants or Greek cookies. Newly open is the bar room downstairs complete with DJ booth.
Boss
Soho - 178-180 Regent Street, London W1B 5TW
Boss's huge store on Regent Street is the only one in the world to have a BOSS Bar. By day you can sit down and enjoy a coffee, pastry or jalapeno cornbread muffin. Later on it switches up to a menu of cocktails and wine. Two many Espresso Martinis and you might find yourself wandering home with more bags and less money than you'd planned on.
Arket
Regent Street - 224 Regent St., London W1B 3BR
With a mix of fashion and lifestyle retail, the flagship UK store of the Arket brand on Regent Street is where their Arket cafe started and which is all about seasonality and sustainability. The menu is vegan/vegetarian created by chef Martin Berg who has a Michelin-starred background. Expect an edited selection of salads, wraps and sandwiches with drinks like sesame and golden chai lattes. Since the Regent Street cafe launched, they've also launched one in Covent Garden.
Ralph’s Coffee
Mayfair - 1 New Bond St, London W1S 3LU
Having originally arrived as a pop-up a few years back, the cafe offering at Ralph Lauren’s store on Bond Street is now a permanent fixture. Here you’ll find banana bread, cakes and muffins along with a range of hot and iced coffees and cold-press juices. There are also a couple of tables outdoors if the weather permits.
Shreej Newsagents
Marylebone - 6 Chiltern Street, London, W1U 7PT
Not a clothes shop, but beloved by fashionistas for the quality and extent of its fashion magazine offering, this Marylebone newsagents has a cafe that’s regularly taken over for fashion launches.
Carhart Coffee
King's Cross - Unit 3, 2 Pancras Square, Kings Cross, London N1C 4AG
This London streetwear brand’s King’s Cross store is known for its collaborations with folk like Converse and APC and they’ve gone for an equally on-brand tie-in for this in-store coffee kiosk, choosing Allpress. Word on the street is particularly good so if you’re after a serious caffeine fix in KX, this marks the spot.
Rose Bakery at the Dover Street Market
St James - 18-22 Haymarket, West End, London SW1Y 4DG
Super hip Parisian cafe Rose Bakery was an immediate hit when it opened its London branch at the top of Dover Street Market. The food, including freshly made pasta and gorgeous salads, is great - but you’ll want your outfit to be seriously on point if you eat here, to match the fashion-forward clientele.
Sol's at Thom Sweeney
24c Old Burlington Street, London W1S 3RF
Sweeney’s flagship store in Mayfair features their clubroom tucked away on the top floor of the townhouse. Named after Thom's father-in-law it's a space for drinks and light lunches. Oh, and the menu was designed by chef Jason Atherton...
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