Fortnum and Mason
181 Piccadilly, London, W1A 1ER Tel: (0)20 7734 8040
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There can be few food shops, or shops for that matter, with such an illustrious pedigree. Established some 300 years ago, in 1707 by William Fortnum and Hugh Mason, Fortnum and Mason on London’s Piccadilly is the epitome of Englishness; dripping with Royal warrants, it’s a must-visit destination for food-lovers the world over. This is not the place to pick up your pint of milk and a loaf of sliced white; instead, stock up on fine cheeses, English preserves, the best teas and coffees, delicious traditional biscuits and decadent chocolate truffles – the majority of items presented in elaborate Fortnum’s packaging.
Richly carpeted and lavishly decked out, the food hall has always been the shop’s principal draw, so it’s no surprise that recently it has expanded onto the floor above to encompass a greater variety of fresh produce, selling fish, poultry, meat, cheese, charcuterie and even flowers.
For the full Fortnum’s experience, try taking afternoon tea in the St James’s Restaurant - scones, dainty pastries, cucumber sandwiches: the full works – or partaking of one of the famous ice cream sundaes in the Fountain Restaurant. And don’t forget to check out the window displays, usually some of the most striking in London.
Richly carpeted and lavishly decked out, the food hall has always been the shop’s principal draw, so it’s no surprise that recently it has expanded onto the floor above to encompass a greater variety of fresh produce, selling fish, poultry, meat, cheese, charcuterie and even flowers.
For the full Fortnum’s experience, try taking afternoon tea in the St James’s Restaurant - scones, dainty pastries, cucumber sandwiches: the full works – or partaking of one of the famous ice cream sundaes in the Fountain Restaurant. And don’t forget to check out the window displays, usually some of the most striking in London.
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Afternoon tea here is like stepping back in time - an amazing experience.
helen27, London 14/6/2007
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A true London institution - I can't resist a visit whenever I'm in the city. The chocolate counter is to die for and it's a great place to buy gifts.
MegW, Aberdeen 30/5/2007
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