The Most Expensive Stores in London
Bond Street to Mayfair — centuries of luxury retail heritage
Top 15 Most Expensive Stores in London
Ranked by Average Price Tag (APT) in USD. Updated quarterly.
Rolls-Royce Motor Cars — Berkeley Square
Supercars
McLaren Showroom — London
Supercars
Graff — Bond Street
Jewelry
Aston Martin — Mayfair
Supercars
David Morris — Bond Street
Jewelry
Harrods Fine Jewelry Hall
Jewelry
Asprey — Bond Street
Jewelry
White Cube Gallery — Bermondsey
Art
Cartier — Bond Street
Jewelry
Rolex Boutique (Bucherer) — Bond Street
Watches
De Beers — Bond Street
Jewelry
Clive Christian — London
Fragrance
Roja Parfums — Burlington Arcade
Fragrance
Christian Louboutin — Mayfair
Shoes
Manolo Blahnik — Chelsea
Shoes
Luxury Neighborhoods in London
London’s most prestigious shopping districts, spanning centuries of retail heritage.
Bond Street & Mayfair
The epicenter of British luxury. New Bond Street and Old Bond Street together form the most expensive retail corridor in London, home to Graff, David Morris, Cartier, Asprey, and virtually every major luxury brand. Mayfair extends the experience with supercar showrooms on Berkeley Square and bespoke tailoring on Savile Row.
Knightsbridge
Anchored by Harrods — the world’s most famous department store — Knightsbridge is a concentrated luxury district. Sloane Street runs south from Harrods with flagships from Chanel, Gucci, Prada, and Bulgari. The Fine Jewelry Hall at Harrods alone carries an average price tag of $68,000.
Chelsea
A refined, residential neighborhood that has quietly become a luxury footwear and fashion destination. Manolo Blahnik’s flagship sits on Old Church Street, while the King’s Road offers a curated mix of British designers, antique dealers, and independent luxury boutiques. Less tourist-heavy than Bond Street, with an insider appeal.
Burlington Arcade
Britain’s first and finest shopping arcade, dating to 1819. This covered promenade off Piccadilly houses some of the most exclusive niche luxury brands in the world, including Roja Parfums, Hancocks (jewelers to the royal family), and Manolo Blahnik. The arcade is patrolled by its own Beadles — private security officers in Victorian-era dress.
Savile Row
The global home of bespoke tailoring. Savile Row has been the address for made-to-measure suiting since the 18th century. Houses like Henry Poole, Gieves & Hawkes, and Huntsman craft suits starting from £5,000, with full bespoke commissions reaching £15,000+. A uniquely British luxury experience with no equivalent anywhere in the world.
Shopping Districts Breakdown
Where to find each category of luxury in London.
High Jewelry & Watches
Bond StreetNew Bond Street & Old Bond Street
Supercars & Automotive
MayfairBerkeley Square & Park Lane
Department Stores
KnightsbridgeHarrods, Harvey Nichols & Sloane Street
Fragrance & Niche Luxury
Burlington ArcadeBurlington Arcade, Mayfair & Marylebone
Luxury Shopping in London — Video Guides
Experience the streets and stores that define London’s luxury heritage.
Walking Bond Street London — The Most Expensive Shopping Street in the UK
Inside Harrods — The World’s Most Famous Luxury Department Store
Frequently Asked Questions — Luxury Shopping in London
What is the most expensive shopping street in London?
New Bond Street is the most expensive shopping street in London and one of the priciest retail corridors in the world. It is home to Graff (APT $285,000), David Morris, Cartier, De Beers, Asprey, and virtually every major luxury jewelry and watch brand. The street stretches from Oxford Street to Piccadilly and represents centuries of British luxury retail heritage.
Is Harrods the most expensive department store in London?
Harrods in Knightsbridge is London’s most famous luxury department store and one of the most expensive in the world. The Fine Jewelry Hall alone has an average price tag of $68,000. However, for individual boutique pricing, Graff on Bond Street surpasses Harrods with an APT of $285,000. Harrods offers the widest range of luxury categories under one roof.
Can I get a VAT refund on luxury purchases in London?
Yes, international visitors to the UK can claim a VAT refund on purchases made in participating stores. The standard UK VAT rate is 20%, and most luxury retailers on Bond Street, in Harrods, and across Mayfair participate in tax-free shopping schemes. You will need your passport and the retailer will provide the necessary documentation for processing at the airport.
Where are the supercar showrooms in London?
London’s supercar showrooms are concentrated in Mayfair and Berkeley Square. Rolls-Royce Motor Cars on Berkeley Square has the highest APT at $450,000, followed by McLaren ($350,000) and Aston Martin in Mayfair ($280,000). During summer months, Park Lane and Sloane Street become an informal supercar parade route.
What is Burlington Arcade and why is it famous?
Burlington Arcade is Britain’s first shopping arcade, opened in 1819 on Piccadilly. It is a covered promenade of boutique luxury shops including Roja Parfums (one of the world’s most expensive fragrance houses), Hancocks jewelers, and various heritage British brands. The arcade is patrolled by its own private security force called Beadles and maintains strict rules including no singing, no running, and no opening umbrellas.
What is the best area for luxury shoe shopping in London?
Chelsea and Mayfair are the best areas for luxury shoe shopping in London. Manolo Blahnik’s flagship on Old Church Street in Chelsea (APT $2,800) and Christian Louboutin in Mayfair (APT $3,200) are the top destinations. Mount Street in Mayfair also hosts several high-end shoe boutiques, and Harrods’ shoe hall in Knightsbridge is the largest luxury shoe department in Europe.