Ralph Lauren's Guide to London

By Food & Wine
Updated April 20, 2017
Credit: © Royal Academy of Arts/Summer Exhibition 2016 Installation
“I’ve always loved the English—not only their style, but their way of living,” says Ralph Lauren. The legendary designer, who just opened an outpost of Ralph’s Coffee & Bar in Mayfair, shares his go-to haunts.
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The Colony Grill Room at the Beaumont

Credit: Courtesy of The Beaumont

Classics like chicken potpie reign at this stylish dining room off Brown Hart Gardens. colonygrillroom.com.

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Claridge's

Credit: Courtesy of Claridge's

This iconic hotel is worth the splurge. And with its forthcoming cookbook, you can soon bring executive chef Martyn Nail’s luxurious dishes home. claridges.co.uk.

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Chiltern Firehouse

Credit: Courtesy of Chiltern Firehouse

The celebrity hangout continues to sizzle, with fantastic plates like cauliflower hearts drizzled with vegetarian XO sauce. chilternfirehouse.com.

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Petersham Nurseries

Credit: © Marimo Images

The Richmond neighborhood shop-restaurant-garden mash-up is expanding to Covent Garden. petershamnurseries.com.

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Ralph's Coffee & Bar

Credit: © Ralph’s Coffee & Bar

The fashion designer’s clubby new equestrian-themed café on a fashion-boutique-riddled corner is the first to introduce La Colombe coffee across the pond. ralphlauren.co.uk.

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Design Museum

Credit: © Gareth Gardner

Architect John Pawson and Dutch firm OMA restored a 1960s-era Kensington building into this contemporary design center. designmuseum.org.

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Mark's Club

Credit: Courtesy of Mark’s Club

This members-only club recently refurbished its Mayfair town house, but the Anglo-French food has stayed consistent (and strong) with dishes like steak tartare and roast chicken. marksclub.co.uk.

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National Portrait Gallery

Credit: © Andrew Putler

An absolute must: There are more than 20,000 pieces to enjoy in this niche collection. npg.org.uk.

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Royal Academy of the Arts

Credit: © Royal Academy of Arts/Summer Exhibition 2016 Installation

This Piccadilly institution run by artists celebrates its 250th anniversary next year. royalacademy.org.uk.

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