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Savile Row

β˜… 4.6 (175)Free

For over two centuries, Savile Row has been the address most associated with fine British menswear, where bespoke tailors still cut and hand-stitch suits to individual clients in workshops largely unchanged in spirit despite the surrounding city's transformation. Its notably higher hidden-gem and culture scores relative to its must-see rating suggest this is a street more appreciated by those with a specific interest in fashion history than by casual passersby. Reviewers describe it as worth the visit particularly for anyone interested in British fashion heritage, even as some note that the old guard of tailors has thinned over the years. It rewards a slower walk and a bit of window-gazing into tailoring ateliers rather than casual shopping.

✨ Reasons to go

  • 1Bespoke tailors here have hand-cut and stitched suits for individual clients for over two centuries.
  • 2Tommy Nutter, the tailor credited with modernizing Savile Row style, once had his shop on this street.

πŸ’‘ Good to know

  • 1Go with an interest in tailoring or fashion history to get the most out of the visit
  • 2window displays are worth lingering over even without an appointment
  • 3pair with nearby Regent Street or Mayfair for a broader shopping walk.

⏱️ Typical visit

45 min

πŸ•°οΈ Best time

morning, lunchtime or afternoon

🚢 Walking intensity

Moderate walking

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Address

Savile Row, London, UKGoogleApple
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Booking

Walk-in

What people say

"Love walking down Savile Row Fantastic and nogalstic Uses to frequent tommy nutter back in the day but sadly long gone God bless him One of London s most famous streets Beautiful"

β€” John