Bayley & Sage

We popped into Barley & Sage while exploring Marylebone and were instantly drawn in by the elegant displays and tempting selection. This is a beautifully curated deli offering some of the finer things in food — from artisan cheeses and charcuterie to freshly baked goods, gourmet snacks, and top-tier pantry staples. Yes, the prices are on the higher side, but everything we tried was packed with freshness and rich, satisfying flavour. It’s the kind of place where you treat yourself — whether you’re after indulgent snacks, an uplifting sweet treat, or something a bit special for a weekend spread. The staff were welcoming and knowledgeable, happy to help guide us through their favourites. A wonderful spot for food lovers who appreciate quality — and the perfect place to lift your spirits with something delicious.

One of my favourite shops! Always fresh and high-quality products, with an amazing variety of cheeses and meats. Such a pleasure to shop here

It was my first visit to the store and I enjoyed myself immensely. The stuff on display is amazing and of good quality. Good wine, cheese, fruit and Christmas goodies were on display. I bought minced pie which was superb. Looking forward to going back soon.

Tourist Trap Dressed Up as a Luxury Market This place is basically a scam aimed at rich tourists who are easy to impress. They sell very average fruit and veg at ridiculous prices, simply because they slap on a label like "from France" or "heritage variety" and put everything in a rustic wooden crate. London is full of independent fruit and veg shops that offer way better quality, more variety, and at literally half the price or less. Those places don’t need to pretend they’re special—they just sell good produce without all the marketing gimmicks. I’ve tried several things from here—some dairy products, some fruits, and veg—and honestly, there’s nothing unique about them. I've had better-tasting strawberries, tomatoes, and even soft cheeses from standard high-street shops and farmers' markets. The only difference? This place adds fancy packaging and romanticized product tags like “hand-picked in Provence” to justify the markup. People need to stop falling for the “Made in France” trick. France doesn’t magically bless produce—good farmers make good food, and they exist in every country. There's nothing you’ll find here that you can’t get somewhere else in London for way less money and probably better quality. It’s all decor and branding—wooden displays, rustic baskets, hand-lettered signage—used to make you feel like you’re buying something exclusive. In reality, it’s the same stuff, just with a higher price tag and a fancier story. If you want actual quality, skip the theatrics and shop local. You’ll get better food without the nonsense.

We were lucky to accidentally find this wonderful shop. It has a great selection of fresh baked goods, jams, honey and even fruits and vegetables. All the stuff we tried were absolutely tasty. It is a bit expensive but worth the price. The way they display the products reminds me of the old shops in my city where there were no fancy shelves to place the stuff 🙂. It really worth a visit during any coming trips to London.

Top notch products. Some are also local produce. The young staff members were helpful and accommodating.

Gorgeous luxury store, pricey but the goods are very high quality. Great prepared foods and fresh cheese and great wine selection.

Everything you could want for a local deli! It’s a beautiful space; artful displays packed with delicious stuff. Really great fresh produce, wines, cheeses + deli meats and sweet things. Not tried the fresh meat and fish but it looks similarly great quality. Staff are all super and opening times are dead useful, at both ends of the day.