Fortnum & Mason
Department store · St. James's ·
Gourmet food emporium with luxury teas, preserves, and hampers
Gourmet food emporium with luxury teas, preserves, and hampers
"For an authentic British Christmas, this storied department store is the place I go for gifts and Christmas crackers; it’s famous for being the world’s oldest department store, so if you only have time for one, make it this." - Lydia Mansel Lydia Mansel Lydia Mansel is a writer with more than eight years of experience editing and writing for both brands and online publications—with a particular focus on travel, fashion, and lifestyle. She’s also the founder of the travel site justpacked.com. Travel + Leisure Editorial Guidelines
"This vast department store and Piccadilly institution has an entire floor devoted to tea, and an ever-enticing food hall filled with fresh fruit, vegetables, meat, fish and crustacea, delicatessen delicacies, baked goods, pantry provisions, and of course their famous hampers. Make it past the lower floors and Fortnum’s delivers the complete spectrum of luxury goods. Their jewellery department in particular hosts the British Fashion Council’s Rock Vault, an initiative that brings together pieces from the most innovative in the industry. There’s also a champagne bar, two restaurants, ice cream parlour and vault for private dinners. Notoriously, Fortnum’s is also simply known as ‘the grocers to the Queen’." - dn&co.
"Cited as a classic London tea destination recommended for afternoon tea and indulgence during a rainy April day in the city, alongside other venerable hotels and tea rooms that offer savory and sweet treats." - Patricia Doherty Patricia Doherty Patricia Doherty is a writer who specializes in covering destinations, resorts, and cruises for Travel + Leisure and other publications. Travel + Leisure Editorial Guidelines
"Presented as an essential stop for an authentic British Christmas experience, this historic department store is celebrated for its traditional holiday offerings and is recommended as a must-see for visitors short on time." - Lydia Mansel Lydia Mansel Lydia Mansel is a writer with more than eight years of experience editing and writing for both brands and online publications—with a particular focus on travel, fashion, and lifestyle. She’s also the founder of the travel site justpacked.com. Travel + Leisure Editorial Guidelines
"For special visitors I booked a table at Fortnum & Mason to partake in the highly civilized parade of delicate sandwiches, glossy pastries, and scones served alongside clouds of clotted cream and preserves and fat pots of tea." - AFAR