Wikipedia gives us the quick following overview of the area: “ St James’s is a central district in the City of Westminster, London, forming part of the West End. The area was once part of the northwestern gardens and parks of St. James’s Palace. During the Restoration in the 17th century, the area was developed as a residential location for the British aristocracy, and around the 19th century was the focus of the development of their gentlemen’s clubs. Once part of the parish of St Martin in the Fields, much of it formed the parish of St James from 1685 to 1922. Since the Second World War the area has transitioned from residential to commercial use. “
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Some great things about St. James’s
At Cozee we looked at elements defining the area like restaurants, nightlife, parks, and more. Whether you’re a foodie or night owl, St. James’s has something for you. Check out spots below to get a feel for life in St. James’s.
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Galleries and Museums
Art helps discover an area’s culture. Galleries and museums are great weekend enjoyment and you can find where all the fun is happening by checking out the museum and galleries table for St. James’s below.
| Museum name Name | Address | Average Rating | Number of ratings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Churchill War Rooms | King Charles Street, London | 4.6 | 12533 |
| The National Gallery | Trafalgar Square, London | 4.7 | 47389 |
| National Portrait Gallery | Saint Martin’s Place, London | 4.6 | 10128 |
| The Photographers’ Gallery | 16-18 Ramillies Street, London | 4.5 | 2418 |
| Benjamin Franklin House | 36 Craven Street, London | 4.2 | 292 |
| Spencer House | 27 Saint James’s Place, London | 4.6 | 340 |
| The Guards Museum | Wellington Barracks, Birdcage Walk, London | 4.4 | 441 |
| Alison Jacques | 22 Cork Street, London | 4.6 | 47 |
| The Queen’s Gallery, Buckingham Palace | Buckingham Palace, London | 4.5 | 3896 |
| Handel Hendrix House | 25 Brook Street, London | 4.5 | 574 |
| The Household Cavalry Museum | 66 Horse Guards Avenue, Whitehall, London | 4.5 | 2689 |
| British Optical Association Museum | 42 Craven Street, London | 4.8 | 13 |
| Matthiesen Gallery Ltd | 7, 8 Masons Yard, St. James’s, London | 5 | 4 |
| Mall Galleries | The Mall, London | 4.6 | 638 |
| The National Police Memorial | The Mall, London | 4.6 | 54 |
| Faraday Museum at The Royal Institution | 21 Albemarle Street, London | 4.5 | 210 |
| Cristea Roberts Gallery | 43 Pall Mall, St. James’s, London | 4.6 | 37 |
| Marlborough | 6 Albemarle Street, London | 4.6 | 41 |
| Jimi hendrix home | 13A Lancashire Court, London | 4.5 | 32 |
| Hazlitt Holland-Hibbert | 37-38 Bury Street, London | 4.3 | 19 |
Green spaces and parks of St. James’s
One of London’s best assets is its green spaces. See if St. James’s offers room to roam.
| Park Name | Address | Average Rating | Number of ratings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flanders Fields Memorial Garden | Westminster, London | 4.6 | 15 |
| The Green Park | Green Park, London | 4.6 | 24180 |
| St James’s Park | London | 4.7 | 54833 |
| Hanning Recruitment | 12 Hay Hill, London | 4.3 | 510 |
| Golden Square | Golden Square, London | 4.3 | 1283 |
| The National Police Memorial | The Mall, London | 4.6 | 54 |
| St James’ Park Drinking Fountain | 42 The Mall, London | 4.6 | 40 |
| The Tuk Tuk Flower Studio | 34 Bourdon Street, London | 1 | 1 |
| Soho Square Gardens | Soho Square, London | 4.3 | 6139 |
| St James’s Square | Saint James’s Square, London | 4.5 | 1385 |
| WPC Yvonne Fletcher Memorial | 6 Saint James’s Square, St. James’s, London | 4.7 | 3 |
| Southwood Garden | St. James’s, London | 5 | 1 |
| Waterloo Gardens | The Royal Academy of Engineering, The Royal Academy of Engineering, 3-4 Carlton House Terrace, St. James’s, London | 4.5 | 64 |
| Marlborough Gardens | St. James’s, London | N/A | N/A |
| Jubilee Walkway | London | 4.5 | 10 |
| Royal Naval Division War Memorial | Horse Guards Road, London | 4.3 | 21 |
| Duck Island | London | 4.8 | 13 |
| Fountain of Trafaglar | 5 Trafalgar Square, London | 4.7 | 12 |
| Shakespeare Water Fountain | 4 Leicester Square, London | 4.6 | 8 |
| Stolperstein | 3 Upper James Street, London | N/A | N/A |
Gyms and leisure centre in the area of St. James’s
As remote work becomes more prevalent, there’s a corresponding rise in gym attendance to maintain fitness. With options like David Lloyd, TheGym, and others, St. James’s could be instrumental in helping you stay in shape – a valuable amenity in close proximity.
| Gym Name | Address | Average Rating | Number of ratings |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Washington Mayfair Hotel | 5 Curzon Street, London | 4.3 | 705 |
| SweatBox Soho | Ramillies House, 1-2 Ramillies Street, London | 4.3 | 445 |
| Fitness First | 15 Great Marlborough Street, London | 4.3 | 434 |
| Fitness First | Berkeley Square House, Berkeley Square, London | 4.3 | 205 |
| Nordic Balance St James’s | Gym & Physiotherapy | 7-9 Babmaes Street, London | 4.3 | 180 |
| Fitness First | 6 Bedford Street, London | 4.3 | 345 |
| Powertone Studios | 13 Maddox Street, London | 4.3 | 1 |
| Covent Garden Physiotherapy | Ground Floor, Durham House, 1 Durham House Street, London | 4.3 | 46 |
| Yogarise Covent Garden – Yoga classes in Covent Garden, London | 13 Mercer Street, London | 4.3 | 62 |
| Akkaya valley fitness UK office | 1 Berkeley Street, London | 4.3 | N/A |
| Ten Health & Fitness St James’s | Lower Ground, 6 Duke Street, St James’s, London | 4.3 | 51 |
| 3 St James’s Square | 3 Saint James’s Square, London | 4.3 | 6 |
| PureGym London Piccadilly – Upgrade Coming Soon! | Rex House, 4-12 Regent Street, London | 4.3 | 340 |
| ENHANCED PERFORMANCE | Rex House, 4-12 Regent Street, London | 4.3 | N/A |
| Health Club at The Dilly | 21 Piccadilly, London | 4.3 | 18 |
| Jon Mortimer PT Mayfair | 21 Piccadilly, London | 4.3 | 35 |
| The Health Club at Dukes | 35-37 Saint James’s Place, London | 4.3 | 1 |
| Third Space Soho | 67 Brewer Street, London | 4.3 | 1177 |
| Sweaty Betty | 1 Carnaby Street, London | 4.3 | 87 |
| Physio Remedies | The Lansdowne Club, 9 Fitzmaurice Place, London | 4.3 | 24 |
Restaurants in the area
St. James’s is rich in restaurants, from Indian, Chinese or Italian ones, your area is vibrant with life and the foodies that you may be will surely find what you are looking for.
| Restaurant Name | Address | Average Rating | Number of ratings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Premier Inn London Leicester Square hotel | Queens House, 1 Leicester Square, London | 4.3 | 927 |
| The Clermont London, Charing Cross | Strand, London | 4.3 | 2417 |
| The Royal Horseguards Hotel & One Whitehall Place, London | 2 Whitehall Court, London | 4.3 | 2343 |
| The Athenaeum Hotel & Residences | 116 Piccadilly, London | 4.3 | 1117 |
| St. James’s Hotel and Club – Mayfair London | 7-8 Park Place, London | 4.3 | 408 |
| Sofitel London St James | 6 Waterloo Place, London | 4.3 | 1982 |
| Karma Sanctum Soho London | 20 Warwick Street, London | 4.3 | 655 |
| Dean Street Townhouse | 69-71 Dean Street, London | 4.3 | 1775 |
| Flemings Mayfair Hotel | 7-12 Half Moon Street, London | 4.3 | 274 |
| The Wolseley | 160 Piccadilly, St. James’s, London | 4.3 | 6069 |
| Wong Kei | 41-43 Wardour Street, London | 4.3 | 3522 |
| Boyds Grill & Wine Bar | 8 Northumberland Avenue, London | 4.3 | 306 |
| Bob Bob Ricard Soho | 1 Upper James Street, London | 4.3 | 2703 |
| Veeraswamy | Victory House, 99 Regent Street, London | 4.3 | 1629 |
| The Ivy | 1-5 West Street, London | 4.3 | 3523 |
| Goodman – Mayfair | 24-26 Maddox Street, London | 4.3 | 1965 |
| The Salisbury Pub | 90 Saint Martin’s Lane, London | 4.3 | 2947 |
| Liberty London | Regent Street, London | 4.3 | 19176 |
| Thistle London Trafalgar Square | Whitcomb Street, London | 4.3 | 621 |
| Gaucho Piccadilly | 25 Swallow Street, London | 4.3 | 4610 |
Pubs in the area
As Londoners, we love our local pubs. St. James’s has great ones to become your new regular spot. Consider these if visiting or moving to the area of St. James’s.
| Pub name Name | Address | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Chequers Tavern | 16 Duke Street London SW1Y 6DB | Small, friendly old-world down-to-earth pub operated by small chain Shannon Pubs in the heart of the galleries area of St James’s, with outside drinking areas at the front, in Masons Yard at the side and in the square at the back. Two terrestrial TVs. Note that in common with many pubs of this age this one has fairly steep stairs down to the WCs. |
| Coach House | 7 Oxenden Street London SW1Y 4EE | Large pub spread over four floors, including function rooms available for meetings and parties. The walls of the comfortable, part-carpeted downstairs bar display many prints and paintings with historical themes. There is a cellar “sports bar” plus tv screens everywhere. |
| East India Club | 16 Saint James’s Square London SW1Y 4LH | Founded in 1849 for The East India Company’s senior employees, the club’s original members, the subsequent loss of its Indian possessions ultimately led to mergers with the Sports Club in 1939, the Public Schools Club in 1972 and the Devonshire in 1976. Nowadays, the public school membership is the most important element. Public school leavers may join the club on advantageous terms, which helps ensure its future, and the club is described as one of the less snobby ones in central London with a much younger average membership-age than most. Sebastian Coe and Nigel Farage are both cited as current members. |
| Golden Lion | 25 King Street London SW1Y 6QY | The delightfully ornate imitation Jacobean Baroque narrow frontage of this pub appears squashed between the drab monolithic giants on each side, but it faces the more pleasant prospect of Christie’s auction rooms across the road and displays some of their old posters inside. The present pub was rebuilt in 1900 and features part panelled walls, an attractive back bar and interesting tiles on the gantry over the bar itself. Curious white antler chandeliers are presumably a more modern addition. The upstairs ‘Theatre Bar’ and dining area is furnished with memorabilia from the former St James’s Theatre which stood next door between 1835 and 1957. There is an interesting menu of hot dishes as well as snacks, sharers and sandwiches, all at prices considered reasonable for the area. The handpumps generally offer a couple of beers from the Greene King range and one from another brewery; but as at late 2022 there have been reports of non-availability of cask ale at certain times. Further updates welcome. |
| In & Out | 4 St James’s Square London SW1Y 4JU | Founded in 1862 because the other service clubs of the period were all full! The name comes from its previous premises at 94 Piccadilly which had In and Out prominently displayed outside to direct vehicles. The house was originally built in 1679 and rebuilt in 1728 following a fire. During WWII it was used as the headquarters of the Free French forces. Membership now is described as being for ladies and gentlemen who respect service traditions; and officers of the Armed Forces. The front entrance has a strict dress code but there is a less formal back entrance leading to the more relaxed areas of the club. Clubroom facilities include dining, banqueting, a gym, business centre, swimming pool, and a courtyard for summer parties. The three bars are named the Long Bar, the Canning Room, and the Goat Bar & Brasserie; the latter doubling as the TV room. There is a strong programme of club events including three formal dinners to celebrate the battles of Waterloo and Trafalgar, and the club foundation date. Real ale is available in The Long Bar and the adjoining Canning Room but not in The Goat. |
| Oxford & Cambridge Club | 71-77 Pall Mall London SW1Y 5HD | The original clubhouse was built in 1836-7 to the designs of Sir Robert Smirke and his brother Sidney Smirke. It was the last of the great London clubs built in the Greek revival style including the interior, apart from the staircase remodelled in 1906-12. In 1952 the site was extended by purchase of no. 77 also. As its name implies, membership is open to graduates of Oxford and Cambridge universities, with honorary membership extended to senior members of the British and foreign royal families. Famous past members include Gladstone, Attlee, and the Duke of Wellington. Club facilities include a large library, squash courts, a billiard room, overnight accommodation, two dining rooms and two bars. Real ale is available in the main bar. |
| Red Lion | 23 Crown Passage London SW1Y 6PP | Rebuilt 1861, makes the rather dubious claim to have the second oldest licence in the West End. This delightful little pub down an alley between King Street and Pall Mall has a cosy bar downstairs bar with wood panelling, mirrors and leaded windows. Here there is a television with its sound off, but the comfortable upstairs lounge is TV-free. Cold bar snacks are served; and accompanied children admitted until 6pm. Note that both sets of WCs are up/down steep stairs. |
| Red Lion | 2 Duke of York Street London SW1Y 6JP | A gem absolutely not to be missed by fans of Victorian pubs, described by a former editor of the Architectural Review as “a perfect example of a small Victorian Gin Palace at its best”. Licensed in 1788 and rebuilt in 1871-2 by architect WH Rawlings, it has kept its original engraved glass, outstanding etched and cut decorative mirrors by Walter Gibbs and Sons of Blackfriars, and polished mahogany. Around the island bar, it seems hard to believe that the pub was once divided into four smaller rooms. Grade II listed and in CAMRA’s National Inventory of historic pub interiors. |
| Royal Automobile Club | 89-91 Pall Mall London SW1Y 5HS | The Royal Automobile Club was founded in 1897 for the “Protection, Encouragement and Development of Automobilism”. The present flamboyant French-facade building is on the site of the old War Office and was completed in 1911 by the architects of the Ritz, Mewes and Davis; a small army of French craftsmen were employed in its construction. The royal accolade was awarded by Edward VII, a keen early motorist and of course the prime mover in the Entente Cordiale with France. |
| Three Crowns | 19 Babmaes Street London SW1Y 6HD | A pleasant enough retreat with high and low tables, low ceiling and boarded floor with chequer tiled bar surround and traditional brass foot rail. TV sports available. Latticed glass panes with stained borders above the bar survive from an earlier period as a Younger’s house; the pub dates from the 1932 office block development around it. |
| Tom Cribb | 36 Panton Street London SW1Y 4EA | With no TVs but packed with photographs and prints featuring boxers and early boxing history, this is a must for boxing fans. Refurbished to a high standard in 2023 at a reputed cost of £800,000. Three to four cask ales should be available here. The food offering includes bar snacks, pub favourites, pies, and a kids menu. Pub photos copyright Shepherd Naeme. |
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Schools in and around the area of St. James’s
Having a nearby school is a plus when moving. Below are schools located by St. James’s. This table is especially important to pay attention to if you are trying to find a place for your child to learn in the next few years.
| School Name | Address | Average Rating | Number of ratings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dancebuzz | 15 Marshall Street, London | 4.7 | 61 |
| Oyster Diving School London | Leisure Centre, 15 Marshall Street, London | 5 | 489 |
| Piano Lessons at Piano-Yoga Music Studio Central London | 48 Great Marlborough Street, London | N/A | N/A |
| Yogarise Covent Garden – Yoga classes in Covent Garden, London | 13 Mercer Street, London | 4.1 | 62 |
| Arts Academy | 3rd, 207 Regent Street, London | N/A | N/A |
| Pure Soho Ltd | Hammer House, 113-117 Wardour Street, London | 4.3 | 7 |
| SCHOOLGUIDE | Heddon House, 149-151 Regent Street, London | N/A | N/A |
| Dukes Education | 14 Waterloo Place, London | 3.5 | 8 |
| Ballroom Courses By Michael Litke | Inspiration 2 Dance, The Dilly Hotel, 21 Piccadilly, London | 5 | 10 |
| Languages for Businesses | 12A Royal Opera Arcade, London | N/A | N/A |
| Luv Me Buddies | 1 Sherwood Street, London | N/A | N/A |
| The Great Windmill Studio | 2nd floor, 39 Great Windmill Street, London | 5 | 6 |
| Henry Stewart | 3 Winnett Street, London | 4.4 | 7 |
| DMT Swimming Lessons In London | Leisure Centre, 15 Marshall Street, London | 4.8 | 24 |
| Eaton Square Mayfair | 106 Piccadilly, London | 4.3 | 29 |
| Schools Together | 1, 27 Queen Anne’s Gate, London | N/A | N/A |
| iNegotiate | 3rd Floor, 207 Regent Street, London | 5 | 159 |
| EMMA MILLS LONDON | Bond Street, London | N/A | N/A |
| The London School of Figure Drawing | 8 Hop Gardens, London | N/A | N/A |
| 華商中文學校 | 19, 20 Frith Street, London | N/A | N/A |
Tube & Train stations nearby St. James’s
We assembled the train and tube stations of St. James’s in a convenient table below so you can find the best location for you to live if transport connections are important to you.
| Train or tube station name | Address | Average Rating | Number of ratings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Charing Cross | Strand, London | 4.1 | 615 |
| Oxford Circus | Oxford Street, London | 4.2 | 1256 |
| Embankment | United Kingdom | 4.3 | 327 |
| Piccadilly Circus | Piccadilly Circus, London | 4.5 | 2005 |
| Green Park | Underground Ltd, Piccadilly, London | 4.2 | 408 |
| Charing Cross | London | 4.2 | 207 |
| Leicester Square | Square Station Underground Ltd, Leicester, Cranbourn Street, London | 4.3 | 569 |
| St. James’ Park | Westminster, London | 4.5 | 230 |
| Westminster | Underground Ltd, Westminster Station, Bridge Street, London | 4.5 | 937 |
Post offices of St. James’s
Nearby post offices make sending and getting packages easy. In a post office you can do things like exchange currency, post your packages, buy everyday items and even redirect your mail. It is likely you will use one at some point if you were to move in to the area so we have compiled the post offices nearby in a table below so you know if this area is the right place for you.
| Post Office Name | Address | Average Rating | Number of ratings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regent Street St. James’s Post Office (Ryman) | 11 Regent Street Saint James’s, London | 4.9 | 2607 |
| Broadway Post Office | 1 Broadway, London | 4.5 | 285 |
| Mayfair News, Cards & Wine – POST OFFICE | 28 Shepherd Market, London | 4.5 | 10 |
| Royal Mail Post Box | LIBERTY C/O skin laundry, Regent Street, London | 4 | 2 |
| Royal Mail Post Box | 11 Tothill Street, London | 4.6 | 11 |
| Mayfair Post Office | 32A Grosvenor Street, London | 2.4 | 133 |
| The Courier Co | 15 Ingestre Place, London | 5 | 2 |
| Post office box | 14, St. James’s, London | 0 | 0 |
| Postbox | 6 Suffolk Place, London | 0 | 0 |
| Citibox Mayfair (FedEx Authorised Ship Centre) | 2 Lansdowne Row, London | 5 | 14 |
| InPost Locker | 17 Bruton Street, London | 1 | 4 |
| Postbox | 2 Cockpit Steps, London | 0 | 0 |
| Royal Mail Post Box | 1 Birdcage Walk, London | 0 | 0 |
| Postbox | 55 Petty France, London | 0 | 0 |
| Poland Street Post Office | 14 Poland Street, London | 2.7 | 145 |
| Postbox | 79 Petty France, London | 0 | 0 |
| Gold Pilar Box | Storey’s Gate, London | 0 | 0 |
| Royal Mail Post Box | 65 Broadway, London | 0 | 0 |
| Post Box | 1 Buckingham Place, London | 0 | 0 |
How many hospitals, pharmacies and doctors are there in St. James’s?
St. James’s has 20 medical institutions. These include hospitals, doctors offices, pharmacies and other stores providing medical attention. Here are the details the nearby medical institutions (1000 radius of the area).
| Medical institution Name | Address | Average Rating | Number of ratings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Third Space Soho | 67 Brewer Street, London | 4.8 | 1188 |
| Pera Medical Services | 8 Northumberland Avenue, London | N/A | N/A |
| MedicSpot Clinic Mayfair | 6 Shepherd Market, London | 5 | 3 |
| childrens commissioning | 43 Berkeley Square, London | N/A | N/A |
| Sinusoothe Ltd | 60 Saint Martin’s Lane, London | N/A | N/A |
| Medix | 118 Piccadilly, London | N/A | N/A |
| Midtown Wellness | 7 Henrietta Street, London | 5 | 180 |
| Cleveland Place | 1 King Street, St. James’s, London | 4 | 1 |
| hbs Medical Ltd | 3rd Floor, Suite 1, 11-12 Saint James’s Square, London | N/A | N/A |
| Transformation Nous | 2nd Floor, 97 Jermyn Street, St. James’s, London | N/A | N/A |
| Team superstar | Jermyn Street, London | N/A | N/A |
| Dr Marco Nicoloso Ouronyx | 20 Saint James’s Street, London | 5 | 19 |
| Third Space Medical Soho | Third Space, 67 Brewer Street, London | 5 | 1 |
| DIAMOND HEALTH INTERNATIONAL | Bupa Cromwell Hospital, London | 4 | 1 |
| Simas Andador Londres | ndador Londres Exterior Number, State of, Centro Urbano | N/A | N/A |
| Mayfair Weight Loss Clinic | 33 Clarges Street, London | 3.3 | 16 |
| The Mayfair Foot Clinic | 4 Shepherd Market, London | N/A | N/A |
| DRV Clinic | 92 Wardour Street, London | 4.8 | 127 |
| Hair Aktive | 4-12, Rex House, Regent Street Saint James’s, London | N/A | N/A |
| BATOUL CLINIC & PHARMACY | 58 Maddox Street, London | 4.7 | 23 |
Last Updated on March 26, 2026