Why Mayfair and St. James is a Great Place to Work and Play

If you find yourself searching for serviced offices in Mayfair and St. James, you may need a little help. Our guide to these two desirable neighbourhoods can help your business make a big statement for the right price and find offices that your employees actually want to commute to.

Both Mayfair and St. James are sandwiched between the expansive leafy green space of Hyde Park and the bustling shopping and entertainment districts of Soho and Piccadilly. As you might expect from a W1 or SW1 postcode, both areas rank among some of London’s richest neighbourhoods, with Mayfair being the richest.

However, with the decline of the aristocracy throughout the 20th century, the area has become a key district not just to live and play in but also to work in, becoming two of the capital’s most sought-after neighbourhoods.

Commuting to Mayfair

Mayfair stations

Green Park Underground Station, Zone 1, W1J 9DZ
Jubilee Line
Victoria Line
Piccadilly Line

Hyde Park Corner Underground Station, Zone 1, SW1X 7LY
Piccadilly Line

Marble Arch Underground Station, Zone 1, W1C 1LX
Central Line

Bond Street Underground Station, Zone 1, W1R 1FE
Jubilee Line
Central Line
Elizabeth Line (opening soon)

London Victoria Station, Zone 1, SW1E 5ND
Charing Cross Station, Zone 1, WC2N 5HF

Mayfair buses

12, 13, 14, 22, 55, 94, 98, 113, 159, 390 and 453.

Commuting to St. James

St. James stations

St. James’s Park Underground Station, Zone 1, Petty France, SW1H 0XA
Circle Line
District Line

Piccadilly Circus Underground Station, Zone 1, Piccadilly Circus, W1J 9HP
Piccadilly Line
Bakerloo Line

St. James buses

13, 211, 24, 3, 453, 52 and 788.

Things To Do in Mayfair and St. James

Mayfair and St. James are two of the most prestigious areas in the city, with a host of themed restaurants, independent bars and high-end boutique stores, scattered around vast department stores and big-brand headquarters. Despite their central, bustling location, there are lots of parks and green spaces to stretch your legs, with Hyde Park and St. James’s Park the biggest and oldest parks in Central London respectively.

Bond Street

If smart shops and high-end brands are your thing then Bond Street is one of the best places in the capital to find them. Home to world-famous brands like Cartier, Tiffany & Co., Louis Vuitton, Prada and Hermes, you’re sure to pass some of the most luxurious displays over your commute — and you may even be tempted to treat yourself during a lunchtime wander.

Burlington Arcade

While Mayfair is almost synonymous with high-end luxury, it’s worth taking a trip to Burlington Arcade. Famed for its fine jewellers, antique shops and independent boutiques, you’ll find brands such as Church’s, Roja Parfums and House of Cashmere.

Royal Academy of Arts

The Royal Academy of Arts may well become a cultural hotspot for you and your team. It’s perhaps best known for its annual summer exhibition of contemporary art, but also offers a year-round programme of world-class exhibitions and free displays of art and architecture.

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Featured office space in Mayfair and St. James

Savile Row

London,  W1S 3PJ

Beautiful Mayfair workspace off the iconic Saville Row

Guide Price

£1190 per desk / monthly

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16 Berkeley Street

London,  W1J 8DZ

A vibrant and design-led space in an upmarket area of central London

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£833 per desk / monthly

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Curzon Street Mayfair

London,  W1J 7WS

Elegant serviced office suites in prestigious Mayfair district

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£1150 per desk / monthly

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Best for team building

If an office in one of London’s most prestigious postcodes isn’t enough to get team morale flowing, there are also plenty of experiences and attractions within easy reach of a Mayfair and St. James office.

Crystal Maze Live Experience

Step out of the office and into the Aztec Zone as you embark on the Crystal Maze Live Experience. Feel the music thump as you run between zones, test your mental and physical abilities in immersive challenges and end the day clad proudly inmatching satin bomber jackets.

Palm Beach Casino

The exclusive Palm Beach Casino in Mayfair boasts one of the most luxurious gaming floors in London. Unlike many of the other member-only casinos in the area, all are welcome to play on the tables and slot machines or ‘hold ‘em and fold ‘em’ in the luxurious poker room.

Mr Fogg’s Residence

For an away day with a difference, head to Mr Fogg’s Residence, an adventurous cocktail bar with ingredients inspired by Phileas Fogg’s travels around the world. Along with an eccentric decor featuring whole crocodiles, penny farthings and the very hot air balloon Mr Fogg travelled the world in for 80 days, there’s also a beautiful secret garden offering a quiet oasis in the heart of Mayfair.

Best for out-of-office meetings

Another real boon of the area is the ability to step out of your serviced office in Mayfair or St. James and find exclusive bars and restaurants for out-of-office meetings that impress clients and prospective new hires.

Dukes Bar

Nestled in the heart of historic St. James, Dukes Bar in the Dukes Hotel provides the sophisticated setting for a relaxed meeting and one of the world’s best martinis. It is here that Ian Fleming, while sipping away at a martini, coined the phrase “shaken, not stirred”. Once the hard work is done, you can retire to the Drawing Room or the Cognac and Cigar Garden to discuss the finer details.

The Wolseley

This all-day café turns a classic fry up into a fine dining affair, with every menu and dish exuding elegance. Partnered with the spectacular interior and immaculately presented food, The Wolseley makes for a great venue to wow your clients or say thank you to your team.

Best for wellbeing

Focusing on health and wellbeing has been proven to increase staff focus and productivity and lower the risk of illness, making it a key tool for employee retention. Fortunately, there’s plenty in Mayfair and St. James to keep your team happy and healthy.

Royal Parks

Despite their central London location, the areas of Mayfair and St. James are blessed with beautiful and expansive green spaces. Whether it’s a lunchtime jog around the 350-acre Hyde Park, a walking meeting in peaceful Green Park or a spot of sightseeing in St. James’s Park, you’re not going to be short of green spaces or fresh air.

The National Gallery

With one of the greatest collections of paintings in the world, the National Gallery can become a source of inspiration and respite for the artistically-minded members of your team.

Mayfair and St. James gyms

Serviced offices in Mayfair and St. James are within easy reach of some of the city’s best gyms. COACH is a boutique gym chain offering high-end classes, expert coaching and state-of-the-art gym equipment to boost wellbeing. Meanwhile, E by Equinox in St. James specialises in classes, including cycling, high-intensity boxing, martial arts and pilates.