Seymour Place in Our Directory

Thompson's Gallery started in 1982 in the coastal town of Aldeburgh, Suffolk, and has shown art in Marylebone since 2001. More than forty years on, it remains a family run gallery that values personal attention. The move from the Suffolk coast to central London opened it up to an international clientele without losing that warmth. Inside is an intimate space where Modern British and Scottish art take the lead, with carefully chosen paintings, sculpture and works on paper. Staff talk you through each piece rather than push a sale, which helps new buyers and seasoned collectors alike. Across its London and Aldeburgh locations, the gallery runs regular solo and group exhibitions tied to its focus on Modern British art and contemporary painting. Decades of curating have built deep knowledge of artists linked to the Scottish Colourists and those who followed. The team works with collectors, interior designers and corporate clients, giving honest advice on acquisitions, framing and placement. It also takes part in the Own Art scheme for those building a collection gradually, with clarity on costs and provenance at each stage. That record has made Thompson's Gallery a quiet reference point for collectors who value thoughtful presentation and professional integrity.

Junsei serves Japanese yakitori in Marylebone, London. The kitchen works in the traditional style, and the grilled chicken skewers are the heart of it, cooked over charcoal with care given to each one. The room is minimalist and welcoming, the sort of place built for sharing a meal rather than making a show of it. Since opening, Junsei has drawn locals and visitors after something genuine and unfussy. The cooking respects natural flavours and leans on seasonal ingredients, so beyond the skewers there is a spread of dishes that keep the same simple approach. It has become a steady favourite for anyone in the area looking for an honest taste of Japanese food.

The Carpenters Arms is a traditional pub in Marylebone that has been a local favourite for generations. It is a historic place with the kind of warm, easy welcome that keeps regulars coming back. Inside you will find the charm of a classic British pub. There is a good selection of real ales, craft beers and fine wines, so a pint of lager or a glass of something more considered are both covered. The kitchen turns out traditional pub food too, including hearty pies, burgers, and fish and chips.

SO FRENCH Café + Épicerie opened at 21 Seymour Place in 2018 and has been serving Marylebone since. The founder, trained as an interior designer, restored the space into something relaxed and welcoming. Expect freshly baked viennoiseries, a classic Croque-Monsieur, artisan coffees, carefully chosen teas and hot chocolate, sold alongside a selection of French pantry staples. The place works as both café and merchant, with breakfast and lunch served daily. Products are sourced from small French producers, many carrying the EPV label, and the café has earned good reviews for its warm service and steady food quality. As an épicerie it stocks rarer, authentic French goods, with ingredients and items chosen with care. The Marylebone setting suits it, and it offers a genuine taste of France in London.

KK Studio Marylebone is a nail salon in Marylebone, London, with a careful approach built around quality products and proper technique. The work covers nail shaping, cuticle care and polish application, and the studio has earned a name locally for precise, professional results. Manicures, gel polish and nail extensions are all part of the offering, in a welcoming space where the detail matters. Since opening, the studio has stuck to premium products for results that last, and the trained team keeps an eye on both the health and the look of the nails. The setting is friendly and stylish, and clients tend to leave feeling refreshed.