Despite its central London location, Marylebone offers a charming neighbourhood feel. Ideal for those looking to explore beyond the usual tourist trail, it is best discovered without a rigid itinerary, allowing time to discover its independent cafés, acclaimed restaurants, art galleries and elegant boutiques.

If you're looking for things to do in Marylebone, consider this your Marylebone guide to discovering the neighbourhood like a local, inspired by the places Living Rooms founder and London resident Tracy Lowy returns to time and again.

All recommendations are within easy walking distance of Living Rooms’ Marylebone luxury serviced apartments, making it easy to explore the neighbourhood, whether you're here for a weekend or an extended stay.

First things first: the coffee run. Just moments from Marylebone High Street, head to Chiltern Street, where you'll find Monocle Café, one of the best cafés in Marylebone. It's a favourite among the local creative community, and is an extension of the Monocle magazine brand, combining its signature design-led aesthetic with premium speciality coffee in a calm, thoughtfully curated setting.

Another local favourite is WatchHouse on New Cavendish Street. Its set within beautifully designed interiors inspired by Marylebone’s architectural character and is known for its ethically sourced speciality coffee and refined, ingredient-led dishes.

Shopping in Marylebone offers a more considered experience than browsing the nearby flagship stores of Oxford Circus, with one of the neighbourhood's greatest draws being its carefully curated collection of independent boutiques.

Start your shopping stroll at Mouki Mou, a boutique that celebrates craft-focused independent designers. Inside, you'll find a carefully curated collection of clothing, jewellery, ceramics and homeware, with every piece chosen for its quality and unique character.

Whilst on Chiltern Street, stop by Labour and Wait, a thoughtful homeware and lifestyle store dedicated to quality items for everyday living. You’ll find everything from traditional hardware and kitchenware to clothing and stationery, with every item championing functionality and longevity.

For impeccable British tailoring, visit Casely-Hayford. Founded by Joe Casely-Hayford and now led by his son Charlie, the luxury menswear brand is celebrated for combining traditional craftsmanship with contemporary design, including both ready-to-wear collections and made-to-measure services.

Close by, you’ll find Bella Freud, a designer boutique renowned for its iconic knitwear worn by style icons from Kate Moss to Jane Birkin. Alongside its womenswear and menswear, you'll also find beautifully curated homeware and gift collections.

Close to Chiltern Street, Incubator Gallery offers a welcoming introduction to London's contemporary art scene. Open from Thursday to Sunday and free to visit, the gallery showcases a changing programme of exhibitions by emerging artists, giving visitors the chance to discover new creative talent with every visit.

Just a short walk away is the Marylebone Musuem, The Wallace Collection. Housed in Hertford House, the former London townhouse of the Marquesses of Hertford, it displays the remarkable collection assembled by the first four Marquesses of Hertford and Sir Richard Wallace. The museum is renowned for its Old Master paintings, 18th-century French furniture, Sèvres porcelain, sculpture, and collections of arms and armour.

Hungry? Head to Moxon Street for lunch at La Fromagerie. From specialist cheese shop to an award-winning London institution, this Marylebone lunch spot is renowned for its walk-in cheese rooms, expert cheesemongers, carefully sourced seasonal produce, and of course, its café, which serves a daily changing menu of seasonal dishes. Choose from fresh soups, savoury tarts, toasted sandwiches, charcuterie boards and fresh salads.

One of the best lunch spots on Marylebone High Street is Granger & Co, the Australian-inspired restaurant founded by Bill Granger. Known for its bright interiors and fresh seasonal cooking, it serves an all-day menu of salads, grain bowls, sandwiches and seasonal plates, including its signature dishes of ricotta hotcakes and Bill's famously creamy scrambled eggs.

Marylebone offers several go-to destinations for high-quality seasonal produce and artisan ingredients. On Marylebone High Street, Bailey & Sage is a local favourite, offering everything from seasonal fruit and vegetables to artisan cheeses, carefully selected wines, and pantry essentials.

If you're visiting on a Sunday, make time for the Marylebone Farmers' Market on Aybrook Street. Here, local farmers and artisan producers sell seasonal fruit and vegetables, freshly baked bread, cheeses, flowers and handmade goods, making it the ideal place to pick up some local ingredients, or just to simply soak up the neighbourhood atmosphere.

Intimate and relaxed, Marylebone's evening dining scene is defined by its elegant neighbourhood atmosphere – a contrast to the bustling streets of nearby Soho. The neighbourhood offers an exceptional range of dining experiences, from Michelin-starred tasting menus to bistros and wine bars.

Contemporary restaurant Kudu brings South African braai traditions to Marylebone, combining open-fire cooking with modern European cuisine and seasonal ingredients. Upstairs, the Smokey Kudu cocktail bar provides an intimate setting for a pre-dinner aperitif or a late-evening nightcap.

An iconic name in British dining, St. JOHN is renowned for its pioneering nose-to-tail philosophy and focus on seasonal, ingredient-led cooking. Its Marylebone restaurant serves a daily changing menu in a characteristically understated setting.

For fine dining in Marylebone, Michelin-starred restaurant AngloThai combines the finest British seasonal ingredients with the vibrant flavours, recipes and cooking techniques of Thailand, creating one of London's most exciting dining experiences.

If you're in the mood for Indian cuisine, Trishna is a Marylebone favourite. Renowned for its refined coastal dishes inspired by south-west India and thoughtfully curated wine list, it makes for an elegant choice for dinner.

Whether you’re visiting for a weekend, an extended stay or a work project, Living Rooms offers four distinctive residences across Marylebone, each located moments from acclaimed restaurants, independent boutiques and cultural attractions.

Our luxury serviced apartments in Marylebone are thoughtfully designed to reflect the character of its surroundings, combining the privacy of home with the reassurance of discreet hospitality.

Nestled within a peaceful cobbled street, Weymouth Mews is a quiet residential retreat just moments from Marylebone High Street. For those seeking elegant period character, 56 Welbeck Street pairs Victorian architecture with contemporary British interiors.

74–78 Marylebone Lane places you at the heart of one of London’s most vibrant village neighbourhoods, while 65 Harley Street offers beautifully restored apartments particularly suited to medical stays, balancing comfort, wellbeing and privacy.

Wherever you choose to stay, you’ll find yourself perfectly placed to experience Marylebone like a local. To find your Marylebone home, enquire with our team.

This local guide to Marylebone is just the starting point for discovering one of London’s most charismatic neighbourhoods. Inspired by our favourite local finds, we’ve also created a detailed Marylebone guide, bringing together hand-picked cafés, restaurants, boutiques and cultural attractions to help you plan your visit. View your local guide here.