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The History of King Street
King Street is steeped in history and cultural significance. Home to the area’s oldest surviving building at 43 King Street, the street played a key role in Covent Garden’s commercial evolution, with shops first recorded in 1667 and a coffee house established by Bedford Street in 1691.
Over time, King Street became a thriving centre for tailors, cabinet-makers, and booksellers, later attracting trades linked to art, journalism, and theatre. The street also celebrates notable figures through its blue plaques, including the National Sporting Club (1891–1929), which helped establish boxing in Britain and was founded by John Fleming and A.F. “Peggy” Bettinson at 43 King Street—now Galleria Melissa. Another plaque honours composer Thomas Augustine Arne, best known for ‘Rule, Britannia!’, who lived at 31 King Street and was a leading figure in British theatre music during the 18th century.
Visitors to King’s Street can experiences luxury boutiques alongside some fine dining establishments like clos Maggiore. It is also home to the Iconic Covent Garen Apple store that has events such as product launches and free workshops.
The Best of Beauty
King Street in Covent Garden has become a hub for luxury beauty and fragrance, with standout, globally-renowned brands. Australian skincare brand Aesop offers their collection of botanical-inspired skin, hair and body formulations, while NARS showcases their cult makeup products, perfect for everyday to full glam!
Just steps away, Diptyque enchants visitors with their Parisian home scents, candles and fragrances and Creed brings their centuries of fragrance heritage with it's refined perfumes. British fragrance brand, Jo Malone London offers simple, elegant colognes, candles, bath and body products alongside their scent pairing and layering philosophy.
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Glossier's First International Store
Founded in 2014, Glossier are renowned for their makeup products designed with your real beauty routine in mind. Situated on King Street, the Covent Garden store is the brand's first international flagship where you’ll find the full range of skincare, makeup, body care, and fragrance.
Dining on King Street
Boasting a mix of Parisian charm, elegance and variety, there's something for everyone to enjoy in King Street's dining scene. Bringing a lively all-American touch, Maxwell's offers a menu brimming with juicy burgers, sizzling fajitas, succulent steaks, fresh salads, and classic club sandwiches. Palm Court Brasserie evokes the timeless glamour of a Parisian brasserie with a menu of classic French dishes, while renowned tea-house Mariage Frères offers the largest collection of teas in the world, from vintage and rare to fruit and herbal.
Known as 'London's most romantic restaurant' and styled on the beautiful country inns of Tuscany, Clos Maggiore's exquisite menu matches the restaurant's elegant surroundings.
Fashion on King Street
Discover your favourite brands on King Street from Parisian elegance to menswear classics and performance wear.
Sandro
Parisian fashion label offering chic, contemporary clothing.
Polo Ralph Lauren
Fashion brand famous for their classic preppy style.
Arc'teryx
Performance-driven eyewear and apparel brand famous for their sports technology.
BA&SH
Parisian womenswear brand offering feminine pieces with a modern, effortless style.
Hackett
British menswear brand renowned for their refined tailoring.
Reformation
Sustainable womenswear brand creating trend-forward pieces and stunning event wear.
Oakley
Performance-driven eyewear and apparel brand famous for their sports technology.
Dining on King Street
Jewellery brand Mejuri has redefined fine jewellery for the new generation, with accessible 14k gold and diamonds, made for daily wear. Discover their pieces in the King Street store from statement-making rings and bold chains to wear-with-everything hoops.
The store is also the perfect spot in Covent Garden for a personalised piercing experience, Mejuri has a curated selection of 14k solid gold lobe and cartilage jewellery to curate your dream ear!
