Address: Burlington Arcade 51 Piccadilly, London W1J 0QJ
Set Up:
The Burlington Arcade is a shopping institution in London. It’s one long covered shopping arcade that stretches 196 yards. There are no public toilets but if you ask one of the beadles (a patrol officer easy to spot in traditional uniform, top hat and frock) nicely they should be able to accommodate you.
Whilst Bond himself has never been here in film, you will find many of the Bond brands housed under this arcade. N.Peal is at the top entrance, you have Crockett & Jones and Globetrotter that will have James Bond concessions on display. There is a pop-up Bollinger Bar but at the time of writing this (NOV ’23) it’s unclear whether they have the Bond paraphernalia on display. But do check upstairs.
Burlington Arcade was also festooned with Bond posters and campaigns to earmark the 60th anniversary of the movies franchise. Both Rory Kinnear and Michael G. Wilson were present to kick off the celebrations.
Nearest Bond Location: Sotheby’s, 34-35 New Bond St, London W1A 2AA / Octopussy
Close by Pint: The Burlington Arms: (21 Old Burlington St, London W1S 2JL) delivers a serviceable pint but nothing to write home about. Recommendations welcome.
