Classic British Shops

Singular shops, makers and British institutions worth travelling for. Unique gifts for others, and perfect gifts to yourself.

Tell us what we can do better, or what you’re trying to discover.

Charbonnel et Walker

Bond Street chocolatier since 1875, in the Royal Arcade, still hand-filling its rose and violet creams.

Food & drinkTrading before 1900Royal Warrant

Photo by Gryffindor, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons

Also in Desserts & Gelato.

Madame Charbonnel came from a Parisian chocolate house at the encouragement of Edward VII, then Prince of Wales, and went into partnership with Mrs Walker. The firm has held a royal warrant since.

The pink champagne truffles are the famous ones and the rose and violet creams are the ones worth taking home. The shop is in the Royal Arcade, which is worth walking through anyway.

Where
1 Royal Arcade, W1S 4BT
Nearest station
Green Park · 4 min walk

Hours

Monday10:00 – 18:30
Tuesday10:00 – 18:30
Wednesday10:00 – 18:30
Thursday10:00 – 18:30
Friday10:00 – 18:30
Saturday10:00 – 18:30
Sunday12:00 – 17:00

Hours from the page that lists them, checked 11 September 2026.

NearbyClassic British Shops

NearbyOther Categories

See more nearby listings

Submit a correction for this listing.

Data is compiled from public sources including OpenStreetMap, under the ODbL. Hours change often, so check before making a journey.

Which area are you in?