Harrods Shopping Center

Located right outside the Knightsbridge tube station, Harrods has long been a bastion of style and taste in London.  It's a destination for fashionistas and the wealthy, as well as tourists who stop in to gawk.  It is also the 2nd most visited place in London.

While browsing through the luxury watche and opulent perfume halls, don't miss the food halls.

Take a gander at the amazing and sometimes obscure produce and meats all set in a Wedgewood clad, ornate early turn of the century decor which has clearly been painstakingly restored. Have your choice of sushi at the bar, or tuck in to a meal at one of the many eateries on the floor.  

You don't have to spend eight pounds on a mini box of wild strawberries to enjoy the experience, although it might be hard to leave without buying a selection of chocolates or a souvenier tin of tea.  

The Harrods food halls are a reflection of the general opulence of the store, and as strange as it might seem, you can easily let an hour slip by while admiring the selection.

Charles Henry Harrod was an established grocer and tea-merchant before he bought a small store in Knightsbridge in 1849. Harrod and his son ensured the success of their business with an unusually high level of service and meticulous attention to detail. These qualities combined with the increasing affluence of the Knightsbridge area meant that the store was soon able to expand.

Harrods was made a public limited company in 1889. The store now employed more than 200 staff and expanded from selling only groceries- they now sold furniture, perfumes and jewellery.

In 1902 the first section of the famous Brompton Road frontage was completed. Under the guidance of managing director Richard Burbidge Harrods had grown to the largest store in London. There were more than 2000 employees and the store now boasted 91 departments. It was at this time that Harrods adopted its motto ‘Everything for Everybody, Everywhere’ to reflect it’s now massive range of products on offer'. Harrod introduced telephone sales and became the most popular department store in the country.

Harrods at night

In 1959 Harrods was acquired by House of Fraser. The store continued to grow upwards and outwards, enveloping neighbouring buildings and converting upper floors into retail space.

Harrods Shopping Bag

LOCATION

87-135 Brompton Road, Knightsbridge, London SW1X 0LZ
The nearest tube is Knightsbridge (Piccadilly Line)

OPENING HOURS

Harrods Knightsbridge store is open Monday to Saturday (including Bank Holidays), 10am – 8pm, and from 11.30am – 6pm on Sundays (browsing only from 11.30am -12 noon). Harrods and Harrods 102 are closed on Christmas Day and Easter Sunday.