James Amos is part of the sixth generation of family members to work for luxury jewellers Boodles. He managed its Harrods boutique and Dublin shop before becoming Boodles’ Marketing Director.
Boodles' James Amos on his must-visit places in Mayfair
Words by
Sphere Life
15th May 2018
As Boodles' marketing director, James Amos knows the ins and outs of Mayfair, the area home to the Boodles flagship store. Here are his favourite places to visit
Isabel
26 Albemarle Street, W1S 4HY
A great spot for breakfast. I always have scrambled eggs with smoked salmon and a flat white. They know me so well that I don’t even need to order! isabelw1.london
Justerini & Brooks
61 St James’s Street, SW1A 1LZ
I like to buy the Château Beaumont from here — in particular magnums from 2010 — my friends know they’ll only be served this when they come for dinner at my house. justerinis.com
Pollen Street Social
8-10 Pollen Street, W1S 1NQ
I come here with friends. You order three courses and end up with seven thanks to their “amuse bouches” — each course is a work of art. pollenstreetsocial.com
Mr Fogg’s Residence
15 Bruton Lane, W1J 6JD
I love drinking a “Spicy Rupee” here with the owner, Charlie Gilkes, an old friend. mr-foggs.com/residence
Fortnum & Mason
181 Piccadilly, W1A 1ER
It solves my Christmas present dilemmas year in, year out. fortnumandmason.com
Paxton & Whitfield
93 Jermyn Street, SW1Y 6JE
We love their cheese and gave Christmas hampers to some of our customers. I particularly like their truffle brie. paxtonandwhitfield.co.uk
The American Bar
The Stafford, 16-18 St James’s Place, SW1A 1NJ
A perfect cross between an English pub and a gentleman’s club, but without the airs and graces. thestaffordlondon.com/the-american-bar
William Evans
67a St James’s Street, SW1A 1PH
They look after my lovely old gun — it has a habit of going wrong at key moments during the season — and offer a fantastic service. williamevans.com
The Barber Shop on Mill Street
2 Mill Street, W1S 2AT
My uncle, Michael Wainwright, who is the MD of Boodles, and I come here. barbersonmillstreet.com
George Cleverley
13 The Royal Arcade, Old Bond Street, W1S 4SL
I’m not a customer yet, but I’ve been eyeing up their brown leather loafers. georgecleverley.com
