Top 5 Chocolate-y things to do in London
Top 5 Chocolate-y things to do in London
Fans of sweets and master chocolatiers need look no further than London for a mouth-watering holiday. Here are five fantastic chocolate-y things to do which don't require a Willy Wonka golden ticket when you’re in our great capital!
Charbonnel et Walker
Start your mouth-watering 'London chocolate trail' at Charbonnel et Walker. The company, was established in 1875, and is one of Britain's earliest chocolate producers. Their first shop opened at 173 New Bond Street in London’s opulent Mayfair district. Today you’ll find the shop still open for business.
Rococo Chocolate
Rococo Chocolate on King's Road is a more recent addition to the family of chocolate attractions. Its founder, Chantal Coady, has written three books about chocolate and founded The Chocolate Society. Rococo aims to ‘give you a chocolate experience that is positively healthy, fun and guilt free.’
L’Artisan du Chocolat
The highly acclaimed L’Artisan du Chocolat can be found in Lower Sloane Street and is famous for its exotically flavoured creations such as green cardamon, lapsang souchong, basil and lime and tobacco. And don’t miss one of their exquisite tasting events.
The Chocolate Society
The Chocolate Society has a shop in Shepherd’s Market and on Elizabeth Street, where they also have a café making their own delicious chocolate brownies, ice cream and milkshakes. You’ll find superb seasonal chocolates and confectionary such as moulded Santas, Easter Eggs and marron glacé.
Prestat
Prestat, established in 1902, is one of London’s most prestigious chocolatiers and appointed as purveyors of chocolates to Her Majesty The Queen. Famous for being mentioned in Roald Dahl’s books, you can visit them at their St James’s Shop in Princes Arcade.
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London is truly a chocoholic’s paradise. And if this ‘fantastic five’ chocolate tour isn’t enough for you, don’t forget to check out the exquisite range of chocolates offered at department stores such as Harrods, Selfridges and Fortnum & Mason.