If you asked me about Baker Street a few years back, I would instantly reply 'Sherlock Holmes' - you know, the infamous fictional detective who never seems to grow old I would also think of the street as being a residential playground for the more elite, upper classes. However, you ask me today and it's a totally different story. Baker Street is actually now incredibly commercialised, jam-packed full of contemporary, designer boutiques and upmarket restaurants / bars - a far cry away from its appearance back in Victorian Britain.
It was really the whole Sherlock phenomenon that kick-started the change in Baker Street, particularly when the TV series and films hit our screens. There has also been a number of notable residents; such as, the first permanent exhibition of Madame Tussauds Waxworks, The Beetles' Apple Boutique, the head office for top department store Marks and Spencer, the Prime Minister William Pitt and the much loved British singer, Dusty Springfield.
Interestingly, Sherlock isn't the only fictional character synonymous to Baker Street; we also have Basil the Great Mouse Detective, Danger Mouse and Sexton Blake. In popular culture, the 2008 film 'The Bank Job' was imagined from the 1971 robbery of Lloyds Bank in Baker Street: not forgetting the pop sensations, The Rolling Stones and Madness, both of whom make reference to the street in their songs "Some Girls" and "We Are London".
One of the most exciting emergences from Baker Street as of late is the number of fine dining restaurants / excellent eateries. For me, my absolute favourite has to be Base. The Base Bistro and Bar serves outstanding French cuisine, with a modern British twist. For something a little spicier, I would also recommend Indali Lounge. Indali provides a range of wholesome dishes that are cooked healthily - not something you can always be rest assured of when tucking in to a good old curry.
And if you think the top of the picks end here then think again, the list is seriously endless. Lulivo for a start is by far one of the best Italian restaurants I have ever had the pleasure in dining in: with tantalising house wines to die for, every dish is mouthwateringly good. Let's also not forget the Sherlock Grill at the Park Plaza hotel, also situated on Baker street. The intimate, aptly named eatery again serves something a little different: renowned for its Mediterranean-influenced signature dishes, Sherlock Grill not only uses fresh ingredients at every turn, but also cooks openly on a charcoal grill and mesquite wood burning oven situated in the centre of the chic dining room.
One of the main appeals with Baker Street is its central location that's within walking distance from Oxford Street, Marylebone, Regents Park and Mayfair. Furthermore, Sherlock Holmes is not the only intrigue in the area. In fact, there are many other buildings and streets that are of equal economic and historic importance. Whilst in the area, why not also try a visit to one of the best International private members' clubs of all time, Home House. Built in the eighteenth century, Home House comprises of three grand Georgian town houses, each with their own individual character and style.
It was really the whole Sherlock phenomenon that kick-started the change in Baker Street, particularly when the TV series and films hit our screens. There has also been a number of notable residents; such as, the first permanent exhibition of Madame Tussauds Waxworks, The Beetles' Apple Boutique, the head office for top department store Marks and Spencer, the Prime Minister William Pitt and the much loved British singer, Dusty Springfield.
Interestingly, Sherlock isn't the only fictional character synonymous to Baker Street; we also have Basil the Great Mouse Detective, Danger Mouse and Sexton Blake. In popular culture, the 2008 film 'The Bank Job' was imagined from the 1971 robbery of Lloyds Bank in Baker Street: not forgetting the pop sensations, The Rolling Stones and Madness, both of whom make reference to the street in their songs "Some Girls" and "We Are London".
One of the most exciting emergences from Baker Street as of late is the number of fine dining restaurants / excellent eateries. For me, my absolute favourite has to be Base. The Base Bistro and Bar serves outstanding French cuisine, with a modern British twist. For something a little spicier, I would also recommend Indali Lounge. Indali provides a range of wholesome dishes that are cooked healthily - not something you can always be rest assured of when tucking in to a good old curry.
And if you think the top of the picks end here then think again, the list is seriously endless. Lulivo for a start is by far one of the best Italian restaurants I have ever had the pleasure in dining in: with tantalising house wines to die for, every dish is mouthwateringly good. Let's also not forget the Sherlock Grill at the Park Plaza hotel, also situated on Baker street. The intimate, aptly named eatery again serves something a little different: renowned for its Mediterranean-influenced signature dishes, Sherlock Grill not only uses fresh ingredients at every turn, but also cooks openly on a charcoal grill and mesquite wood burning oven situated in the centre of the chic dining room.
One of the main appeals with Baker Street is its central location that's within walking distance from Oxford Street, Marylebone, Regents Park and Mayfair. Furthermore, Sherlock Holmes is not the only intrigue in the area. In fact, there are many other buildings and streets that are of equal economic and historic importance. Whilst in the area, why not also try a visit to one of the best International private members' clubs of all time, Home House. Built in the eighteenth century, Home House comprises of three grand Georgian town houses, each with their own individual character and style.
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And each of those three grand houses is home to Baker Street restaurants. Home House is a private members club in the heart of London, for people from all over the world to dine in style, bedrooms, bars, and restaurants like the decadent House 19 Restaurant.
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