When Taylor Swift visits London, all eyes turn to where the singer is hanging out. While she manages to keep a relatively low profile, every now and then we get a tip-off about where she loves to go. Most recently, Swift was spotted leaving an iconic Mayfair institution…

1. Annabel’s

Celebrity gossip account, DeuxMoi, recently shared photos showing Taylor Swift at Annabel’s – one of Mayfair’s most iconic private members’ clubs. Rather than leaving through the eye-catching, famous facade out the front, the artist chose to make a subtler exit through a back or side door.

For the occasion, Swift opted for a lilac mini dress with metallic floral detailing, matching metallic stilettos and a glittery bag.

where: 46 Berkeley Square, London W1J 5AT
Website: www.annabels.co.uk

Other London spots Taylor loves

2. Chiltern Firehouse

While Chiltern Firehouse might be temporarily closed due to a recent fire, it’s a well-known favourite among A-listers visiting London, including Swift.

website: www.chilternfirehouse.com
WHERE: 1 Chiltern St, W1U 7PA

3. The Spaniards Inn

This beautiful 16th-century pub is one of Hampstead’s finest, and apparently the scene of her first date with Joe Alwyn. Where did these rumours originate? Who can say. But are they true? Again, we have no idea. But as they say, there’s no smoke without fire, so we’re pretty confident she had something to do with the place.

WHERE: Spaniards Rd, London NW3 7JJ
WEBSITE: www.thespaniardshampstead.com

4. Cece’s

Taylor was spotted at Casa Cruz, which has since rebranded to Cece’s, with an assembled posse of stars including Phoebe Waller-Bridge, Andrew Scott, Cara Delevingne and Kate Moss.

While we don’t know much about the new menu, or interior design, if it’s anything like Casa Cruz, it’s going to be fancy.

where: 123A Clarendon Rd, London W11 4JG
website: www.ceceslondon.com

5. Kentish Delight

Who says celebrities are out of touch? Turns out Taylor Swift is just like us, in that after a gig all she wants is a kebab. Her institution of choice is North London’s Kentish Delight, and she loves it so much she has reportedly placed a £450 order for her team to enjoy after her London gig.

The feeling is mutual, and they have a special Swift mural in place in the shop with a photo for proof.

where: 381 Kentish Town Rd, London NW5 2TJ

6. The Black Dog

In a case study that proves the absolute best marketing strategy for a pub is to just get a celebrity to drink there, The Black Dog has been under siege ever since Swift mentioned it in her latest album.

You may not be able to actually get a drink in the pub anymore due to the crowds, but you can buy some Black Dog x Taylor Swift merchandise, which is absolutely not an opportunistic cash grab.

where: 112 Vauxhall Walk, London SE11 5ER
website: www.theblackdogvauxhall.co.uk

7. Laylow

Continuing her quest to assemble the most incoherent group of celebrities in one place, Swift headed to the ironically named Laylow for a high-profile brunch with Cameron Diaz, Sacha Baron Cohen and Lena Dunham back in 2023.

where: 10 Golborne Rd, London W10 5pe
website: www.laylow.co.uk

8. Brixton

Can you picture Swift dancing to local DJs in Brixton Jamm, or discovering the hidden gems of Brixton Village? Either way, we have a handy roundup of Brixton’s best restaurants, some or all of which Swift may have visited.

9. The Savoy

Taylor Swift doesn’t have one hotel she returns to again and again – instead, she prefers to mix it up since she first started making the transatlantic journey. The Savoy is a particular favourite. She filmed part of her music video for End Game in one of its suites.

where: Strand, London WC2R 0EZ
website: www.thesavoylondon.com

10. Hampstead Heath

Maybe the place in London that Taylor Swift feels most attached to, she had a home here for years with her ex, Joe Alwyn. There are multiple mentions in her music, including most recently in the song Paper Rings, where she sings, “In the winter, in the icy outdoor pool. When you jumped in first, I went in too. I’m with you even if it makes me blue.”

Swifties claim this refers to the Hampstead ponds, but really an icy outdoor pool could refer to just about anywhere in the UK.


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