London’s Best Chocolate Shops

Chocolate fans would agree that there is something unique and even spiritual about chocolate – beyond any mortal pleasure.

Artisan Du Chocolat

A chocolate haven which has been driven by founder Gerard Coleman whose passion and taste pays homage to chocolate and those who dedicate their lives to growing it.  Each piece is jewel like in its presentation from truffles, to chocolate pearls, all exquisitely boxed and wrapped.

 

Address: 81 Westbourne Grove, London W2 4UL
Tel: 0845 270 6996  Website: www.artisanduchocolat.com/
Nearest tube station: Bayswater

Choccywoccydoodah

As wacky and wonderful as the name suggests, with luscious, luxury chocolate everything.  A visual feast of over the top creative masterpieces which taste as delicious as they look.  A chocolate lover’s haven.

 

Address: 30-32 Foubert’s Place, London W1F 7PS
Tel: 0207 734 9713  Website: www.choccywoccydoodah.com/
Nearest tube station: Oxford Circus

Melt

Since 2006, Melt has been producing delicious chocolates which are made and sold on the premises. Their milk chocolate lollipops with Celia Birtwell’s Dinky cat are all the rage among the Notting Hills set.

 

Address: 59 Ledbury Road, London W11 2AA
Tel: 0207 727 5030  Website: www.meltchocolates.com/
Nearest tube station: Notting Hill Gate

Paul A. Young Fine Chocolates

The man behind the chocolate, Paul Young has a feel for what good chocolate should be.  Hand made with experimental flavour combinations, Paul continues to develop the unique and original.  Watch his star rise.

 

Address: 143 Wardour Street, London W1F 8WA  Tel: 0207 437 0011  Website: www.paulayoung.co.uk/
Nearest tube station: Oxford Circus

Rococo Chocolates Belgravia

Chocolate sardines, cats with attitude, pigs, cows and crocodiles made with the finest quality chocolate, pleasing to the eye as well as taste, Rococo has a firmly established niche for style and quality chocolate. Completing the experience is some of the most beautifully designed packaging.  Perfect for gifts to give and receive.

Address: 5 Motcomb Street, London SW1X 8JU  Tel: 0207 245 0993 Website: www.rococochocolates.com/info/Belgravia
Nearest tube station: Knightsbridge

La Maison du Chocolat

La Maison du chocolate was one of the first Parisian boutiques dedicated solely to Chocolate.  French elegance and artisanship abound – what Hermes is to fashion, Maison du Chocolat is to chocolate.

 

Address: 46 Piccadilly, London W1J 0DS
Tel: 0207 287 8500  Website: www.lamaisonduchocolat.co.uk/
Nearest tube station: Piccadilly

Hotel Chocolat

Hotel Chocolat has over 70 shops in the UK. Their unique cocoa bar-café in their Covent Garden outlet lets the patrons sample chocolates made on site and helps them to buy them from their shop upstairs.

Must try: Champagne Cocktail

Address: 4 Monmouth Street, London WC2H 9HB
Tel: 0207 209 0659  Website: www.hotelchocolat.com/uk/  Nearest tube station: Covent Garden

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