Dover Street

51°30′32″N 0°08′34″W / 51.50889°N 0.14278°W / 51.50889; -0.14278

Dover Street
View of Dover Street looking northwards towards Grafton Street
NamesakeHenry Jermyn, 1st Baron Dover
Length0.1 mi (0.16 km)[1]
LocationMayfair, London
Postal codeW1
Nearest Tube stationLondon Underground Green Park
south endPiccadilly
51°30′27″N 0°08′29″W / 51.5075°N 0.1414°W / 51.5075; -0.1414
north endGrafton Street
51°30′33″N 0°08′35″W / 51.5093°N 0.1431°W / 51.5093; -0.1431
Construction
Construction start1683
Example of Georgian architecture in Dover Street
The Ritz Hotel is opposite Dover Street

Dover Street is a street in Mayfair, London. The street is notable for its Georgian architecture as well as the location of historic London clubs and hotels, which have been frequented by world leaders and historic figures in the arts. It also hosts a number of contemporary art galleries. An equestrian sculpture by Elisabeth Frink stands on the junction of Dover Street and Piccadilly, opposite the Ritz Hotel.

  1. ^ "Driving directions to Dover St". Google Maps. Retrieved 6 October 2013.