Valerie Messika on her favourite spots in Chelsea

Words by
Sphere Life

25th July 2018

Valerie Messika, founder and creative director of eponymous French jewellery brand Messika, shares her favourite haunts in Chelsea when business brings her to London

Messika
Blakes Hotel 

33 Roland Gardens, SW7 3PF

Known as the “couture” hotel, Blakes is the perfect place to stay in London. The service is impeccable and always very thoughtful.

blakeshotels.com

Victoria & Albert Museum

Cromwell Road, SW7 2RL

As an art lover, I always take time to visit the V&A and stop for a tea in its café.

vam.ac.uk

Ushvani Spa

1 Cadogan Gardens, SW3 2RJ

This beautiful hidden spa offers a real moment of relaxation. The service is wonderful with incredible massages and body treatments.

ushvani.com

Saatchi London Gallery

Duke of York’s HQ, SW3 4RY

I love going to this tranquil contemporary art gallery and always discover new and exciting artists.

saatchigallery.com

Chelsea Physic Garden

66 Royal Hospital Road, SW3 4HS

I really enjoy walking in Chelsea and exploring hidden places. The Chelsea Physic Garden, one of the oldest gardens in England,lets you be surrounded by nature.

chelseaphysicgarden.co.uk

Bluebird

350 King’s Road, SW3 5UU

What I love about Bluebird is that you can have whatever you want, at any time. I love sitting in the courtyard while enjoying a coffee with a magazine.

bluebird-restaurant.co.uk

Gaucho Sloane 

89 Sloane Avenue, SW3 3DX

This restaurant is one of my favourites. I love the way it brings distinct and authentic Argentinian flavours to its food and drink.

gauchorestaurants.com/restaurants/sloane

Restaurant Ours 

264 Brompton Road, SW3 2AS

I was enchanted by this restaurant and love its concept – bringing the outside in.

restaurant-ours.com

Baar & Bass

336 King’s Road, SW3 5UR

This exciting boutique has an eclectic mix of fashion and lifestyle and has introduced me to new designers and exclusive brands

baarandbass.com