The world's oldest hat shop, founded in 1676 and still run by the Lock family, in a Grade II* listed shop. Hats are fitted one-to-one; for top hats staff still use a 19th-century conformateur to map the head.
- Address
- 6 St James's Street, London SW1A 1EF
- Hours
- Mon-Sat 09:30-17:30; closed Sun (Google hours via Wanderlog, 2026-09)
- Best time to go
- Afternoon · About 20 min
- Price
- Price not verified
- Price level
- ££££
Details can change. Check hours and prices before you go.
Good to know
- The fitting is free; just walk in.
- The shop claims to have invented the bowler hat.