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Chestnut Bakery Bakery in St. James's, London

Closed · opens tomorrow 7am Hygiene 5 – Very good W1J 9ED
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Chestnut Bakery – bakery in St. James's, London
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Opening hours

Wed 23:45
Closed · opens tomorrow 7am
Monday7am – 9pm
Tuesday7am – 9pm
Wednesday Today7am – 9pm
Thursday7am – 9pm
Friday7am – 9pm
Saturday7am – 9pm
Sunday8am – 7pm

Open 7 days · about 95 hours a week. Bank holiday hours may differ.

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About this bakery

About Chestnut Bakery

Chestnut Bakery is a bakery in St. James's, London, found at 162 Piccadilly, W1J 9ED. It is a classic British high-street baker: think sausage rolls, pasties, iced buns and fresh bloomers.

Chestnut Bakery is open 7 days a week. It opens as early as 7am, handy for a pre-work loaf or coffee. Sunday trading makes it a useful weekend option. The Food Standards Agency register lists a hygiene rating of 5/5, awarded on 4 February 2025 by Westminster.

The nearest public transport is Green Park Underground station, about 4 minutes away on foot (0.1 mi). It is not the only option nearby: there are 8 more bakeries within a kilometre, so a bakery crawl is easily done. From central London it is roughly 0.5 mi away. On-site details we know about: takeaway available, indoor seating and accepts cash, debit cards, contactless, apple pay and google pay.

Information from OpenStreetMap, the Food Standards Agency and our own research. Suggest an edit.

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Menu highlights

Typical bakes for a bakery like this, with indicative prices.

Full menu

Savouries & Pasties

  • Minced beef and onion pie£2.60Seasoned minced beef and onion in proper gravy beneath a shortcrust lid.
  • Pork pie£2.75Hand-raised hot-water crust filled with coarsely seasoned pork and savoury jelly.
  • Cheese and onion pastyV£2.55Mature Cheddar, sweet onion and potato in a peppery shortcrust parcel.

Breads & Rolls

  • Seeded batch loafVVG£2.60Soft batch-baked loaf studded with sunflower, linseed and pumpkin seeds.
  • Farmhouse whiteVVG£3.00Deep, floured white loaf with a soft crumb that makes excellent toast.
  • Fruited teacakes (pack of 4)V£2.20Soft, lightly spiced teacakes packed with currants, best split and toasted.

Sandwiches & Filled Rolls

  • Tuna mayo and cucumber baguette£3.30Flaked tuna in mayonnaise with crunchy cucumber in a fresh white baguette.
  • Cheese and pickle sandwichV£2.85Mature Cheddar and tangy brown pickle layered on farmhouse white.
  • Ham salad roll£2.90Thick-cut ham with lettuce, tomato and cucumber in a soft white roll.

Usually busy

Estimate
6am9am12pm3pm6pm

Modelled from typical footfall for bakerys and this shop's opening hours – not live data.

Food hygiene rating

5 – Very good

Inspected4 February 2025
Local authorityWestminster
Food handlingGood
Cleanliness & premisesGood
Food safety managementVery good

Source: Food Standards Agency. A rating reflects hygiene standards on the day of inspection.

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Getting there

StationDistanceWalk
Green Park Underground0.1 mi4 min
Piccadilly Circus Underground0.3 mi7 min
Down Street Underground0.4 mi10 min

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Questions about Chestnut Bakery

What are Chestnut Bakery's opening hours?

Monday: 7am – 9pm; Tuesday: 7am – 9pm; Wednesday: 7am – 9pm; Thursday: 7am – 9pm; Friday: 7am – 9pm; Saturday: 7am – 9pm; Sunday: 8am – 7pm. Hours can change on bank holidays, so check before a special trip.

Is Chestnut Bakery open on Sundays?

Yes – on Sundays it opens 8am – 7pm.

What time does Chestnut Bakery open?

The earliest opening time in the week is 7am. On Monday it is 7am – 9pm.

Where is Chestnut Bakery?

Chestnut Bakery is at 162 Piccadilly, St. James's, London W1J 9ED. Use the map on this page or the Google Maps, Apple Maps or Waze buttons for turn-by-turn directions.

What is the nearest station to Chestnut Bakery?

Green Park is the closest, about 0.1 mi away – roughly a 4-minute walk.

What food hygiene rating does Chestnut Bakery have?

It holds a rating of 5 – Very good, from an inspection on 4 February 2025 by Westminster. Ratings are published by the Food Standards Agency.

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