Generally Harvey Nichols is what it promises. Posh and expensive. People who go there are quite stiff and take themselves very seriously:)

Their bar is not bad, mudslide cocktail was delicious but the staff ignored me when i was waiting on my own for someone, maybe I just wasn't hitting 50 so they thought I am not carrying Amex in my pocket so why bother??

The interior is fairly basic and if you didn't have to use a lift to get there you'd never gues you are in the fifth floor. This place is a total proof that some people love to go places just because they are expensive, nothing else.

I think this is the defining designer store in the London & UK. The place to come to get designer clothes for men and women. Also renowned for its Food Foor - where you can pick up "deli items", wines as well as fresh fruit & vegetables. Often overlooked is the fact there are other departments in store ncluding homewares, Audio Visual & stationery. Although these are modest compared to other dept stores.

There are also some nice places to stop & relax. Fifth Floor (restaurant/bar on the, erm, 5th floor) is a dining/drinking institution in the "monied" world - enjoy the experience of high earners checking each other out! There's also a Yo!Sushi concession and a few other cafes.

One service worth using is the Personal Shopper - its free & really cuts to the chase (especially when I'm looking for gift recommendations).

A long-standing London institution, in the past few years the brand has expanded & one store has become 5 with outlets in Edinburgh, Leeds, Manchester, Birmingham & Dublin.

It is easy to overlook Harvey Nichols; smaller than both Harrods and Selfridges, I sometimes forget myself to check it out. Well I think it is well worth regular visits. The selection of designers is more edgy and inspired than other stores, the displays are more imaginative. Staff could be more helpful. Restaurant also well worth a stop; it is a bit expensive but the food is lovely. I also love their shop windows.