Shopping in Drury Lane, Solihull
The heart of Solihull Drury Lane & Mell Square
Isn’t it time you discovered Drury Lane?
Anyone who shops in Solihull knows what a fantastic mix of high street names and independent stores there are.
But if you head to Drury Lane, just off Mell Square, you’ll find some hidden gems and the best independent boutiques and shops in the town.
Turn left at the Post Office, heading towards House of Fraser, and you will discover tucked away some of the best kept secrets in Solihull.
From the finest cup of coffee and freshly-made paninis to exclusive, high-end designer wear for classic dressers or those wanting the hottest looks, Drury Lane has everything the discerning shopper needs.
Gant offers smart wear for men who love American tailoring, beautifully-cut shirts and casual rugby tops, chinos and blazers with a dash of panache, while Madeleine Ann is a friendly and stylish boutique for women that stocks top end designer ranges you won’t find anywhere else in the West Midlands. Clients are guaranteed a personal shopping experience like no other.
Slick sister stores So Serene and Serene Order are the boutiques to head for if you want smart, classic designer looks or labels that will make you stand out from the crowd. Take a leaf out of celebrities’ style books and enhance your wardrobe with Dior, McQ by Alexander McQueen, True Religion and Donna Karan.
Smart spectacle wearers should head to Perspectives Designer Opticians, where you can pick up exclusive designs from Tiffany and Co, Gucci, Chanel and Prada, fabulous rimless designs and all your contact lens needs.
After all that shopping, where better to relax than Cappuccino Café and Deli, where you can enjoy the best coffee and tea in town, made-to-order lunches and snacks and mouth-watering cakes from a local cakemaker. If that isn’t enough, you can also pick up some amazing goodies from its deli counter to take home.
Isn’t it time you discovered Drury Lane?
Gant
48 Drury Lane 0121 711 7467
www.gantuk.com
Gant is a lifestyle brand with an American sportswear heritage, offering modern high quality casualwear with a European touch.
The company’s values are based on it’s authentic American East Coast heritage, dating back to 1949. Today Gant is a true global lifestyle brand offering a full range including menswear, womenswear, kidswear, and homeware.
Perspective Designer Opticians
56 Drury Lane 0121 709 1000
www.perspectiveopticians.co.uk
Seeing beneath the surface is essential… to the health of your eyes
Perspective is Solihull’s award winning independent opticians, they are the first in Solihull to invest in a revolutionary piece of diagnostic equipment that can more easily and accurately detect a number of key eye conditions, such as glaucoma, age related macular degeneration (AMD) and diabetic retinopathy during a routine eye test. This piece of equipment is called a 3D Optical Coherence Tomography system (3D OCT), and was previously only used in hospital eye clinics.
“ I am extremely proud and excited that we can now provide the benefits of OCT scans to our patients. I have invested in OCT technology due to a growing feeling that if we could have scanned several patients straight away for hidden problems, rather than having to wait for their scans at hospital, more of their vision may have been saved. I strongly believe OCT will help me prevent vision loss for my patients.”
Dan Sanders – Optometrist & Director
Cappuccino Solihull
43 Drury Lane 0121 705 0164
www.cappuccinosolihull.co.uk
Have you tried Cappuccino Café and Delicatessen yet? From hearty breakfasts to an afternoon tea, Cappuccino Café in Drury Lane is the place to go for a relaxing break from the shopping or the office. Opened by Helen Paterson, who owned the Dorridge Deli for 16 years, last year, the café and delicatessen offers a range of mouth-watering cakes, freshly-made sandwiches, baguettes, paninis and wraps · all made to order · as well as speciality coffees, teas, fruit teas, hot chocolate and milk shakes.
Select from one of the daily specials, try a piping hot, home-made soup, or build your own ploughman’s lunch from the range of deli cheeses and cold meats from the chilled counter and top it off with a spoonful of delicious homemade coleslaw.
Whether you eat in, take away, or ring in your order for pick-up later in the day, you are guaranteed the freshest food, seven days a week.
The delicatessen stocks only the finest of produce, with many locally-sourced treats for food lovers. Delicious sponges, tray bakes, teacakes and scones are made by Solihull-based Jo’s Cakes, while the cooked turkey comes from Adlington Turkey Farm, Balsall Common.
Cheese lovers are well catered for with local cheeses such as Berkswell Ewes Milk and Fowlers of Earlswood complementing the English, Welsh and European varieties. If your favourite isn’t stocked – just ask Helen to find it for you.
You can also find homemade pies, pasties, sausage rolls and quiche made by Cappuccino’s own piemaker Sue, olives and sunblushed tomatoes, as well as meat, fish and vegetarian pâté.
Helen looks forward to welcoming you to Cappuccino Café soon.
madeleine ann
45 Drury Lane 0121 704 9454
www.madeleineann.co.uk
For a truly exclusive shopping experience, visit Madeleine Ann, where personal, friendly service really counts. With more than 30 years in the fashion business, Madeleine has built up a loyal customer following, with clients as far afield as Saudi Arabia choosing the store in Drury Lane to find the hottest new looks for all occasions.
Because the exquisite ranges are selected in the main from the best fashion shows in Milan, Madeleine’s discerning customers eagerly anticipate the newest collections every season, looking forward to selecting from the exclusive lines. The stylish boutique has top end designer ranges that you won’t find anywhere else in the West Midlands. These include the stunning new collections from such names as Alice Temperley, Fabiana Filippi, Armani Colleziona, Michael Kors and Piazza Sempione.
Every customer is guaranteed personal, one-to-one service and expert advice from the professional team of advisers, who will help you to find your perfect outfit and accessories for any occasion. The trusted personal shopping team not only listen to your requirements, they will instinctively know what looks will suit you and your shape to ensure you look stunning every day.
Visit Madeleine Ann for your spring-summer wardrobe and you will never look back.
Serene Order
48 Drury Lane 0121 711 7467
www.gantuk.com
Since moving from Touchwood to Drury Lane two year’s ago Serene Order has never looked back. “Coming to Drury Lane was the best decision we ever made” says owner Nad Ahmed. “We’re in a premium environment which feels discrete and exclusive but still buzzy. You just can’t get that in a corporate indoor shopping centre”.
Its worked out so well that last year Serene Order expanded into the store next door and opened up So Serene – featuring a concept store from Religion Clothing and a new denim room. Whilst both stores showcase established premium labels including McQ by Alexander McQueen through to Dior, alongside these sit more inexpensive but still directional brands so it’s possible to buy a few statement pieces during the season but then also drop in and pick up some fun, less expensive brands to top up and refresh your wardrobe without breaking the bank.
The store seeks out and supports young up and coming designers, especially those that hail from the Midlands region. Heartbreaker Club Clothing is one such label – a menswear line that was new to the store in 2011 and now rivals established menswear favourite such as Luke 1977 Clothing and Judas Sinned. At the other end of the scale, Daniele Alessandrini is one of many leading high-end brands sold exclusively by Serene Order in the Midlands and this is what this store continues to bring to Solihull shoppers season in, season out.
2012 is set to be an exciting year for the Serene sister stores on Drury Lane – with new labels including Custo Barcelona and Andy Warhol for kids, J Lindberg and Donna Karan for men and European Culture and Patrizia Pepe for women.
Mell Square
Situated in the heart of Solihull, Mell Square is your premier shopping destination with over 85 shops, cafés and restaurants which will satisfy your every retail need!
Department store giants BHS, Marks & Spencer and House of Fraser can all be found in this shopper’s haven so to kit out your kitchen, revamp your wardrobe or pick up some children’s essentials look no further.
An array of fabulous fashion houses adorn the streets of Solihull, with a huge selection of men’s clothing at stores including GANT, Burton, Moss and Swank and stylish women’s wear from Aspire, Dorothy Perkins and Katherine Draisey – you’ll be spoilt for choice when it comes to style.
Mell Square even houses an award-winning designer children’s clothing boutique, Bratz and Fat Face on Drury Lane has an amazing array of clothing for those who like to hit the outdoors in functional yet stylish attire.
For occasion and specialist purchases, the popular Brides of Solihull stocks beautiful designer wedding and bridesmaid’s dresses as well as a plethora of accessories for those organising their big day. Meanwhile the Castle Galleries displays original artwork from the country’s most original artists and for a little well-deserved pampering, there is a fantastic selection of spas including KCUK, Indigo Beauty Spa and the Jai Brow Bar.
For home essentials to furnishings – you’ll find everything you need at Mell Square’s wealth of furniture & accessories shops including Walnut & Weave, Textile Direct, Campbell Watson, Le Creuset and the exciting new Farrow and Ball showroom. Finally, finish off the day with a coffee break at Cappuccino or a sandwich at Segafredo in House of Fraser – the ideal way to refuel and show off your new purchases!
So there you have it, the many sides to Mell Square From food, fashion and furnishings to paintings and pampering – you’ll find everything you need at this high street oasis.
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