Townhouse

Townhouse is a luxury nail salon on Slingsby Place, set within St Martin's Courtyard off Long Acre in Covent Garden. It sits between Covent Garden and Leicester Square Underground stations and is one of the salons of Townhouse Group, a British nail brand with branches across London, including Fitzrovia and Harrods, and studios in Los Angeles and New York.

The brand has built its name on gel manicures, pedicures, gel nails and extensions carried out by its own nail artists, and it publishes a nail art lookbook and colour library so clients can choose a design before they arrive. Townhouse also produces its own polish range, the Flawless collection, and runs a rewards scheme, a refer-a-friend programme and group packages for private and external events.

Luxury nail salon in Covent Garden for gel manicures and extensions

The Covent Garden salon describes itself as a retreat for those seeking the finest in manicures, pedicures, gel nails and extensions, with a service built around bespoke nail art. The courtyard setting is pedestrianised and quieter than the streets around the Piazza, which suits an appointment-led salon.

What to expect on a visit

Opening hours run 9am to 8pm Monday to Wednesday, 9am to 9pm on Thursday and Friday, 9am to 8pm on Saturday and 10am to 7pm on Sunday, so an early appointment before work is possible. Booking is online, and St Martin's Courtyard has cafes and restaurants for before or after. Townhouse is one of several nail salons in Covent Garden; for a smaller independent nearby, Lalux Nails on Betterton Street is a few minutes' walk.