Our Store
Opposite the elegant Piccadilly Arcade on London's Jermyn Street, Bates is the perfect blend of style and tradition, with iconic patrons including David Beckham, Jason Statham, and the late, great David Bowie. Each Bates hat contains a timeless versatility, thanks to designs perfected by generations of expert milliners. Our hats are made to last through weather, wear, and time. Top hats, flat caps, deerstalkers, fedoras, trilbies, panamas, boaters and angling hats, in all sorts of grades, finishes and fabrics, are here for the trying.
Flat Caps
With a history stretching back centuries, the flat cap is a mainstay of British country dresswear. Discover our extensive range of styles in an exquisite array of woven fabrics.
Visit Us
Located inside the Hilditch & Key store on the famous Jermyn Street - pay us a visit to see explore our hats and learn about our services.
Our History
The Story of Bates
During the closing years of the 19th century, Edward Bates opened up a hat shop on Sloane Street. In short order, however, he had moved to the centre of the well-dressed gentleman’s world, Jermyn Street in St James’, where it has maintained a presence since 1898. After many years of successful business, Bates moved to Hilditch & Key, and is now settled in its new premises alongside the shirtmaker.
Classic Hats
From timeless fedoras and stylish trilbies to elegant top hats, we offer a variety of styles that have stood the test of time.
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