A pedestrian arcade, with smart uniform shop fronts under a glazed roof, has always been a luxury retail location. It is patrolled by Burlington Arcade Beadles in traditional uniforms including top hats and frockcoats.
The original beadles were all former members of Lord George Cavendish's regiment, the 10th Hussars. Present tenants include a range of clothing, footwear and accessory shops, art and antique dealers and the jewellers and dealers in antique silver for which the Arcade is best known.