Kensington & Hyde Park
Dating to 1873, Church's is a byword for elegant craftsmanship, manufacturing shoes that ooze quality and may even last you a lifetime (if pampered). The…
Must-see shopping in London
Notting Hill & West London
Offers a large range of original, fine and historic Ukiyo-e ('pictures of the floating world') woodblock Japanese prints. Prices range from under £100 to…
The West End
Opened by Thomas Twining in 1706 and recently refurbished, the 'golden lion' tea shop is the oldest company in the capital still trading on the same site…
The West End
Prowler’s flagship Soho store is a gay shopping mecca selling books, magazines, clothes and ‘lifestyle accessories’ (with or without batteries). There’s…
The West End
The chain’s megastore is the largest bookshop in Europe, with helpful, knowledgeable staff and regular author readings, signings and discussions. The…
The West End
For women’s lingerie designed to be worn and seen, and certainly not hidden, pull up to wonderful Agent Provocateur, started by Joseph Corré, son of…
The West End
The one-time Glasgow-based tailor shop has grown into a superb brand of clothing for both men and women. Ted’s forte is its formal wear, with beautiful…
The West End
This delightful Italian delicatessen in the heart of Soho, here since 1944, is so gorgeous in its cream and pastel green that you could almost imagine…
Clerkenwell, Shoreditch & Spitalfields
Here's the place to pick up that T-rex skull centrepiece or avocado-print wrapping paper you never knew you needed. InSpitalfields is spellbinding, and…
Kensington & Hyde Park
Stepping through the door of this cute branch of the famous perfumery – dating to 1870 – is like walking into a floral spray of hyacinths, roses and…
The West End
With modest beginnings as an Aldwych stall in 1742 and purveying a dizzying range of fine cheeses, this black- and gold-fronted shop holds two royal…
Notting Hill & West London
Portobello Green Arcade is home to a community of cutting-edge clothing and jewellery designers as well as vintage vinyl merchants and small, independent…
The West End
Run by connoisseurs who are more than happy to help with selections, this classy wee shop sells whiskies from Scotland, Ireland, America and around the…
Kensington & Hyde Park
This spiffing poster shop is a necessary stop for collectors of vintage celluloid memorabilia, nostalgic browsers or film buffs. Prints are all original…
The West End
Fine purveyors of first editions and rare books, Peter Harrington is a delightful and extremely well-presented shop, devoid of clutter but stocking a…
Clerkenwell, Shoreditch & Spitalfields
This basement fashion emporium is a sprawling sea of vintage threads from the 1920s to the 1990s, plus a few tucked-away stands of vinyl. Stalls are hired…
The West End
British homewares and fashion designer, Cath Kidston's signature floral prints and vintage-inspired fashion are immediately recognisable and dotted around…
North London
This small branch of the renowned department store, its first in more than 300 years, offers a good array of its signature teas (loose leaf or teabags)…
The West End
Scandinavian Kitchen was established by a homesick Dane and Swede who couldn’t find authentic Scandinavian food in London. The small shop, which…
The West End
The first traditional British brand to reach the heights of fashion, Burberry is known for its innovative take on classic pieces (eg brightly coloured…
The West End
The UK's oldest bookshop dates back to 1797, and has been cramped into this Georgian building for more than 200 years. Holding three royal warrants,…
Notting Hill & West London
Short of a Crombie to go with your mohair suit (with 1.5in lapels and 6in vent) and button-down shirt? Dapper Adam has all your men's mod needs and…
The West End
Essentially a shop selling beans from just about every coffee-growing country, Monmouth, here since 1978, has wooden alcoves at the back where you can…
Kensington & Hyde Park
A seductively inviting stink greets you as you near this cheesemonger, thanks to its 500 varieties of mostly British and French cheeses. Ask the…
The West End
‘Never knowingly undersold’ is the motto of this store, whose range of household goods, fashion and luggage is better described as reliable rather than…
The West End
Another stalwart of the Soho record-shop scene, specialising in a collection that BBC 1's John Peel would be proud of: innovative, experimental and indie…
The West End
Mulberry bags, famous for their quality leather and craftsmanship, are a massive status – sorry, style – statement. The brand has followed in the…
North London
This is not your average Save the Children charity shop: the boutique is done up beautifully and the quality of the clothes on offer is top-notch. Allow …
The West End
The UK's first and only specifically gay and lesbian bookstore, this London institution has been selling LGBT+ works since 1979. It has a superb selection…
The West End
A white and roomy temple for Mac geeks to warm their faces on the soft glow emanating from slick banks of Apple Watches, iPads, MacBook Airs and desktops…
Notting Hill & West London
For designer labels and top-end items in men's clothing and accessories, it's well worth a browse through this well-supplied charity shop on Kensington…
The West End
Plying its trade since the mid-19th century, this shop supplies the ‘well-groomed gentleman' with every sort of razor, shaving brush and scent of shaving…
Notting Hill & West London
Flogging old-school reggae, jazz, funk, soul, dance, jazz and blues vinyl to Notting Hill's musical purists since 1974, with a large volume of CDs. Check…
The West End
Colourful Cambridge Satchel Company is the perfect place to pick up a British-made leather bag, passport holder or steamer trunk for your next adventure…
The West End
Gosh! pack a big pow into this small space filled with prints, graphic novels, manga and children’s books and games. Comics have taken over the basement,…
The West End
Independent London-based brand offering simple but strikingly styled casual clothes, often in bold colours and with a handcrafted feel. Head for No 49 for…
The West End
Founded in 2003, this weekly farmers market is the largest in town, with as many as 50 producers coming from within a 100-mile radius of the M25. It’s…
Kensington & Hyde Park
An upmarket department store housed in a Grade II–listed 1930s building that occupies an entire block, Peter Jones's fortes are china, furnishings and…
The West End
Stop for a shot of espresso (£1) or cappuccino (£1.20) while choosing your freshly ground beans from over 80 varieties of coffee and 120 teas at this…
The West End
Uber-cool, yet a fairly chill vinyl store stocking mainly house, electro and hip hop. Dig deeper and there's re-mastered reggae, dub, jazz and rock…
