Best Shopping in London

A London-based globemaker creating bespoke, tactile globes as heirlooms.

A magic shop in Clerkenwell that has been open for almost 70 years, offering tricks and illusions.

A cigar merchant in St James’s that has been in business since 1787, offering a glimpse into a bygone world.

A bookshop in Notting Hill that sells cookbooks and offers a daily lunch cooked from the recipes in the books.

A three-story showroom in Piccadilly for Assouline, a publisher known for its coffee table travel books and fashion collaborations, featuring a salon-style bookshop and the Swans bar.

An antique market in Lisson Grove, offering a labyrinth of vintage items and objects.

A vintage gentlemen’s outfitters in Kensington, offering tailoring and clothing from a different age.

A stylish shop in Mayfair offering luxury items and objets d’art.

A bookshop in Covent Garden specializing in signed first editions.

A vintage clothing shop in Hackney that transforms into a bar, live music venue, and club at night.

A cheese shop in Muswell Hill run by cheese expert Morgan McGlynn Carr.

A quaint and cozy independent bookshop in East Dulwich where neighbours often chat, making it a charming local spot.

A Crystal Palace store specializing in curated mid-century modern furniture from Europe and the United States.

A specialty food store in Wimbledon known for its Italian products, including arancini, pastas, cured meats, lasagne, and focaccia.

A homewares store in Nunhead that offers a variety of attractive and tempting everyday objects.

Oxford Street is one of London's most popular and busiest shopping streets, offering a vast variety of shops perfect for Christmas shopping.

An old-fashioned, beautiful bookshop located in the Marylebone area, featuring an entire floor dedicated to travel and photography.

A unique bookshop that specializes in reprinting classic books by women writers, offering a curated selection of literature.

A specialist dealer in rare and antiquarian books, maps, and prints located in the Mayfair area.

London’s first consciously queer intersectional bookshop and events space, offering a welcoming environment with books from marginalised voices and a reading room for events.

A large bookstore with reading nooks, comfy seats, and a wine bar where one can settle in with a book or notebook for hours.

A bookstore with endless shelves, harsher lighting, and less comfortable seating than Waterstones, where one can feel arty and independent.

A place with many sofas to sit down without spending money on Oxford Street.

Location of the Assouline Swans Bar.

An iconic luxury department store in Knightsbridge, famous for its extensive collections of high-end goods, including a notable toy department and the Harrods Teddy Bear.

A landmark department store on Oxford Street offering a wide array of fashion, beauty, and homeware products, known for its impressive displays.

A historic and iconic department store renowned for its distinctive Tudor-revival architecture and its unique range of fashion, fabrics, and homewares.

An old-school homeware and tools shop.

A beautiful independent bookshop known for its extensive selection of travel books, organized by country, and its elegant Edwardian storefront.

BookBar Chelsea is hosting an evening with Nicola Dinan, the author of Bellies, to discuss her latest novel, Disappoint Me.

Backstory Bookshop is hosting Tom McTague to discuss his book Between the Waves: Tom McTague and Chloe Hadjimatheou from The Observer on her The Salt Path exposé .

The London Review Bookshop is hosting Marie-Laure Bernadac & Lauren Elkin to discuss Louise Bourgeois, Juliet Mitchell & Frances Morris to revisit her landmark text, Glyph: Ali Smith & Sarah Wood and Vittles 2: Lauren J Joseph , Sheena Patel, & Odhran O’Donoghue.

Hatchards Piccadilly is hosting James Geary to explore the aphorism, Helen Cammock & Andrew Jones to discuss The Line, Zephyrus Calling: Simon Winchester, Rediscovering Britain: Quintin Lake and George Orwell: Life and Legacy with Robert Colls.

Owl Bookshop is hosting Paul Holden to discuss his investigation The Fraud and Lottie Moggagh in conversation with Alex O’Connell.

Common Press is hosting Gigi Engle and Rachel Thompson discussing Kink Curious and Launch: Celebrating the Resilience of Black Queer Relationships.

Burley Fisher is hosting Launch: Telegraphy by Farah Ali and Possessions: Davina Quinlivan in conversation with So Mayer.

Queens Park Books is hosting Launch: The Fox of Kensal Green by Richard Tyrrell.

Daunt Books Marylebone is hosting David McCloskey in conversation with Jonathan Freedland and Everybody Loves Our Dollars by Oliver Bullough.

Waterstones Islington is hosting Lucy Hughes-Hallett to discuss The Scapegoat and Krisztina Tóth in conversation with Lucy Popescu.

Waterstones Gower Street is hosting The Line: Helen Cammock & Andrew Jones to discuss The Line, Tom Bolton to discuss Atomic Albion: Journeys Around Britain’s Nuclear Power Stations

Bàrd Books is hosting a bookish Burns night and Behind the Scenes with the Blue Pencil Agency .

Pages of Hackney is hosting Nida Sajid in conversation with Ayesha Manazir Siddiqi about her novelette COOP.

Waterstones Streatham is hosting Derek Owusu in conversation with Iman Amrani about Borderline Fiction and He’s the Devil: Tobi Coventry in conversation with Alice Slater.

Stoke Newington Bookshop is hosting Ken Worpole and Gareth Evans to discuss the relationship between literature, landscape, and social history.

BookBar Islington is the venue for Tareq Baconi discusses his memoir Fire in Every Direction.

Housmans is hosting The Log Books: Voices of Queer Britain and the Helpline that Listened by Tash Walker & Adam Zmith.

A store where you can make your own figures.

A renowned toy store on Regent Street, spanning multiple floors with a vast array of toys and games from popular characters.

A large chain bookstore offering a comprehensive range of books, often with dedicated sections for London and UK authors.

A shop inside St Pancras station known for offering the best Belgian chocolate.

A stationery shop for stationery enthusiasts.

A bookshop in Marylebone to think of a theme day for London-based travel and buy novels.

A shop in Marylebone that sells pens with a ruler and spirit level.

A perfect little shop.

A department store known for its Christmas windows.

A department store also known for its Christmas windows.

A market in Camden.

A market even though the Cabaret Mechanical Theatre has moved.

A bookshop that brought a hand-chosen selection of books to someone's house during the March 2020 closures.

An intellectual bookshop.

A fish market that might close by 2028.

A place with a great gig booking policy.

A venue that houses Robin's Ramen, offering a space where one can find excellent ramen.

One New Change Shopping Centre offers rooftop access with views of St Paul's Cathedral.

Centrale Whitgift is hosting the Costa del Croydon event and offers booking options.

A street in Covent Garden where time seems to stand still, lined exclusively with bookshops.

A modern shopping center offering spectacular rooftop views of St. Paul's Cathedral, especially popular with those in the know.

Carnaby Street is celebrated for its stunning and thematic Christmas decorations, offering a stylish shopping experience in the Soho area.

New Bond Street is a luxurious shopping destination adorned with glittering lights and festive decorations during Christmas, perfect for finding high-end presents.

Westfield Stratford City is a vast shopping center offering a wide range of big brands, making it an ideal spot for Christmas present shopping.

Portobello Road Market is a vibrant market known for its diverse and alternative shops, making it a unique spot for Christmas presents with a special touch.

Old Spitalfields Market provides a non-conventional Christmas shopping experience with vintage items and start-up designer stands, ideal for unique souvenirs.

Regent Street, connected to Oxford Street, is renowned for its festive Christmas lights and vast array of shops, making it a prime location for holiday shopping.

Southbank Market features Christmas markets along the river, offering handmade decorations and festive foods with views of major London landmarks.

Camden Town, with its famous Camden Market, is a vibrant area offering a wide variety of shops, including vintage, souvenirs, and food stalls.

Waitrose is a supermarket chain where you can find traditional Christmas food items like Mince Pies.

Famous for its bustling market, Portobello Road is a vibrant street in Notting Hill known for antiques, fashion, and food.

A shop known for its vintage-inspired prints and a wide range of products from backpacks to crockery, offering a distinct London souvenir experience.

A shop offering iconic Hard Rock merchandise, a popular choice for fans seeking timeless souvenirs like t-shirts and jumpers.

A multi-story store in Leicester Square dedicated to M&M's, offering a vast selection of chocolates, merchandise, and London-themed products.

A historic shop specializing in high-quality, handcrafted umbrellas, offering a classic and durable souvenir option.

A popular store offering handmade soaps, bath bombs, and ethical beauty products, known for its fresh ingredients and creative products.

Located at a UNESCO World Heritage site, this shop offers souvenirs related to British history, royalty, and the Abbey itself.

A shop associated with the historic Cutty Sark ship, offering nautical-themed souvenirs and items related to maritime history.

This shop offers a wide range of maritime-themed gifts, books, and educational items related to Britain's seafaring history.

The shop of the National Gallery offers art prints, books, and gifts inspired by the world-famous masterpieces housed within the museum.

London's oldest bookshop, offering a vast selection of books across all genres in a traditional and elegant setting.

A high-street fashion retailer offering a wide range of affordable clothing, accessories, and homeware, including popular themed merchandise.

Liberty London, a small shopping center with unique architecture, is an ideal place for a short break to enjoy a lovely English afternoon tea.

A busy and iconic intersection in London, serving as a central point for shopping and entertainment.